Scott Schlegel

Scott Schlegel

also known as Kenneth Scott Schlegel

4.4
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 28 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Orlando, FL
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Child Support ... +2 more

390 N. Orange Avenue, Ste. 2300, Orlando, FL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 45%

Scott's experience enables him to fully analyze and provide all possible legal options to a client before final decisions are made. Always having the client’s best interest in mind, he works hard to ensure his client has a successful outcome.

29 years | 600 cases

45%
Family 30%

Scott often strategically negotiates a complete, and fair, settlement through mediation to deter going to trial. However, highly adept in the courtroom, his case preparation and thorough discovery often has great success and satisfying outcomes.

29 years | 400 cases

30%
Child Custody 10%

Scott's extended length of experience in Family Law has enables him to analyze and assess what's best for the child, as well as his client, often using mediation instead of going to trial to defuse conflict and come to a successful resolution.

29 years | 250 cases

10%
Child Support 10%

A seasoned Family Law attorney, Scott can analyze a case and provide all possible legal options. Whether going to court or coming to an agreement through mediation, he has his client and their children's best interest in mind for a positive outcome.

29 years | 250 cases

10%
Wills and Living Wills 5%

Having worked within so many Family Law matters, Scott ensures his clients are protected reminding them of important future changes such as wills, living wills, a designated person for the HEPA release form, and health care surrogate.

14 years | 100 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 28 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 1997

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Schlegel Law Group

390 N. Orange Avenue, Ste. 2300, Orlando, FL, 32801

Schlegel Law Group

1100 Brickell Bay Drive, Miami, FL, 33131

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Scott Schlegel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

48 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 13 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Shuaib | June 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Got me everything I could ask for

Scott has been my lawyer since March. I hired him after a recommendation. Scott promised that he would get me to the point of feeling like a father again because I was losing faith. Yesterday at mediation Scott delivered on that promise. I got everything I asked for and more. I couldn’t have imagined... having a better outcome. I don’t wish my situation on anyone but if you had to have someone in your corner, get Scott and trust in the process. There is light at the end of the tunnel.

Posted by Joe | October 03, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Fighting for Father's Rights!

I heard of Schlegel Law Group through a Referral Program and I retained Schlegel Law Group to assist me in resolving a paternity action. The reason I decided to retain Schlegel Law Group was because, I was unhappy with the direction my paternity case was going with my former attorney and decided to r...etain Schlegel Law Group for further assistance. My case was quite difficult as I was a father attempting to establish paternity and gain majority custody. I feel that the level of care that was exhibited in handling my case was excellent because, Scott took on a previous case that had already been through mediation and had other challenges. Scott Schlegel demonstrated knowledge and professionalism while assisting me during trial. I would absolutely recommend Schlegel Law Group.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Do not use

After you pay your extremely high retainer which is NOT refundable (unlike most lawyers who do not take your unearned money), he will go dark and not respond to any questions. During an extremely important part of our case, he left the state for a month and failed to respond regarding upcoming hearin...gs. As a result, we lost the case and partial custody of the child he was supposed to be defending. We now have a new attorney and the experience and level of professionalism far exceeds Scott, but we cannot get back the custody we lost. Please read the comments of reviewers who gave low stars. I would agree with everything mentioned. I question anyone who gave him more than one star.

Scott Schlegel

Replied last May 25, 2018

This anonymous review is inaccurate, and fails to explain the standards of practice for Schlegel Law Group. Our firm is both dedicated and zealous when protecting our client’s best interests. There is no hearing or custody dispute that is not taken seriously by our firm as depicted in this testimonial.

Posted by Kristen | May 04, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Praise God and Scott with his team!

I would definitely hire Scott again! He walked in to court with me to fight for my babies and what was in their best interest! He was smooth and a quick thinker! I was absolutely amazed. Rhiannon was the paralegal on my case. She did an amazing job in helping me get all the info I needed for court an...d my evidence gathered. I couldn't of asked for a better team. They both also kept reassuring me what the other party was seeking was unreachable! We walked out of court with everything that was in the best interest of my babies. I was extremely happy and couldn't think them enough. I would recommend him to anyone who asks me! Thank you again Scott

Posted by Joanne | October 28, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Best Family Law Attorney in Orlando

Scott Schlegel represented me in a very complex divorce modification involving child custody and out of state relocation. I was consistently impressed with his level of professionalism and communication. Scott clearly explained the law to me, set my expectations for the most likely outcome, and the...n relentlessly pursued the best interests of my child. His experience and network of contacts in the Orlando area really paid off, as Scott coordinated everything we needed to support our case. Scott had just the right combination of knowing where to pick and choose his battles, respecting my budget and not inflating hours unnecessarily, but also knowing where to invest his time for the best result. He and his office kept me updated nearly real time on any developments in my case, and he was always available to me when needed. I was extremely pleased with the outcome of my case, and recommend Scott Schlegel without hesitation.

Scott Schlegel

Replied last October 28, 2016

I really enjoyed bringing this client favorable results and helping his family.

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Scott Schlegel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Cronon

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Family lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Francis Remsen

Divorce and separation lawyer | Jan 27

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Elizabeth Dilts

Family lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Schlegal is a excellent family law attorney. He is able to achieve the difficult balance of being a worthy adversary with striving for a fair resolution of the family law case. He litigates well when necessary, but always strives to achieve a fair settlement when possible to minimize legal costs and the impact of litigation on a family."

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Richard Schwamm

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred both friends and close contacts in the community to Scott for his legal advice and counsel, under the challenging circumstances of family dispute. I believe his excellent communication and legal skills give Scott an added advantage in the courtroom and alternative dispute settings. I strongly recommend Scott Schlegel."

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Daniel Oliver

Family lawyer | Sep 23

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I have worked alongside Scott for over 9 years and have found him to be a very caring and thorough attorney. Scott has able to get results in cases where many other attorneys have failed. I strongly endorse him."

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Elizabeth Dilts

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Best Family Lawyers in Florida, Expertise

2021

Martindale-Hubbell, Distinquished

2020

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Lawyers, National advocates top 100 lawyers

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Managing Partner, Schlegel Law Group

Associations

2021 - Present

Miami-Dade County Bar Association

Member

2018 - Present

Florida Academy of Collaborative Law Professionals

Member

1997 - Present

Florida State Bar

Member

1997 - Present

Orange County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

2003 - 2004

Seminole County Bar Association, Family Law Section

President

Education

1996

Stetson University College of Law

JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA

1993

Stetson University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

Spanish

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