Scott is an experienced trial lawyer that has represented thousands of clients in New Hanover, Pender and Brunswick Counties since 2004. Scott's primary practice areas include personal injury, worker's compensation and criminal defense which includes DWI and other traffic related matters.
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Chat withState: North Carolina
Acquired: 2004
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4626 Market St., Wilmington, NC, 28405
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Posted by Ryan | February 12, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Girdwood is as sharp as you can get. He got my license back immediately by understanding individual rights of those accused. Scott also understood the federal laws and parameters surrounding road blocks, license checks, and the legal measure that local law enforcement must prove to before legally...
Posted by Jessi | July 30, 2015
Extremely professional, put things in layman's terms for me and walked me through the entire process. He ended up winning my case and I have been referring everyone I know to him ever since.
Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2015
I would like to say that Scott Girdwood is top notch in my book. I was faced with a DUI and was terrified of the legal ramifications, shame, embarrassment and affects that a guilty charge would have on my professional career as well as the impact on my family. Scott talked me through the entire proc...
Posted by Mario | July 11, 2011
Mostly did everything over the phone because i was deployed and he was always updating me on the progress. Took care of everything. Highly recommend.
"I've known Scott for many years and have always been impressed by his devotion to his practice, his thorough knowledge of the law, and his practical expertise navigating the local court system to find effective solutions on behalf of his clients."
"I am impressed with Mr. Girdwood's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"While still working at the District Attorney's Office, I was opposing counsel to Scott on numerous occasions. Scott was always courteous, knowledgeable and professional. But more importantly, Scott was, and still is, a very effective advocate for his clients. I strongly endorse him."
"Scott is a conscientious and knowledgeable lawyer who cares about his clients. I highly endorse Scott Girdwood."
"I have regularly referred clients faced with criminal and DWI issues in the greater Wilmington, NC area to Scott. All of those clients have reported back to me their appreciation for referring Scott due to his top-notch representation. I appreciate that I can trustingly refer good clients to Scott and he will make every necessary effort to get them the best-possible result. Without hesitation I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Scott Girdwood. He is a passionate advocate for his clients and gets great results."
"I highly recommend Scott to all my clients who may have sustained an injury in an accident, and for many other important legal matters as well. Great lawyer and well respected in the legal community!"
"Scott is a great attorney - well liked in the local community, and knowledgeable in the law. I highly recommend him."
"Scott is an excellent trial attorney. He achieves many successes for his clients. I routinely refer co-defendants to Scott."
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2019
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
"10 Best" DUI/DWI Law Attorney for Client Satisfaction, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys
2013 - Present
Partner, Girdwood & Williams, PLLC
2004 - 2013
Associate, Mako & Associates, PA
2003 - 2003
Intern, Wake County District Attorney's Office
2003 - 2003
Clerk, Millberg Gordon Stewart, PLLC
2013 - Present
North Carolina Dispute Resoliution CommissionNC Certified Mediator
2004 - Present
North Carolina State BarMember
2004 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember
2004 - Present
New Hanover County Bar AssociationMember
2004
JD - Juris Doctor
2001
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2006
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