Will Nesbitt - Columbus, OH
Attorney at Koffel Brininger Nesbitt
DUI/OVI Defense Lawyers in Columbus, OH
1801 Watermark Dr #350 Columbus, OH 43215
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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19
Years
Experience
Columbus DUI/OVI Defense Lawyer
Updated: 03/02/2026
Areas of Practice
- DUI/OVI Defense
- Domestic Violence
- Federal Criminal Charges
- Theft
- Serious Felony Cases
Attorney Information
Overview
Will Nesbitt — Top Criminal Defense Lawyer in Columbus, Ohio Will Nesbitt is an experienced and highly respected criminal defense attorney based in Columbus, Ohio, with over two decades of proven success defending clients throughout Central Ohio and across the state. Recognized as an Ohio Super Lawyer and one of Columbus Business First’s Top Lawyers, Will has built a reputation for strategic advocacy, sound judgment, and consistently favorable outcomes in complex criminal cases. Will’s practice focuses on DUI/OVI defense, domestic violence, federal criminal charges, theft, and serious felony cases. He has successfully obtained acquittals, dismissals, charge reductions, and significant sentence mitigations in both state and federal courts. A respected educator and legal authority, Will has taught at the Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA), the Columbus Division of Police, and numerous Continuing Legal Education (CLE) programs across Ohio. He also served as President of the Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ), the region’s leading trial lawyers’ organization.
Will Nesbitt is widely regarded for his experience, professionalism, and unwavering commitment to protecting the rights of the accused. His record reflects not only courtroom excellence but also a deep understanding of Ohio’s criminal justice system — from local municipal courts to federal jurisdictions.
For his exceptional service in the field of criminal defense, Mr. Nesbitt was selected to:
- 2022 Columbus CEO Top Criminal Defense Lawyer
- 2020 Ohio Bar Foundation Fellow
- 2015 Member of American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
- 2015-202021 Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars
- 2014-2016 list of Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer
- 2015-2016 Columbus CEO Top Lawyer
- 2015 "10 Best" Attorneys in Ohio
- 2015 Top 100 DUI Attorneys by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
While attending law school Will met his wife, Laura. Laura is an attorney at the Nesbitt Law Firm and focuses her practice on consumer bankruptcy law. They have three children and reside in Dublin, OH. Will enjoys spending time with his family, cooking, working out and watching sports.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Columbus Top Criminal Defense Lawyer- Columbus CEO Magazine, 2025
- Columbus CEO Top Criminal Defense Lawyer, 2022
- Member of American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015
- 2015-202021 Super Lawyers® list of Rising Stars
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the National Trial Lawyer, 2014 - 2016
- 2015-2016 Columbus CEO Top Lawyer
- 2015 “10 Best” Attorneys in Ohio
- 2015 Top 100 DUI Attorneys by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense
Other Sources of Feedback About Will Nesbitt
Included on the 2021 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2020 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2016 Ohio Super Lawyers list
- 2015 Ohio Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Capital University Law School,
Columbus,
Ohio
J.D.
Honors: Environmental Law Society
Honors: Phi Alpha Delta
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Capital University Law School,
Columbus,
Ohio
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Non Legal Education
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Indiana University,
Bloomington,
Indiana
Bachelor’s degree
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Indiana University,
Bloomington,
Indiana
Classes and Seminars
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Ohio Peace Officer Training Academy (OPOTA)
- Columbus Division of Police
Pro Bono Activities
- Ohio Bar Foundation Fellow, 2020
- Kiwanis Club of Dublin
Other Affiliations
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Columbus Bar Association
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (OACDL)
- Central Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (COACDL)
- Central Ohio Association for Justice (COAJ) (President)
- American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, 2015 (Member)
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Contact
1801 Watermark Dr
#350
Columbus, OH 43215
Phone: 877-596-8989
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.koffellaw.com/
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