$ 300-300 per hour
I believe that my purpose as a lawyer is to not only represent you to the fullest of my abilities but also to explain and counsel you on what has happened to you and what will happen to you. You can have all the legal knowledge in the world but you are useless if you cannot effectively talk to people and make them feel comfortable and at ease.
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$ 300-300 per hour
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Chat withState: Texas
Acquired: 1996
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2019
207 E Lamar, McKinney, TX, 75069
14 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Carrie | January 22, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Child Support
Took my money and did nothing
I worked so hard on my own to navigate the child support system and fought on my own until it became clear I needed help. He took my money, did nothing, and let the warrant lapse. He repeatedly told me he would call me back and never did. He repeatedly made it sound like he knew what he was doing som...
Posted by Tiffany | January 13, 2015 | Divorce & Separation
Ex Cient NOT Happy
Scott was really sincere at the beginning. I had to pay my retainer fee upfront $3300 that was going 3 different places to borrow money so he would represent me. Went to court for temp orders for my child didn't go well.. We left there him saying I hate to loose lets get together with your family and...
Posted by Tiffany | December 04, 2014 | Divorce & Separation
So grateful
I have to admit I was a complete wreck during my divorce and Mr. Marquardt was amazing. Whenever I reached out to him day or night he was there for me, answering the million questions I had and calming me down whenever I got upset. The outcome was the outcome, I mean it's divorce after all, but i...
Posted by anonymous | December 17, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Be VERY careful
The day I paid Scott his full dues, he disappeared BEFORE completing my case, and is nowhere to be found to this day (been 8 months). I had to hire another lawyer to tend to my legal case. When I called Scott the very first time he was very friendly and responsive and as soon as the contract was s...
"Mr. Marquardt is a compassionate, hard-working attorney. He is also an excellent trial lawyer. I have personally referred cases to him and would not hesitate to do so again."
"Scott is an excellent attorney. He and I have collaborated on some cases and I've found him to be sharp, aggressive and not afraid to hit the State's case head on in defense of his clients."
"Scott is an exceptional attorney. He has a detailed grasp of the law, but unlike many attorneys, he is compassionate about is work and has genuine empathy for his clients. When I have a question about the law, Scott never hesitates to share his knowledge."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2019.
Disbarment issued in TX, 2019
updated on 01/24/2020This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Texas State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Disbarment issued in TX, 2019
updated on 01/24/2020This is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Texas State Bar to understand the reasons for this disbarment.
Fully Probated Suspension issued in TX, 2015
updated on 02/15/2016Fully probated suspension means an attorney is technically suspended but may still practice law. The State monitors the lawyer's activities during the suspension to make sure that he or she does not repeat the behavior.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2015
updated on 02/15/2016Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
1996
President's Award, Tulane University
2011 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Scott Marquardt
2004 - 2011
COO, Privately Held Business
2002 - 2004
Attorney, Miller & McCarthy
2000 - 2002
Attorney, Dehay & Ellison, LLP
1996 - 2000
Associate General Counsel, Privately Held Business
2011 - Present
Dallas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
2011 - Present
Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Not Guilty
Deferred Adjudication and dismissal of Misdemeanors
Favorable for client
Released from Probation 1 year early - Case Dismissed
1996
2015
Mechanics of Divorce
2011
Understanding the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act
2010
Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act of 2010
2009
English
French
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