Atty. Deborah Shaw Scott

Atty. Deborah Shaw Scott

Deborah Shaw Scott is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense. Deborah received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Deborah Shaw Scott at a glance

Deborah Shaw Scott is a Dep. Dist. Atty. based in Los Angeles, California. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in California (1989). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1988) and Wellesley College (B.A., 1984). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Deborah Shaw Scott is a lawyer practicing criminal law, criminal defense
  • Deborah received a B.A. degree from Wellesley College in 1984, and has been licensed for 37 years
  • Deborah practices in Los Angeles, CA

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Deborah Shaw Scott's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Deborah Shaw Scott handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Deborah Shaw Scott's law office located?
Deborah Shaw Scott's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Deborah Shaw Scott handle?
Deborah Shaw Scott focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Deborah Shaw Scott practiced law?
Deborah Shaw Scott has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Deborah Shaw Scott go to law school?
Deborah Shaw Scott earned their education at (J.D., 1988); (B.A., 1984).
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1988
B.A.
Wellesley College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1989

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