Scott Peterson, Attorney at Law - Waco, TX

Over Four Decades of Premier Criminal Defense Trial Experience in Waco

When your freedom, reputation, and future are on the line following a criminal arrest or grand jury indictment, choosing to hire an attorney with extensive prosecutor and defense trial experience can alter the trajectory of your case. Scott Peterson, Attorney at Law, delivers authoritative criminal defense from his office on North 6th Street in downtown Waco, Texas. Serving clients throughout Waco, McLennan County, Bellmead, Hewitt, Woodway, and surrounding Central Texas jurisdictions, Scott Peterson brings more than forty years of trial experience to every courtroom battle.

Scott Peterson's legal journey reflects an exceptional blend of scientific discipline and courtroom mastery. Before law school, he worked at the Austin State Hospital Alcohol and Drug Abuse Treatment Center and conducted five years of cancer research at the University of Texas, earning a Master's degree in molecular genetics. Following in the footsteps of his father, an accomplished criminal defense attorney, he obtained his law degree from the University of Houston Law Center in 1984. He moved to Waco in 1986 to join the McLennan County District Attorney's Office, where he rose to the prominent position of Chief Felony Prosecutor before transitioning into private defense practice.

Targeted Criminal Defense Practice Areas

If you need to find an attorney who understands how prosecutors build their cases from the inside out, Scott Peterson provides aggressive representation across the criminal law spectrum:

• Felony criminal defense: Providing formidable defense against first-degree, second-degree, and state jail felonies, including aggravated assault, robbery, and weapons charges.
• DWI and drunk driving defense: Challenging blood alcohol testing protocols, breathalyzer calibration, and illegal traffic stops in misdemeanor and felony DWI cases.
• Drug crime defense: Handling state drug offenses ranging from simple possession of controlled substances to felony intent to deliver and manufacturing.
• Violent crime allegations: Defending individuals accused of murder, manslaughter, family violence assault, and aggravated battery with relentless scrutiny of state evidence.
• Theft, fraud, and burglary: Protecting clients against property crime accusations, grand larceny, credit card abuse, and white-collar embezzlement charges.
• Grand jury representation: Preparing strategic defense presentation packets to secure 'no bill' dismissals before formal felony indictments are issued.
• Probation revocations and record expunction: Representing probationers facing motions to revoke or adjudication hearings, and helping eligible individuals expunge arrest records.

Respected Leadership and Uncompromising Courtroom Strength

Scott Peterson's stature in the Central Texas legal community is underscored by his election to three terms as President of the McLennan County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. He is a respected member of the Texas State Bar and the Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association. His background in molecular genetics provides an unmatched forensic advantage when cross-examining state experts, challenging DNA evidence, and evaluating toxicology reports.

Immediate Defense Representation and Consultations

Criminal accusations require immediate intervention before evidence is compromised or critical deadlines pass. Scott Peterson personally analyzes every police report, investigates state witnesses, and prepares each defense for trial. Contact the Waco office on North 6th Street today to schedule a confidential legal consultation.