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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Showing 1 - 5 of 17 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Saige | September 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Custody

Paul did a great job coming into my case after it had already begun. Paul fought long and hard for me, and in the end I was able to get everything I had asked for in court. Always responded quickly, on top of things, professional, and has wonderful staff working alongside him in his office!

Posted by Tonya | January 31, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

The Dream Team!

Paul and Kelly are the dream team. Their whole staff is wonderful. I had a highly contested custody hearing that had been going on for about 2 years at the time I retained Paul and Kelly. I had two previous attorneys and was so nervous about changing attorneys yet again. I am so thankful I did! ...I knew things weren’t being handled properly with the previous attorneys, and Paul and Kelly made the transition so easy! They immediately began reviewing the court transcripts etc. When I went in for my consult Paul knew both my kids names and their ages, something my previous attorney couldn’t get straight for 2 years. Paul and Kelly are caring, kind, and give it to you straight. They don’t sugar coat things so you know what to expect. If ever I need an attorney again (let’s hope not-lol) I will absolutely be calling them again!

Posted by Dan | October 07, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Client-father awarded full custody!

I can’t say enough good things about Paul, Kelly and the entire staff. Extremely responsive both with responding to emails and getting things filed. Very compassionate people that fight as hard as they can for you. I had a highly contested custody case that had lingered over 3 years. Paul and Kelly e...xecuted a plan and I was awarded full sole and legal custody as a father. Couldn’t be happier and I’d recommend them to anyone!

Posted by Nikki | March 02, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Family

Minor legal name change

Rachel was amazing, quick and efficient with replies to messages. Highly recommend this attorney for any needs you have. With this team I was able to get my child’s last name changed in a short court hearing and we went to court quickly after having my initial meeting! Great team and couldn’t be more... thankful for their help!

Posted by Sabrina | April 07, 2022 | Child Custody

AMAZING Lawyer/Custody Case

I retained Paul, along with Kelly, midway through a long custody battle I had been fighting. Upon the initial meeting I knew this was the right choice for me. Paul and Kelly didn’t hesitate to jump right on on my case and get things going in the right direction. The communication and responses were i...mmediate. I never had to wait or wonder what to do next. He was available for me to reach out 24/7 via email or phone. He always was one step ahead of the case and knew what to expect and what to do. He guided me to the most successful outcome I could imagine. He was very professional, knowledgeable, and confident in my case. He was there as my lawyer and also as a friend as well as Kelly; as this had a been a long custody battle. They both stood by my side and helped me through one of the toughest situations of my life. In the end through mediation I was awarded more than what I thought I would get. I kept primary custody of my children and didn’t lose any more time with them. This was my primary goal and both He and Kelly knew that. I can’t thank them enough for all of their dedication, hard work, and determination for my case. If anyone is looking for a custody attorney or an attorney for any family law, Hands Down I would recommend Paul Scott. I don’t believe my case would’ve have the outcome it did without him and his staff; especially Kelly. So thank you is an understatement for what he accomplished for me and my family!!! He made sure my children and our family’s life was his top priority.

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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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