Scott A. Kent, Partner
The Toughest & Most Aggressive DUI/Criminal Defense Attorney
Dui Criminal Defense Lawyer
He served as a prosecutor in DuPage County for more than 15 years, where he eventually resigned as a Senior Felony Assistant. During his time as a prosecutor, Mr. Kent handled thousands of misdemeanor cases, ranging from DUI to domestic battery, and tried more than 700 felony cases – some of which involved murder, home invasion and armed robbery. He also served in the Drug Prosecution Unit for three years, wherein he tried numerous felony cases.
Licenses/Certifications
 Juris Doctor (J.D.)
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Education/Training
Juris Doctor (DePaul University College of Law, Chicago, Illinois) 1994
BS - Bachelor of Science (Northern Illinois University) 1990
Bio
Upon leaving DuPage County, he briefly served as a Senior Felony Assistant in the Special Prosecutions Unit and the Felony Screening Unit in McHenry County. In this capacity, he held training seminars for police officers on how to properly recognize and charge various felony offenses. During his experience as a prosecutor, he also received specialized training that led to his admission in the Illinois Capital Litigation Trial Bar – which is reserved for lawyers who are authorized to handle death penalty cases.
After retiring as a prosecutor, Mr. Kent decided to move into the field of criminal defense. As a criminal defense attorney, he represents clients through DuPage County, Cook County and all surrounding areas – including Rockford, Macomb and St. Louis. He has gained a significant amount of recognition for his work as a trial lawyer, having successfully represented clients against criminal charges and handling appeal issues. In fact, he is respected by prosecutors, law enforcement agencies and judges alike.
His experience in the field of criminal law has earned him a place in the DuPage County Bar Association, the Kane County Bar Association, the Illinois State Bar Association, and the Chicago Bar Association. He has also served as the Vice President of the DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyer’s Association for the past several years. To find out how Scott A. Kent or any of the other members of Martin & Kent, L.L.C. can assist you, contact our office today to set up a free initial consultation. Call now.
Memberships
Kane County Bar Association (Member) 2009 - Present
DuPage County Bar Association (Member) N/A
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (President) 2011 - 2012
DuPage County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association (Vice President) 2009 - 2010
Illinois State Bar Association (Member) 2006 - 2014
Bar Admissions
IL 1994
Free Consultation
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