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Jeffrey Scaggs

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Licensed for 12 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

Spanish

About

Jeffrey P. Scaggs is a skilled litigator with extensive criminal and civil experience.   Mr. Scaggs handles the defense of individuals charged with serious crimes throughout the New York metropolitan area, routinely litigating in the state and federal courts of New York, New Jersey and Connecticut. Mr. Scaggs’ areas of expertise include white collar defense litigation, drug distribution and possession, weapons possession, sex offenses, as well as burglary, assault, robbery and other violent crimes. Mr. Scaggs has worked on several homicide cases, including a capital murder trial. An accomplished trial attorney, Mr. Scaggs has secured acquittals in several jury trials. As a civil litigator, Mr. Scaggs handles complex business litigation matters, corporate disputes, real estate litigation, breach of contract suits and other civil actions. In a recent corporate dispute among the shareholders of a prominent New York corporation, Mr. Scaggs argued before the Appellate Division of the New York State Supreme Court, Second Department, and was victorious. Mr. Scaggs’ practice also includes transactional matters. He has represented banks, purchasers, and sellers, and has closed hundreds of real estate deals. Jeffrey attended Muhlenberg College before graduating Fordham Law. He is licensed to practice law in New York, New Jersey, and Connecticut, and he is admitted to the U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York and the District of New Jersey. He is an active member of the New York State and New York City Bar Associations, and lives in New York City with his dog, Cali.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Family

Language

Spanish

Contact

200 Park Avenue17th FloorNew York, NY, 10166

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

anonymous
January 26, 2022

Jeffrey was very helpful during my case and provided a payment plan to help assist with my fees. He explained everything in detail and went through all my options. He was able to keep me from having criminal record .

Diana
January 19, 2022

Jeff is really one of kind. He was very attentive and patient in explaining all the details of my case. He always laid out all the options on the table and made sure I understood every single outcome. Jeff is a great lawyer and I definitely recommend him.

IrishJohnHSS
November 9, 2021

Without getting into too many details, we have been victimized by blatant fraud and it’s caused my minor child serious issues as it involved an initial attack and screaming how our money and our home (a co op) would be taken (throw in curses) and the billing agent and board president acted as such. If you want to get somewhere in civil matters, hire an amazing litigator who has a knowledge of various branches of the law. For the first time in a long time I feel my daughter will be able to begin to heal. Her doctor is beside herself w the overt victimization, harassment that continued because I paid my mortgage off to devote more time and have less expenses to raise her. When it’s a civil matter, but the actions of those responsible points to criminal conduct you need an advocate to defend your rights and the well-being of children who has insight into criminal law, cuts the BS, gets a sense of the intentional suffering and damage. I called her pediatrician yesterday and shared I think we found my 12 year old daughters advocate, her doctor has seen her decline as a victim and made it clear until someone advocates for her, stops the harassment be it false police reports by managing agent to scare her because I sure as hell will not back down and be victimized. Jeffrey is 100% a step in the right direction. Keep in mind no matter the situation you have rights and you need someone to advocate for you, I’m confident he will assure the actions that are overt fraud are finally addressed and give me, especially my little girl hope and the opportunity to get better. I’m looking forward to the advocacy and litigation skills in a well rounded sense of the law like Mr. Scaggs specializes in.

Maria
September 23, 2021

Jeff represented me in a criminal case which later also involved a family case. I was facing two misdemeanors and an infraction. To complicate things, this was all taking place during the height of the COVID pandemic. Courts were on back log, and my case was in a position where it could have potentially dragged on for well over a year. This meant that, due to an exclusionary order of protection, I could not return to my home during this time. To top it off, I was facing a DA that was totally aloof to my predicament. Jeff went above and beyond to expedite and resolve my matter. He was able to circumvent all the red tape and barriers and obtain an expedited hearing which involved the total dismissal of all the charges that were pending against me. After the conclusion of the criminal case, Jeff represented me in the family case that followed. He was able to quickly obtain an exclusionary order of protection for me and I was able to return home the same day. He concluded the family case by locking in a very extended order of protection for me and a full acknowledgment of guilt by the offending party. Jeff was accessible, responsive, communicative, available, hard working, skillful, patient, sympathetic, capable, open minded, knowledgeable and much more. Also, I can't stress enough how easily he was able to circumnavigate the monstrous barriers created by the COVID pandemic . He is an amazing lawyer, will continue to be my lawyer and I highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 31, 2021

I retained Jeffrey Scaggs in a high conflict custody battle. Attorney Scaggs is an exceptional litigator and was able to expose the critical facts of my case, which will ultimately protect my children. He combines a high level of integrity with a very unique skill set. I highly recommend him on all fronts.

Ernest
August 21, 2021

I wouldn’t have gotten any incredible attorney than Mr. Jeffrey Scaggs for my case that nearly tore my family and profession apart. A case that would have resulted into felony and years of sentence or more years of probation to nothing. In fact I was at the edge of thinking negative when I met him. He went through my case with me and discussed the consequences and the predicted final decision. But after handling the case he made it cleared with only a few of $10 with no prison, probation, no restrictions and nothing affecting my profession. He be negotiated with me for the payments and it was done in time. I will recommend Mr Scaggs to anyone going through criminal case and believe that he can help you. Thanks so much my attorney and wish you continue to help people. Now my joy is back and my family is happy.

anonymous
August 18, 2021

Mr Scaggs had defended me in a case that came up for me out of nowhere for something that I never did. Mr. Scaggs was very helpful throughout the whole process and always available to help and advise me when needed. He presented a great case and eventually aided me to the not guilty charge that was rightfully deserved. I would recommended Mr. Scaggs to anyone who needs a great defense attorney for any reason.

Anthony
July 6, 2021

As this was my first time going to court, I had a large amount of stress and anxiety. Mr. Scaggs did a fantastic job explaining to me the different scenarios, best and worst case. With respect to the hard work and knowledge which he has of the legal system, he was able to handle it effectively. I would recommend Mr. Scaggs to anyone who cares about results and their future.

Bradley
June 29, 2021

Jeff worked my case and was efficient, reliable, responsive and definitely knowledgeable! His experience spoke for itself! Highly recommend!!

anonymous
May 27, 2021

Mr.Scaggs was very helpful and accommodating . He let me pay with a payment plan and was able to get my petit larceny charge dismissed and sealed which saved my career . I would highly recommend his representation in a case .

anonymous
January 26, 2022

Jeffrey was very helpful during my case and provided a payment plan to help assist with my fees. He explained everything in detail and went through all my options. He was able to keep me from having criminal record .

Diana
January 19, 2022

Jeff is really one of kind. He was very attentive and patient in explaining all the details of my case. He always laid out all the options on the table and made sure I understood every single outcome. Jeff is a great lawyer and I definitely recommend him.

IrishJohnHSS
November 9, 2021

Without getting into too many details, we have been victimized by blatant fraud and it’s caused my minor child serious issues as it involved an initial attack and screaming how our money and our home (a co op) would be taken (throw in curses) and the billing agent and board president acted as such. If you want to get somewhere in civil matters, hire an amazing litigator who has a knowledge of various branches of the law. For the first time in a long time I feel my daughter will be able to begin to heal. Her doctor is beside herself w the overt victimization, harassment that continued because I paid my mortgage off to devote more time and have less expenses to raise her. When it’s a civil matter, but the actions of those responsible points to criminal conduct you need an advocate to defend your rights and the well-being of children who has insight into criminal law, cuts the BS, gets a sense of the intentional suffering and damage. I called her pediatrician yesterday and shared I think we found my 12 year old daughters advocate, her doctor has seen her decline as a victim and made it clear until someone advocates for her, stops the harassment be it false police reports by managing agent to scare her because I sure as hell will not back down and be victimized. Jeffrey is 100% a step in the right direction. Keep in mind no matter the situation you have rights and you need someone to advocate for you, I’m confident he will assure the actions that are overt fraud are finally addressed and give me, especially my little girl hope and the opportunity to get better. I’m looking forward to the advocacy and litigation skills in a well rounded sense of the law like Mr. Scaggs specializes in.

Maria
September 23, 2021

Jeff represented me in a criminal case which later also involved a family case. I was facing two misdemeanors and an infraction. To complicate things, this was all taking place during the height of the COVID pandemic. Courts were on back log, and my case was in a position where it could have potentially dragged on for well over a year. This meant that, due to an exclusionary order of protection, I could not return to my home during this time. To top it off, I was facing a DA that was totally aloof to my predicament. Jeff went above and beyond to expedite and resolve my matter. He was able to circumvent all the red tape and barriers and obtain an expedited hearing which involved the total dismissal of all the charges that were pending against me. After the conclusion of the criminal case, Jeff represented me in the family case that followed. He was able to quickly obtain an exclusionary order of protection for me and I was able to return home the same day. He concluded the family case by locking in a very extended order of protection for me and a full acknowledgment of guilt by the offending party. Jeff was accessible, responsive, communicative, available, hard working, skillful, patient, sympathetic, capable, open minded, knowledgeable and much more. Also, I can't stress enough how easily he was able to circumnavigate the monstrous barriers created by the COVID pandemic . He is an amazing lawyer, will continue to be my lawyer and I highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 31, 2021

I retained Jeffrey Scaggs in a high conflict custody battle. Attorney Scaggs is an exceptional litigator and was able to expose the critical facts of my case, which will ultimately protect my children. He combines a high level of integrity with a very unique skill set. I highly recommend him on all fronts.

Ernest
August 21, 2021

I wouldn’t have gotten any incredible attorney than Mr. Jeffrey Scaggs for my case that nearly tore my family and profession apart. A case that would have resulted into felony and years of sentence or more years of probation to nothing. In fact I was at the edge of thinking negative when I met him. He went through my case with me and discussed the consequences and the predicted final decision. But after handling the case he made it cleared with only a few of $10 with no prison, probation, no restrictions and nothing affecting my profession. He be negotiated with me for the payments and it was done in time. I will recommend Mr Scaggs to anyone going through criminal case and believe that he can help you. Thanks so much my attorney and wish you continue to help people. Now my joy is back and my family is happy.

anonymous
August 18, 2021

Mr Scaggs had defended me in a case that came up for me out of nowhere for something that I never did. Mr. Scaggs was very helpful throughout the whole process and always available to help and advise me when needed. He presented a great case and eventually aided me to the not guilty charge that was rightfully deserved. I would recommended Mr. Scaggs to anyone who needs a great defense attorney for any reason.

Anthony
July 6, 2021

As this was my first time going to court, I had a large amount of stress and anxiety. Mr. Scaggs did a fantastic job explaining to me the different scenarios, best and worst case. With respect to the hard work and knowledge which he has of the legal system, he was able to handle it effectively. I would recommend Mr. Scaggs to anyone who cares about results and their future.

Bradley
June 29, 2021

Jeff worked my case and was efficient, reliable, responsive and definitely knowledgeable! His experience spoke for itself! Highly recommend!!

anonymous
May 27, 2021

Mr.Scaggs was very helpful and accommodating . He let me pay with a payment plan and was able to get my petit larceny charge dismissed and sealed which saved my career . I would highly recommend his representation in a case .

anonymous
January 26, 2022

Jeffrey was very helpful during my case and provided a payment plan to help assist with my fees. He explained everything in detail and went through all my options. He was able to keep me from having criminal record .

Diana
January 19, 2022

Jeff is really one of kind. He was very attentive and patient in explaining all the details of my case. He always laid out all the options on the table and made sure I understood every single outcome. Jeff is a great lawyer and I definitely recommend him.

IrishJohnHSS
November 9, 2021

Without getting into too many details, we have been victimized by blatant fraud and it’s caused my minor child serious issues as it involved an initial attack and screaming how our money and our home (a co op) would be taken (throw in curses) and the billing agent and board president acted as such. If you want to get somewhere in civil matters, hire an amazing litigator who has a knowledge of various branches of the law. For the first time in a long time I feel my daughter will be able to begin to heal. Her doctor is beside herself w the overt victimization, harassment that continued because I paid my mortgage off to devote more time and have less expenses to raise her. When it’s a civil matter, but the actions of those responsible points to criminal conduct you need an advocate to defend your rights and the well-being of children who has insight into criminal law, cuts the BS, gets a sense of the intentional suffering and damage. I called her pediatrician yesterday and shared I think we found my 12 year old daughters advocate, her doctor has seen her decline as a victim and made it clear until someone advocates for her, stops the harassment be it false police reports by managing agent to scare her because I sure as hell will not back down and be victimized. Jeffrey is 100% a step in the right direction. Keep in mind no matter the situation you have rights and you need someone to advocate for you, I’m confident he will assure the actions that are overt fraud are finally addressed and give me, especially my little girl hope and the opportunity to get better. I’m looking forward to the advocacy and litigation skills in a well rounded sense of the law like Mr. Scaggs specializes in.

Maria
September 23, 2021

Jeff represented me in a criminal case which later also involved a family case. I was facing two misdemeanors and an infraction. To complicate things, this was all taking place during the height of the COVID pandemic. Courts were on back log, and my case was in a position where it could have potentially dragged on for well over a year. This meant that, due to an exclusionary order of protection, I could not return to my home during this time. To top it off, I was facing a DA that was totally aloof to my predicament. Jeff went above and beyond to expedite and resolve my matter. He was able to circumvent all the red tape and barriers and obtain an expedited hearing which involved the total dismissal of all the charges that were pending against me. After the conclusion of the criminal case, Jeff represented me in the family case that followed. He was able to quickly obtain an exclusionary order of protection for me and I was able to return home the same day. He concluded the family case by locking in a very extended order of protection for me and a full acknowledgment of guilt by the offending party. Jeff was accessible, responsive, communicative, available, hard working, skillful, patient, sympathetic, capable, open minded, knowledgeable and much more. Also, I can't stress enough how easily he was able to circumnavigate the monstrous barriers created by the COVID pandemic . He is an amazing lawyer, will continue to be my lawyer and I highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 31, 2021

I retained Jeffrey Scaggs in a high conflict custody battle. Attorney Scaggs is an exceptional litigator and was able to expose the critical facts of my case, which will ultimately protect my children. He combines a high level of integrity with a very unique skill set. I highly recommend him on all fronts.

Ernest
August 21, 2021

I wouldn’t have gotten any incredible attorney than Mr. Jeffrey Scaggs for my case that nearly tore my family and profession apart. A case that would have resulted into felony and years of sentence or more years of probation to nothing. In fact I was at the edge of thinking negative when I met him. He went through my case with me and discussed the consequences and the predicted final decision. But after handling the case he made it cleared with only a few of $10 with no prison, probation, no restrictions and nothing affecting my profession. He be negotiated with me for the payments and it was done in time. I will recommend Mr Scaggs to anyone going through criminal case and believe that he can help you. Thanks so much my attorney and wish you continue to help people. Now my joy is back and my family is happy.

anonymous
August 18, 2021

Mr Scaggs had defended me in a case that came up for me out of nowhere for something that I never did. Mr. Scaggs was very helpful throughout the whole process and always available to help and advise me when needed. He presented a great case and eventually aided me to the not guilty charge that was rightfully deserved. I would recommended Mr. Scaggs to anyone who needs a great defense attorney for any reason.

Anthony
July 6, 2021

As this was my first time going to court, I had a large amount of stress and anxiety. Mr. Scaggs did a fantastic job explaining to me the different scenarios, best and worst case. With respect to the hard work and knowledge which he has of the legal system, he was able to handle it effectively. I would recommend Mr. Scaggs to anyone who cares about results and their future.

Bradley
June 29, 2021

Jeff worked my case and was efficient, reliable, responsive and definitely knowledgeable! His experience spoke for itself! Highly recommend!!

anonymous
May 27, 2021

Mr.Scaggs was very helpful and accommodating . He let me pay with a payment plan and was able to get my petit larceny charge dismissed and sealed which saved my career . I would highly recommend his representation in a case .

anonymous
January 26, 2022

Jeffrey was very helpful during my case and provided a payment plan to help assist with my fees. He explained everything in detail and went through all my options. He was able to keep me from having criminal record .

Diana
January 19, 2022

Jeff is really one of kind. He was very attentive and patient in explaining all the details of my case. He always laid out all the options on the table and made sure I understood every single outcome. Jeff is a great lawyer and I definitely recommend him.

IrishJohnHSS
November 9, 2021

Without getting into too many details, we have been victimized by blatant fraud and it’s caused my minor child serious issues as it involved an initial attack and screaming how our money and our home (a co op) would be taken (throw in curses) and the billing agent and board president acted as such. If you want to get somewhere in civil matters, hire an amazing litigator who has a knowledge of various branches of the law. For the first time in a long time I feel my daughter will be able to begin to heal. Her doctor is beside herself w the overt victimization, harassment that continued because I paid my mortgage off to devote more time and have less expenses to raise her. When it’s a civil matter, but the actions of those responsible points to criminal conduct you need an advocate to defend your rights and the well-being of children who has insight into criminal law, cuts the BS, gets a sense of the intentional suffering and damage. I called her pediatrician yesterday and shared I think we found my 12 year old daughters advocate, her doctor has seen her decline as a victim and made it clear until someone advocates for her, stops the harassment be it false police reports by managing agent to scare her because I sure as hell will not back down and be victimized. Jeffrey is 100% a step in the right direction. Keep in mind no matter the situation you have rights and you need someone to advocate for you, I’m confident he will assure the actions that are overt fraud are finally addressed and give me, especially my little girl hope and the opportunity to get better. I’m looking forward to the advocacy and litigation skills in a well rounded sense of the law like Mr. Scaggs specializes in.

Maria
September 23, 2021

Jeff represented me in a criminal case which later also involved a family case. I was facing two misdemeanors and an infraction. To complicate things, this was all taking place during the height of the COVID pandemic. Courts were on back log, and my case was in a position where it could have potentially dragged on for well over a year. This meant that, due to an exclusionary order of protection, I could not return to my home during this time. To top it off, I was facing a DA that was totally aloof to my predicament. Jeff went above and beyond to expedite and resolve my matter. He was able to circumvent all the red tape and barriers and obtain an expedited hearing which involved the total dismissal of all the charges that were pending against me. After the conclusion of the criminal case, Jeff represented me in the family case that followed. He was able to quickly obtain an exclusionary order of protection for me and I was able to return home the same day. He concluded the family case by locking in a very extended order of protection for me and a full acknowledgment of guilt by the offending party. Jeff was accessible, responsive, communicative, available, hard working, skillful, patient, sympathetic, capable, open minded, knowledgeable and much more. Also, I can't stress enough how easily he was able to circumnavigate the monstrous barriers created by the COVID pandemic . He is an amazing lawyer, will continue to be my lawyer and I highly recommend him.

anonymous
August 31, 2021

I retained Jeffrey Scaggs in a high conflict custody battle. Attorney Scaggs is an exceptional litigator and was able to expose the critical facts of my case, which will ultimately protect my children. He combines a high level of integrity with a very unique skill set. I highly recommend him on all fronts.

Ernest
August 21, 2021

I wouldn’t have gotten any incredible attorney than Mr. Jeffrey Scaggs for my case that nearly tore my family and profession apart. A case that would have resulted into felony and years of sentence or more years of probation to nothing. In fact I was at the edge of thinking negative when I met him. He went through my case with me and discussed the consequences and the predicted final decision. But after handling the case he made it cleared with only a few of $10 with no prison, probation, no restrictions and nothing affecting my profession. He be negotiated with me for the payments and it was done in time. I will recommend Mr Scaggs to anyone going through criminal case and believe that he can help you. Thanks so much my attorney and wish you continue to help people. Now my joy is back and my family is happy.

anonymous
August 18, 2021

Mr Scaggs had defended me in a case that came up for me out of nowhere for something that I never did. Mr. Scaggs was very helpful throughout the whole process and always available to help and advise me when needed. He presented a great case and eventually aided me to the not guilty charge that was rightfully deserved. I would recommended Mr. Scaggs to anyone who needs a great defense attorney for any reason.

Anthony
July 6, 2021

As this was my first time going to court, I had a large amount of stress and anxiety. Mr. Scaggs did a fantastic job explaining to me the different scenarios, best and worst case. With respect to the hard work and knowledge which he has of the legal system, he was able to handle it effectively. I would recommend Mr. Scaggs to anyone who cares about results and their future.

Bradley
June 29, 2021

Jeff worked my case and was efficient, reliable, responsive and definitely knowledgeable! His experience spoke for itself! Highly recommend!!

anonymous
May 27, 2021

Mr.Scaggs was very helpful and accommodating . He let me pay with a payment plan and was able to get my petit larceny charge dismissed and sealed which saved my career . I would highly recommend his representation in a case .