Scott Harrison Toothacre

An experienced trial attorney, Scott H. Toothacre's practice focuses on criminal defense and civil litigation. After graduating from Western State University School of Law in 1989, Mr. Toothacre immediately began working as an associate attorney and eventually made partner at the law firm of Toothacre & Toothacre. While in law school, Mr. Toothacre worked at the San Diego County District Attorney’s office and was a member of Law Review and the Criminal Justice Journal. As a litigator with extensive experience in a wide variety of complex criminal, civil, and commercial matters, Mr. Toothacre has successfully tried over 30 jury trials. Mr. Toothacre's ability to connect with a jury has allowed him to obtain favorable outcomes for his clients facing serious felony charges and significant state prison time. Some of the matters Mr. Toothacre has successfully defended include felony DUIs with great bodily injury, burglary, and drug possession charges. Admitted in the Ninth District Court of Appeals and in the California Supreme Court, Mr. Toothacre provides aggressive representation for his clients both inside and outside the courtroom. A valued partner with any Human Resources department, Mr. Toothacre also provides consulting on employment law issues, including training and investigations.