Scott Skier
Top rated Criminal Defense attorney in West Palm Beach, Florida
Practice Areas:
Criminal Defense,
Sex Offenses
Education Qualification:
The University of Maryland School of Law
Practice Areas:
Criminal defense,
Sex offenses
250 S. Australian Avenue, Suite 1500West Palm Beach, Florida, 33401
First Admitted: 2003, Florida
Professional Webpage: http://www.skierlawfirm.com/attorney-profile/
Bar / Professional Activity:
- Eastern District of Michigan, 2018
- Northern District of Florida, 2018
- United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, 2014
- Southern District of Florida, 2006
- Florida, 2003
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results):
- State v. Joseph Bruny - Two (2) counts of Murder with a Firearm Jury - Acquittal, 2019
- State v. Martinez - Aggravated assault, Reckless Flee and Elude, Child Neglect, Battery on LEO - No File, 2020
- State v. Acevedo - Sexual Battery on an incapacitated person - Not guilty, 2017
- State v. Bruny - First Degree Murder with a Firearm - Not guilty, 2017
- State v. Williams - DUI (3rd) - Not guilty, 2015
Videos:
- Are all illegal drugs treated equally when it comes to punishing drug dealers in Florida?
- A police officer stopped me walking down the street and asked me questions. Do I have to answer?
- Can I be stopped and arrested for DUI in Florida even if the vehicle was not moving?
- Can I move if I am on probation in Florida?
- Can a person be guilty of driving under the influence in Florida if they only had one drink?
- Can I have my drunk driving conviction expunged in Florida?
- Can the police get a warrant if someone told them I was doing something illegal?
- Can I be charged if my friend pawned stolen property and I helped them carry it into the pawn shop?
- Can I get a limited license or work permit following a Florida drunk driving conviction?
- Do I have to consent when the police ask me to allow them to search my car or house?
- Do I have to complete the entire probation time?
- Do I have to put up my own bail following an arrest in Florida?
- Do I need a federal attorney to fight my charges?
- Can the police just stop me on the street and search me for no reason in Florida?
- How can I defend myself against a drug charge?
- Can social media or Internet information be used to prove a case against me in court?
- How do I know if I am being investigated for federal charges?
- How do I know that my case is a federal case?
- How does a assistant state attorney in Florida decide which criminals to go after?
- How will my sentence be decided in Florida?
- How might the court use the scram bracelet to punish me before or after I am convicted of...
- How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
- How can I find out if there is a warrant for my arrest?
- I do not think I have done anything wrong. Why do I need an attorney?
- How much does it cost to hire a attorney in a criminal case in Florida?
- I am guilty, have no defense, and just want to get this over with. Should I even...
- I was arrested for possession of drugs and intent to distribute, but they were for...
- If I simply intend to plead guilty, why do I need an attorney?
- Illegal drugs were found in my house or car but aren't mine. Do I need an attorney?
- Is refusing to let the police search me an admission of guilt?
- In a jury trial, why does the judge need to see the verdict before the jury foreman reads it aloud?
- IRS agents showed up unannounced and want to talk to me. What should I do?
- Is there such a crime as conspiracy with intent to distribute drugs?
- Is there any way to fight back if I am arrested after an illegal search?
- Should I agree to a plea bargain?
- My girlfriend and I got in a fight and I hit her. We made up and are back together. Can...
- The police want me to talk about a crime they think I committed. Should I comply?
- Should I hire a drug or narcotics attorney?
- Once charges have been filed against me, how long before I receive a trial?
- Should I talk to the police?
- The police did not read me my rights. Does that mean that the arrest is invalid and the...
- This is the first time I am in trouble in Florida. Will the prosecutor treat this charge like...
- The police want me to give them permission to search my house, car, computer, camera, etc. Should...
- The police want to get my side of the story. Should I give a statement?
- What are federal magistrate judges?
- What are my rights if I am accused of a crime in Florida?
- What do I do if I cannot afford to make the bail set in my Florida criminal law case?
- What do I do if there is a warrant out for my arrest in Florida?
- What does beyond a reasonable doubt mean?
- What are Miranda rights or Miranda warnings?
- What happens if I refuse a breath test in Florida?
- What happens in a federal detention hearing?
- What is a federal pre-sentence investigation report and what is it used for?
- What if the search and seizure is not legal?
- What is a federal crime?
- What is the difference between jail and prison in Florida?
- What is an ignition interlock device?
- What is identity theft and identity fraud?
- What is the difference between a felony and a misdemeanor?
- What is the difference between hiring an attorney and using the appointed public defender?
- When are the police legally allowed to search me?
- What is the role of the Federal government in criminal law?
- When do the police have to read me my rights in Florida?
- Welcome Video - Scott Skier
- Who investigates and prosecutes federal crimes?
- Why should I hire a criminal defense attorney?
- Why is bail is so high? Can something be done to lower the bail?
Pro bono / Community Service:
- I have known Bob and Harreen Bertisch, in their capacities at Legal Aid Society of Palm Beach County, since I was a teenager at Suncoast Community High School performing community service with the Juvenile Advocacy Project. At nearly every stage of my adult life, I have been associated with Legal Aid Society in one way or the other. Throughout college at the University of Florida and into Law School at the University of Maryland, I returned back to Palm Beach County, at various times of the year, and would find myself back with Legal Aid providing community service with JAP. This has continued into my career as an attorney. In the past, I have taken on Juvenile clients appointed by the Court through Legal Aid's Juvenile Advocacy Project. I continue to support Legal Aid and all of their endeavors.
Educational Background:
- University of Maryland, 2002
- University of Florida, Gainesville, B.A. cum laude, 1997
- Suncoast High School International Baccalaureate Diploma Recipient , 1994
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