For more than two decades, Scott Hamblin has litigated cases in Circuit Courts and United States District Courts throughout Missouri. Scott regularly practices in the areas of family law, divorce, child custody, paternity, child custody modifications, state and federal criminal defense including drug trafficking, drug possession, firearm offenses, sexual crimes, money laundering, driving while intoxicated (DWI/DUI) and manslaughter. As a former assistant prosecuting attorney, Scott has gained substantial trial experience and insight which benefits his clients.
Scott A. Hamblin has been selected into The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Trial Lawyers every year since 2013. Mr. Hamblin was selected based on his performance in the practice area of Criminal Defense law.
Scott has been voted City’s Best Lawyer by Jefferson City Magazine on more than one occasion. He has been recognized Top Attorney in the area of divorce by AVVO. He has received the Attorney-Client Satisfaction Award by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys. Scott has been a presenter for various Missouri Bar continuing legal education programs to educate other lawyers. He has been a public speaker for other events involving issues of family law. Scott has been a panel presenter and speaker for Children’s Division STARS and Spaulding classes for foster parents and adoptive parents. Scott is a member of the Missouri Bar Family Law Section. He regularly attends the annual Family Law Conference for lawyers which addresses changes in the law.
Whatever legal problem you are facing, Scott will work hard to make sure you are comfortable with the legal process. He will work with you personally to help you explore your options and give you the information you need to make informed decisions.
Scott is involved in numerous professional organizations including the Missouri Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Family Law Section of the Missouri Bar, Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys, the Missouri Bar Association, the Cole County Bar Association, and the American Bar Association. Scott is actively involved in the Jefferson City community. Scott currently serves as legal counsel for the Missouri Jaycees and the Central Missouri Foster Care Adoption Association. He serves as presiding Judge for the Elks Lodge #513. He serves on the Jefferson City Regional Board of UCP (United Cerebral Palsy) and is a member of the Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce, Jefferson City Chamber of Commerce Young Professionals, Jefferson City Jaycees, and St. Peter’s Parish.
Scott Hamblin was recently published by The Missouri Bar in the DWI Law and Practice, Second Edition, for authoring Chapter 1, Chemical Test Refusal Cases. This chapter engages in a detailed analysis of Missouri’s implied consent law which requires individuals to submit to a chemical test of their breath or blood after having been arrested for a DWI/DUI or risk the loss of a driver’s license and driving privileges for a minimum of one year.
Are you facing a family law, criminal defense, or personal injury matter? Contact Scott Hamblin’s law office today online or by telephone at 573-821-4013 to speak with a knowledgeable Jefferson City divorce and family law lawyer. He offers consultations and accepts MasterCard and Visa credit cards. He handles personal injury cases on a contingent fee basis — you won’t have to pay an attorney fee for a personal injury case unless he obtains results for you.
Going to court is, without a doubt, the scariest and my stressful thing that I have ever done. All the legalities and unknowns are all you can think about, and having a good attorney to ease some of those worries is essential. From the first day we met Mr. Hamblin, he has been kind, understanding,…
This is where I found myself about a year ago – reading Scott Hamblin’s Google reviews and wondering who I should turn to for help. My ex-wife (a former family law attorney) was trying to relocate our two children out of state. I’m not an attorney. I didn’t yet live in Cole County. I read…
When first starting out I wasn't sure who could handle my situation I was in I did some research on Google and found Scott Hamblin and read the reviews I ended up hiring Scott Hamblin and I was in a situation where the Mom was making really bad allegations and alienating me from my Child…
Attorney Hamblin is extremely professional, kind, and caring. We hired him for a family law case. We won!! He was prepared for the case and did an excellent job. I would highly recommend him. I trust him so much that I’m planning to have him help us with our will next. I deeply appreciate how…
I was going through a contested divorce case and custody battle. When I hired Scott I felt my world was crashing around me. Scott jumped in and handled the case very professionally and to the point. He argued the facts and made sure that my rights was not violated. I am happy to report that…
I hired Scott in the middle of my 2 yearlong custody modification case. After discussing with Scott about how I felt I did not have an aggressive enough lawyer with my first lawyer for the case, I was fighting against ex-husband, Scott gladly took the case. Scott and Madysn were extremely responsive with questions that…
Scott was knowledgeable and efficient, expertly guiding us through the process. He took the time to explain every step clearly and made sure we felt informed and confident in our decisions. Beyond his professionalism and attention to detail, Scott was also incredibly kind and personable, which made working with him a genuinely positive experience. His…
Scott and his office were so helpful, thorough and professional during a very adversarial divorce. He offers good solid advice. He does not pursue options which will more than likely not yield a good result ( unless the client insists). He strives to give his clients the best results for their money. He's personable but…
Mr. Hamblin is one of the best attorneys we have ever had the privilege to use. He is courteous and to the point. I would recommend him to anyone and we will continue to use his services.
Scott Hamblin is simply put - the best! Scott deserves 10 stars! He has all the qualities a person could ask for with legal representation and more. I even had a lawyer from another county tell me, Mr. Hamblin is an excellent lawyer. That remark alone told me how respected he is, by his peers.…
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