Reviews

Scott is a very knowledgeable and skilled criminal defense atty. I had been charged with a misdemeanor for being attacked while the perp lied to the police and filed a false report. I could not believe it. I was in touch with another lawyer who thought he could negotiate it down; however, a dismissal was not likely. I talked to Scott over the phone and he asked me to come in for a consultation. Scott did not charge me for a consultation, but instead offered to represent me for a flat fee which was quite reasonable. This alleviated the blind-eye aspect of an ever increasing legal bill should this turn protracted in some way. Scott was confident that he could help me. He had extensive experience in the Bronx DA's office including as a Supervisor and was quite experienced with the Queens DA office. Throughout the whole process, Scott told me what to expect and defended me in Court. Essentially guiding me through this ordeal. In the end, Scott was able to have the charges dismissed. If you want a lawyer who will defend you and "go to bat" for you, then I wholeheartedly recommend Scott Bookstein as your lawyer.

I am extremely pleased in Scott Bookstein representation. He was highly recommended by a friend of mine nine months ago. I was arrested and charged with two felony's and other charges added on at arraignment facing extensive amount of prison time but Scott Bookstein fought long and hard and investigated my matter on his own time. He always returned all my phone calls and emails taking the time out to answer any questions and explaining my situation. I am very happy with the out come. He has given me light at the end of the tunnel If you need a great lawyer he is the one.

A few months ago I called Mr. Bookstein over the phone about my case. I had called 15+ top Avvo attorneys that weekend. Most of them wouldn't discuss my case unless I went to meet with them and paid a consultation fee. That weekend, Mr. Bookstein and I spoke twice, he spent a considerable amount of time with me over the phone reassuring me that my case was not that bad and that I would be ok. My case wasn't that bad, however anytime you're arrested or charged with something you think and feel like it's the end of the world!!! That's when you want to make sure you have a competent lawyer and someone who listens and cares about your case. You don't want to feel like your a number and you want to trust the person who will be representing you. I have no doubt Scott Bookstein is that type of attorney. Everything he told me would happen, happened exactly the way he said it would. He was right about my case, the probability of a positive outcome and what I needed to do and what to avoid. I did not hire Mr. Bookstein simply because of location, he was in Queens, I live in Manhattan. I wanted an attorney close to where I live. I write this review because I think he deserves the recognition for his knowledge and for his kindness and professionalism. I interviewed a lot of lawyers, did a lot of research and I truly believe Mr. Bookstein would have been a great choice and is a very good choice for anyone who needs an attorney. Call him! You will know immediately what I mean. Thank you Scott! Thank you for being so kind and so accurate about things at a time when I was so scared and felt like I was drowning!

Scott has built a reputation in the court system that provides us with a calming sane approach to an over zealous and immature police force who overstep boundaries and treat everyone they meet as if they are a Felon. Scott was able to bring sense to the situation and calm to the situation and give us a determination that reduced and will eventually remove this horrific experience from our lives. We were very blest the day we put our lives in his capable hands. He's very straight forward and easy to work with. We highly recommend him.

In an era of high volume, impersonal service, Scott Bookstein stands out as top notch in every way. I was negotiating a complex matter involving multiple legal representatives, experts and different jurisdictions over several years, in areas I had no prior knowledge of or experience in. Scott gave me confidence throughout the legal process, secured good outcomes, and remains a trusted advisor. He is a caring and trustworthy professional.

Scott is a competent and responsible attorney who actually cares about his clients. In and out of the court room, his charisma and diligence gets the job gets done. For me, Scott went above and beyond to make sure I had the best possible outcome for my case. He follows up, does what he says he will, and doesn't promise what he cant deliver. Highly recommended.

Scott Bookstein was referred to our family years ago by a leading Manhattan law firm to handle a case involving a shotgun permit at JFK airport. He handled that case with great diligence and humor, earning our respect and affection. After a successful outcome, we recommended Scott to defend the child of some friends against a serious criminal charge in Queens and then to defend people we knew in another two criminal cases, one in Manhattan and one in Long Island. These cases were all managed successfully and with a due regard for budget. I was never aware of Scott stringing out the proceedings to run up bills; he reached good settlements behind the scenes rather than fighting it out in the courts. Scott has also been helpful in advising our family on sensitive matters involving questionable friends of our teenage daughter. My husband and I recommend him and respect his integrity and abilities as a lawyer.

I'm very blessed to have had mr. bookstein assist me at a time when i was behaving in an immature and detrimental way, not only did he give me excellent legal advise, which ultimately led to a dismissal...he counseled me personally similar to a mentor he was sincere and non judgmental i felt like i was in excellent care he knew the judges and district attorneys and i feel that was a huge benefit to me he's definitely experienced and has very good relationships with people in power… lou