Scott J McWilliams

Scott J McWilliams

4.7
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 23 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, Criminal Defense, Litigation

15255 N 40th St Suite 151, Phoenix, AZ

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

Divorce and family law issues are highly emotional and can be difficult to work through for those directly involved. It is important to know what your rights are, we can help with; Divorce (asset protection, debt division, property division) Support (child support and spousal maintenance) Custody and visitation Paternity Termination of parental rights Guardianship Father's rights Grandparents' rights Post-divorce modifications (to support, parenting time and visitation

24 years | 500 cases

50%
Family 30%

Divorce and family law issues are highly emotional and can be difficult to work through for those directly involved. It is important to know what your rights are, we can help with; Divorce (asset protection, debt division, property division) Support (child support and spousal maintenance) Custody and visitation Paternity Termination of parental rights Guardianship Father's rights Grandparents' rights Post-divorce modifications (to support, parenting time and visitation)

24 years | 500 cases

30%
Criminal Defense 10%

The Law Office of Scott J. McWilliams, LLC, in North Phoenix, is here to fight on your behalf. We offer defense representation against: DWI/DUI (driving while intoxicated/driving under the influence) First offense DUI Second offense DUI Third offense DUI Driving with a suspended or revoked driver's license DUI accidents We also handle drug crimes, criminal traffic tickets and all other criminal charges.

24 years | 100 cases

10%
Litigation 10%

Breach of contract Partnership / Business disputes Contested wills Consumer fraud Lemon laws Negligence claims / Accident cases Contract disputes (i.e., real estate contract disputes) Business interference Breach of fiduciary duty Landlord / Tenant issues Debtor / Creditor issues (both sides of collections) Orders of Protection/Injunctions Against Harassment Business Law Civil Litigation Landlord-Tenant Disputes

24 years | 500 cases

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-325 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 23 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Scott J McWilliams

15255 N 40th St Suite 151, Phoenix, AZ, 85032-4683

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Scott J McWilliams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

5 star (12)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by Terry | April 16, 2020 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Excellent initial consultation

New to Phoenix, I found myself needing a lawyer regarding a difficult landlord situation. I did a google search, wrote down a few names and randomly made my first call to Scott McWilliams for a very reasonably priced $50 initial consultation.      I explained the issue to Mr. McWilliams and he provi...ded me with clear, concise information on AZ law, then gave me the specific statute numbers so I could also easily reference them myself. He advised me on the pros and cons of multiple courses of action, offered excellent solutions I had not considered, and gave me guidance on how to proceed, depending on which course of action I would eventually take.        The issue is close to being resolved, and I may need Mr. McWilliams' expertise to review the final agreement, but he got me to the goal line with a $50 consultation. It was, without a doubt, the best legal services value I have had in the past 40+ years.

Posted by Jules | June 25, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Consult

For $50.00 and I think 30 - 60 min of his time, he reviewed the docs I brought and advised me where to begin with what forms to file. He advised for the amount I was being sued for, it wouldn't be cost-effective for him to take my case, but offered extended consult services at his rate of $325./hr ... Thank you, attorney McWilliams for taking the time to meet with me.

Posted by anonymous | January 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Review

Consulted first, hired right away. Very professional. Answered every question into detail and went above and beyond for my situation.

Posted by anonymous | July 6, 2018 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Experience!

Scott and Jami were both very helpful and professional. From the moment I first received a consultation with Scott, all the way through the hearing where Jami represented me, we were treated with a high level of service and care. I would definitely recommend these two!

Posted by Terry | August 6, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great experience

We used this law firm in the beginning to assume temporary custody of my granddaughter. The temporary custody turned into a complete adoption. This firm handled all of the legal twists and turns that we could not have possibly handled on our own. We are so pleased with the outcome. Because of this la...w firm our granddaughter, now daughter, is safe and has the opportunities she would never have had before.

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Scott J McWilliams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jami Goldman

Unknown lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Greg Davis

Family lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Drew Buffington

General practice lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Lisa Boddington

General practice lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Clarence Witt

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Andrea Curry

Juvenile law lawyer

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Margo Shorr

Juvenile law lawyer

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Greg Davis

Family lawyer

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Lisa Boddington

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2002

Juris Doctor Cum Laude, Whittier College School of Law

2002

Trial Advocacy Honors Board, Whittier Law School

2001

Trial Advocacy Honors Board, Whittier Law School

2001

Excellence For The Future Award: Remedies, CALI

2000

Excellence For The Future Award: Criminal Law, CALI

1993

Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Army Joint Task Force Andrew

1993

Certificate of Appreciation, U.S. Army Unified Task Force Somalia

1992

Diploma personal administration specialist, Adjutant General School United States Army

1992

Certificate of Achievement, U.S. Army 10th Mountain Division

1992

Certificate of Achievement, Department of the Army

Work Experience

2003 - Present

Attorney, The Law Office of Scott J. McWilliams LLC

2001 - 2001

Externship, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office

Associations

2004 - Present

Maricopa County Bar Association

Member

1997 - Present

Kappa Sigma Fraternity

Member

1992 - Present

Adjutant General's Corps Regiment

member

Sample of Legal Cases

Civil appeals case

Judgement against client vacated and case remanded

Joint Custody With Equal Parenting Time

After a bench trial father was awarded joint custody with equal parenting time.

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Education

2002

Whittier College School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

Northern Arizona University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2009

Publications

2016

1 CA-CV 14-0678 Arizona Court of Appeals

2009

Languages

English

Activity

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