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.
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.…
Scott Hamblin is the best lawyer that I have ever met. He really cares about his clients and does not sugar coat anything. He works very hard to help his clients, and knows the law very well, and he will work with you on your tab if he can. The staff there is very helpful…
I am very pleased with Mr. Hamblin. I needed an attorney for my custody case and I did not know who to use. I found Mr. Hamblin on the internet. All the reviews I read and now my experiences with him and his team are spot on. I was being denied reasonable time with my…
I was thoroughly impressed with Scott Hamblin and his team, Madasyn and Cameo, as they represented me in a very difficult case, involving multiple businesses and complexities. Scotts knowledge and expertise was invaluable. He and his team involved me every step of the way throughout the entire process. I was included in email correspondences, as…
Finding an attorney is not easy, and in my case I was in a child custody modification that was being dragged out and messy. This went on for a full 3.5 years. I had other representation at the time that I didn’t feel was doing what was best for me and my kids. I reached…
My divorce was with a difficult person, Mr.Hamblin handled every aspect of the divorce, professionally and quickly, his experience and knowledge was extremely helpful. thank you, Mr.Hamblin for your support.
Scott helped us with a very difficult situation with utmost professionalism and expertise. He was at all times very professional and considerate of our needs. He provided excelent advise.
Scott will forever be regarded by myself as the best divorce lawyer in Jefferson City bar none. His service, expertise, knowledge and dedication to all of his clients is top notch. I hope that no one ever finds themselves in a position of his services, but if you do, you cannot make a wrong choice…
I originally hired a family attorney in Columbia, who said he would fight to keep my rights with my young daughter. After a month, this Columbia attorney stated that I should just settle and do 50/50 custody with my daughter's biological father. I was not satisfied with this response so I hired Scott Hamblin instead.…
I would highly recommend attorney Scott Hamblin. Mr. Hamblin was very easy to work with, explaining all my options as the case progressed. He took into consideration my priorities, what was most important to me, and skillfully negotiated them into an ideal settlement agreement. And his legal assistant, Madasyn, is such a delight to interact…
For accessible and experienced representation, contact attorney Scott Hamblin today.