Scott Matthew Ellison

Scott Matthew Ellison

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 32 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Corpus Christi, TX
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Federal Crime

410 Peoples St, Corpus Christi, TX

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

We have not found any cost information for this lawyer


Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Scott M Ellison

410 Peoples St, Corpus Christi, TX, 78401-2318

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Scott Matthew Ellison's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

Filter Avvo Reviews (12) Refine reviews to match your needs. Use the filters to quickly surface reviews that align with your case or priorities.

Showing 6 - 8 of 8 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by Talia | March 22, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Best Lawyer

I hired Mr. Scott Ellison in 2017 for two felony charges my daughter had on her. Mr. Ellison contacted me on a Sunday we talked for a good while, and while talking, I knew I had to hire him. He sounded so confident. He communicated with me and kept me updated on what was going on with her case th...roughout the entire time. He was always courteous when he contacted me and his staff was always polite when I called and had questions. Finally, in 2018 I was notified that both felonies against my child had been dismissed.

Posted by anonymous | November 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

PROFESSIONAL AND EXTREMELY COMPETENT!

Mr. Ellison did his "homework" in every aspect of my Federal criminal case. From my initial indictment and appearance before the Federal Judge, to the official hearing, guilty plea, and final sentencing, he was with me every step of the way. He doesn't "candy coat" anything and gives you his best p...rofessional opinion, based on cases he has tried before and the wealth of knowledge and experience he has, My case was an extremely difficult one because it involved him researching lawyers, judges, and court proceedings and particulars in a different state. He handled everything superbly, and orchestrated everything throughout my whole ordeal. I never had any questions whatsoever about what was expected of me and what was the proper avenue for us to pursue. He assured me every step of the way, explaining everything very clearly, and the outcome of my trial was almost identical to what he had calculated would happen. Mr. Ellison is professional, straight-forward, to the point, compassionate, and cares a great deal about the well being of his client. If I ever need an attorney again...I would have absolutely NO hesitation in retaining Mr. Scott Ellison.

Posted by Michael | April 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense

The finest criminal defense attorney in Texas.

I engaged Mr. Ellison to defend me in a high profile, very complicated drug possession case. Scott and all of his associates treated me as innocent until proven guilty, (which I was) unlike law enforcement, the media, the public, the pre-trial probation people. He hung in there with me through all... of the "what ifs", always explaining in lay terms all of MY decision options, HIS thoughts on the possible outcomes, and then he let ME decide which avenue we were going to take as it was MY freedom at stake. In the end, 17 months later my case was dismissed. Mr. Ellison's office is also preparing my expunction case to clear my record of the false allegations that are preventing me from being gainfully employed. In closing, at a time in my life when my whole existence was turned upside down by law enforcement, I was looked down upon by my entire community, felt lower than a snake's belly (even though I was innocent) Mr. Ellison and his entire firm treated me with dignity and respect, dug their heels in for me, fought for me, and Won me my freedom. Enough said!!

See All Client Reviews

Scott Matthew Ellison's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Scott
David Gene Langenfeld headshot
David Langenfeld

Unknown lawyer | Sep 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

Michael S. Waddington headshot
Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

Phillip Wayne Goff headshot
Phillip Goff

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

View All Endorsements

No Endorsement Data Available Yet
This attorney hasn't created any attorney endorsements recently on Avvo.

Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Good Standing, Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

2014

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association

2012

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2002

Nueces County Criminal Defense Lawyer of the Year, Nueces County

Work Experience

1998 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Scott M. Ellison, P.L.L.C.

Associations

2001 - 2002

Coastal Bend Criminal Defense Lawyers Association

President

Education

1993

Texas Tech University

JD - Juris Doctor

1989

University of Texas System, San Antonio

Bachelor of Arts

Languages

Spanish

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution