Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2017 
Scott N. Richardson is a criminal defense attorney with more than 47 years of experience representing individuals charged with or under investigation for criminal offenses. Based in West Palm Beach, Florida, he represents clients through the Law Office of Scott N. Richardson PA, with a practice that includes white-collar criminal defense and other complex criminal matters.
Over the course of his career, Mr. Richardson has handled high-profile cases that have received national media attention. He is a Fellow of the American College of Trial Lawyers, an invitation-only organization whose fellowship is limited to a small percentage of attorneys in each state. Selection is based on professional achievement, ethical standards, integrity, and trial advocacy.
Scott is Florida Bar board-certified in Criminal Trial Law
Mr. Richardson has also maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 1993. In addition to his courtroom practice, he has taught criminal law courses to students in Lithuania, Ukraine, Russia, and Belarus.
In addition to his criminal law teaching, he has also taught trial Advocacy courses to Lawyers and Law students in Poland, Romania, and Portugal.
From 2012 through 2017, Mr. Richardson served on the Florida Board of Bar Examiners, the organization responsible for administering the Florida Bar Examination and evaluating the character and fitness of applicants seeking admission to The Florida Bar. He served as Chair of the Board from 2016 to 2017 .
