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Scott Dewayne Mills

3.7
Rating: 8.5

Licensed for 17 years

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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018
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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 17 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2008

Good Standing

Licensed in Washington for 11 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2015

Voluntarily Resigned

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2018

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Scott Dewayne Mills's Reviews

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3.7 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | September 03, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Help.......I cant find my Lawyer!!!!

Scott was referred to me by a friend. Upon meeting Scott the first time he was very polite and it seemed that he was genuine in wanting to help us with our case. He was very prompt in returning phone calls but as soon as I paid the 1,000 dollar retainer fee and signed my contract that professional a...ttorney that showed concern for our case was no where to be found. I desperately tried to reach him and he continually failed to communicate leaving me and my husband in the dark. When the attorney finally got back to me which was by text, he proceeded to lecture me on calling him too many times and was very rude. He did not provide me any information about the case and said he would get back to me the following Monday. Monday came and went and still no reply. This is the type of behavior I continued to receive. I finally fired him after he failed to show up to a meeting with my husband who was incarcerated. The following day I tried reach him to let him know we no longer needed his services and to no surprise he didn't answer. I sent a text and still no response. When I called to ask for a refund of the remaining retainer fee he conveniently said he was on his way to the jail the morning I fired him and that the retainer fee had been used completely. I paid him 1,000 dollars to do absolutely nothing!!! He did not once communicate with my husband or I through out the whole entire case. We were scared, and stressed and were relying on him to help us through this difficult time. He had no consideration of our feeling and what we were going through. I was charged for services never rendered.

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Scott Dewayne Mills's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dmitriy Shakhnevich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Richard Geller

Unknown lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Scott. Highly respected in the legal community and a strong reputation for client advocacy and dedication."

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Giacomo Behar

Immigration lawyer | Jul 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant attorney, highly respected in the legal community."

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Sean Cleary

Immigration lawyer | May 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. A brilliant and highly respected attorney in the legal community."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Isabel Cueva

Immigration lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mills is a superb attorney. He is compassionate and highly knowledgeable in deportation matters."

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Mark Naugle

Immigration lawyer | Sep 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There is no one I would trust more with my immigration case than Mr. Mills. He is the definition of a professional."

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Josie Brumfield

Unknown lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Ruddell

Unknown lawyer | Sep 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Attorney Mills. He is a dedicated immigration attorney who works hard to achieve great results for his clients."

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Zachary Weyher

Immigration lawyer | Aug 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Scott for over ten years. He is a creative advocate and will keep pushing for his clients when other lawyers would simply stop. He is a dedicated immigration attorney and I would highly recommend him."

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Stacy Stein

Immigration lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Donald Teichman

Immigration lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. His documentation is impeccable."

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George Tihin

Immigration lawyer | Jul 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mills is a capable attorney who represents his clients with great diligence. I recommend and endorse this attorney."

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Staci Gossett

Immigration lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer! I currently work with Scott on immigration matters, and I find him to be not only extremely knowledgeable, but very compassionate. If you need a great immigration lawyer, do not hesitate to contact him! Staci R. Gossett, Attorney at Law."

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Melissa Clark

Immigration lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mills is an excellent attorney that goes above and beyond the call of duty for his clients. I do not hesitate to refer clients to him seeking immigration work. I know their cases will always be handled in a professional manner."

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Jay Wilkinson

Immigration lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Friend

"I have known Scott since law school. Scott is well respected by both his peers and the courts. He is passionate about his craft, and he diligently works to ensure his client's rights and interests are protected to the greatest extent possible."

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Mathew Higbee

Immigration lawyer | Oct 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Mills is a diligent and resourceful advocate for his clients. He provides excellent representation at a very fair price."

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Haylee Mills

Immigration lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer as a top immigration lawyer in the area."

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Experience

Rating:  8.5 (Excellent)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2018.

Reprimand issued in WA, 2018

updated on 05/31/2018

This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.

Honors

2015

Top 100 Immigration Lawyers, National Advocates

2014

2013 Capital Pro Bono High Honor Roll, District of Columbia Courts

2014

Top 100 Immigration Lawyers, National Advocates

2013

2012 Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, District of Columbia Courts

2002

Margaret E. Oser Scholarship, University of Utah SJ Quinney School of Law

2002

Larry K. Hurless Scholarship, University of Utah SJ Quinney School of Law

2002

Thurgood Marshall Scholar, American Bar Association

Associations

2014 - Present

National Native American Bar Association

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

U.S. District Court, District of Colorado

Attorney Member

2009 - Present

United States Tax Court

Attorney Member

2008 - Present

American Bar Association, Intellectual Property Law Section

Attorney Member

2009 - 2010

Washington DC Bar Pro Bono Clinic (Bankruptcy Clinic)

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2010

Washington DC Bar Pro Bono Clinic (Family Law Clinic)

Volunteer Attorney

2009 - 2010

Washington DC Bar Pro Bono Clinic (Employment Law Clinic)

Volunteer Attorney

2008 - 2013

District of Columbia Bar, Litigation Section

Member

2002 - 2005

Minority Law Caucus

Secretary/Treasurer

2002 - 2005

Federalist Society

Treasurer/Secretary

1993 - 1994

Harriet Elliott Lecture Series on Sustainability

Chair

1993 - 1994

North Carolina Student Legislature

Secretary

Sample of Legal Cases

USCIS Same-Sex Spousal Sponsorship

Client granted legal residency

Department of Homeland Security v. K.B.

Moved Homeland Security to Withhold Removal

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Speaking Engagements

2005

Horizonte School Street Law

Street Law

Publications

1997

Worth Magazine Daily equities market analysis

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