I have focused my legal career entirely on criminal law, as I have a passion for protecting those accused of criminal conduct from the powers that be. This passion is rooted in the notion that by protecting the rights of my clients', I am also protecting the rights of society as a whole, especially in the state-ist times in which we live.
Having earned a Bachelor's Degree in Political Science at the University of California, Santa Barbara, I am accutely aware that unchecked executive power is a cancer to a free and just society. At the front line of the war being waged on society's freedoms and linberties, are criminal defense attornies, who provide the necessary check on governmental action, and fight to ensure that our society remains free and open, the essential hallmarks of Western Civilization.
Outside the courtroom, I enjoy surfing, hiking, and volunteering my time to help those less fortunate.
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State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 11/09/2021 |
Legal answers | 18 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers | 2018 |
10 Best Attorneys | American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys | 2017 |
10 Best | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2017 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | N/A |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner/ Attorney | Law Office of Scott C. Thomas | 2013 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Law Offices of Glew & Kim | 2011 - 2013 |
Associate Attorney | The Moore Law Group, A Professional Corporation | 2011 - 2011 |
TAP Deputy District Attorney | Orange County District Attorney's Office | 2010 - 2010 |
Judicial Intern | Superior Court Of California, County Of Santa Barbara | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Elite OC | Education Chair | 2014 - Present |
Orange County Bar Association | 2005 - Present | |
Los Angeles County Bar Association | 2005 - Present |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Chapman University School of Law | LL.M - Master of Laws | 2010 |
Chapman University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
Univ Of California Santa Barbara | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2005 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Baniani | Reversal of Conviction |
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Meghan Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott is talented, hard working, and honest. He is committed to his clients and puts time and attention into every case. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any criminal defense matter.
Jacqueline Goodman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Smart. Committed. Charming. It is no surprise that Scott's results are so good. With his level of commitment to protect his client, he leaves nothing to chance. Without hesitation, I'd recommend him to a friend.
Meghan Taylor, Criminal defense Attorney on May 17, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Scott is talented, hard working, and honest. He is committed to his clients and puts time and attention into every case. I wholeheartedly endorse him for any criminal defense matter.
Jacqueline Goodman, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 23, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Smart. Committed. Charming. It is no surprise that Scott's results are so good. With his level of commitment to protect his client, he leaves nothing to chance. Without hesitation, I'd recommend him to a friend.
Matthew Eandi, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 25, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Scott as an attorney for several years. As a civil litigator, I am periodically confronted with crossover criminal issues in my cases. Scott is the first attorney I contact whenever I have questions related to potential criminal issues. In all of the matters I have referred to Scott, he has achieved overwhelming success.
Mark Mcbride, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 26, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Scott is tough is nails, and I endorse him without reservation. On the one hand, he's going places since he's rather new to the profession, but on the other hand -- and most importantly -- he's already arrived. He knows how to treat clients well, and he fights hard for them. He's easy to get along with, but he can turn on the heat when need be. Any client is in good hands with Scott, and I can vouch for him personally.
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