Atty. John J. Scotese

Atty. John J. Scotese

John J. Scotese is a lawyer practicing criminal defense.

Sarasota Sarasota 33 yrs experience 33 year
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About John J. Scotese at a glance

John J. Scotese is a Pub. Def. Off., 12th Jud. Cir. based in Sarasota, Florida. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on criminal defense. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1993) and Florida (1994). Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 1993) and Florida State University (B.A., 1989). Serands clients in Sarasota, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • John J. Scotese is a lawyer practicing criminal defense
  • John received a B.A. degree from Florida State University in 1989, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • John practices in Sarasota, FL

Practice Areas Explained

John J. Scotese's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John J. Scotese 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 Florida

Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Sarasota are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is John J. Scotese's law office located?
John J. Scotese's law practice is located in Sarasota, Florida. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John J. Scotese handle?
John J. Scotese focuses on criminal defense. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Florida.
How long has John J. Scotese practiced law?
John J. Scotese has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did John J. Scotese go to law school?
John J. Scotese earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1989).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
John Marshall Law School
- 1993
B.A.
Florida State University
- 1989

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1993
Florida
Admitted: 1994

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