Scott A. Brenneck | Syracuse Criminal Defense Lawyer

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.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Senior Partner	Cambareri & Brenneck, PLLC	Syracuse, NY	Present

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Syracuse University College of Law	J.D.	Law School	2001
State University of New York College at Cortland	Bachelors	Political Science & History	1997

State / Court	Date
New York	2002

• 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

• 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

• People v. H
  All charges dismissed.

• 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 2010 Toronto-bound Megabus crash | 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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