Scott Colman Thomas

Scott Colman Thomas

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 16 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Santa Ana, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Appeals, Expungement

1851 E 1st St, Suite 840, Santa Ana, CA

About Scott

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 16 years

State: California

Acquired: 2009

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Location

Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

1851 E 1st St, Suite 840, Santa Ana, CA, 92705

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Scott Colman Thomas's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Alex | December 6, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Thank you Scott for everything you’ve done for me and my future!

Scott was upfront and honest at all times during my case. He put aside court cases for me as I was finishing up a program in healthcare. Once I finished and graduated school, we dealt with the case and my results came out the best I think they could have. I think reaching out to The Law Office of Sco...tt C. Thomas was the best decision I could have made.

Posted by Sam | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

A caring professional who got the job done!

Scott is a true professional. In the moment that I needed him most, he was there. Aside from being a fundamentally sound, tactical attorney, what stood out to me most about Scott was his care and concern for me. The entire time I worked with him, I felt comfortable and knew that I was working with th...e right attorney. He made all of the right moves and made sure I was taken care of every step of the way. And guess what? Now my case is dismissed and I can put the past behind me. I couldn't have done it without you, Scott. Thank you so much!

Posted by ddolore | July 2, 2015

I couldn't have dreamt of more savvy, caring, or responsive lawyer!

Getting arrested was one of the scariest moments of my life. I am so thankful to have been introduced to Scott Thomas by my cousin the next day. He immediately put me at ease and made going to court a painless experience. He had the entire case and all charges dropped with a brilliant motion to suppr...ess evidence. If I were ever to be arrested again he is the first person I'd call. In fact, I've got him on speed dial!

Posted by Brian | March 10, 2015

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

I was charged with a felony strike as well as some other misdemeanors. I had another attorney who literally did nothing for four months and was saying that we would have to go to preliminary hearing, and after that trial, which would cost $20k. This guy never returned my calls and didn't do anythin...g on the case .After finally having it with this "prominent" OC criminal defense attorney, I was referred to Scott. Scott was super helpful and explained to me exactly what his thoughts of the case were, and what his strategy was. I retained Scott, and within a few days he got my file from the previous attorney and was already talking to the DA about resolving my case. On the first pretrial when Scott became my lawyer, he spent an hour negotiating with the DA and got the felony strike DISMISSED on day one! I ended up pleading to one misdemeanor charge, which in all honesty, I was totally good for. Scott could have dragged his feet and gone to preliminary hearing and gotten more money out of me, but he didn't. He told me we could beat the felony charge at jury trial if he couldn't get it dismissed prior to then, but he was honest and fought for me from the start and got the result I wanted, and saved me money at the same time. Scott did exactly what he said he would and is a person of integrity who you can trust. He knows his stuff, picks up his cell phone, and made me feel like someone was in my corner who had my back. I HIGHLY RECOMMEND SCOTT C. THOMAS TO ANYONE CHARGED IN A CRIMINAL CASE!

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Scott Colman Thomas's Lawyer Endorsements

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Meghan Taylor

Criminal defense lawyer | May 17

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."

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Jacqueline Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 23

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."

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Matthew Eandi

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

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."

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 26

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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Meghan Taylor

DUI and DWI lawyer

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Jacqueline Goodman

Criminal defense lawyer

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Mark Mcbride

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2017

10 Best Attorneys, American Institute of DUI/DWI Attorneys

N/A

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner/ Attorney, Law Office of Scott C. Thomas

2011 - 2013

Associate Attorney, Law Offices of Glew & Kim

2011 - 2011

Associate Attorney, The Moore Law Group, A Professional Corporation

2010 - 2010

TAP Deputy District Attorney, Orange County District Attorney's Office

2006 - 2006

Judicial Intern, Superior Court Of California, County Of Santa Barbara

Associations

2014 - Present

Elite OC

Education Chair

2005 - Present

Orange County Bar Association

2005 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

People v. Baniani

Reversal of Conviction

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Education

2010

Chapman University School of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2009

Chapman University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Univ Of California Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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