Attorney Scott H. Palmer

“If there’s a will, there’s a way. This is the approach I take when defending my clients. Can’t is not in my vocabulary, and I’ll stop at nothing to ensure the best outcomes for my clients.”

Scott H. Palmer

Managing Partner & Criminal Defense Attorney

Bio

If there’s a will, there’s a way. This mission is what sets criminal defense attorney Scott Palmer apart from the rest. “Can’t” is not in his vocabulary, and he stops at nothing to ensure the best outcomes for his clients. Palmer is known for excellent results in tough, high-risk criminal cases, particularly murder and sex crimes. Palmer has become known for defending the rights of his clients in high-profile personal injury, civil rights, and criminal cases that often generate media attention, such as the bartender assault case in Deep Ellum, the fallen officer case in Home Depot, and the Atmos Energy explosion case. The firm Palmer Perlstein has expanded recently to include four sections—family law, civil rights, personal injury, and criminal defense. Palmer works alongside fourteen notable award-winning attorneys (including two former prosecutors) who take a team approach in resolving complicated, serious matters. Their expertise and familiarity with the system has resulted in dismissals and no-bills on hefty charges such as sexual assault of a child.

“Every day we stand up for people who are injured or accused of crimes,” Palmer says. “We continue to fight while others fold. Some call my style aggressive; I call it getting results.” Palmer, board-certified in criminal law, has been fighting for clients for more than 25 years. Palmer is proud of the five-star service the firm provides to clients. “Our clients repeatedly post reviews about our unparalleled ability to keep them informed,” he says. “Every client is important, whether the issue involves a misdemeanor DWI, or a capital murder. Every case is unique; every client is assured we will do everything we can to see that their rights are protected.” In addition to being named to D Magazine’s Best Lawyers Hall of Fame (for 15 years or more), Palmer was also awarded the prestigious John Howie Award by the Dallas Trial Lawyers Association for his verdict on a federal civil rights case against two Dallas police officers. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a Texas Super Lawyer a Thompson Reuters service from 2008 to 2024.