Scott I. Suskauer – Attorney At Law
West Palm Beach Criminal Defense Lawyer
Scott I. Suskauer is a Florida Bar Board Certified Criminal Trial Attorney. Board Certification is the highest level of recognition by the Florida Bar for competency and experience as a criminal trial lawyer. He is also AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, which indicates an attorney has reached “the height of professional excellence” and “is recognized for the highest levels of skill and integrity.” Scott has been practicing in West Palm Beach for more than 20 years.
Scott began his career as an Assistant Public Defender for Palm Beach County’s Fifteenth Judicial Circuit and was the Chief of the Career Criminal Division. He founded The Suskauer Law Firm in 1994. His trial experience includes extensive success in state and federal courts. Scott has handled all types of criminal cases including DUI, Assault and Battery, White Collar Offenses, Fraud, First Degree Murder, Internet Computer Crimes, Extortion, Sex Crimes, Felonies, Misdemeanors, Juvenile Offenses, Drug Trafficking and Violation of Probation.
Scott is respected by judges, prosecutors, law enforcement and his peers. He has extensive trial experience and criminal law knowledge. It is important for him to not only protect his clients’ legal rights, but to educate them on these legal rights as well. He gives clients personalized attention and is dedicated to serving those who are facing criminal charges and those who have been wrongfully accused or convicted of criminal offenses.
Scott is the Past-Chair of the Criminal Law Committee for the Palm Beach County Bar Association. He is also a longstanding member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), and a past member of the Board of Directors of the Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.
Practice Areas:
- Criminal Defense
- Domestic Violence
- DUI Offenses
- Juvenile Offenses
- Narcotics Offenses
- Sexual Offenses
- Violent Offenses
- White Collar Crimes
- Federal Offenses
Bar Admissions:
- Florida, 1988
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida, 1994
Education:
- Northwestern University, B.A., 1985
- University of Miami, J.D. degree, 1988
Certifications / Specialties:
- Board Certified Criminal Trial Lawyer, Florida Bar Board of Legal Specialization and Education
Awards & Honors:
- Martindale Hubbell – AV Rating
Professional Associations and Leadership Activities:
- Chair: Criminal Law Committee of the Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Member: Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member: National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Member: Palm Beach County Bar Association
- Past Chair of Criminal Practice Committee (1996-1999)
- Member: Palm Beach Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- Former Board of Directors
- Member: The Florida Bar
Community Associations and Leadership Activities:
- Co-Chair: Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County – 19th & 20th Annual Pro Bono Recognition Event & Auction
- Committee Member: Jewish Federation of Palm Beach County – Men’s Night Out Fundraiser
