The Firm

Dedicated Defense. Proven Results.

Lawson and Simmons, PLLC is a South Florida criminal defense law firm founded to provide focused, strategic legal representation for people facing criminal charges and investigations. The firm was created to move away from volume-based defense models and toward a practice where every client receives direct attention, thoughtful strategy, and experienced legal advocacy tailored to their specific case.

Founding partners Susan Lawson and Scott E. Simmons bring years of experience from the Public Defender’s Office and a premier South Florida criminal defense firm. Through that experience, they saw how excessive caseloads and quantity-driven practices can limit the time, preparation, and judgment required to properly defend a person’s future. Lawson and Simmons was built to ensure that criminal defense is handled with care, preparation, and the legal expertise each case deserves.

Lawson and Simmons is a partner-led criminal defense firm. Every case is handled by a founding partner attorney from start to finish. Clients are not passed to junior attorneys or managed primarily by staff. From the initial Strategy Session through resolution, clients work directly with a partner attorney responsible for developing and executing the defense strategy.

The firm approaches every case with a trial-ready mindset. Prosecutors and judges recognize Lawson and Simmons as a firm that prepares thoroughly, litigates when appropriate, and handles cases professionally and respectfully. While many cases resolve without trial, others require it, and knowing when trial serves a client’s best interests is critical.

Susan Lawson and Scott Simmons work collaboratively on all cases to ensure each client receives a well-considered and strategic defense.

Lawson and Simmons represents clients throughout South Florida who are facing criminal charges or investigations. The firm’s practice is grounded in experience with local courts, procedures, and expectations, and in professional credibility built through preparation and consistency.