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Jennifer Yobe Scott
also known as Jen Scott
About Jennifer
Biography
I am a former Cuyahoga County Assistant Prosecutor with experience defending clients charged with serious crimes in both State and Federal Court. Communicating with my clients and aggressively defending their rights to clear their good name is essential to my practice. I have secured acquittals and dismissals of my clients' cases.
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
30%
20 years
Family
20%
19 years
DUI and DWI
15%
20 years
Federal Crime
10%
19 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Ohio for 22 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
J Y Scott Law, LLC
21245 Lorain Road, Suite 200, Cleveland, OH, 44126
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Posted by Elmer | October 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney
*Awesome Person and Attorney*
Jennifer Scott is a great lawyer, she has represented me before and still remains my personal lawyer. She has always managed to get me the best results possible! I would and will recommend her to a friend or anyone in that matter in need of great representation any day.
Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Client
Miss Scott was very professional and very friendly and family oriented she did a wonderful job on my case and made me feel comfortable very relaxed and made me understand everything that was going on throughout my case I never had one problem She was on point with everything I would recommend her to ...
Posted by anonymous | November 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation
Divorce and name change of minor
Jennifer is a fantastic lawyer. She helped make my divorce go smoothly and helped me change my son's last name.
Posted by michael | August 15, 2014 | Criminal Defense
one extreme happy camper..
In 2012,,,Jennifer was hired to defend me, I was charged with 3 drug charges,thrown into a conspiracy composed of twenty nine people I had never met.I was facing two 10 year to life sentences. 20 years to life! I plead guilty early on but waited 3 years for sentencing.During my 3 year wait I watched ...
Posted by ANDREW | June 02, 2014 | Criminal Defense
my thoughts....
see... i've been in trouble my WHOLE life....some things i did do and some things i DIDN'T do. I've had lawyers that didn't give a _____ about me and my situations. But Jennifer did... she listened to me, treated me like a human being and not a criminal, and she fought for me at the time i needed it...
Jennifer Yobe Scott's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known and worked with Jennifer for several years. I refer all my clients who have criminal law questions or issues to her as I believe she provides superior representation to all her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She consulted with me regarding one of my federal criminal cases when I asked her for advice on a similar case she had. I have read her filings and looked at her case law research that she shared freely with me. I endorse her without reservation."
"Jennifer Scott is a strong advocate in both state and federal court and I strongly recommend her in either type of court."
Clinton Preslan
General practice lawyer
Aaron Baker
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Emily Fehr
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Experience
Honors
2003
US Bank Federal Wealth Transfer Award, Cleveland Marshall College of Law
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Trial Attorney, J Y Scott Law, LLC
2009 - 2015
Adjunct Professor, Stautzenberger College
2008 - 2019
Attorney, Self Employed Attorney
2006 - 2008
Assistant District Attorney, Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office
2003 - 2006
Arbitration Specialist, Progressive Insurance
Associations
2019 - Present
Cleveland Metropolitan Bar AssociationMember
2012 - Present
Ohio Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2012 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2004 - Present
Ohio State Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. Doe
Not Guilty
State v. Doe
Education
2003
Cleveland State University
JD - Juris Doctor
1998
Youngstown State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2011
Stautzenberger Seminar
Appellate Law
Publications
2012
http://cleveland-federal-criminal-defense.com
How Early Should I Contact An Attorney If Federal Authorities Are Involved?
2012
The State of Criminal Justice (ABA)
The State of Criminal Justice 2012
2003
Cleveland State Law Review
United States Military Commissions: Balancing the Sovereingty of the Nation Against the Constraints of the World
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
There was a bench warrant sent out then next is says.... case disposition: warrant-unavailable whats that mean
05 Feb 2021
Q&A
Mynephewwastakentojailandhewasondrugsandgave them hisbrothers name. He was supposed to go to court but he didn't. He skipped
07 Feb 2021
Q&A
In Ohio can a anonymous person send a private message to a prosecutor on social media about a defendant?
25 Oct 2019