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

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 32 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1993

Eligible to Practice in Texas

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Location

Law Office of Scott M Ellison

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

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Scott Matthew Ellison's Reviews

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12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Marcos | July 27, 2022 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

He's the man for the job

Mr Ellison is very skilled in what he does. I hired him on a third DWI, with two enhancements that led to a habitual offender starting at 25-99 or life. He filed all the necessary motions and memorandums On time always kept me up to date with the events occuring. VERY HONEST, STRAIGHT FOWARD PROFESSI...ONAL. HE GOT ME 5 YRS PROBATION. NOT TO MENTION REINSTATED ON PAROLE,AND WITH A GREAT CHANCE ON SUCCEDING ON APPPEAL. EXCELLENT STAFF SHOUT OUT TO SONYA. ALWAYS HEARD ME OUT. SCOTT IS THE MAN TO GET!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Nancy | May 13, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worth the $$$

Mr. Scott Ellison is a great lawyer, his office handles matters in a timely fashion. And the result of my case was handled as Mr. Ellison assured me it would! If your looking for an amazing Criminal Defense Lawyer Scott Ellison is the man to hire!

Posted by Antonio Cavazos | September 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Very Honest,Integrity, professional

Scott Ellison has represented me in my case in Texas. He is very professional ,honestly,and straight foward he does what he tells you . I would recommend anyone that needs a lawyer for civil cases,federal or state cases .He has Associates that will work for him and the knowledge that he needs to win... cases. THIS IS THE LAWYER TO GET.....

Posted by Jose | July 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

Criminal Law

I was very satisfied with the legal representation the Law Office of Scott M. Ellison rendered during matters of my case. He was very informative every step of the way. The level of professionalism his staff presented as well as Mr. Ellison were above and beyond. I recommend his office to anyone who ...finds themselves in a situation that requires the a full understanding of their legal rights.

Posted by Penny | June 01, 2014 | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the best attorney's in Texas!

Scott is a man of his word. What he say's will happen in court, happens in court to your advantage. Scott never rushes you and makes sure you understand everything about your case before going to trial. Scott was referred to me by another attorney and I would highly recommend him to you.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | May 30

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

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Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

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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

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