Our Commitment to Excellence drives us to provide the best legal representation for our clients. Excellence is not a skill, but is an attitude. It is the desire to perform at a high level to produce results. We have high expectations for ourselves. Our business comes primarily from representing families and individuals. We remain in business because of our commitment to providing the best legal representation for our clients. We understand the anxiety and stress that comes with being involved in any type of court action. We work with our clients to help alleviate that anxiety and stress. Our clients know that we are always working for them. We re-commit ourselves every year to providing the best service possible. This is our Commitment to Excellence. Our clients deserve nothing less.
As an effective family lawyer, Scott is a firm advocate for your rights, while also offering compassion and understanding for your case.
As a former prosecuting attorney, Scott knows everything the prosecution has to do to be successful in a criminal defense case.
Scott is dedicated to helping his clients obtain justice and compensation for the injuries they have suffered at the hands of another.
Honesty and genuineness is an integral part of our practice. We are compassionate. We care about our clients and their concerns. We carefully listen to our clients. Once we have been hired, we visit with our clients to provide a candid and honest assessment of the case. We don’t tell our clients simply what they want to hear. Instead, we advise our clients of the risks and benefits associated with the case. Every situation is unique. We focus our representation based upon what the client wants to accomplish and we develop a strategy based upon how our client wants to proceed. A client may have a strong interest in attempting to resolve a case without a trial. We help our client in attempting to achieve that goal. There are benefits to resolving a case without a trial. We recognize those benefits. We educate our client about the ways to avoid trial. We then implement those strategies to attempt to resolve the case. There are also cases where trial is inevitable. Trial requires a different skill set that not all lawyers possess. For more than two decades, Scott Hamblin has built his reputation on his willingness to try cases in Jefferson City, Missouri and surrounding counties throughout central Missouri. From his law office in Jefferson City, Missouri, attorney Hamblin serves as an aggressive and zealous divorce lawyer, child custody lawyer, and family lawyer. As a criminal lawyer and a former prosecutor, Scott has tried numerous criminal cases including both jury trials and judge tried cases. Scott uses his trial experience to the advantage of his clients, in both attempting to settle cases and also at trial. Scott is an aggressive personal injury lawyer for his clients. Scott concentrates his practice in the areas of family law, divorce and child custody, and state and federal criminal defense and being an aggressive and zealous advocate when needed.
Gather documents, create a budget, etc.
A skilled family lawyer can advocate for you.
Divorce formally begins after this filing.
The other spouse enters a response to the filing.
May cover custody or financial issues during divorce.
Settlement is common, but a trial is possible.
Modification or enforcement may be necessary.
Defendant is arrested or served with complaint.
Get an attorney involved as soon as possible.
Charges against you will be explained.
Enter a plea and set date for pre-trial hearing.
Collect evidence and negotiate to reduce charges.
Final attempt to resolve the charges before trial.
Your attorney can help you negotiate sentencing
Injuries caused by negligence may result in lawsuits.
An attorney can best represent your interests.
Discovery is ongoing but should begin right away.
Request that the negligent party takes action.
Settlements will be offered and discussed.
If no settlement is reached, a trial date is set.
Sharing of evidence. Settlement is still possible.
Parties agree to settle or jury decides outcome.
Scott Hamblin is a partner and shareholder in the law firm of Brydon Swearengen & England P.C. Brydon Swearengen & England is one of the oldest and largest continuing law offices in Jefferson City, Missouri. Scott designed this website to provide specific information to individuals and families. Their needs are often different than the business, corporate and regulatory interests served by the firm. When you hire Scott Hamblin, you also receive the resources a larger law office provides, with additional attorneys, staff and technology to meet your legal needs. Please contact our office to assist you.
Every case is different, so we develop a legal strategy with your specific needs in mind. Scott carefully listens to your concerns and goals to gather the most vital facts to fully understand your special circumstances in order to identify the most suitable course of action.
We do not unnecessarily rush a settlement unless it is truly beneficial to your circumstances. Opposing lawyers or insurance companies may attempt to drag out the battle in order to convince you to accept unjust conditions, but we are ready to fight for your rights until the end.
We will always aim for the ideal solution, but if a trial is required, we have the litigation knowledge and perseverance to win for you. Our firm has earned a good reputation for success by consistently obtaining positive results for our clients and refusing to back down from difficult matters.
A mother was seeking sole custody of her children following a divorce. The father refused to cooperate, leaving the client in a difficult situation as she felt as though her children didn’t have a voice. Scott recognized her need for an advocate and carefully listened to the children’s wishes, which conclusively helped the client achieve sole custody of her children and protected their best interests.
A Jefferson City man faced DUI charges following a field sobriety test. Charges against the defendant were dropped after Scott successfully maintained the client’s claims that the test results were inaccurate. While the client initially appeared to be in a difficult situation, Scott was able to push investigators to determine the sobriety test results as invalid, so the charges were dismissed.
My husband and I hired Mr Hamblin for a criminal matter that happen to me by accident I had some issues that happen and I have never been in any trouble. However I did some research on criminal defense attorneys and Mr. Hamblin named appeared. I did some research on him and found that he…
Helped my family with a variety of issues!
Scott Hamblin represented my company in a civil litigation. He was incredibly responsive and knowledgeable. His incredible passion to do the very best for his clients was not only apparent it was effective when we were able to gain the results we were looking for. I highly recommend Scott Hamblin for your legal needs.
My husband and I have used Scott as our lawyer for adoption , he was very professional as well as caring in the case. He also helped us with our personal Wills, Durable Power of Attorney, and our Health Directives. He is very thorough and explains everything step by step, and answers any questions you…
Scott did an excellent job. He was available as needed and always listened. He responded quickly to e-mails or phone calls. He didn't just "tell me what to do." Instead, he listened to my input and helped me make informed decisions. I always felt as though he had time for me as a client.
Scott is very compassionate but honest man. I have known Scott for 10+ years. I met him while fostering children with Cole County Childrens Division. When he became the adoption lawyer for Cole Couuty Childrens Division in 2007 my husband and I was one of the first to use him to become adoptive parents to…
Exceptional to work with, easy to talk to and extremely efficient. We have used Scott on two major issues now and have walked away both times more than satisfied. If someone has a significant legal issue pressing, Scott Hamblin, without question is who they need representing them.
I have used Scott Hamblin as my attorney for several different issues. He did a great job. Should you need a lawyer, Scott is an excellent choice.
Scott was knowledgeable of the law and provided support and honest counsel as my divorce attorney. I would highly recommend him to others.
For accessible and experienced representation, contact attorney Scott Hamblin today.
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