Scott Iseman

An accomplished trial lawyer.

Scott is an accomplished trial lawyer. From Manhattan to Plattsburgh, he has defended clients in high-stakes trials in state and federal courts. His disciplined, diligent approach and passionate defense style has led to numerous pretrial dismissals and not guilty verdicts at trial. Because of these results, Scott has been selected for eight consecutive years by Super Lawyers as a top criminal defense lawyer in upstate New York and recognized by U.S. News and World Report’s Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch for 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Scott routinely represents business leaders, public officials, and successful professionals in various state and federal criminal and civil investigations and proceedings. Scott has also developed deep knowledge and experience defending students in college disciplinary and Title IX proceedings. When reputations and livelihoods are at risk, clients come to Scott for immediate, actionable advice, and a first-rate legal defense.

Most of Scott’s clients are referred to him by other attorneys or past clients, which is the best professional compliment one can receive. When you hire Scott, you get his undivided attention. He purposefully limits his clients so that he can give each client the time and attention they need to get the best possible result.

Prosecutor and Marine judge advocate.

Scott received his B.A. from Hamilton College and his law degree from the University at Buffalo School of Law magna cum laude, where he was the Managing Editor of the Buffalo Law Review. After law school, he served in the U.S. Marine Corps as a Judge Advocate where he became the Senior Trial Counsel at Marine Corps Air Station Cherry Point and oversaw all military criminal investigations and prosecutions. He also served as a Special Assistant United States Attorney in the Eastern District of North Carolina where he prosecuted federal crimes.

Prior to founding Iseman PLLC, Scott was a partner in a prominent, Albany-based firm, where he handled numerous criminal matters at trial and appeal. Scott also gained significant civil litigation experience in Article 78 proceedings, Title IX matters, civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. Section 1983, personal injury cases, breach of contract, and business disputes.

A lifelong resident of the Capital Region.

Raised in Cambridge, New York, Scott is a lifelong resident of the Capital Region, and returned home after his military service. He is active in the community as a member of the Board of Directors for the Saratoga County Bar Association. Scott also previously served for several years as a member of the Saratoga County Chamber of Commerce’s Veteran’s Business Council and as a Director of the New York State Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers.

Recognized by the profession.

The distinctions below reflect peer review, client feedback, and Scott’s record in New York’s state and federal courts.