Donald Scott Mackenzie

Donald Scott Mackenzie

also known as Scott Mackenzie

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 23 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Car Accidents, Wrongful Death, Personal Injury

11300 North Central Expressway, Suite 604, Dallas, TX

About Donald

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 23 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2002

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Office of Scott Mackenzie, P.C.

11300 North Central Expressway, Suite 604, Dallas, TX, 75243

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Donald Scott Mackenzie's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

10 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
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Posted by Greg | March 14, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Homerun

Five stars is the only rating Mr Mackenzie can receive from me. If there were 10 stars, I would give him all 10. Thanks, Scott for doing what you did for me. You very well deserve every dollar of your part of that nice settlement you won for me.

Posted by Brian | July 16, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

My Super Lawyer

One of the smartest people I've run across in my 73 years. Mr Mackenzie kicked tail and took names when he defended me in a frivolous lawsuit filed against me. He totally humiliated the opposing attorney. I wish I had it on video. Scott was incredible.

Posted by Richard | December 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He won my case!

3 other law firms turned my case down because they said it would be impossible to win. Scott took the case and in 3 months we settled the case! Thank you Scott!!!

Posted by Avery | September 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Very helpful! Highly recommend

I got in a car wreck 6 months ago and had Scott help me out. He made everything super easy and stress free. He was always available to answer my questions, I am very pleased with how everything turned out and will be recommending Scott to my friends in the future!

Posted by Denny | May 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A GREAT Attorney!

Scott Mackenzie successfully represented me in an accident where an 18-wheeler cut me off, totaled my car, and caused me injuries in my Cervical intervertebral disc area. He turned down 3 Settlement offers and we settled for $275,000. He is a tough, tenacious pit-bull that doesn't let go of his bite... until the offending party surrenders. A SUBPERB Attorney!! Thank you, Scott!

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Donald Scott Mackenzie's Lawyer Endorsements

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Rafael Valbuena

Car accident lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have worked for and with Scott Mackenzie for over 15 years and I endorse this lawyer as the absolute best. Scott cares personally for every case and the results prove it. With thousands of victories and satisfied clients in personal injury: car accidents, trucking accidents, wrongful deaths, slip and falls and criminal defense, Scott's dedication to each case yields outstanding results."

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Christopher Sharkey

General practice lawyer | Jul 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked closely with Scott and can say without question, he has no equal when it comes to tenacity and resourcefulness. Scott is my "go to" co-counsel whenever the need arises. Every client that I have ever referred to Scott in the last fifteen years has reported a positive experience."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Donald. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Paul Cross

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Presti

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Scott Mackenzie symbolizes what it means to go the extra mile for a client and their family. I refer criminal defense cases to him because he takes into consideration future consequences of certain legal strategies, especially complex cases involving ICE holds (immigration)."

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Christopher Sharkey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Kavitha Mathew

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Michael Presti

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2017

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers

2015

Best Lawyers, Thumbtack

2007

Legend of Africa, Kuumba House

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Principal, The Law Office of Scott Mackenzie, P.C.

2011 - 2012

Attorney, Davenport Law Firm, PC

Associations

Dallas Bar Association

Member

Electronic Frontier Foundation

Member

State Bar of Texas

Member

Dallas Court of Appeals

Member

United States District Court of the Northern District of Texas

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United States District Court of the Southern District of Texas

Member

United States District Court of the Eastern District of Texas

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United States District Court of the Western District of Texas

Member

U.S. Tax Court

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Truck collision with young couple

Settled out of court

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Education

2002

Southern Methodist University

JD - Juris Doctor

1994

California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

Spanish

English

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