Scott Fredrick Anderson

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Scott Fredrick Anderson

4.8
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 36 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Arlington Heights, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

750 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL

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About Scott

Biography

Practicing criminal law exclusively for over 25 years. Free consultation. Call 847-906-2164

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

Simply being accused of a crime can change your life. The penalties of a conviction can haunt you for years after you’ve served your sentence and may affect what kinds of jobs you’re able to obtain and even where you’re allowed to live. Call now.

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

Are facing jail time as the result of multiple drunk driving convictions? Did you lose your license after being charged with DUI? Attorney Anderson will work hard to help you avoid jail, keep your license and keep all charges off your record.

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2015

Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 36 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1989

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Scott F Anderson

750 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL, 60004-5343

scottandersoncriminaldefense.com/scott-anderson

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Scott Fredrick Anderson's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jim | August 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

A lawyer who cares about his client, not there pocket book!!

July 3rd 2014 I was hit on my motorcycle by a car coming home from fireworks, luckily alright other than my passenger and I both had scrapes and bumps, I figured it would be a routine shes gonna get the ticket my bike is gonna get towed with a taxi or police ride home, not the case at all they arrest...ed me, I was not drinking and treated like a criminal, I am 50, own my own company and was appalled at the way I was treated, I then got angry and refused to do all of there B.S. I was the victim, the kids that hit me, Scott Free! Anyway after a night in Jail I contacted Scott Anderson, A referral from a friend. His ability as a lawyer both in and out of court was comforting, His knowledge, intelligence, character, integrity and the ability to take care of my legal needs in a manner that was professional and compassionate was key to have the entire case dismissed and thrown out of court. He has a lifetime of referrals from me and saved me a lot of time, money and embarrassment. A Great man

Posted by anonymous | August 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Informative, honest and helpful

Scott said he would get my case dismissed and he delivered. He was familiar with my situation and confident he could get the job done. He let me know exactly how the process would go and it was spot on.

Posted by anonymous | July 08, 2015 | Criminal Defense

Very Strange, Rude, Uninformative Person

I simply call his office today and leave a nice detailed message about my charges. Just a normal summary and said what the 2 misdemeanor charges were. Less than 20 minutes I get a nice message back saying that he got my voicemail and that he would be happy to discuss my case in person or on the phone... and to call him back. I call him back, say who I am ans there us this long hesitation. He says to tell him about the situation. Of course I'm thinking we are moving forward from the info left in my message. But either way if he was nice would have repeated. So I start saying what happened just a little when he sounds distressed saying wait a minute you have been charged with something right? I said oh I thought you understiodine my message. My charges are very basic btw. I had mentioned the jury trial in message too. He says in a weird creepy voice that its going to trial? He than said are you sure you can afford a lawyer? I felt like I was speaking to a mentally challenged person by this point. I said I have no way of knowing I was wondering if he could maybe give me that information. He just said $3000. very strange conversation even though that is a lot I don't understand what his trouble processing information is. Stay away!

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Andy Sotiropoulos

Unknown lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Highly endorsed. Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable and thorough."

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Joseph McNerney

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Anderson is an outstanding lawyer. I would trust him with one of my family members and I wholeheartedly endorse him!"

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Matthew Medina

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 09

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Scott Anderson. I have known Scott for many years. When I was a prosecutor, I faced Scott in the courtroom and across the negotiation table. He is a highly skilled negotiator and razor sharp trial attorney. Scott is also very well-respected by his colleagues and the entire legal community."

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Jason Stevens

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 04

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"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Anderson has a well deserved reputation of being one of the best criminal defense attorneys in the northwest suburbs."

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Larry Dohman

DUI and DWI lawyer | Oct 30

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"I have had the pleasure of working alongside Scott, as well as against Scott, and he has always been extremely knowledgeable and professional. He represents his clients aggressively and effectively. I endorse this lawyer."

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Brian Mirandola

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Kezy

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Matthew Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Anderson

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marissa Gonzales

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christopher Cosley

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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John Martoccio

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 02

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

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Harold Garfinkel

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Locicero

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 01

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Mirabile

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. I worked with Scott on a criminal mater with immigration consequences . I found him to be an excellent advocate and cooperative in taking into account the immigration consequences for our mutual clinet . subsequently we have consulted with each other in Immigration and Criminal cases . He is bright , dedicated and focused on the needs of his clients. I highly recommend without hesitation Scott to anyone i need of a criminal defense lawyer"

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Managing Partner, Scott F. Anderson Attorney at Law

1991 - 1999

Prosecuting Attorney, Cook County State Attorney's Office

Associations

1999 - Present

Lake County Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

Northwest Suburban Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

Cook County Bar Association

Member

Education

1996

University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1989

Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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