Scott Fredrick Anderson, experienced Criminal Defense attorney in Arlington Heights, IL with 20 reviews
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Scott Fredrick Anderson

750 W Northwest Hwy, Arlington Heights, IL

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1996:
University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign, BA - Bachelor of Arts
1989:
Chicago-Kent College of Law Illinois Institute of Technology, JD - Juris Doctor

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Mka

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18 Aug, 2021
I would highly recommend Scott Anderson. My son's case was very challenging to say the least. He was convicted of a sex crime when he was 15 years old. After 5 years Scott was able to get him off the Juvenile Sexual Registration then get his record fully expunged. My son is able to have a second chance. Scott was very caring and showed a lot of compassion. He communicated with us constantly. I truly wish we had Scott from the very beginning of this nightmare. I highly recommend him for any legal issues you might have. Thank you Scott for all you did for our family.
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Anonymous

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20 Mar, 2018
Mr Anderson not only beat my DUI charges, he also won the return of my truck in the Civil Fortfiture case. He knows the law and kept me informed thru out this very stressful ordeal. A true professional and an Excellent Lawyer.
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Diana

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21 Dec, 2017
Scott is an amazing lawyer. He is exceptionally professional. I was charged with a weapons offense I didn’t commit and Scott worked tireless to my defense. For every court appearance he was on time, ready to role, and always positive. I knew from the start he had my best interest at heart. I felt through the entire ordeal that he made my case a priority. He made sure I was ready for every step and informed of everything that may happen and all my options. If your looking for an amazing lawyer Scott is the best.
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Exceptional legal expertise and success rate in handling challenging cases
“Scott was very caring and showed a lot of compassion. He communicated with us constantly. I truly wish we had Scott from the very beginning of this nightmare.”
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Commitment to client satisfaction and clear communication throughout the legal process
“He knew from the start he had my best interest at heart. I felt through the entire ordeal that he made my case a priority. He made sure I was ready for every step and informed of everything that may happen and all my options.”
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Tireless effort and dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for clients
“He presented the results of his investigation to the State's Attorneys Office and was able to get agreement to dismiss the case. Scott worked extremely well with all concerned.”
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Thorough case preparation and strategic legal approach
“He was able to bring down my charges down from a felony to a misdemeanor and I walked away with only fines and a few counseling classes. I honestly could not have picked a better attorney.”
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Prompt responsiveness and availability to address client concerns
“He promptly replied to any questions or concerns that I had. As well, he kept me updated on the progress of my case; including the steps he was taking to achieve the outcome we were hoping for.”
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