Scott Skier

Scott Skier

also known as I. Scott Skier

4.7
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at West Palm Beach, FL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Violent Crime, Federal Crime

625 N. Flagler Drive, Ste. 675, West Palm Beach, FL

About Scott

Biography

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 23 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2003

Member in Good Standing

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Location

Skier Law Firm

625 N. Flagler Drive, Ste. 675, West Palm Beach, FL, 33401

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Scott Skier's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

26 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Mardoche | September 03, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The WIZARD of criminal defense

I don't know where to start or what to call this man, Mr. Skier is the real MVP the Wizard of all defense attorney. Couple of months a go I got arrested the charges were serious and the punishment would have be very serious. After Severals weeks looking into getting a lawyer on the case I came across... The Skier Law Firm. After reading some of the reviews from previous clients, I felt compelled and confident that this man was the right man for the job, boy did I make the right choice. Within weeks before my 1st court appearance Mr. Skier asked me to come in so we could talk, as I’m sitting there going through the legal aspect and the process or whatnot. Mr.Skier told me (paraphrasing here) We may not even have to go to court, There’s a big chance of getting a no file on this case. That was a BIG relief, we talked about how to proceed and get the ball rolling. Within a few days before my court date we talked several times and in less than 24hours before the court date the man call me kept his word and delivered the good news. “NO FILE”. The staffs is amazing, the professionalism is remarkable, the overall experience of dealing with the Skier Law Firm was 1st Class all around. CALL SKIER!!!

Posted by Ginna | August 26, 2014 | Criminal Defense

Hiring the right Attorney will make or break you, choose wisely!

When you say, "I would trust so and so with my life..." one thinks of a really impressive person; my husband and I trusted Scott Skier with our daughter's life. If you're a parent, you know how overwhelming this decision can be. If you're in legal trouble, you know how critical this decision is. ...We are not the kind of people that have an attorney "on retainer" and we are 1200 miles away from the situation our daughter got herself into. She was arrested on felony charges and faced jail time as a result of a dual diagnosis addiction and the poor decision making that comes along with that. Scott was generous yet expedient with his time on the phone and in person. He went to see our daughter early on a Saturday morning after our first conversation Friday evening. He was sensitive to the fact that we didn't want to enable her but let us know when it was time to bail her out because her safety was becoming an issue. When we came to Florida to bail her out, he called a meeting with us on a Saturday (who does these things?) because we couldn't be available during the week. Scott explained legal issues clearly, mapped out a strategy and when things changed, he communicated quickly and concisely. This case took some surprise turns more than once even though it was our daughter's first offense. Scott obtained the kind of outcome from the court that was wise for our daughter; a transfer to drug court, and will clean the slate for her in the end. Scott's work wasn't through at the courtroom. Administrative/Judicial issues befell my daughter at drug court and Scott intervened further. The situation would have unraveled badly without his ability to work successfully with the courts. Scott Skier is the kind of attorney you can trust implicitly to do the best for his client with expertise, integrity, energy, composure and perseverance. There was not a second in this 6 month "trial" that we doubted Scott, we had every confidence in his ability. It does not cease to impress us that Scott was able to balance being a very talented attorney who knows when to be an aggressive defender with the kind of sensitivity to understand the needs of a successful recovery story. We chose wisely and our daughter has a chance to live successfully.

Posted by Jorge A. | June 03, 2013 | Criminal Defense

Very HONEST and REACHABLE!

I retained Mr. Skier for my False Imprisonment and Assault case. When I personally met Mr. Skier at our first consultation within the first 15 minutes I knew he was the lawyer for me. I hired Mr. Skier based on his great Criminal Case history. When I left his office I felt very much at ease as I... knew I had made the right choice in selecting him. He is very knowledgeable of how the judicial system works. There was never a time when I would call him that he was ever too busy to talk to me and answer any questions I had. The night before my case went to trial he called me and we talked at great length on what I could expect the next day in court. The next day the trial went just as Scott had prepared me for. After 20 minutes of deliberation the jury came back with an Acquittal of all charges. If you are looking for an honest, caring and dedicated lawyer then Scott Skier is the one for you. The cost of his service we had agreed upon in the very beginning was what I paid, no more and no less. He had no extra or hidden fees. Scott Skier is like no other lawyer that I have ever dealt with before. I highly recommend Mr. Scott Skier or Scott as he liked to be called.

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Scott Skier's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arye Corbett

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working in the same legal community as Scott for nearly a decade. When I was first starting out as a young lawyer, Scott was a great teaching resource for me and others. Through the years he has done remarkable work for his clients - including First Degree Murder charges dropped against one client and a jury verdict of Not Guilty for another client accused of Murder. There is a reason that Scott has such a loyal client base."

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Joseph Walsh

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Skier is one of the finest trial attorneys in South Florida. He is a zealous advocate who is able to get excellent results for his clients. He is equally skilled at arguing a case to a jury or negotiating with prosecutors. I endorse this lawyer."

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David Tarras

Unknown lawyer | Feb 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is an outstanding criminal defense attorney. I've witnessed him achieve miraculous results for his clients on countless occasions, and he approaches every single case with the utmost passion and strategic perfection. I highly endorse Scott in all areas of criminal defense."

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Daniel Lewin

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"You can't go wrong hiring Scott to represent you. I have personally seen him in court for years fighting tooth and nail for his clients. He is a true advocate and to top it all, very ethical and professional."

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Sara Singer

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is a great colleague. He keeps his clients informed of every aspect of the case. Scott is simply the most competent criminal attorney in Palm Beach County, irrespective of the charge. Hire him if you have been arrested in south Florida."

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Orlando Gonzalez

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I have litigated matters on behalf of the Government and Scott is an excellent lawyer. He zealously fights for his client's rights even though it may not be "politically correct." He is trustworthy and I would recommend him to anyone fighting "City Hall.""

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Richard Llerena

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Mr. Skier for any person charged with a crime. He is well known for obtaining excellent results for his clients. He goes beyond the call of duty. All clients who I have referred to him have been extremely pleased with his service and his results."

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Lorenzo Perez

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Mr. Skier is one of the most pleasurable attorneys to work with in Palm Beach County. I have seen him many times vigorously advocating for his clients who appreciate him very much. You will not be disappointed in choosing Mr. Skier to represent you. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Gabriel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer, his clients should have confidence in his ability to represent them."

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Shashi Jairam

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse Mr. Skier. I worked with him on several cases when I was a prosecutor. He did a superb job for his clients. He is professional and effective. His clients are in excellent hands."

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Joshua LeRoy

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Scott is a passionate and dedicated criminal defense attorney. He is devoted to his clients. He goes above and beyond to obtain the most favorable outcome possible for clients through plea negotiations or a trial. Because he is such a skilled trial attorney, the state attorney will often concede to his requests. I highly recommend Scott Skier for any criminal law issue."

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Michael Kaufman

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Skier is diligent in his representation of clients. He is well respected in State and Federal Courts in Florida by both colleagues and judges who preside over his cases. If you need a criminal attorney for any matter including but not limited white collar crimes, Scott is my first choice."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Nations Top 1%, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, The Skier Law Firm, P.A.

2003 - 2006

Assistant Public Defender, Office Of The Public Defender, 15th Judicial Circuit

Associations

2014 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Member

2014 - Present

Florida Defense Lawyers Association

Member

2013 - Present

Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2008 - Present

United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida

Member

2003 - Present

Florida Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

State v. Martine Murat

Acquitted

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Education

2002

University of Maryland School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

University of Florida

Liberal Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Know your Rights but also your Obligations Under Florida Law

Florida Criminal Law

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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