Paul Scott

Paul Scott

4.8
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 13 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Grand Blanc, MI
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody ... +2 more

8445 S Saginaw St, Suite 300, Grand Blanc, MI

About Paul

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Child Custody 20%

Custody, Modification of Custody, Modification of Parenting Time

14 years | 100 cases

20%
Criminal Defense 20%

Criminal Defense, DUI/OWI, Drug possession/use, Gun possession/infractions, HYTA, Domestic Violence, Assault, Retail Fraud, Felonies, Misdemeanors

14 years | 200 cases

20%
Divorce and Separation 20%

Divorce with children. Divorce without children. Property division. Alimony/Spousal Support, Retirement division.

14 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Paul Scott

8445 S Saginaw St, Suite 300, Grand Blanc, MI, 48439

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Paul Scott's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Posted by Abigail | October 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

Amazing work on my DUI case!!

I had a situation where I was going to be charged with a DUI, and I would have lost my job had I been charged with an alcohol related offense. So, needless to say this was a very major case I was up against, and I needed a specific result. Paul Scott responded to my request on Christmas morning (I ...got the DUI on Christmas Eve) and he texted with me all Christmas Day, helping me understand my case, and how he could help. I can’t even describe the relief having a lawyer so dedicated and thoughtful that he helped me in this way. Beyond that, he won my case, and I received the best possible outcome, without a trial. He is extremely knowledgeable and worked tirelessly to explore every option that would avoid an alcohol related charge. We even had a conference call with a scientist who we would have contracted, if it went to trial. I am very grateful to have had Mr. Scott as my attorney, I don’t know that anyone else would have been able to do what he did. I cannot recommend Paul Scott enough.

Posted by Brandon | August 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Highy reccommend Paul Scott

I had a great experience with Paul. I used him for my divorce and recently for a school district dispute. I read the review below which was negative and am very confused by it. I would say I researched lawyers fees, and his are on par. Also you get what you pay for, and Paul was well worth every ...penny. Having experience with lawyers before I know they can be very busy, and normally the ones that are not busy are not busy for a reason. Paul would always answer my text, and always get back to me if I left a message. If I was uncertain about something or wanted a meeting he would arrange it. He came to court very prepared, and is a great speaker. It was obvious in the court room that I had the superior lawyer. Most of the time Paul was able to tell me what was going to happen in court before it happen. The only exception was the school district final decision which he told me we had a good shot. He came to court with visual aids for the judge, and cold hard facts, while the other side had stories. He is also good on his toes and able to overcome adversity as it is thrown at him in the court room. When I went to court I would sometimes watch the other cases before me and I can say Paul is defiantly the best speaker, and he knows his stuff. In the end I won my case, but even if I had lost I knew Paul brought his A game. I knew he did everything we could to win. Also there was one time where I was so frustrated with my divorce, my X wife and the processes that I took it out on Paul, and he was still very professional with me and did not take it personal. I would recommend Paul to anyone looking for a lawyer. -TSgt Brandon

Posted by Jen | October 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Jen

Attorney Paul Scott was very thorough and aggressive with my case. Helped me through the most stressful time in my life, in a custody battle. Explained everything to me throughout the process and always responded in a timely manner with any question I had. I would highly recommend him as an attorne...y to anyone.

Posted by Holly | November 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Divorce

Paul is an amazing attorney he doesnt put up with crap from the party and helps you through the whole divorce, i honestly truly belive Paul Scott is the best attorney in the state of Michigan. Highly recommended.

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Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney, Paul Scott Attorney at Law

2012 - 2014

Legislative Manager, StudentsFirst

2011 - 2011

Chairman of Standing Committee on Education, The House of Representatives

2009 - 2011

State Representative, The House of Representatives

Associations

2016 - Present

Grand Blanc Schools - Superintendent Advisory Committee

Member

2016 - Present

Perry Center Kindergarten - Parent Teacher Organization

Member

2014 - Present

Genesee County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

OWI - High BAC

Successfully negotiated with prosecution for reduce chair of impaired driving to maintain client license, avoid jail time and keep court fines under $1,000.

Divorce with children

Secured joint custody and 50-50 parenting time for client. Also won the client child support and a significant financial settlement from the marital estate.

OWI 3 - Felony

Successfully negotiated with prosecution to reduce charge to a misdemeanor upon completion of sobriety court. Client avoided certain jail and sentencing has a habitual offender felon.

Custody - Father

Client (father) was in court in two weeks. Won a temporary order of 50-50 parenting time where Mom was paying child support. Became the order at final trial.

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Education

2009

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Harvard University

MA - Masters

2003

University of Michigan, Ann Arbor

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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