About Scott
Licenses
Licensed in Arizona for 28 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 1997
No misconduct found
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Experience
Honors
2023
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
AV Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Superb Attorney Rating, AVVO
2015
Recognized as Primier Trial Attorney, American Academy of Trial Attorneys
2015
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2015
Top DUI Attorney, National Advocacy for DUI Defense
2014
Top Arizona DUI Attorneys, NAFDD
2014
AV Preeminent Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Superb Attorney Rating, AVVO
2014
Top 100 Lawyers, American Society of Legal Advocates
2013
Superb Attorney Rating, AVVO
2013
TOP FIVE Criminal Defense Lawyers, East Valley Magazine
2013
TOP FIVE Criminal Defense Lawyers, North Valley Magazine
2013
AV Preeminent Client Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Superb Attorney Rating, AVVO
2012
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2012
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating, Matindale-Hubbell
2005
Dedicated Service Award, Phoenix CAA Criminal Defense Office
1999
"Exceptional Attorney" Rating, Maricopa County Public Defender
1998
"Exceptional Attorney" Rating, Maricopa County Public Defender
1996
Dean's List, University of Arizona College of Law
1996
Volunteer Service Award, United States Department of Justice
1995
Outstanding Advocate Award, O'Connor Cavanagh
1994
Dean's List, Duke University
1994
Dean's Achievement Award, University of Arizona College of Law
Work Experience
2023 - Present
Magistrate Judge, Chandler Municipal Court
2001 - 2004
Partner, Shell, Nermyr, Silva, LLC
2001 - 2023
Owner, Silva Law Firm, PC
1999 - 2001
Associate, Law Offices Of David Michael Cantor
1997 - 1999
Deputy Public Defender, Maricopa County Public Defender's Office
1996 - 1996
Law Clerk, United States Attorney's Office
1995 - 1995
Law Clerk, Arizona State Attorney General's Office
Associations
2000 - Present
United States District CourtAdmitted to Practice
1997 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaAdmitted to Practice
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
DUI Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
DUI Charges Dismissed
DUI Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Settled For Maximum Policy Limits
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed for Post-Indictment Delay
Completely Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
Completely Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
DUI Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Completely Dismissed
Case Completely Dismissed
Case Completely Dismissed
DUI Charges Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Case Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
DUI Charges Dismissed
Completely Dismissed
Completely Dismissed Prior to Trial
Completely Dismissed
Completely Dismissed Morning of Trial
Completely Dismissed (Motion to Suppress)
Completely Dismissed
Completely Dismissed
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Completely Dismissed (blood retest)
Completely Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
Completely Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
Completely Dismissed
Not Guilty Verdict (Complete)
Completely Dismissed
Completely Dismissed
Completely Dismissed
Dismissed Prior to Trial
Completely Dismissed (.084% BAC)
Completely Dismissed (APC Issue)
Education
1996
Law Degree
1994
Bachelor
Speaking Engagements
2018
Legal Terminology and the Inner Workings Behind How a Case Proceeds Through the Criminal Justice System
2015
Identifying Issues in a DUI Case
2014
Reviewing a DUI Police Report
2013
Identifying Issues in a DUI Case
2012
Defending Drug DUI Cases
2011
What Is A Disorderly Conduct Offense?
1999
Criminal Defense Lawyers: Myth & Reality
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
I was arrested "DUI impaired to slightest Degree" and "DUI .08% or above" in Arizona
07 Sep 2014
How do I clear up a warrant in AZ when I live in another state?
25 Mar 2013
I'm working at a retail pharmacy in Arizona for 6 years. If I get charged with a first offense D.U.I., can I still keep my job?
07 Aug 2012