Vincent Scott Hughes

Vincent Scott Hughes

4.8
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 5 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Bernardino, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Car Accidents ... +5 more

275 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 327, San Bernardino, CA

About Vincent

Biography

Practice Areas

8

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 30%

My office provides representation in many forms of criminal defense, from infractions (no jail possibility) to misdemeanors and felonies (possibility of jail time). Contact my office today to discuss your case and how my office can help you!

30%
DUI and DWI 20%

My office provides representation in both the DMV administrative hearing, as well as the criminal case. A DUI can have wide-ranging implications, including the suspension of your driving privileges, possible jail time, probation, and fines.

20%
Car Accident 15%

Auto accidents can turn your life upside down. I can assist with getting you compensated for your injuries and losses while you focus on healing.

15%
Child Custody 10%

Family law matters have wide-ranging implications, including the possibility of losing your children or reducing the amount of time you get to spend with your children. We fight hard to maximize the time you get to spend with your children!

10%
Domestic Violence 10%

Domestic violence has many implications, including the possibility of losing your gun rights, potential restraining orders, and even an impact on your ability to see your kids. Contact my office today to discuss your case and how I can help.

10%
Divorce and Separation 5%

Divorce is hard! We understand that and will guide you through the process, lending our best advice at every step of the way!

5%
Drug Crime 5%

From drug possession to sales, my office can defend you against criminal charges brought by both local (state) and federal law enforcement agencies.

5%
Violent Crime 5%

Representation in violent crime matters includes battery, assault, gun possession, and sexual assault cases.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 5 years

State: California

Acquired: 2021

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Vincent S. Hughes

275 W. Hospitality Lane, Suite 327, San Bernardino, CA, 92408

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Vincent Scott Hughes's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

44 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Character & Conduct

Posted by Marc | August 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Honest review

Complete waste of time and money. Initially, was great. After time, he completely changed. As the complexity of the case grew, so did his distance from me. He completely stopped all communications (would not return multiple emails/calls/texts) with not only me but opposing counsel. He missed deadlin...es. Lost paperwork. Never once did he share opposing counsel’s filings or any type of correspondence. He actually blamed me for missing a deadline as he said “we” were “laser focused” on other issues. I was an active client and returned all necessary paperwork promptly and efficiently. He was unorganized, unprepared, and unproven. A colossal disappointment to say the least. It appears that he was way in over his head. If you have anything more than a speeding ticket, I’d look elsewhere. DO NOT HIRE THIS MAN!!! He is an inexperienced, unprincipled, unbefitting, and unworthy “lawyer.”

Posted by Rafael | July 27, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Don’t Hesitate

I can not say enough about Me Vincent Hughes. Not only did he represent me with professionalism but the dismissal was more than what I could have asked for. I appreciated his honesty and the fact that he communicated well throughout the process.

Posted by David | May 01, 2025 | Hired Attorney

Unprofessional

Wow words can not describe the frustration which I experienced with this attorney who was completely dismissive, pushy and hostile during our conversation. I will terminate contract and demand refund!

Posted by Ashley | October 19, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Family Law Case

It was the best decision I made having Mr. Hughes represent me. I had a moving out of state case. The father of my child has been very inconsistent throughout our child’s life and I have always battled the courts on my own. The moment we discussed my case during my consultation I knew he was the righ...t choice. He was very thorough and assured me he will be there to answer any questions I have throughout my case. He is a very busy man, but I he is a man of his word! He will always get back to you. The judge granted my move away. Thank you Mr. Hughes for your help in my case. I highly recommend him to anyone looking for an honest, hard working, and reliable attorney.

Posted by Phillip | April 15, 2023 | Hired Attorney

Thank you

Thank you for your amazing work. Called 4 or 5 lawyers before Vincent. Only took a couple minutes to know I was going with him and his office. I felt the true dedication to he work over all else.

Vincent Hughes

Replied last June 04, 2023

Dear Phillip, Thank you so much for your fantastic review! I truly appreciate your kind words and the trust you placed in me and my team. It means a lot to know that you felt a genuine dedication to our work. I understand that choosing the right attorney can be a daunting task, and I'm grateful that you reached out to our office. I'm glad that within just a couple of minutes, you felt confident in selecting me as your lawyer. It's essential to have that sense of trust and connection from the very beginning. My team and I are committed to providing exceptional legal services and going above and beyond for our clients. Your acknowledgment of our dedication to our work is incredibly rewarding and motivates us to continue delivering the highest level of service. Once again, thank you for your kind words and for choosing me as your attorney. If there's anything else we can assist you with, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to support you. Warm regards, Vincent Hughes

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Vincent Scott Hughes's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Heiting

Litigation lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I am happy to endorse Vincent Hughes. I have known him for several years, and he used to work for us at Heiting & Irwin in Riverside. I have always found him to be thoughtful, diligent, caring and focused. He is a talented and caring lawyer."

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Mark Gallagher

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked together with Mr. Hughes on several cases in the inland empire area. He gets excellent results and his inside knowledge of the local courts is fantastic. Anyone facing a criminal, traffic, or DUI matter in California will be in great hands with Mr. Vincent Scott Hughes handling their case."

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Rocky Tindage

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Hughes is an excellent attorney. He has always been professional and courteous in all of our dealings. Mr. Hughes is my go-to referral for criminal defense cases in and around San Bernardino County."

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Ronald Freeman

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I would highly recommend attorney Vincent Hughes. He is very focused and pays attention to the small details. His attention to detail could be the difference in the outcome of your case."

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Rowland Dinkins

Criminal defense lawyer | May 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2024

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2023

Elite Lawyer - Criminal Law, Elite Lawyer

2023

Top 40 Under 40 - California, The National Black Lawyers

2023

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2022

New Attorney Academy, Riverside County Bar Association

2022

Elite Lawyer - Criminal Law, Elite Lawyer

2022

Future Leader in the Law, Lawyers of Distinction

2021

Client's Choice, Avvo

2021

Elite Lawyer Award - Criminal Law, Elite Lawyer

2020

American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research and Writing, Trinity Law School

2019

American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research and Writing, Trinity Law School

2019

American Jurisprudence Award in Business Associations, Trinity Law School

2018

American Jurisprudence Award in Legal Research and Writing, Trinity Law School

2018

American Jurisprudence Award in Civil Procedure, Trinity Law School

2017

American Jurisprudence Award in Contracts, Trinity Law School

Work Experience

2023 - Present

Of Counsel Attorney, Imhoff & Associates, PC

2022 - Present

Of Counsel Attorney, Wallin & Klarich

2021 - Present

Principal Attorney, Law Office of Vincent S. Hughes

2020 - 2021

Provisionally Licensed Lawyer, Law Office of Rowland Dinkins

2019 - 2021

Certified Law Student/Provisionally Licensed Lawyer, Law Office of Rowland Dinkins

2018 - 2019

Paralegal, Law Office of Zulu Ali & Associates

2016 - 2018

Paralegal, Heiting & Irwin

Associations

2023 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

2022 - Present

National Black Lawyers

Member

2021 - Present

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

San Diego Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2021 - Present

John M. Langston Bar Association

Member

2020 - Present

Riverside County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. A.H.

Felony Probation, which avoided a state prison sentence.

People v. F.G.

Dismissed

People v. A.S.

DUI Charges reduced to Wet & Reckless

People v. J.R.

Reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.

People v. K.J.

Dismissed

People v. L.D.

Dismissed

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Education

2020

Trinity Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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