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Biography
Samantha Van Scoik is originally from Florida. She graduated from Florida State University in 2001 and Georgia State College of Law in 2004. After law school, Samantha returned to Jacksonville, Florida and began working at Fortune Law Offices.
In 2005, Samantha joined the Office of the Public Defender in Jacksonville, Florida. Samantha began practicing in misdemeanor court, but quickly moved up to felony court and then into the Repeat Offender Division. Samantha’s last assignment was in the Special Defense Division where she defended individuals charged with sexual based offenses.
Samantha moved to the Northern Virginia area at the end of 2008 and passed the Virginia bar exam in 2009. After passing the bar exam, Samantha accepted a position as an assistant public defender in Fairfax, Virginia. In 2013, Samantha left the public defender’s office and formed the Law Office of Samantha Van Scoik. Samantha has tried dozens of trials and handled thousands of cases ranging from traffic offenses to murder.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
60%
21 years
DUI and DWI
10%
21 years
Domestic Violence
10%
21 years
Juvenile Law
10%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 21 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Virginia for 16 years
State: Virginia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Licensed in District of Columbia for 16 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Samantha Van Scoik
9300 Grant Avenue, Suite 203, Manassas, VA, 20110
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Posted by Amy | May 05, 2014 | Criminal Defense
I would HIGHLY recommend Samantha Van Scoik!
I hired Samantha to represent my fiance' for a probation violation. He had 7.5 years of suspended time over his head and calling around to different lawyers I was assured he would get all that time. I called Samantha and she said she would do her best to see that he got as little time as possible and...
Posted by anonymous | February 27, 2014
Fantastic Criminal Attorney
Let me start by saying that this was my first experience with this type of legal action. Upon meeting Samantha, I immediately felt her compassion for our situation and really appreciated how she related to us on both a personal and professional level. She immediately put us at ease with her caring ...
Samantha Lauren Van Scoik's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Samantha is a dedicated, intelligent and caring lawyer who goes the extra mile for her clients. I am honored to have her as one of my colleagues and have always been impressed with her work. I give her my highest recommendation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Van Scoik is a very dedicated and hard working attorney who researches her client's case and fights for their rights. She is a friend and a colleague that I trust and appreciate as a lawyer."
"I have worked with Ms. Van Scoik in the same office and alongside her in the defense bar. She is a hard working, skilled lawyer and I highly endorse her."
"Excellent lawyer with a wealth of knowledge. I endorse this lawyer."
"A professional in every sense of the word, I would not hesitate to send a close personal family member or friend to Samantha if they needed legal guidance"
"Ms. Van Scoik is a tough and pragmatic attorney. She brings a wealth of experience and knowledge of the system to every criminal case she handles."
"Samantha is an extremely intelligent, dedicated attorney. She works hard on every case to get the best results for her clients. She is always first on my referral list."
"Samantha is a reputable and knowledgeable attorney who focuses in criminal and traffic defense matters in Northern Virginia. I fully endorse her as being a well-respected attorney of good character in our field."
"Samantha is truly dedicated to acheiving the best results for each of her clients, and she has the experience necessary to do so."
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Experience
Honors
2005
Most improved trial advocacy student, Criminal Law Section, Florida Bar
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Owner, Law Office of Samantha Van Scoik
2009 - 2013
Attorney II, Office Of The Public Defender Fairfax County
2005 - 2008
Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender 4th Judicial Circuit, Jacksonville, Fl
2004 - 2005
Associate, Fortune Law Offices, PA
Associations
2012 - Present
Fairfax Bar Association
2012 - Present
Prince William County Bar Association
2012 - Present
Virginia Women Attorneys Association
2009 - Present
Virginia State Bar
2004 - Present
Florida Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Chapman
not guilty
Education
2004
Georgia State University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
Florida State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
On house arrest but sick and need to go to the Emergency Room
17 Jun 2014
Q&A
How will a dismissed misdemeanor possession of marijuana affect future employment?
29 May 2014
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What is the possibility of jail time for first offense felony grand larceny.
25 May 2014