Scott A. Brenneck | Syracuse Criminal Defense Lawyer

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About Scott

Scott Brenneck has dedicated his practice to defending those accused of committing crimes, violations, or traffic offenses including DWI’s, felonies, and misdemeanors. Scott believes that his clients deserve honesty, integrity, and dedication to their best interests. That is what he strives to deliver for each and every one of the people he represents.

He has been developing the skills needed to be a criminal defense attorney since he started law school. Scott focused two of his three years in Law School on trial advocacy and courtroom strategy. He received numerous awards from Syracuse University College of Law in the area of trial advocacy. After graduating from law school, Scott spent some time at the Stanley Law Offices continuing to develop his courtroom skills.

He soon joined the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office as an Assistant District Attorney. Scott handled all types of criminal matters at various stages from investigation to arrest and from arraignment to disposition. A significant portion of his time as a prosecutor was spent handling felony cases in the Felony Trial Unit where he prosecuted violent felony offenses including:

Assaults
Burglaries
Robberies
Weapons possession

Scott conducted several trials and prosecuted numerous repeat offenders facing mandatory life sentences. In addition to the unit he was assigned to, Scott had the opportunity to work on cases involving drugs, homicide, and DWI. During his time with the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office Scott learned the principles of a criminal investigation, the techniques of criminal prosecution, and strategies for sentence mitigation.

Since leaving the Onondaga County District Attorney’s Office Scott has specialized in defending criminal cases. He has devoted the skills and experience he gained to getting the best outcome possible for his clients. Not only with regards to the arrest and prosecution but also in handling the collateral consequences of an arrest or conviction.

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Experience

Senior Partner

Cambareri & Brenneck, PLLC

Present

Syracuse, NY

Admission

Verified New York

2002

Education

State University of New York College at Cortland

Bachelors (Political Science & History)

1997

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • Member | National College of DUI Defense
  • Member | New York State Bar Association
  • Member | Onondaga County Bar Association
  • Member | Academy of Trial Lawyers
  • Member | Association of Trial Lawyers of America
Honors / Awards
  • Best Advocate Lionel Grossman Trial Advocacy Competition Syracuse University College of Law
    2000
  • Winner Lionel O. Grossman Trial Advocacy Competition Syracuse University College of Law
    2000
  • Best Overall Advocate Lionel O. Grossman Competition Syracuse University Collect of Law
    2000

Notable Work

Cases

People v. H

All charges dismissed.

Publications

Syracuse.com Police: Cazenovia students left 'explosives' because they were upset about grades

2015


The Citizen Judge dismisses charges against 3 Auburn men in connection with alleged gang assault

2014


Syracuse.com ADA: Witness who ruined Chris Deverso arson trial planned to 'lie, cheat, scheme' for his own benefit

2014


Syracuse.com Dismissed Syracuse football players avoid prison in South Campus burglary case

2014


Syracuse.com Dismissed Syracuse football player pleads guilty to South Campus burglary

2013


GlobalNews.ca Verdict expected in deadly Toronto-bound Megabus crash

2010 / 2012


Philly.com Driver charged with criminally negligent homicide in fatal N.Y. Megabus crash

2011


Oneida Dispatch Alan McCarthy avoids state prison sentence in drunk driving death of girlfriend Jessica Wingate; will serve county jail time

2011

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