Biography
Scott Foster is an Associate Attorney with The Law Offices of Saia, Marrocco & Jensen, Inc. His practice includes criminal and OVI defense, traffic violations, juvenile law, child welfare, landlord/tenant issues, wills and estate planning, small claims litigation, protection order matters, sealings, and expungements. Scott also serves as the defense attorney for the three specialized dockets of the Marion Municipal Court.
Scott graduated from The Ohio State University Moritz College of Law in 2021 after earning a B.S. in Social Work in 2017 and Master of Social Work in 2018, both also from Ohio State. During law school, Scott worked in the field of social work, at the Columbus City Prosecutor’s Office, and for a private law firm. Scott also formed his own law firm prior to joining Saia & Piatt in August of 2022.
Scott enjoys combining his social work skills with his legal practice so that he can effectively communicate with his clients, form lasting relationships, and provide superior legal representation. Scott is a member of the Ohio State Bar Association, Marion County Bar Association, Morrow County Bar Association, and the Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Scott also serves on the board of Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs and graduated from the Marion Area Chamber Foundation Leadership Marion Program in May of 2024.
Education
- The Ohio State University Michael E. Moritz College of Law, Columbus, Ohio
- J.D. – 2021
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- Master of Social Work – 2018
- The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio
- B.S. in Social Work – 2017
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: Dean’s List
Bar Admissions
- Ohio State Bar Association, 2021 to Present
- Marion County Bar Association, 2022 to Present
- Morrow County Bar Association, 2022 to Present
Languages
- English
Classes and Seminars
- Lawyer to Lawyer Mentoring Program
- 2022 Juvenile Court Seminar Part 1
- National Association of Drug Court Professionals Rise 2022 Conference
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test Course
- 2023 Specialized Docket Conference
- 2024 Ohio OVI Defense Seminar
Representative Cases
- Obtained a reduced charge in a domestic violence case following a deadlocked jury and mistrial (prior to the trial, the State refused to offer a reduction)
- Obtained dismissal following a full adjudicatory hearing for a felony importuning charge
- Obtained dismissal following a full adjudicatory hearing for a possession of drug paraphernalia charge
- Successfully represented several landlords in landlord/tenant cases
- Successfully defended several individuals in protection order matters
Professional Associations
- Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, 2022 to Present
- Marion-Crawford Prevention Programs Board Member, 2021 to Present
- Marion Area Chamber Foundation Leadership Marion 2024 Graduate