Scott M. Schlegel
Attorney at Law


If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, then you must
CALL (619) 298-6026

If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, then you need a dedicated and hardworking attorney who specializes in the field of criminal defense.  

Anytime you or someone you love has been arrested and/or charged with a crime it is a serious situation.  Even a DUI conviction can cause a criminal defendant to spend time in jail, lose their license, and/or lose out on future career opportunities.  

When arrested or charged with a crime, it is important that a person refrains from making any statements to the police.  It is also very important that an individual contacts and attorney ASAP.  

Our law offices recommend that someone contacts an attorney before ever posting bail.  By retaining an attorney before posting bail, Mr. Schlegel can  fight to have the defendant's bail reduced or released on his "Own recognizance" thus saving a client thousands of dollars that they would lost by paying a bail bond agency. 

Someone cannot be a successful criminal defense attorney if they are merely doing their job for a paycheck.  In order to be successful in this profession, A criminal defense attorney must love what they do and have the passion and desire to help their clients.  Our law office loves the field of criminal defense, and possesses the passion necessary to diligently defend our clients. 

Our law office provides aggressive representation. We handle all types of criminal cases ranging from serious felonies to traffic tickets and other infractions.  If you have been arrested then you must contact the Law Offices of Scott M. Schlegel Esq.  We are available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to answer your calls and provide legal assistance.

At the Law Offices of Scott M. Schlegel, we will:

• Protect your rights: From the moment you retain criminal defense lawyer Scott Schlegel, he will protect your rights, make sure you understand the process, and investigate the charges against you.
• Fight for you in court and in negotiations: You need a friend in court, and attorney Scott Schlegel is that friend. He knows the law and the criminal justice system. Most important, he cares what happens to you and your future.
• Seek the best disposition: If you decide to seek a plea agreement, we will work with you to find mitigating circumstances. Most federal and state drug charges end in a guilty plea. If you feel you have not committed a crime, experienced trial lawyer Scott Schlegel will fight the charges in court.
• Litigate the sentence: A guilty plea or a conviction is not the end of the case. Our law firm will litigate the sentencing, offering alternatives to incarceration, cooperation in other cases, or other means of limiting the consequences.