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Scott Silva

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Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Criminal Defense

Language

English

About

Scott C. Silva is an AV "Preeminent" ® Peer Rated Attorney (highest possible rating in both legal ability and ethical standards) by Martindale-Hubbell. He was selected as one of the TOP FIVE criminal defense attorneys in Maricopa County by North Valley Magazine and East Valley Magazine in 2013.  He was awarded the "Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers" by the National Trial Lawyers in 2014-18 and selected "Top 100 Lawyers"  by the American Society of Legal Advocates in 2014-18. Additionally, he was recognized as a "Premier" trial attorney in the State of Arizona by The National Academy of Jurisprudence, 2015-18, and was recognized as one of the top DUI attorneys in the State of Arizona by The National Advocacy for DUI Defense, 2015-18.He has been practicing law since 1997.  His courtroom experience is immense.  He has represented clients in over 6000 cases, including over 2000 DUI cases, and has been counsel of record in over 500 bench and jury trials (this number includes cases that went to verdict or were completely dismissed by the judge during--or immediately prior--to the start of the trial).  He is a former judge, serving as a Judge Pro Tem for the Maricopa County Superior Court, 2014-2018.   Mr. Silva has extensive experience handling serious felony cases and high-profile criminal cases covered by the national news.  He was defense counsel in the "Wal-Mart Murder" trial in July, 2000, and was defense counsel in the first-degree murder case of "State v. Barraza" in 2001, which was featured on the ABC television show "State V."Mr. Silva also has an immense amount of experience in handling all types of DUI cases and is a Member of the National College for DUI Defense.  He has conducted jury trials and received Not Guilty verdicts in every type of DUI case, and has developed cutting-edge defense techniques using modern science to fight DUI charges.  He teaches DUI law every year to other defense attorneys and has been defending DUI cases since 1997.Mr. Silva has an undergraduate degree from Duke University and a law degree from the University of Arizona College of Law. "My philosophy is that every client deserves extremely professional, intelligent, caring, and successful representation at an affordable rate.  As a sole practitioner, I personally represent all of my clients, and I will never hand your case over to another lawyer or associate.  When you hire me, you get me.  If I am too busy to take your case, I will tell you so and I will refer you to other attorneys.  But if I do take your case, you will know that I will be there with you every step of the way, to answer your questions, to go with you to court, to advise you on the law, and to advocate on your behalf."  - Scott C. Silva 

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Personal Injury

DUI and DWI

Language

English

Contact

Silva Law Firm, P.C. (MAIN OFFICE)90 S Kyrene Rd.Suite 1Chandler, AZ, 85226

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Reviews

Dorab
March 18, 2019

I like his service he easy to talk to and very understanding .he trys to do his best for his client and tryst to get the best results as possible

anonymous
December 13, 2018

He really means it when he says he treats every single person with professionalism and respect. I didn't end up hiring Scott but he gave me a couple really long phone calls explaining all the things that could have happened with my charges. My charges were dropped thankfully but it felt good to have found someone like Scott to have my back. I know he doesn't need this review after reading his background and experience but it's the very least I can do for someone who made such a terrifying situation more manageable from the moment we spoke.

Regina
August 1, 2018

Scott represented me in Chandler Court for a criminal case. He was very professional and the case was eventually dismissed. I would definitely recommend his as a lawyer.

anonymous
May 9, 2015

If you are looking for a private lawyer, definitely pick him. I have had other lawyers and he is the best I have seen. He is very experienced and is a really good communicator. He will listen and keep an open mind. I know he is really good in trial but my case ended up settling without a trial which was better for me anyway. I was accused of drug sales and I have a criminal history. Given what I was facing, the result was really good. I highly recommend him.

Juan
May 9, 2015

Mr. Silva was my attorney for an assault case. It went to trial because I was using self defense. The other person lied in the trial and said I started the fight. Mr. Silva did a great job in the trial. He is a really good speaker and was very prepared. I won the trial. Thank you Mr. Silva. You were awesome.

Richard
April 5, 2015

I am a professional and it was important for me to have an experienced lawyer who would get me the best result possible. I was referred to Scott and I am very happy I chose him. He is excellent at his job and is very easy to work with. I really appreciate his work and advice and I would refer him to friends and family members.

Cat
April 5, 2015

Mr. Silva was referred to me by a friend at work. I never thought I could afford to hire a really good lawyer. But his fees were really fair and he knew exactly how to help me. I am so happy I had him. I would recommend him to anyone. I talked to some other lawyers and they were so slimy and gave me no advice. Sorry, but it is true. He was not like them. He was honest and nice and he negotiated me a really good deal!

Steve
May 13, 2014

Mr. Silva is a wonderful attorney. I talked to several lawyers and he was the only one who didn't seem to be trying to "sell" me his services. He was very honest and talked to me about all of the possibilities in my case. His fee was very reasonable and he worked hard to get me a good result. I wanted an attorney with a lot of experience, and he definitely has that. I would highly recommend him.

anonymous
October 3, 2013

Hired him for a DUI case. I was very impressed by his knowledge and how he explained everything to me. I was really stressed and he made everything easier to deal with. Considering my situation, the result was really good. You can trust this guy. I would definately use him again, but I hope I don't need to.

Manuel
August 18, 2013

Scott was my lawyer for a felony case. It was a serious charge and I was totally innocent. Scott researched the case and found some evidence that the cops missed which proved I was innocent. The case was completely dismissed. It was incredible! Scott is a very smart lawyer and easy to talk to. He seems like he really cares and he really wants to help people. I would highly recommend him.

Dorab
March 18, 2019

I like his service he easy to talk to and very understanding .he trys to do his best for his client and tryst to get the best results as possible

anonymous
December 13, 2018

He really means it when he says he treats every single person with professionalism and respect. I didn't end up hiring Scott but he gave me a couple really long phone calls explaining all the things that could have happened with my charges. My charges were dropped thankfully but it felt good to have found someone like Scott to have my back. I know he doesn't need this review after reading his background and experience but it's the very least I can do for someone who made such a terrifying situation more manageable from the moment we spoke.

Regina
August 1, 2018

Scott represented me in Chandler Court for a criminal case. He was very professional and the case was eventually dismissed. I would definitely recommend his as a lawyer.

anonymous
May 9, 2015

If you are looking for a private lawyer, definitely pick him. I have had other lawyers and he is the best I have seen. He is very experienced and is a really good communicator. He will listen and keep an open mind. I know he is really good in trial but my case ended up settling without a trial which was better for me anyway. I was accused of drug sales and I have a criminal history. Given what I was facing, the result was really good. I highly recommend him.

Juan
May 9, 2015

Mr. Silva was my attorney for an assault case. It went to trial because I was using self defense. The other person lied in the trial and said I started the fight. Mr. Silva did a great job in the trial. He is a really good speaker and was very prepared. I won the trial. Thank you Mr. Silva. You were awesome.

Richard
April 5, 2015

I am a professional and it was important for me to have an experienced lawyer who would get me the best result possible. I was referred to Scott and I am very happy I chose him. He is excellent at his job and is very easy to work with. I really appreciate his work and advice and I would refer him to friends and family members.

Cat
April 5, 2015

Mr. Silva was referred to me by a friend at work. I never thought I could afford to hire a really good lawyer. But his fees were really fair and he knew exactly how to help me. I am so happy I had him. I would recommend him to anyone. I talked to some other lawyers and they were so slimy and gave me no advice. Sorry, but it is true. He was not like them. He was honest and nice and he negotiated me a really good deal!

Steve
May 13, 2014

Mr. Silva is a wonderful attorney. I talked to several lawyers and he was the only one who didn't seem to be trying to "sell" me his services. He was very honest and talked to me about all of the possibilities in my case. His fee was very reasonable and he worked hard to get me a good result. I wanted an attorney with a lot of experience, and he definitely has that. I would highly recommend him.

anonymous
October 3, 2013

Hired him for a DUI case. I was very impressed by his knowledge and how he explained everything to me. I was really stressed and he made everything easier to deal with. Considering my situation, the result was really good. You can trust this guy. I would definately use him again, but I hope I don't need to.

Manuel
August 18, 2013

Scott was my lawyer for a felony case. It was a serious charge and I was totally innocent. Scott researched the case and found some evidence that the cops missed which proved I was innocent. The case was completely dismissed. It was incredible! Scott is a very smart lawyer and easy to talk to. He seems like he really cares and he really wants to help people. I would highly recommend him.

Dorab
March 18, 2019

I like his service he easy to talk to and very understanding .he trys to do his best for his client and tryst to get the best results as possible

anonymous
December 13, 2018

He really means it when he says he treats every single person with professionalism and respect. I didn't end up hiring Scott but he gave me a couple really long phone calls explaining all the things that could have happened with my charges. My charges were dropped thankfully but it felt good to have found someone like Scott to have my back. I know he doesn't need this review after reading his background and experience but it's the very least I can do for someone who made such a terrifying situation more manageable from the moment we spoke.

Regina
August 1, 2018

Scott represented me in Chandler Court for a criminal case. He was very professional and the case was eventually dismissed. I would definitely recommend his as a lawyer.

anonymous
May 9, 2015

If you are looking for a private lawyer, definitely pick him. I have had other lawyers and he is the best I have seen. He is very experienced and is a really good communicator. He will listen and keep an open mind. I know he is really good in trial but my case ended up settling without a trial which was better for me anyway. I was accused of drug sales and I have a criminal history. Given what I was facing, the result was really good. I highly recommend him.

Juan
May 9, 2015

Mr. Silva was my attorney for an assault case. It went to trial because I was using self defense. The other person lied in the trial and said I started the fight. Mr. Silva did a great job in the trial. He is a really good speaker and was very prepared. I won the trial. Thank you Mr. Silva. You were awesome.

Richard
April 5, 2015

I am a professional and it was important for me to have an experienced lawyer who would get me the best result possible. I was referred to Scott and I am very happy I chose him. He is excellent at his job and is very easy to work with. I really appreciate his work and advice and I would refer him to friends and family members.

Cat
April 5, 2015

Mr. Silva was referred to me by a friend at work. I never thought I could afford to hire a really good lawyer. But his fees were really fair and he knew exactly how to help me. I am so happy I had him. I would recommend him to anyone. I talked to some other lawyers and they were so slimy and gave me no advice. Sorry, but it is true. He was not like them. He was honest and nice and he negotiated me a really good deal!

Steve
May 13, 2014

Mr. Silva is a wonderful attorney. I talked to several lawyers and he was the only one who didn't seem to be trying to "sell" me his services. He was very honest and talked to me about all of the possibilities in my case. His fee was very reasonable and he worked hard to get me a good result. I wanted an attorney with a lot of experience, and he definitely has that. I would highly recommend him.

anonymous
October 3, 2013

Hired him for a DUI case. I was very impressed by his knowledge and how he explained everything to me. I was really stressed and he made everything easier to deal with. Considering my situation, the result was really good. You can trust this guy. I would definately use him again, but I hope I don't need to.

Manuel
August 18, 2013

Scott was my lawyer for a felony case. It was a serious charge and I was totally innocent. Scott researched the case and found some evidence that the cops missed which proved I was innocent. The case was completely dismissed. It was incredible! Scott is a very smart lawyer and easy to talk to. He seems like he really cares and he really wants to help people. I would highly recommend him.

Dorab
March 18, 2019

I like his service he easy to talk to and very understanding .he trys to do his best for his client and tryst to get the best results as possible

anonymous
December 13, 2018

He really means it when he says he treats every single person with professionalism and respect. I didn't end up hiring Scott but he gave me a couple really long phone calls explaining all the things that could have happened with my charges. My charges were dropped thankfully but it felt good to have found someone like Scott to have my back. I know he doesn't need this review after reading his background and experience but it's the very least I can do for someone who made such a terrifying situation more manageable from the moment we spoke.

Regina
August 1, 2018

Scott represented me in Chandler Court for a criminal case. He was very professional and the case was eventually dismissed. I would definitely recommend his as a lawyer.

anonymous
May 9, 2015

If you are looking for a private lawyer, definitely pick him. I have had other lawyers and he is the best I have seen. He is very experienced and is a really good communicator. He will listen and keep an open mind. I know he is really good in trial but my case ended up settling without a trial which was better for me anyway. I was accused of drug sales and I have a criminal history. Given what I was facing, the result was really good. I highly recommend him.

Juan
May 9, 2015

Mr. Silva was my attorney for an assault case. It went to trial because I was using self defense. The other person lied in the trial and said I started the fight. Mr. Silva did a great job in the trial. He is a really good speaker and was very prepared. I won the trial. Thank you Mr. Silva. You were awesome.

Richard
April 5, 2015

I am a professional and it was important for me to have an experienced lawyer who would get me the best result possible. I was referred to Scott and I am very happy I chose him. He is excellent at his job and is very easy to work with. I really appreciate his work and advice and I would refer him to friends and family members.

Cat
April 5, 2015

Mr. Silva was referred to me by a friend at work. I never thought I could afford to hire a really good lawyer. But his fees were really fair and he knew exactly how to help me. I am so happy I had him. I would recommend him to anyone. I talked to some other lawyers and they were so slimy and gave me no advice. Sorry, but it is true. He was not like them. He was honest and nice and he negotiated me a really good deal!

Steve
May 13, 2014

Mr. Silva is a wonderful attorney. I talked to several lawyers and he was the only one who didn't seem to be trying to "sell" me his services. He was very honest and talked to me about all of the possibilities in my case. His fee was very reasonable and he worked hard to get me a good result. I wanted an attorney with a lot of experience, and he definitely has that. I would highly recommend him.

anonymous
October 3, 2013

Hired him for a DUI case. I was very impressed by his knowledge and how he explained everything to me. I was really stressed and he made everything easier to deal with. Considering my situation, the result was really good. You can trust this guy. I would definately use him again, but I hope I don't need to.

Manuel
August 18, 2013

Scott was my lawyer for a felony case. It was a serious charge and I was totally innocent. Scott researched the case and found some evidence that the cops missed which proved I was innocent. The case was completely dismissed. It was incredible! Scott is a very smart lawyer and easy to talk to. He seems like he really cares and he really wants to help people. I would highly recommend him.