Scott D Gardner

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Scott D Gardner

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 37 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Biddeford, ME
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

5 Washington Street, Suite 31, Biddeford, ME

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About Scott

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

38 years | 10,000 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2024 2019 2018
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+ 3
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Maine for 37 years

State: Maine

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Scott D. Gardner Criminal Defense Lawyer

5 Washington Street, Suite 31, Biddeford, ME, 04005

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Scott D Gardner's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Hire for Best Outcome

Scott Gardner is a top-notch attorney that will fight to get you the best case outcome and will expertly guide you through any concerns you may have about the process. He is a true professional that you will want on your team when it comes to any OUI /DUI case because of his specialized, extensive le...gal background in the field. Whatever your situation is, he has worked it and knows how to best present it to the DA and court. Through Scott's help, I was able to obtain a 1 year deferred disposition that successfully resulted in no criminal record. I am happy to have Scott in my corner during a very scary time in my life. I also want to point out that he charges what I consider to be an "intermediate" level OUI attorney fee for an "expert" level service. I've gotten quotes from other OUI attorneys requesting almost twice his price. Pick Scott Gardner for the best value OUI attorney in Maine.

Posted by anonymous | October 03, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Look no further then Scott D Gardner

Scott is an elite lawyer and the only lawyer I will use in the future. Scott did a great job explaining my options during our consultation And did an even better job in court executing and getting the results we wanted. In my case he reduced my misdemeanor charge to a simple six month filing period w...ith a very small fee which will eliminated the charges. I could not have been happier with the results and I highly recommend Scott to anyone in need of legal representation

Posted by anonymous | September 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Highly recommend Scott Gardner as attorney to defend you in OUI cases

I chose Attorney Scott Gardner to defend me in an OUI case (my first and hopefully only such case) after doing extensive online research on lawyers specializing in OUI defenses in the State of Maine, and after consulting a number of attorney friends. I am very glad that he represented me, and could n...ot recommend him more highly. He is intelligent, compassionate, communicative, and resourceful. He is also a good listener and very attentive to details of police reports and medical records. In my case this was particularly important. I entered this situation with an exceedingly high blood alcohol test (~3.0) and a very unfavorable report on my behavior from the hospital I was taken to after my accident. So we started from a place that was quite unpromising, but as there were some anomalies in the tests and transcripts that Atty. Gardner was able to leverage to maximum advantage, I wound up with a result that was extremely good, considering the circumstances. Rather than having an OUI offense on my record, jail time, and a lengthy loss of driving privileges, I wound up with no jail time, a Driving to Endanger (DTE) charge, a 30-day license suspension, and a $500 fine. During the entire process, Atty. Gardner was extremely clear in providing me with information that made me feel secure and oriented as what was happening and what to anticipate regarding the legal process. He was also very reasonable and fair with regard to the payment process. Finally, and importantly, his incredibly reliable and well-informed legal assistant Sharon was an indispensable part of my experience being a good one.

Posted by Damien | October 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Beyond Expectations

I recently hired Scott as my attorney for a OUI case in Cumberland County. As I had requested, my case was settled in a few months and the outcome was better than I thought was possible. I consulted other attorneys in the area, but they only told me of worst case scenario's and unbelievable high fe...es. Then I found Scott. He gave me reasonable expectations at a reasonable price. He told me what our approach would be, as well as what he thought would happen each step of the way. Well, he was right about the direction things would take, but he was wrong about the outcome....my disposition was WAY better than he had originally suggested I could expect. The entire process was painless and he was there every step of the way. You can tell by seeing him in the courtroom that he is a respected member of the legal community and he has the ability to back up what he says. It's not that I would say that Scott Gardner is the best choice....I'm saying he should be your ONLY choice.

Posted by Jeff | December 18, 2014

Very Personable and Professional

Scott did a great job representing me at a reasonable cost. He always responded quickly to any questions I had (even on a weekend). I would use and recommend him.

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Jeffrey Wilson

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Gave a really great seminar about DUI's in Maine and knew the subject in and out. He's skilled, detail oriented, and well spoken. I would highly recommend Scott."

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Gordon Gates

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott Gardner, whom I have known for many years. For those with an OUI charge, or other criminal matter, there is no one better to represent you."

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Diego Vargas

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2019

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

Associations

National College of DUI Defense

Member

Maine State Bar Association

Member

Maine Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

Maine Trial Lawyers Association

Member

York County Bar Association

Member

Transportation Lawyers Association

Member

Education

1988

Tulane University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Maine Maritime Academy

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2017

There's No Excuse for Domestic Violence But there is a defense

Domestic Violence

2015

The OUI Case: Real Issues - Real Defenses

Drug Recognition Expert: Cross and Defenses

2015

The OUI Case: Real Issues - Real Defenses

Blood Test Basics and Defenses

2015

Report writing and trial testimony: live demonstrations

Law enforcement officer training on report writing and trial testimony

2015

Maine State Bar Association - Annual Meeting

Defending an OUI in 2015 - Stop to Breath Test

2014

OUI Defense Seminar

Blood Contamination Issues

2014

OUI Defense Seminar

Identifying Issues at Intake

Languages

English

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