Scott F. Hess

Scott F. Hess is the founder of the Law Office of Scott F. Hess in Augusta, Maine. He represents clients throughout the state in criminal defense matters ranging from traffic violations and OUI charges to serious felony and murder cases. His broader practice also includes appellate advocacy, family law, bankruptcy, and personal injury. Scott focuses on protecting clients’ constitutional rights while providing practical guidance through difficult legal proceedings.

Scott earned a degree in psychology from Franklin Pierce College and graduated cum laude from Western New England College School of Law in 2009. During law school, he served on the Rendigs National Product Liability Moot Court Team, clerked for the Honorable Kenneth Cote in the Holyoke District Court, and volunteered with Western Massachusetts Legal Services. As a visiting student at the University of Maine School of Law, he joined the trial team and worked as a student attorney with the Cumberland Legal Aid Clinic.

After law school, Scott helped establish a practice with another recent graduate before relocating his practice to Augusta in 2010. He later joined a mid-coast firm and returned to private practice in Augusta in 2014. His experience covers criminal cases with consequences ranging from fines and license restrictions to lengthy imprisonment. He also represents clients in appeals that require detailed legal research, persuasive written briefs, and oral argument before Maine’s Law Court.

Scott F. Hess serves clients across Maine, with a particular focus on Augusta and communities throughout the Central and Midcoast regions. His approach combines careful case preparation, direct communication, and attention to the legal and personal concerns involved in each matter. Whether defending a client accused of homicide or another offense, pursuing an appeal, or addressing a family, bankruptcy, or injury matter, Scott works to explain available options and protect the client’s interests.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, The Law Office of Scott F. Hess
• Member, Maine State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Maine

Education

• Western New England College School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Franklin Pierce College
  Graduated

Awards & Badges