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Scott Quinn

Summary

Experienced attorney accustomed to juggling heavy case loads and appearing in the courtroom on a variety of matters on any given day. Good at settling cases, but also willing to take a case to trail with the situation calls for it.

Overview

15
15
years of professional experience

Work History

Assistant Public Defender - GAL

Jefferson Co. Public Defender's Office
06.2021 - Current

I currently serve as the Guardian Ad Litem in all juvenile abuse cases in Jefferson County. I also handle half of the county's juvenile delinquency case, and serve as the Public Defender's Office's representative on Drug Court.

Attorney

Quinn Law & Mediation, LLC
06.2020 - Current

General law practice in which I currently represent a number of clients in criminal or traffic matters, estate planning, and corporate formation. I also serve as the municipal attorney for the Mount Vernon Airport Authority and the City of Nason.

Chief Public Defender

Jefferson Co. Public Defender's Office
01.2015 - 05.2020

Managed a staff of four attorneys. Handled all types of felony, misdemeanor, and juvenile cases. Took approximately 25 cases to jury trial, including trials in which my clients were charged with murder, sexual offenses, drug offenses, or cases that were filed under the Illinois Sexually Violent Persons Act.

Partner

Scott Quinn & Associates, LLC
02.2009 - 01.2015

Owner/managing partner of small firm that handled various civil and criminal matters on the trial and appellate level. I personally took numerous cases to bench or jury trial, and argued a dozen cases in front of the Appellate Court.

Education

J.D. - Law

Washington University School of Law
St Louis, MO
05.1999

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Illinois
Urbana-Champaign
05.1996

Skills

25 felony jury trials

Timeline

Assistant Public Defender - GAL

Jefferson Co. Public Defender's Office
06.2021 - Current

Attorney

Quinn Law & Mediation, LLC
06.2020 - Current

Chief Public Defender

Jefferson Co. Public Defender's Office
01.2015 - 05.2020

Partner

Scott Quinn & Associates, LLC
02.2009 - 01.2015

J.D. - Law

Washington University School of Law

Bachelor of Science - Business Administration

University of Illinois
Scott Quinn