Scott Andrew Kent

Scott Andrew Kent

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 31 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Wheaton, IL
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Juvenile, Personal Injury

610 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 75%

Throughout the last 16 years, I have handled cases ranging from simple traffic tickets to misdemeanors like DUI and thefts to felonies like drug possession/delivery to first degree murder. There is simply no substitute for the extensive experience of a long-time prosecutor who also has years of work defending cases.

75%
Juvenile Law 15%

Juvenile court is where we have a unique chance to really make a difference in a young person's life. It is a great opportunity to turn them away from a pattern of trouble and get them back on the right track to maturity and success. It is perhaps the most rewarding area of law.

15%
Personal Injury 10%

Most minor accidents can be resolved without the need for expensive and time-wasting litigation. Our office has settled many cases like these quickly so our clients get their settlement funds sooner than later.

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 31 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1994

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Martin & Kent, L.L.C.

610 East Roosevelt Road, Suite 200, Wheaton, IL, 60187-5870

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Scott Andrew Kent's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

54 Client Reviews

5 star (52) 4 star (2)
3 star (0)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Jennifer | February 20, 2024 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very professional and quick.

Our case was handled very professionally and quickly. He was great to work with.

Posted by anonymous | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best law practice

Kent handle my case with a breeze. He is well respected lawyer and i felt safe with his guidance. If ever you need good lawyer, contact Martin and Kent law office. You will not be disappointed! Thank you Scott Kent!!!

Posted by Bill | March 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Happy Client

I've never reviewed anyone on line before because I never felt it was necessary, until I met Scott Kent. Scott far surpassed my expectations. I found Scott to be exceedingly competent and professional. I was extremely impressed with the high level of skill and experience he demonstrated in handlin...g my case. Scott took the terrible situation that I was in, and turned it completely around 180. Again, far exceeded my expectations, easy to contact, reliable, and great to work with.

Posted by JAMES | September 5, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Patience is a Virtue with Scott Kent

Scott represented me in 2018 for driving on a revoked license. I was in the wrong and with Illinois Law after the third conviction there is a mandatory sentence of 6 months first Offence was driving on an expired BAID device due to my review was delayed. The second offence was speeding going to the ...Hospital while the passenger of the owner of the car was injured. Both of these offences was my fault knowing that it was illegal to operate a vehicle. On the 3rd Scott Kent represented me over a 7 month time frame. We rescheduled the court date 3 times and on teh 4th time he was able to negotiate from a 6 month time frame of jail to a 1 month time frame. This 30 day of incarceration will allow me to save my job and house. I thank Scott Kent for helping me. Jim

Posted by Mike | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Helpful and professional

This was my first encounter with the criminal justice system. Scott walked us through what was going to happen and what was the best, second and least desirable outcomes. With his help we obtained the best result. It was clear that he knows the process and how to handle clients.

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Scott Andrew Kent's Lawyer Endorsements

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Peter Buh

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 17

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Scarpino

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is whip smart with a wicked sense of insightful humor."

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Ingrid Nierman

Criminal defense lawyer | May 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked with Scott as a fellow prosecutor. He has the experience and skills to know how to win a case. I endorse this lawyer."

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Blake Stone

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Kent is one of the sharpest criminal defense attorneys in the business. Astute, well-prepared, and personable. All of the things qualities you want your attorney to possess. I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael O'Donnell

Criminal defense lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jeremy Wang

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 03

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked on several cases with Mr. Scott Kent. He is a very skilled, knowledgeable, and aggressive litigator. I highly endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Teresa Mcadams

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Kent is an exceptional trial attorney. He has experience both prosecuting and defending high profile crimes and serious criminal matters. I have referred numerous clients to him and all have reported that they were impressed with his abilities."

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Jeremiah Denslow

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott earned a strong legal reputation serving as a prosecuting attorney for over a decade. Now that he's in private practice, he's been just as impressive. Scott is a tremendous advocate for his clients and I have no reservation in giving him my highest endorsement."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Timothy Martin

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott Kent is one of the most skilled trial attorneys in the area of criminal law. As one of the counties top prosecutors he was the best in cases ranging from DUI to Murder. AS a defense attroney he has proven to be even more successful representingg his clients! He is a lawyer you can trust to win the most difficult cases"

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Top 100 Lawyers, National Trial lawyers Association

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Martin & Kent, LLC

1993 - 2006

Felony Prosecutor, DuPage County State's Attorney's Office

Associations

2009 - Present

Kane County Bar Association

Member

DuPage County Bar Association

Member

2011 - 2012

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

2009 - 2010

DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

Vice President

2006 - 2014

Illinois State Bar Association

Member

2004 - 2011

Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Mahmoud Saleh

Conviction reversed and case remanded for further proceedings.

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Education

1994

DePaul University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1990

Northern Illinois University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2014

DuPage Coutny Attorney Resource Center

Illinois Concealed Carry Review

Languages

English

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