Scott N. Salmu

Scott N. Salmu

also known as Sennan N. Salmu

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 16 years

Personal injury Lawyer at El Cajon, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Criminal Defense, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy

343 E. Main St. # 202, El Cajon, CA

About Scott

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 65%

18 years | 455 cases

65%
Criminal Defense 30%

18 years | 210 cases

30%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 5%

18 years | 35 cases

5%

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Salmu Law Firm, APLC

343 E. Main St. # 202, El Cajon, CA, 92020-3942

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Scott N. Salmu's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional and Compassionate

I was involved in a bad motorcycle accident and luckily I was referred to Salmu law firm. They not only helped me in court but recommended me to medical care facilities and ensured that I did not have to spend more money. They were very professional with all communication.

Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2012

Excellent Attorney

Scott Salmu is an attorney that cares about his clients. While he is handling several cases at once, this attorney makes sure each case is given the full attention needed to get the best outcome possible. The professional staff at Scott Salmu's office is second to none, and cleints are never left i...n the dark. I was referred to Scott for a Felony Domestic Violence which was dismissed just before trial. This is an attorney that always kept me informed of my case and is always helpful even after the case is completed. I would strongly refer anyone I care about to The Law Offices of Scott Salmu.

Posted by Melissa | May 18, 2011

Best Personal Injury Attorney

Getting in a car accident was the scariest thing that ever happened to me. To this day, every time I start my car I remember that accident. Complete damage to every area of the vehicle, Slid 202 yards on the passenger side after landing, the feeling of glass flying into my arm and side of my face.... I was lucky to make it out alive, then came the hard part. I had a car I was paying off, medical bills, chiropractor bills, loss of wages, bills to pay... For all the physical pain I was in, the mental anguish was more than unbearable. I asked my chiropractor if he knew an attorney. He knew a few. Scott Salmu was absolutely the most personable. He expressed a genuine interest in my case and gave my all the facts up front. My case lasted over 6 months due to my extensive treatment. Medical collectors began calling and Scott told me to forward them to his office. He placed what I think was a sort of lien on my bills to make sure the bills would not adversely affect my credit while we were going through this very lengthy process. After 6 months of bills and treatment, I was ready to close my case. Scott got enough money to pay off my car, all my bills, and put over $12,000 in my pocket. All in all, I would say the total cost of the case was over $30,000 between the car payoff (1998 Honda Accord), the medical bills, and the extra cash to get me back into another vehicle. Scott's true test of character came over a year later for me. A bill collector was calling a year later claiming that a bill remained unpaid and they threatened to put the bill (roughly $1,700) on my credit. I called Scott's office and told him about the bill. He asked about all of the information and no sooner was I cc'd on a letter from his office to the creditors demanding they relinquish any and all attempts to collect on me. He enclosed documents about the lien and the payment. Over a year later, with nothing to gain, Scott still went out of his way to assist me with my case. His service is invaluable and I couldn't recommend a better attorney. For all the pain and annoyances I went through, I do not believe that the legal litigation could have gone any better. If I should ever be forced into such a terrible situation again, I am happy to say I know who the first call would be to.

Posted by Sean | October 17, 2010

Hard working and Persistent

I was referred to The Law Offices of Scott Salmu by a family friend who retained him for a DUI. I was very satisfied with his knowledge of the law and his dilligence. This attorney will not put your case on the back burner. I was pleased with the positive outcome.

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Scott N. Salmu's Lawyer Endorsements

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Aziz Asmar

Criminal defense lawyer | May 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have referred several criminal matters to Mr. Salmu and he has returned excellent results. Personable, intelligent, and passionate about the practice of law, Mr. Salmu will go to war for you until justice is served."

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Michael Dallo

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I proudly endorse this lawyer. I have known Scott for several years and he truly has a passion for his practice and puts his clients first."

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Raquel Fernandez-Flaherty

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Stewart Shamon

Unknown lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Howard Williams

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A top notch attorney. He is fair and represents his clients with enthusiasm"

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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

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Jonathan Amitrano

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott and I have worked together on many high profile matters and he is the best of the best."

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Samuel Brotman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Scott is a fantastic criminal defense attorney and consulted with me on numerous high profile criminal cases. He has a mastery for the nuances of the California criminal justice system and is a wealth of knowledge. On top of that, Scott is always friendly and goes beyond his professional responsibilities to help out. I would strongly recommend him."

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Jason Smith

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I've worked with Mr. Salmu on cases and he's very knowledgeable and has a great legal mind. He works hard and will do a good job for you. I highly recommend and endorse Mr. Salmu."

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Nathan Kased

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Scott is a well-regarded attorney in the community. He is the consummate professional and cares about one thing: getting the best possible result for his clients. It is my privilege to endorse him."

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Alan Ridenour

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to interact with Mr. Salmu on a few matters. He works hard for his clients while helping them keep a realistic expectation on the outcome."

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Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Honors

2016

Best of the Bar, San Diego Business Journal

2016

San Diego's Best Readers Poll 2016, San Diego Union Tribune

2013

Certificate of Recognition, State of California Senate

2013

Top Young Attorneys, San Diego Daily Transcript

2009

Certificate of Recognition, San Diego Superior Court

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Attorney at Law, Salmu Law Firm

Associations

2009 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

2004

Western Sierra Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

1997

San Diego State University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Arabic

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