Legally Exhausted Ep 61 – (Scott Simmons)

Scott shares his journey from growing up in South Florida to becoming a public defender and eventually founding Lawson & Simmons. Throughout the episode, he discusses how his experience in the courtroom shaped his approach to defending clients facing some of the most serious criminal allegations in Florida.

Abe and Scott dive into the realities of criminal defense work, the challenges attorneys face when fighting the government, the importance of trial experience, and the pressure that comes with defending someone’s freedom and reputation. They also discuss DUI cases, jury trials, stand-your-ground laws, plea negotiations, public defenders, criminal investigations, and why every person deserves a strong defense regardless of the accusations against them.