Scott Michael Forrester

Scott Michael Forrester

4.2
Rating: 1.0

Licensed for 14 years

Chapter 7 bankruptcy Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Chapter 13 Bankruptcy, Bankruptcy & Debt ... +2 more

320 E. Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021
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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 14 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2012

Disbarred

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2021

Location

Forrester Law Practice

320 E. Virginia Ave, Phoenix, AZ, 85004

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Scott Michael Forrester's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.2 /5.0

59 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | July 10, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Worst lawyer by any means (SCAMMER)

This lawyer is an outright scammer. Doesnt properly focus on cases! If your trying to prove your Innocene go ANYWHERE but this guy. truly is a loser

Posted by Jain | September 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Rude and incompetent

Kept asking for more. We paid $3,000 for nothing! Our case was dismissed because of lack of paper work. Now Scott has dismissed us. Still has our money though! He is rude and arrogant. Office even misplaced funds we sent. Good we had cancelled checks. Our file papers stated we had only paid him $1...,500. Wheres the rest of the money IRS!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by Angry Client | June 30, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Debt Collection

Worst Attorney Ever

Rarely returns calls or emails. When you do finally speak with him, he is rude, deeming, and arrogant. He even raised his voice, actually yelled, at me for not understanding why my lender continued to contact me. Took upfront payments by credit card which is not allowed.Charged another additional fee...s for a modification when he never finished the initial filing. Told me it was so much work. He did not do the work. He did not review the work that his paralegals did either. Now he has been disbarred and I have been summoned to appear before the judge in my case. In my experience he should not have his license reinstated.

Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

Disbarred

A warning to all potential and future clients of Scott Forrester - he is disbarred. That means he can’t practice law under any circumstances or handle your bankruptcy case.

Posted by Micah | June 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Bankruptcy & Debt

After Effects

I met with Scott and was told I'd have an easy Bankruptcy and to the most part I'd say it was easy. The problem is with his lack of communication and answering/returning calls. I hired Scott and then after that dealt with his staff. The problem I have started after the Bankruptcy was discharged. ...I was taken to court for an unpaid loan which was SPECIFICALLY discussed with Scott in his office. I called several times, left messages and even emailed his office. By the time my calls were returned (4 months passed) I had already been to court and lost my case and then had a judgement set against me and my wages garnished. His response (my paralegal already devoted significant time getting to the bottom of this and it was a loan that obtained subsequent to your filing date) this is absolutely FALSE! Unfortunately for me, I didn't keep the original paperwork as I thought everything was fine once the BK was filed and then discharged. Now fast forward to 2 years after my BK and I just found out the Scott never REAFFIRMED my auto loan, so the payments I've been making for over 3yrs have done nothing to help my credit. Again, we discussed keeping my vehicle because he told me this was the best way to help my credit after a bankruptcy. Take your time hiring an attorney. Meet with several and don't just hire the first guy you meet like I did. I would not recommend Scott or his office just for the simple fact that once your BK is discharged they don't care about you. They already have your money and there job is done, plus they don't know how to return calls or emails.

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Scott Michael Forrester's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Hecksel

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"Scott will work hard for you."

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Sean Forrester

Criminal defense lawyer

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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  1.0 (Extreme Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2021.

Suspension issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 02/22/2022

Suspension means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Disbarment issued in AZ, 2021

updated on 05/06/2021

Disbarment is the most serious penalty for a lawyer. If this attorney is currently practicing law, you should contact the Arizona State Bar to understand the reasons for disbarment.

Honors

2015

Boutique Law Firm of the month, Attorney at Law Magazine

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Managing Partner, Forrester Law Practice

2010 - 2010

Public Defender, Spokane City Public Defenders

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Bankruptcy section member

Education

2011

Gonzaga

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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