Scott Ronald Spindel

Scott Ronald Spindel

also known as Scott R. Spindel

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 26 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

16255 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1016, Encino, CA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

Practice Limited to Criminal & DUI Defense. As a nationally recognized expert in the field of DUI Defense I personally fight every case for the best outcome based upon the facts and evidence while working closely with my clients.

26 years

80%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 26 years

State: California

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Scott R. Spindel

16255 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 1016, Encino, CA, 91436

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Scott Ronald Spindel's Reviews

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51 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Colleague

Scott knows what he is doing. He is meticulous and effective. I recommend him to anyone whose clients need help with DWI's or DUI's.

Posted by anonymous | August 4, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer ever

Scott went above and beyond for my case. Scott guided me through the legal process with ease and confidence. I have nothing but amazing things to say about him. I highly recommend going with Scott for any of your legal needs.

Posted by Scott | March 31, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great attorney, grerat result

This guy gets it done. Came through for me when I needed help - ultimately getting my case dismissed. If you want results, this is the attorney I would recommend!

Posted by Kieran | March 30, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Kieran

Scott Spindel was my lawyer for my DWI case and right from the get go I knew I had come to the right place. Driving is a huge part of my career and having the charge could leave me unemployed. I was terrified my life would be over. The moment I sat down with Scott we reviewed everything and he was up...front and honest with what could possible happen. He then created action plan on how he was going to handle it. He followed through with that action plan and did exactly what he said was going to do. At the end of everything he was able to get one charge dismissed all together and the other dramatically reduced. He is worth every penny I paid and I would highly recommend you talk to him before letting anyone else take your case.

Posted by Will | March 22, 2023 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Lawyer!

Got my case dismissed. A TRUE LEGEND! Was always on time for our calls. Found out what was necessary and got the job done!

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Scott Ronald Spindel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher McCann

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is a fantastic lawyer. I along with many other DUI lawyers respect him tremendously. He is one heck of a fighter. Aggressive as they come. He knows DUI law, and he knows his courts and judges too. Scott helped me out on a case in a court which I am not familiar with, but local to him. It was a probation violation where my client hadn't done his alcohol program or paid a huge fine. Scott got all the requirements dismissed and the probation terminated. No joke! So instead of having to do all this stuff plus a violation and potential jail, the client didn't have to do anything AND no more probation. Amazing. There's no substitute for toughness, knowledge and experience, and Scott has it all. Thank you, Scott!"

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Amir Soleimanian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrea Hayduk

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is a top notch attorney, one of the best in the country. He works hard and gets amazing results. I highly recommend his services."

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Richard Tasoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have been referring criminal cases to Scott Spindel for over 10 years. I have been very happy with the results. Scott is on the top of my list for referral for criminal cases and especially a DUI matter. I practice immigration and nationality law where a simple conviction, like a DUI, can make a foreigner ineligible for immigration benefits. Sometimes the immigration consequences (deportation) are far worse for the individual and their family than the maximum criminal court sentence and penalty. If I can refer the foreigner to Scott there is a chance to keep the foreigner eligible or at least plead to a criminal charge that has less immigration consequence. I have also been contacted by Scott when he has a client that is not a United States citizen as Scott is concern about the immigration consequences. I am impressed with how diligent Scott is in fighting for the best outcome. I trust him to take care of my clients and he does."

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Ronald Binder

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott Spindel is zealous in his representation of clients involving DUI/DWI and other criminal matters. I have known Scott professionally and personally for several years now. I know him to be a criminal defense lawyer who truly cares about his client's situation and the outcome of their case. Scott's years of trial experience, continuing education, and other qualifications make him an excellent choice to represent clients in those cases involving DUI/DWI and other criminal matters. As a fellow lawyer, I occasionally get asked for names and recommendations for a criminal defense lawyer. Scott is on my short list of criminal defense lawyers I am willing to recommend. He is passionate about his work, and is not afraid to take a case to trial where it would seem impossible to win or the challenge too great. Scott is always prepared to fight the fight in order to seek justice for his client. For those reasons, I endorse Scott Spindel."

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Terry Wapner

DUI and DWI lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for several years through the national college of DUI Defense and the California DUI Lawyers Association. It is through these organizations that we DUI attorneys raise the educational bar to stay on the cutting edge of DUI defense. Scott is one of those people who genuinely cares about his clients and stays up to date with the latest information and techniques to better represent them. If you have a DUI in the Los Angeles area, you should be consulting with Scott. I highly endorse this lawyer."

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Todd La Neve

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is one of those lawyers that quietly sets the bar for attorneys in the field of DUI defense. He is relentless in his pursuit of the best possible outcome for his clients and is not afraid to make the state work for every single step in the prosecution of his clients. He is well educated, has tremendous experience, and knows exactly what the law does and does not allow the government to do to his clients. I recommend Scott without any reservation at all."

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Tracey Wood

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott is one of the premier drunk driving defense lawyers in the country. He is one of a select group who participate in the National College for Dui Defense. He gets my highest recommendation."

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John Barnes

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott has a stellar reputation as a top notch DUI lawyer. He has shared his expertise, teaching for the National College of DUI Defense, with lawyers across the country. He is recognized as an expert in his field and if you are looking for an attorney to truly fight for you, you cannot go wrong with Attorney Spindel."

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William Head

DUI and DWI lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for over 10 years. He approaches DUI cases the way I do: if you simply want someone to HOLD YOUR HAND and help you plead guilty without fighting, GO SOMEPLACE ELSE. The consequences of a DUI conviction are far too devastating to accept, and finding a litigator willing to "tee it up" is WORTH THE FIGHT. Not everyone can (or will) afford Scott's fees, and that is a complaint I often hear about my practice in Georgia. Guess what? We cannot represent EVERYBODY --- only those with the courage to assert their right to trial by jury."

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Brian Leininger

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Scott through the National College for DUI Defense. In a sea of lawyers who "dabble" in DUI defense, Scott is a rare commodity. He focuses on DUI defense and takes all the highest training available. If you are looking for a DUI defense lawyer in his area you can't go wrong with Scott."

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Robert Keefer

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I know Scott Spindel through the National College for DUI Defense. Scott has been a presenter at the annual Mastering Scientific Evidence conference. Scott is a very good lawyer who specializes in DUI/DWI defense. I would send my family and friends to him. I endorse Scott without reservation."

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Craig Sturm

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have know Mr. Spindel for many years as one of the top DUI attorneys in LA. Mr. Spindel is top notch on every level and knows every aspect of the standardized field sobriety tests as well as breath and blood testing for alcohol. If a family member or close friend were arrested for DUI, I would definitely recommend Mr. Spindel."

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Jessica Towne

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Scott will uncover a successful defense for you. Do you need to keep your license? Scott will find a way. His experience in the courtroom and his ability to research persuasive law to win his client's case makes him a standout in the field of defense attorneys handling DUIs. Hire this man."

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Mace Yampolsky

DUI and DWI lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"“I have known Scott for many years as a well-trained Criminal & DUI Defense lawyer willing to fight the Prosecution on behalf of his clients. I am a DUI specialist and .I refer all my cases in SoCal to him and would recommend me to anyone in need of help. I know his training and qualifications far exceed most lawyers in his area His results as judged by his clients and my past referrals have always been exceptional, even in difficult cases. Most importantly, he provides personal attention to his clients and handles their cases personally, which can't be said for most Criminal & DUI Defense lawyers.. He should be your first and only call if you have a DUI problem in Southern California Finally he is a really nice guy. I am glad he considers me a friend. Every referral I have made to him was ecstatic about the results he was able to obtain."

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Warren Binder

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If you've got a DUI charge, or any other alleged criminal offense for that matter, go see Scott. He is one of only a limited of number of attorneys in the country trained on the breath device. When I visited his office (NOT as a client), and saw the device on his desk, and heard him talk about it, I was convinced he's "the guy". He is a tough litigator and gets his clients the best results I have seen."

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James Balagia

DUI and DWI lawyer | Mar 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I wanted to take time out of my busy day to endorse my friend and colleague, Scott Spindel. Scott and I met through the National College of DUI Defense and he is one impressive DUI attorney. Scott has a great grasp of innovative approaches to fighting for his clients and winning in court. Scott takes care of his clients like he takes care of his family. You can rest assured that Scott Spindel will hammer out any issues standing between you and a Not Guilty. I am proud and honored to endorse Scott as the "go to guy" when it comes to DUI representation. I am the DWI Dude in Austin and San Antonio Texas - jamie balagia"

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Jack Gold

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a very tenacious advocaqte for his clients, thorough and respectful. Expertise in DUI as well as all criminal matters."

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Michael Kessler

DUI and DWI lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott Spindel for many years through the National College for DUI Defense. I enjoyed hearing his presentation at the Mastering Scientific Evidence in DUI Cases seminar in New Orleans this spring. Scott is a fearless and talented trial lawyer."

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D. Michael Phillips

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Spindel has shown as a member of the National College for DUI Defense that he is committed to providing cutting edge DUI defense. The National DUI College members represent the most experienced DUI defense attorneys in the country. If you are charged with a DUI, a general practice lawyer is not the answer. Good DUI defense is hard work and few offenses in our court system call for greater attorney expertise than cases involving driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol. DUI cases are especially complex because they require defense counsel to understand BOTH scientific and legal issues. As a fellow member of the College, if you are looking for exceptional representation, I would not hesitate to recommend Scott Spindel"

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Todd La Neve

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Criminal & DUI Defense Lawyer, Law Offices of Scott R. Spindel

Associations

2000 - Present

National College of DUI Defense

Member

2000 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2000 - Present

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1999 - Present

State Bar of California

Lawyer

DUI Defense Lawyers Association

Member

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

California DUI Lawyers Association

Member

American Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member

Education

1995

Thomas Jefferson School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1993

University of California at Davis

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2011

Mastering Scientific Evidence

Preliminary Alcohol Screening Devices

Languages

English

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