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Scott Edward France
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Scott France is an experienced bankruptcy attorney serving Toledo, Ohio and all of Northwest Ohio and Southeast Michigan. The office is easy to find, located just off the US-23 exit onto W. Central Avenue, about 1/2 mile west of Taylor Kia. Free parking, elevator service, entry by traffic light, and a comfortable and inviting atmosphere all await your arrival.
Already well respected in the bankruptcy attorney, Toledo, Ohio community, Scott also serves his clientele in the areas of small business services, traffic citations, home foreclosure mediation, and misdemeanor crmiminal defense. Your fresh start begins here with one simple phone call to schedule your initial FREE office consultation (30 min).
GETTING TO KNOW SCOTT FRANCE: Beyond his legal practice, Scott is frequently asked to serve as an Adjunct Professor at both Owens Community College and Stautzenberger College. His teaching credentials include Bankruptcy Law, Criminal Law, Legal Environment of Business, Entrepreneurship, Medical Law & Ethics, Leadership, and Intro to Business. Scott enjoys teaching and helping others, which carries over into his practice of law style.
Attorney France is married and resides in Toledo, Ohio. A northwest Ohio native, he graduated from Bowling Green HS and later earned 3 Degrees from the University of Toledo (B.S.; MBA; JD-cum laude). Before law school Scott was a certified teaching tennis professional and still likes to follow the sport today. Other points of personal interest include downhill skiing, karate (black belt) and a lifelong fan of the Boston Red Sox and Indianapolis Colts. Away from sports, Scott enjoys family, theatre productions, and demonstrates his love of animals, having 2 dogs and regularly supports related community resources, such as local pet shelters.
Call attorney Scott France today to schedule your FREE initial office consultation. Appointments are available weekdays as well as select evenings and Saturday monrings during the month.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Bankruptcy and Debt
80%
19 years | 700 cases
Speeding and Traffic Ticket
15%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
5%
20 years | 1,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Ohio for 19 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2007
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France Law Group, LLC
6545 W. Central Avenue, Suite 203, Toledo, OH, 43617
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Posted by anonymous | April 16, 2014 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Honest, Professional, Compassionate
From the minute you walk into France Law Group you feel welcome. They are very efficient and professional. Scott really took his time with us, never rushing us through meetings or phone calls. We felt ashamed for being in this situation and Scott's compassion and kindness made all the difference. He ...
Posted by Erin | April 15, 2014 | Debt Collection
Bankruptcy made stress free!
Scott France is top of the line in all ways! Professional, efficient, prepared, and affordable! He is willing to listen and help and advise you in every aspect of filing. The ladies in the office are friendly, courteous, and helpful. As a single mom, I was stressing over a garnishment, and he process...
Posted by Keith | November 20, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Couldn't possibly be any better!
Attorney France is very knowledgeable and he takes the time to get to know each of his client's situation. From the initial consultation to the Meeting of the Creditors, Scott made us comfortable with the process. He isn't one of those attorneys who "dabbles" in bankruptcy, he's a pro. Best of all, i...
Posted by SHERYL | August 12, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
GREAT ATTORNEY
Scott is an excellent lawyer, very thorough in his work, and his response time to your questions are very fast. He is very organized throughout the whole process and made my experience at the hearing flow smoothly. I was very nervous at my hearing and he knew exactly how the questions were being aske...
Posted by anonymous | May 08, 2013 | Bankruptcy & Debt
Best Atty in town!!
Scott help us with our bankruptcy case. He was honest, knowledgeable and caring. He answered all of our questions in a timely manner. He took us through step-by-step on what to expect next. And spent countless hours going through our paperwork and making sure that we had the best legal representation...
Scott Edward France's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. France is a very talented attorney. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client in need."
"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is always an excellent advocate for his clients in bankruptcy court, where I see him frequently as a fellow bankruptcy attorney. He handles his cases well!"
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Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Sep 19
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"Mr. France is an exceptional attorney who I learn from each and every day from his responses on Avvo. As attorneys, we are continually learning as well. As someone with 24 years as a practicing attorney, judge, magistrate, prosecutor, and law professor, I would refer anyone and everyone to him for representation."
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"I highly recommend Mr. France. He is well respected in our lawyer community, and has extensive experience in bankruptcy law."
"Scott Edward France is an up and coming highly effective bankruptcy attorney who has a disciplined and results oriented work ethic, which has earned him the esteem of his clients. His responses on Avvo reflect the characteristics of an excellent lawyer and I extend him my highest endorsement."
"I find Mr. France to be highly reputable and a well versed attorney. The reviews submitted by his peers and former clients are indicative of his capabilities as an attorney. Accordingly, I endorse this lawyer."
"I enthusiastically endorse this lawyer. Attorney Scott France is a knowledgeable and highly intelligent member of the legal community. If you live in Ohio and are in need of bankruptcy attorney, I would encourage you to contact Attorney France."
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"Mr. France is an excellent legal mind, and can handle matters from straighforward to the most complex with high standards and excellent results. I would recommend his services to anyone in need of legal advice."
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Experience
Honors
2006
Cum Laude, University of Toledo
2003
Magna Cum Laude (equivalent), University of Toledo Graduate School of Business
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Paralegal Studies, Stautzenberger College
2010 - Present
Adjunct Professor of Business/Law, Owens Community College
2008 - Present
Attorney/Partner, France Law Group, LLC (formerly known as Agnew & France, LLC)
2013 - 2015
President, Feed My Face[book] Charity
2007 - 2008
Attorney, Rauser & Associates
2006 - 2007
Certified Legal Intern, Wood County Public Defender
2004 - 2006
Legal Intern, Lucas County Children Services
Associations
2013 - Present
Alicia's Voice CharityRegional Board Member (Perrysburg, OH)
2012 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of MichiganAdmitted to Practice
2012 - Present
United States Tennis Associationmember
2011 - Present
OMG (Outstanding Marketing Group!)Founding Member
2011 - Present
United States District Court for District of ColoradoAdmitted to Practice
2007 - Present
Toledo Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Toledo Bar Association, Bankruptcy Law CommitteeMember
2007 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of OhioAdmitted to Practice
2009 - 2011
Little Flower ChurchEndowment Fund Committee
Sample of Legal Cases
Bankruptcy Filings
Happy clients/successful outcome
Education
2006
University of Toledo College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2003
University of Toledo Graduate School of Business
MBA
1992
University of Toledo
BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
2015
Public Service Announcement
10 Myths About Bankruptcy
2015
College course for credit
Entrepreneurship / Adjnuct Professor
2015
College course for credit
Medical Law & Ethics / Adjunct Professor
2014
College Course for Credit
Business Leadsership Adjunct Professor
2014
College course for credit
Business Law / Adjunct Professor
2013
College course for credit
Criminal Law / Adjunct Professor
2012
College Course For Credit
Bankruptcy Law / Adjunct Professor
2012
"Dollars & Sense", Ask The Attorney
Fox Toledo: Ask The Attorney
Publications
2013
Sylvania Advantage
Feed My Face[book] Campaign Launched by France Law Group
2013
WTOL Channel 11 (Toledo, OH)
Feed My Face[book] Campaign TV Interview
2008
The Shield & Guardian Newspaper
"Learn The Pre-Garnishment Warning Signs"
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Do I have to sell my paid off house to file bankruptcy ?
10 Jul 2023
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In OH, if no children are present, can I still be cited in a school zone for going over the school zone speed limit?
27 Mar 2023
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Chapter 7 Ohio
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