Scott Brannen

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Scott Brannen

also known as W. Scott Brannen

4.6
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 26 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Statesboro, GA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

209 Savannah Avenue, Statesboro, GA

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About Scott

Biography

Aggressive experienced lawyer on your side.

Former prosecutor now on your side! I know the system and the players and now work for you!

Former prosecutor with all the training and experience to work the system for you now! Call (912) 454-6259

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 60%

27 years

60%
DUI and DWI 40%

27 years

40%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 26 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1999

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

The Brannen Law Office, P.C.

209 Savannah Avenue, Statesboro, GA, 30458

brannenlawpc.com

Online Presence

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Scott Brannen's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

29 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 13 of 13 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2014

Great lawyer, nice guy!

Scott did a great job on our son's DUI. He filed motions and had a hearing where the judge ruled that the stop was improper and so the case was dismissed!

Posted by anonymous | May 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney

Bad experience

At first Mr.Brannen did a great job. Over time, Mr.Brannen completely quit communicating with us all together. On several occasions, we waited well past our designated appointment time only for a member of his staff tell us he was not going to make the appointment. Towards the end, he seemed to have ...completely quit caring about the outcome of the case. His staff is also not what you would call "pleasant" either. We always felt a little uncomfortable there. I have also witnessed one of his employees using profanity, and becoming extremely hostile, borderline threatening towards a client, with other people present.

Posted by anonymous | July 27, 2015

Stay away

Mr. Brannen helped me with my case initially and was ok at the time, and if you'd ask me back then my review would've been different. However, after yesterday's encounter, I would need to definately change that. The appointment was made over a week ago, yet they did not have my case file on site. ...When asked why it wasn't there the general manager, began screaming at my father saying she wasn't going to drive 15 miles for a file, well he just drove over 200 to be here for this appointment. There was a screaming match in the office. She was taunting us saying things like, " ha well he's not going to represent you anyway, ha ha" as if she were two years old. She told us to shut up, told the secretary not to talk to us, and more all while screaming. But she's supposed to be the office manager! The woman and the secretary both were VERY unprofessional. She then lied to Mr Brannen about multiple things to ensure that he wouldn't hear my case. Following this, Mr Brannen proceeds to come get us from the waiting area, however he was VERY rude as well. And when we try to make a complaint about his staff he won't listen. Now, how are you my representation yet won't listen to me? Oh, ok. We sit in his office and he tells us something completely different than what we were told from the beginning regarding the case. I would NOT recommend these people to ANYONE, EVER, under any circumstance! I'm sure they'll delete this review anyway though, but yea.

Scott Brannen

Replied last July 19, 2015

This person was a former client whose case I handled very successfully several years ago. She came back wanting me to do something improper, which I of course refused to do. Having been very satisfied with my representation years ago, she came back. Except this time she insisted I do something I would not do, hence her angry post. My ethics and morals are very high, and I maintain a strong standard to do what's right. In this situation, my integrity called me to decline handling a new matter. I regret that she chooses an open anonymous forum to try to defame me, but I know my decision not to represent her again was the proper thing to do. --Scott Brannen

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Scott Brannen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Travis Newton

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Laurie Brown

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"After working in the Savannah/Statesboro legal community for several years, I can say that W. Scott Brannen is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the area. His past experience as a prosecutor is a great asset to his practice."

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Elizabeth Branch

Family lawyer | Dec 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Scott is a talented trial lawyer who always goes the extra mile to get the best outcome for his client."

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Melissa Lawrence

Unknown lawyer | Jul 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Brannen is well-versed and experienced in all facets of criminal law. He is capable of fighting zealously while also exercising compassion for his clients."

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Tracy Mullis

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is an awesome advocate for his clients. He goes the extra mile to help his clients and is always willing to help other attorneys."

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Tina Maddox

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott as an aggressive and experienced attorney."

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Daniel Snipes

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a strong advocate and trial lawyer."

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Richard Sanders

Family lawyer | Jul 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott without hesitation. If I have an issue in Statesboro then Scott is one of the first names that comes to mind. Scott is very knowledgeable and well respected."

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W. Barber

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. He certainly knows his way around a courtroom and does an outstanding job for his clients. I would use him in any type case."

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General practice lawyer

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Tina Maddox

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tony May

Government lawyer

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Tracy Mullis

Criminal defense lawyer

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Daniel Snipes

Litigation lawyer

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Robert Persse

Criminal defense lawyer

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Melissa Lawrence

Juvenile law lawyer

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Richard Sanders

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W. Barber

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2005

Kindred Spirit Award, Doris Day Foundation

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Owner/Attorney, The Brannen Law Office, P.C.

2013 - 2015

Partner/Owner, Roach & Brannen, LLP

2010 - 2013

Owner, The Brannen Law Office, P.C.

2002 - 2005

Adjunct Professor, Georgia Southern University

1999 - 2010

Prosecuting Attorney, District Attorney Offices

Associations

2013 - Present

United States Supreme Court Bar

Member

2011 - Present

Council of Municipal Court Judges of Georgia

District 1 Representative

2010 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, General Practice and Trial Law Section

Member

2010 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Georgia

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Criminal Law Section

Member

2001 - Present

Georgia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2000 - Present

State Bar of Georgia, Family Law Section

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

2002 - 2006

State Bar of Georgia, Local Government Law Section

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Bragg v. State

Guilty Verdict Upheld

Dickerson v. State

Guilty Verdict Upheld

Bradshaw v. State

moderation ruled

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Education

1999

Samford University, Cumberland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Georgia Southern University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

N/A

University of Victoria

Law

Speaking Engagements

2008

University Students

Liability and the Law

2006

SEBHS English Classes

Criminal Law and Punishment Theory

2005

Statesboro High School

Criminal Law and Theory

Publications

2015

2015

Languages

English

Activity

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