Scott Lawson is an experienced criminal defense investigator and digital forensic analyst with a comprehensive background in legal investigation, digital evidence analysis, and trial support. With over two decades of law enforcement and investigative experience, Scott specializes in assisting attorneys with complex criminal defense cases through detailed case analysis, electronic evidence review, and forensic examination and analysis of digital devices.
Scott’s academic credentials include a Bachelor of Arts in Interdisciplinary Studies with emphasis in Criminology and Legal Studies from Adams State University, awarded summa cum laude. He holds numerous certifications relevant to criminal defense investigation and digital forensics, including:
- Certified Criminal Justice Professional
- Certified Criminal Defense Investigator
- Certified Operator/Examiner in Axon Investigate (formerly Input Ace)
- Certified Investigative Legal Professional
- Truxton Digital Forensics Operator
- Cellhawk Certified Operator
- Cellebrite Certified Operator(CCO) and Physical Analyst (CCPA)
- Belkasoft iOS and Windows Forensics
- Magnet Forensics Core Mobile Acquisition and Advanced Forensics Analysis
- DataPilot Desktop Certified Operator
He is ready to assist the firms clients in serious and complex criminal matters with his specialized training in open source Intelligence, social media investigations, digital forensics, call detail records analysis, investigative case analysis, and digital video forensics.
Scott has provided legal research, factual investigation, investigative case analysis, trial preparation, and digital forensics services to attorneys in complex and high profile cases across the US. His digital forensics expertise covers mobile devices, computers, call detail records, and forensic video analysis. Scott also provides trial preparation services, including demonstrative exhibit and timeline creation as well as in-court presentation support for the firm.
He has actively provided legal, investigative and digital forensics support significant criminal defense cases at federal and state levels, offering detailed investigative support in matters involving drug trafficking, post-conviction review, identity theft, murder, arson, and sex crimes. He regularly attends advanced professional development and legal conferences such as the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Sex Crimes Conference and the National Defender Investigator Association Conference.
He maintains associate memberships with the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and the Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys and is a member of the National Defender Investigator Association. These affiliations support his commitment to advancing standards and knowledge in criminal defense investigation.
Scott’s extensive law enforcement background includes roles as a deputy sheriff, criminal investigator, and supervisor, where he led investigations in narcotics, gang activity, drug interdiction, and street crimes offenses. He has provided expert testimony in state and federal courts on criminal street gangs, drug sales and trafficking, and police operations. His law enforcement training includes the Clandestine Laboratory Investigations, Gang Homicide Investigations, Roadside Drug Interdiction, Crime Scene Investigation, Auto Theft Investigations, Sex Crime Investigations, and Domestic Terrorism.
He has a strong background from his previous teaching advanced investigative techniques, search warrants, use of force, gang investigations, and legal procedures to law enforcement officers at the federal, state and local level across the country. Some of the agencies Scott has provided training for include the FBI, US Marshal’s Service, Georgia State Patrol, Houston Police, US Army Criminal Investigation Command, Queens, NY District Attorney’s Office, NYPD, New Jersey Narcotic Investigators Association, Chicago Police, MAGLOCLEN, and the National Gang Crimes Research Center.
