Scott Peterson

Scott Peterson

4.2
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 41 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Waco, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Violent Crime, Sex Crime

210 North 6th St, Waco, TX

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Biography

Practice Areas

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 41 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1984

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Scott Peterson

210 North 6th St, Waco, TX, 76701-1741

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Scott Peterson's Reviews

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4.2 /5.0

5 Client Reviews

5 star (4)
4 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Robert | October 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

saved me a fortune

I had a bad divorce without a lawyer,(wife had one I paid for), and one year later Scott helped get everything fixed. I could not recomend him higher,

Posted by anonymous | July 1, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Go out of town for a lawyer.

All throughout my case I never felt that I had a good lawyer. I was lied to and thought to be a fool. Mr. Peterson came to represent me, and I asked about a prior case in another County and he pretended like he made a phone call to the other office where I had the case at to seem like he had a good r...elationship with them when she really didn't and he thought I was stupid enough to believe it. Then he tells me that I can please out for 6 years if I didn't I would go to trial. So I plead out and got to the courthouse and the judge throws ten years at me like it was bread to ducks. Then mr. Peterson said something to me in the interview that we had alone he got upset with me because I kept asking him about other cases and he yelled that I was a one-man Wrecking Crew who was out there causing havoc and in the instance I had a fall partner which was already should have let me know something was up. I would suggest going out of town to get representation, they all work together, the DA, Attorneys, all of them local golf buddies. Stay out of town with representation. I guess because he was court appointed he really didn't care.

Scott Peterson

Replied last July 6, 2018

Sometimes good people make mistakes, and I am there to help them. Sometimes good people are angry at their choices and choose to place blame elsewhere, which is the easiest thing to do. I am sorry this person has had a rough time and is angry at his or her choices. I forgive him or her for bearing false witness. I hope they can find peace in their life.

Posted by Jack | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Jack

Hired Scott, he handled my case with only weeks before trial with due diligence and made a good case for my charge and gave me a very good outcome!!! No Jail time!!! I was very pleased and will recommend him!!! Hopefully I will not require his services in the future!!! :-)

Posted by Danny | May 20, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Assault

Scott was very knowledgeable and professional. His acute sense of the facts and the overall truth in the case was evident and he was able to convey that to the prosecutor and formulate a very positive outcome in my case. Without his help I feel that I would have had a very negative outcome in this c...ase and I am very satisfied that I chose him to represent me in this case. I will definitely refer to anyone else I know in the future.

Posted by Julie | May 19, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Five Stars for Scott Peterson ATTORNEY AT LAW

I highly recommend Mr. Peterson for any criminal defense representation based on previous experience! Mr. Peterson didn't miss a beat in regards to the cases I've been involved in. He was honest, fair, and 100% correct through the entire process. He was thorough and very professional. The most impr...essive charachter would be his determination to fight for my rights of due process and fair representstion! He strongly consulted with the opposing parties on fair offers and fought for me when an unfair offer was presented! He addressed all issues and handled my legal needs to my complete satisfaction!! If one if my loved ones ever found theirselves in trouble, without a doubt, Mr. Peterson would be the first person I would call!!!

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

1988 - Present

Criminal Defense Attorney, Scott Peterson, Attorney at Law

2002 - 2004

Adjunct Professor or Criminal Law, U. Texas, Arlington

1986 - 1988

Chief Felony Prosecutor, McLennan County District Attorney's Office

1983 - 1983

Appellate Clerk, Travis County District Attorney's Office

Associations

1999 - 2002

Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

Education

1983

University of Texas School of Law

Doctor of Jurisprudence/Juris Doctor (J.D.)

1981

University of Texas

Master of Arts

1978

University of Texas

BS - Bachelor of Science

Languages

English

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