Scott Christopher Nolan

Scott Christopher Nolan

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 25 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Fairfax, VA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense

10304 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA

About Scott

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 25 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2000

Active

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Location

The Law Office of Scott C. Nolan, PLLC

10304 Eaton Place, Suite 100, Fairfax, VA, 22030

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Scott Christopher Nolan's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

What a joke

He doesn't know what he's talking about. What a joke. He told me to plea, and it was obviously the wrong choice.

Posted by anonymous | December 20, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Heartfelt thanks!

I knew we made the right decision after our first consultation. Mr. Nolan did his research and was able to help my son get a fair sentence. He responded quickly to emails or calls and kept us informed along the way. We highly recommend him.

Posted by anonymous | February 14, 2018 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Attorney

At a prior firm where I was working, I collaborated several times with Mr. Nolan on cases. His work was diligent and thorough. Besides having a good work ethic, Mr. Nolan had a mature, sensible approach to cases. His assistance was valuable to me in our joint endeavors.

Posted by anonymous | February 06, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Great Attorney

I searched high and low to retain an attorney for an out-of-state family member who unfortunately was not provided with the best legal services. It was overwhelmingly difficult to search for the appropriate attorney to retain when you do not have a clear understanding of the situation at hand, live o...ut of state, and no one to turn to in order to weed out the legal services that best suit the person in need. Many attorneys either did not return my phone call or followed up expressing they did not practice in the area where their services would be needed. Eventually I was provided a recommendation to reach out to Carluzzo, Rochkind & Smith, in which I was further, connected to their attorney, Scott Nolan, for consultation. I was convinced to retain attorney Nolan because of his willingness to direct me to where I would need to learn the facts of the cases at hand so that I could best articulate to him what was going on. Based on the information I followed up with, he succinctly communicated the situation at hand so I could understand what was going on, what actions needed to take place given the timeline of upcoming hearings, identified potential problems in advance, and confidently expressed his expertise and credentials and how it would best serve the legal needs I presented. Reflecting on our conversation, he was the right fit and became the best legal and financial move I made. Once retained, he hit the ground running. He worked with a sense of urgency with the obstacle of holiday season surrounding a short timeline to prepare to serve. He is clear and straightforward on what he can do for you and how long it will take (it doesn't take him long). He follows up in a timely manner and made the entire process so much easier on my family because he had the best interest of his client at heart. For a case that could have taken around 5+ months of court appearances, Mr. Nolan was able to get everything squared away within a little over a month from being retained! Thank you Mr. Nolan and Carluzzo, Rochkind & Smith for everything.

Posted by Roger | November 21, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Great Experience with Scott Nolan

I retained Scott Nolan's services because I thought the automatic decision for my unfortunate situation was/would be unreasonable and it would have a far-reaching impact on my future job prospects. What a great decision! First, never go to traffic court without a knowledgeable lawyer. Scott was fa...miliar with the applicable laws, the jurisdiction where I had to appear and more importantly, what steps needed to be taken to mitigate the circumstances BEFORE I had to appear before the judge. I watched several other people in similar situations get the book thrown at them but my experience following Scott's plan delivered the positive result I needed. If I or anyone I know were in a similar situation again, I wouldn't hesitate to call or recommend Scott.

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Scott Christopher Nolan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Corinne Magee

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Nolan is always fully prepared in his cases. I have been impressed with both his knowledge of the law and his performance in the courtroom."

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Benjamin Glass

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you have been arrested for DUI in Northern Virginia I'd recommend that you interview Scott... there's plenty of lawyers who will take your money and plead you guilty... Scott will explain everything to you before you begin so that you can make the best decision for your situation."

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Azadeh Malek

DUI and DWI lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott's knowledge and overall mastery of the DUI laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia are second to none."

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Jordan Fischetti

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I referred an immigration client to Scott for a criminal concern. I provided English-Spanish translation so that my client and Scott could understand each other. I was impressed by the way Scott handled my client. He explained the charge levied against her and the judicial process very thoroughly. He also articulately described the possible outcomes in the case. Both my client and I were satisfied with the knowledge and professionalism that Scott exhibited."

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Jonathan Rochkind

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott's knowledge and understanding of the Traffic and DUI laws in the Commonwealth of Virginia are second to none. Any Client would want Scott by their side when facing a DUI or Reckless Driving Charge in Virginia. I have noticed that Scott treats his clients, the Commonwealth and the Court with the respected and professional that is expected from an outstanding lawyer."

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Nicole Naum

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have spent time talking and discussing cases with Scott. He is always prepared, thorough and diligent. He handles every client with the care and respect that exceeds all expectations."

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Andrew Elders

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is well-versed in many issues relating to DWI defense, including technical and creative arguments. His contributions have furthered the cause of DWI defense in Fairfax and other local jurisdictions."

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Bob Battle

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Nolan is an experienced DUI lawyer whose knowledge and skill set are among the best. I endorse him without reservation."

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John Boneta

Litigation lawyer | Aug 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Scott for many years. He is a fine lawyer. He works very hard for his clients. John"

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Matthew Kensky

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Nolan has proven himself in trial after trial as a strong advocate for his clients. He has impressed me with his knowledge of DWI defense, both when I've seen him present technical defenses in the courtroom, and when I've had the pleasure of talking about the latest DWI defense issues out in the courthouse hallways. It's refreshing to see that a lawyer has taken the time to study and learn the intricacies of defense work, as Scott has clearly done."

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Faraji Rosenthall

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul McGlone

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the pleasure of working with Scott Nolan as Co-counsel on a DWI case in Fairfax County Circuit Court. His work on that case was excellent, and I would not hesitate to work with Scott again if the opportunity arises in the future. Scott Nolan is one of the very few attorneys in Virginia who has a practice limited to DUI/DWI. This limited focus ensures his clients that they are hiring a full-time DWI attorney. As a member of the National College for DUI Defense (NCDD.com), Scott Nolan has acquired an advanced knowledge of technical, legal and scientific aspects of DUI Defense."

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Azadeh Malek

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Jordan Fischetti

Immigration lawyer

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Jonathan Rochkind

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Bob Battle

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Heather James-Lauder

Government lawyer

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Paul McGlone

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Alberto Salvado

Criminal defense lawyer

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Robert Keefer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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David Hirsch

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Benjamin Glass

Personal injury lawyer

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Olaun Simmons

Criminal defense lawyer

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David Bernhard

Criminal defense lawyer

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T. Kevin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Faraji Rosenthall

Criminal defense lawyer

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Matthew Kensky

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyers, The American Society of Legal Advocates

2018

10 Best Attorneys - Virginia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys - Virginia, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Attorney, Carluzzo, Rochkind & Smith, P.C.

2000 - 2016

Attorney, The Law Offices of Scott C. Nolan, PLLC

1999 - 1999

Intern, Circuit Court of Fairfax Virginia

1999 - 2000

Attorney Intern, United States Department Of Justice, Civil Rights Division

Associations

2006 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2001 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

FEDERAL DUI on Marine Corps Base Quantico

Not Guilty on all charges

Federal DUI (Drugs)

NOT GUILTY

DUI Jury Trial - Won on Appeal

NOT GUILTY

Serious Accident Case

Felony Reduced to Misdemeanor

No Jail Time

No Jail Time

DUI on Private Property

NOT GUILTY

Improper Arrest

NOT GUILTY

Serious 3rd DUI offense

Two Felonies reduced to one misdemeanor

High BAC

No Jail Time

Two Federa; DUI's in One Night

TWO DUI's and TWO Refusals reduced to ONE Reckless Driving

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Education

1999

George Mason University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

Georgetown University

MA - Masters

1989

State University of New York, Albany

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2004

2004 Spring Semester

Criminal Law 101

2003

2003 Fall Semester

Criminal Law 101

Publications

2018

2017

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2017

2017

Nova Trial Lawyers The Facts About Hacking

2017

Nova Trial Lawyers How to Bail Someone Out of Jail

Languages

English

Activity

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