Orange County,  CA Criminal Defense Attorney
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Aggressively Fighting for You

Scott C. Thomas protects your rights against serious charges.

Orange County, CA Criminal Defense Attorney

Scott C. Thomas protects your rights against serious criminal charges.

A Former Prosecuter Aggressively Fighting for You

Scott C. Thomas protects your rights against serious charges.

Orange County, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer

If you or a loved one is facing criminal charges, the most important step you must take is to hire a private Orange County criminal defense attorney like Scott C. Thomas. In Orange County, criminal defense attorneys help people fight DUI cases, drug charges, and other serious criminal charges. They also work with people who need a first-time felony defense lawyer or a sex-crime defense attorney. A strong criminal defense lawyer like Scott knows the right methods for building a strong defense.

Why a Criminal Defense Lawyer is Important

To have a chance for a more favorable outcome, it is essential to hire a private attorney. When you work with the public defender the court originally assigns to you, you work with someone who has a heavy caseload and not as much time to devote to your case. Since criminal charges that turn into convictions can ruin your future, a solid defense is important to help you protect your interests.

For instance, people who are convicted of sex crimes may have to register as sex offenders. A sex-crime defense attorney will fight to prevent damaging felonies. Felony convictions also make it harder to find a better job, rent a good property, and more.

What Your Attorney Does

Scott will fight for reduced charges, lighter sentences, or dismissed charges. His goal is to minimize any potential impact the outcome of the case has on you. Facing a criminal court case is overwhelming, and a private attorney also serves as your advocate. Your attorney can answer questions, keep you informed of case updates and remind you about upcoming court dates. If your case goes to trial, Scott will work hard to create a strong defense.

Hiring Scott as your Orange County Criminal Defense attorney will enable him to manage legal paperwork and correspondence regarding your case. He will speak on your behalf or guide you on what to say in court. If a plea deal is ideal for your case, your attorney Scott will try to negotiate one that is favorable for you.

For example, in DUI cases or first-time felony defense cases, attorneys may negotiate deals for community service, rehab, or other programs that keep people out of jail. Criminal Defense Attorneys also try to help their clients get out of jail on bail if possible while a criminal case is in progress. This makes it easier to fight a case and meet privately with the attorney. It also gives a person time to try to reduce stress.

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If you are facing drug charges or any other serious criminal charges, please contact Scott for a free consultation with a criminal defense lawyer in Orange County.

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What My Clients are Saying:

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I’ve hired a couple of lawyers before Scott Thomas and never got the urge to call them back because the lack of involvement on my case. I’m glad to say I found someone I can trust to fight for me and take the weight off my shoulders. Mr Scott Thomas is magnificent in what he does, his communication is great, he’s helpful, understanding but overall the relief he made me feel about my case and how easy he made my case was mind blowing. Thank you Scott Thomas! 👍🏼
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Scott Thomas was super easy to work with & very personable. He made me feel at ease with my situation. I had to ask him a question that had to be answered quickly. When I called him, he answered right away & remembered who I was even though I hadn’t talked to him in over a month. I highly recommend him.
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Orange County, CA Criminal Defense Lawyer – Scott C. Thomas

Experienced former Orange County prosecutor Scott C. Thomas, now an effective criminal felony defense attorney in Santa Ana, protects your rights against serious charges.

With a specialty in first-time felony defense, sex-crime defense, and DUI cases, no stone is left unturned to help you avoid a conviction and a series of harsh punishments.

“I have one goal: to provide clients with zealous legal representation to ensure their rights are not violated and that they are treated fairly before the law, while at the same time providing a shoulder for them to lean on, in their time of need.”

Practice Areas

No matter the nature of your criminal charges, Scott. C. Thomas can assist you through the legal process.

Criminal DefenseCriminal Defense

A criminal arrest, especially on felony charges can turn a life upsidedown, ruin a reputation, and put the defendant at serious risk for long-range punishments.

DUI & DWI DefenseDUI & DWI Defense

A local police or state patrol stop for suspicion of drunk driving shouldn’t be the end of the world for anyone — whether it’s your first offense or your third.

Drug ChargesDrug Charges

A guilty verdict in a criminal trial for methamphetamine manufacture or heroin trafficking can put you in prison for years.

White Collar CrimesWhite-Collar Crimes

Whether you are an executive or a receptionist, you are presumed innocent until proven guilty, and you have a right to your day in court.

Identity TheftFraud & ID Theft

In criminal law, fraud is a very broad category that includes a wide array of actions that many people do not even realize are crimes.

Violent CrimesViolent Crimes

A domestic violence complaint may have started with a “he said, she said” situation. Scott C. Thomas explores every strategy for having your charges reduced or dismissed.

First Time Felony Charges?

With so much at stake, if you face allegations of a violent crime, drug charge, sex crime, white-collar financial crime, or DUI/DWI, there is no substitute for having an experienced criminal defense attorney standing by to represent your interests.

Call Now 949-945-2085

If you feel that your rights were violated, leading to your arrest, we want to discuss your views in an honest, informative, confidential consultation.

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