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Scott C. Cox

Scott C. Cox

Cox & Mazzoli, PLLC
  • Criminal Law, White Collar Crime, DUI & DWI ...
  • Kentucky
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Biography

Scott C. Cox is one of Kentucky’s top criminal defense attorneys. He is a former federal prosecutor and has been recognized as standing in the top rank of his profession by such authoritative sources as Best Lawyers in America, Kentucky Super Lawyers, and Louisville Magazine. Scott handles cases in all federal jurisdictions nationwide and all counties in Kentucky. Scott was named in Best Lawyers as a preeminent criminal lawyer in 2008-2014. Best Lawyers is the oldest and most respected criminal attorney peer review publication in the legal profession. A listing in Best Lawyers is widely regarded by both clients and legal professionals as a significant honor, conferred on a lawyer by his or her peers. Scott has also been recognized by Martindale-Hubbell as one of the best criminal attorneys in the United States. He has been rated AV by Martindale-Hubbell every year since 1996. This indicates that his peers consider him to be one of the best criminal lawyers in Kentucky and that he has the highest ethics. Scott was further recognized as one of the best criminal lawyers in America with his induction in the American College of Trial Lawyers in 2011. Practice areas include, but are not limited to complex prosecutions and white collar crimes; mail and wire fraud; money laundering; major narcotics offenses; securities fraud; insider trading; tax evasion; health insurance fraud; bank fraud; mortgage and loan-related fraud; environmental crimes; maritime offenses; computer and internet crimes; and property forfeiture matters. Clients have included physicians, attorneys, law professors, elected officials, accountants, and law enforcement officers.

Practice Areas
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
DUI & DWI
Health Care Law
Tax Law
Business Taxes, Criminal Tax Litigation, Estate Tax Planning, Income Taxes, International Taxes, Payroll Taxes, Property Taxes, Sales Taxes, Tax Appeals, Tax Audits, Tax Planning
Securities Law
Traffic Tickets
Suspended License
Additional Practice Area
  • Drug Offenses
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Kentucky
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6th Circuit
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Federal Circuit
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Languages
  • English
Professional Experience
Partner
Cox & Mazzoli, PLLC
- Current
Assistant U. S. Attorney
United States Attorney's Office
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Education
University of Louisville
J.D. (1985) | Law
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University of Kentucky
B.A. (1981) | Business
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Awards
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
Tier One
Best Lawyers
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyer White Collar Criminal Defense
Best Lawyers in America
Professional Associations
American College of Trial Lawyers
Fellow
- Current
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
- Current
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Kentucky Academy of Justice
Member
- Current
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Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Lifetime Member
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Kentucky Bar Association
Member
- Current
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Louisville Bar Association
Member, Board of Directors
- Current
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Federal Bar Association
Member, Past President
- Current
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Publications
Articles & Publications
The Role of the United States Attorney's Office in Kentucky
Bar Briefs
Websites & Blogs
Website
Blog
Contact & Map
600 West Main Street
Suite 300
Louisville, KY 40202
Telephone: (502) 589-6190