Atty. Scott Fredrick Anderson
After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1986, Scott attended IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law. Upon law school graduation, Scott accepted an associate position handling insurance defense matters with a large Chicago-based litigation law firm.
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Scott Fredrick Anderson is a Member based in Arlington Heights, Illinois, practicing at Scott F. Anderson, Attorney at Law. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, drug crimes, criminal defense, sex crimes, and dv protection. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1989). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology (J.D., 1989) and University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign (B.A. Economics, 1986). Serands clients in Arlington Heights, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- After receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree in Economics from the University of Illinois in Urbana-Champaign in 1986, Scott attended IIT Chicago-Kent College of Law
- Upon law school graduation, Scott accepted an associate position handling insurance defense matters with a large Chicago-based litigation law firm
- Seeking more trial work, and wanting to engage in public service, Scott joined the States Attorneys Office of Cook County in 1991
- In 1994, he became a Felony Trial Assistant in the Cook County Criminal Courts located at 2650 S. California
- He became a First Chair in the Felony Trial Division in 1997
- While a Felony Trial Assistant, Scott handled the most serious of violent crimes and gained extensive experience in trying numerous felony bench trials and jury trials to verdict
- Scott left the States Attorneys Office in 1999 to enter private practice
- In private practice, Scott has handled both civil and criminal matters
- Since 2002, he has handled criminal defense matters exclusively
- He practices in Cook, Lake, McHenry and DuPage counties
- He has successfully defended numerous matters ranging from traffic, misdemeanors and DUIs, to the most serious felonies, including property crimes, drug offenses, violent crimes and homicides
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Why local counsel matters in Illinois
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington Heights are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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