Scott Joseph Longton

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Scott Joseph Longton

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 15 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Trenton, MI
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Criminal Defense, Car Accidents

3939 Van Horn, Trenton, MI

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About Scott

Biography

Dedicated to providing superior, personalized legal services for each client's unique situation!

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 35%

Family Law is about more than divorce. There are a lot of different aspects that can be covered under “Domestic Relations.” At Longton Law Offices, we understand that there are many people involved in the process, and that it can be stressful.

16 years

35%
Child Custody 25%

16 years

25%
Car Accident 20%

Being involved in a car accident can have a devastating toll on your daily life and that of those around you. It can also be a traumatic, life changing event, that must be handled carefully and properly.

16 years

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

Did you know that with many criminal charges, early involvement of an attorney could lead to a much more favorable outcome, including the possibility of a dismissed charge?

16 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 15 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2010

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Longton Law Offices, PLLC

3939 Van Horn, Trenton, MI, 48183

LongtonLawOffices.com

Scott Joseph Longton's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by anonymous | May 13, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Outstanding!! couldn't ask for better

He is my go too attorney! Always there. Always willing to fight the needed fight. I recommend him highly, I've won two cases because of his knowledge. His is a true professional and his staff is amazing! His fees are reasonable and does allot without charging! If you want to win, Call him!!

Posted by Mary | May 04, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

I would highly recommend Scott Longton

Scott represented me in my divorce. He was very professional as to knowing my case very well, and keeping me apprised as to what was happening. I would definitely hire him again, and recommend him to my family and friends. He took the time to hear my concerns and treated my like family.

Posted by James | March 25, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Patient, and explained every step of the way.

I went into this thinking it was going to be a disaster. Won't go into details, but my (Now ex!) wife is one of the most masterful spinners of fiction I have ever met, and as a result, I thought I was going to be one of those fathers that got to see their child only on every 6th Tuesday of July. ... Mr. Longton was upfront with me about everything, and when I didn't understand something he was saying (it happened more than I would like to admit) he explained it until I did. He worked with my sometimes hectic schedule, and when it did come down to meeting with "the other side" I knew what to expect .... and I was wayyy more comfortable than I thought I would be as a result. In my case it worked out much better than I expected. The "parenting time" ended up being better than I could have hoped for, and under the circumstances (come on it was a divorce) I couldn't be happier. I would suggest anyone finding themselves in need of a divorce lawyer give this one some serious consideration. Mr. Longton, thank you, and please don't take this the wrong way, but I hope I never have need of your (excellent) services again! ~J

Posted by Megan | March 19, 2015 | Child Custody

There is no better lawyer!!

I came to Scott Longton back in July 2014. He was highly recommended by many! From the first time meeting with him, I knew that he would be the one to fight for me. I have been in court, fighting for my kids for 9months now and Scott wins every every hearing for me. Every time that I need to get ahol...d of him, his staff is great about communicating. Scott always returns my phone calls promptly. He is also in the best interest of your family, not just making money. He constantly tries to handle things on his own time so that I am not charged the atrocious amounts that other lawyers will charge you. Me being a single mom of three children, Scott is always going above and beyond to make sure that we are safe and taken care of. I really could go on and on about what a life saver Scott Longton has been to my life. I will be forever in his debt for all he has done for me. -Megan

Posted by avenirphoto | April 02, 2015 | Divorce & Separation

Inexperienced, unprofessional, dysfunctional, blame it on the other guy

Run Forest Run - Expensive, YES! Professional? If you have anything to do with him then your best hope is that he represents your spouse. He missed hearings, with delay after delay and a no show for the final court date. He did not return many phone calls or e-mails! Over 14-months later my divo...rce and settlement were final with a staggering bill (over $7,000). At the final divorce date the Judge had to call him while court was in session to find out why he was a no show. He told me that he didn't think he had to show up and then he charged me because he did not show up that day? He also told me to stay home! The Judge did ask why I did not show up for the final divorce court date? The judge forced him to show up the next day. All the papers could have been signed that day. It was almost 4 months later for the settlement. What kind of attorney is this? He is supposed too represent you, that's his job, too represent you. I thought he was like a deer frozen in headlights when confronted by the opposing council every time. He listens to himself while he blamed everything on his secretary, the opposing council, my X and my only child (daughter). He made, what I considered, anti-Semitic comments about the opposing attorney more than once and talked about the opposing attorneys’ family and personal life. This is not being professional. His bill exceeded his performance. When I tried to negotiate the billing he said that he is adding $1,800 more and that he will send me the new bill. He also said that if I don't pay the bill he is going to put a lien against my home!

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Matthew Mileto

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I've worked with Scott on several cases, and always found him to be very professional, reasonable to work with, yet passionate about his client's legal position. I fully endorse using Scott Longton as a family law attorney."

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Scott Mussin

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jillian Hindo

Divorce and separation lawyer | May 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is hard-working, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I endorse this attorney."

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Louis Galinsky

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Bogard

Divorce and separation lawyer | Mar 12

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a great attorney to work with."

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Susan Salas

Family lawyer | Sep 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Scott is very thorough. He is following in his uncle's footsteps, who is one of the most respected, strategic and diligent lawyers in the community. It is always a pleasure when Scott is one of the lawyers on a case."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2021

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2020

Top 10 Attorneys Under 40, National Academy Of Family Law Attorneys

2020

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

2019 Recognizition of Excellence Family and Divorce Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2019

Featured Attorney, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Police Commissioner, Grosseile Township

2012 - 2012

Committee Member, committee to Re-Elect Juge Kathleen McCarthy

2012 - 2012

Committee Member, Committee to Re-Elect Judge Maria L. Oxholm

2012 - 2012

Committee member, Committee to Re-Elect Judge Richard B. Halloran

2010 - 2010

Committee Member, Committee to Re-Elect Judge Lita M. Popke

2010 - 2010

Committee Member, Committee to Re-Elect Judge Muriel D. Hughes

2009 - 2009

Student Attorney, Family Law Assistance Project

Associations

2010 - Present

Wayne County Criminal Defense Bar Association

Executive Committee Member

2010 - Present

Wayne County Family Law Bar Association

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Child safely with parent

Other parent is receiving the services needed to become a good parent.

Auto Accident $1.5 Million

$1.5 Million award

Child returned to Father

Mother has supervised parenting time

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Education

2010

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

Central Michigan University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2022

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Institute of Continued Legal Education 3rd Party No Fault Update- Attended

2021

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Institute of Continued Legal Education Handling the Juvenile Delinquency Case- Attended

2015

Association for Continuing Legal Education

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Advance Level Family Law- Attended

2014

Association for Continuing Legal Education

American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, Advance Level Family Law- Attended

2011

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Annual Nuts and Bolts of Family Law- Attended

2010

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Michigan Criminal Case Law Update- Attended

2010

Association for Continuing Legal Education

Annual Nuts and Bolts of Family Law- Attended

Languages

English

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