Scott Christopher Nolan

Scott Christopher Nolan

4.7
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 26 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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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 26 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 Brian | April 01, 2013 | DUI & DWI

Satisfied Client

I was in the unfortunate predicament of being charged with a DUI and Refusal to submit to a breath test. Never having been in a situation like this, Scott's knowledge and expertise helped guide me through the legal process. He always kept me informed about every option and possible scenario, taking... great care to give me the best legal advice at all times. With the help of an expert witness, secured by Scott, my charges were reduced and dismissed without having to go through a trial. Although my situation was not good, I had complete faith in Scott's abilities and the end result was what we both considered a very positive outcome.

Posted by Roger | March 26, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Highly Recommended

Mr. Nolan was very knowledgeable of the specific laws and developed a strategy for my situation to accomplish my objective of a reduced sentence. He gave me an overview of the process and identified pre-trial actions for me to complete that I would not have considered. I received the judgment I was h...oping for and I know it was because of the preparation and pre-trial negotiations. Mr. Nolan was recommended to me through a professional relationship and I can now strongly recommend him to anyone requiring legal assistance.

Posted by Neri D. | March 18, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best I could hope for

I had consulted two lawyers before i came to see Mr. Nolan. I was not satisfied with the two previous lawyers, and I came to see Mr. Nolan; I was expecting the same thing that i got from the other lawyers. But it was different with Mr. Nolan. He laid it all out on the people for me; everything tha...t he could do and would do. He did not promise me anything, except that we would fight it, and not just give in to the offers the were making. Mr. Nolan was very professional, kept me up to date on every single detail of the case, until the day we went to court. I believe we got the best outcome possible for my type of case, and i would definitely recommend Mr. Nolan to anybody that has the same problem that I had.

Posted by Stacey | February 27, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Highly recommend Scott Nolan

We (my son and I) used Scott Nolan twice. Mr. Nolan communicates well. He addressed all of our concerns before going to court. Mr. Nolan was courteous and respectful both times we used him. The outcome of the court case was actually better than what we had expected!!!

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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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Jordan Fischetti

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Bob Battle

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Heather James-Lauder

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Paul McGlone

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Alberto Salvado

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Robert Keefer

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Benjamin Glass

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David Bernhard

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T. Kevin Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Faraji Rosenthall

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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

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2017

Nova Trial Lawyers How to Bail Someone Out of Jail

Languages

English

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