Samuel L. Scroggie, Esq. 118 East 3rd Street, Maryville, MO 64468

"Sam is not only the best at his job he goes out of his way to explain everything properly. He actually does the work! He actually cares! He is honest and up front and when he tells you he will do something he follows through. He is NOT over priced but he’s worth more than he charges! Don’t waste your time with anyone else! Sam is THE BEST."

"When I suddenly found myself in need of legal representation for the first time in my adult life, I think I called every lawyer within a 100 mile radius. I could not be happier that I ultimately decided on Sam. Finding the right attorney is a daunting task. It requires putting a lot of trust in a complete stranger, handing your future to them, and, even with a fair amount of research, essentially rolling the dice and praying that you've chosen wisely. If you're faced with those types of decisions, I cannot recommend Mr. Scroggie enough. What first stood out about Sam was that he spent ~45 minutes on the phone with me detailing his approach to the case, all before I gave him a dime. Most attorneys were brief or unwilling to speak at all without some kind of payment. He also made it a point to suggest another lawyer in the area whom he thought credible and reliable (unbeknownst to him at the time, that lawyer was on my shortlist). Not a single other attorney did that. In fact, many of them felt like salesmen telling me how great they were compared to everyone else. Sam didn't. He was honest and forthcoming. He was confident, but not arrogant. His ego didn't drive the conversation. I felt talked to, not talked at. That's why I picked him. I'm glad as hell I did. He got my case out of Gentry County (a Good Ol' Boy county where the policing primarily exists as a source of revenue. My father was in law enforcement for 40 years in NW Mo., trust me on this), and got me into a county where I at least had a fighting chance. After that, Sam went to work. He dug through several hours of video, police reports, and case files. His thorough understanding of the law resulted in him recognizing an error on the part of Gentry County. In the end, that error convinced the judge to rule in our favor. He is a solid attorney, and solid man as far as I'm concerned. Plus, he wears a bowtie. What's not to like? TL;DR - He won our case when most attorneys said they couldn't. He explained every step of the plan to us. His price was fair and reasonable. He answered all of our questions. Repeat: He won our case. Sam prefers to discuss things in person or over the phone. He doesn't appear to like putting too many details in emails or texts. Some people may struggle with this. Personally, I think it's incredibly wise; it keeps the paper trail to a minimum. Be wary on this thread of several people who have clearly copy and pasted their comments from multiple accounts. That wreaks of dishonesty and deception (and smells a lot like a smear campaign from a vindictive minority of clients)."

"Will recommend to all, worth every penny paid. He was nothing short of incredible to work with and while I hope to never need him again he will be my first call if I do."

"- Unprofessional and Dismissive Mr. Sam Scroggie was to represent my mother, a dying single mother battling illness and facing unwarranted traffic violations due to a brake failure incident. Regrettably, our experience with Mr. Scroggie was profoundly disappointing and unprofessional. After committing to the case, Mr. Scroggie failed to maintain open lines of communication, leaving my family uninformed about the case's progression and critical details. When faced with legitimate questions about the case's status, he displayed an unexpected and unwarranted aversion, becoming upset with what one would reasonably consider routine inquiries. This lack of transparency and his adverse reaction to inquiries raise serious concerns about his professionalism and commitment to the client's well-being. The most disconcerting aspect was Mr. Scroggie's decision to terminate the representation over what can only be described as trivial and subjective concerns. Rather than addressing legitimate inquiries from the family, he chose to dismiss the case based on alleged dissatisfaction with the tone of our questions. This not only reflects an unprofessional and thin-skinned approach but also showcases a blatant disregard for the urgency of our situation. What is particularly distressing is Mr.Scroggie's subsequent mocking of our family's predicament. Instead of handling the matter with the sensitivity and professionalism expected from a legal professional, he callously informed other family members that the case could have been salvaged if not for his personal grievances. This behavior is not only unbecoming of a legal representative but also raises serious ethical concerns about his commitment to the well-being of his clients. In essence, Mr. Scroggie's lack of transparency, unresponsiveness, and ultimately, his decision to abandon the case over trivial matters have left our family in a precarious situation. I strongly caution others seeking legal representation to thoroughly consider their choices and, unfortunately, advise against entrusting their cases to Sam Scroggie based on this deeply disheartening experience."

"Paid him for a dui case. The date comes and goes, he makes no effort to contact us after it happens. I call him asking what the status is and asking for specific documentation on his work. He them gets mad at me for my tone and for asking for specific info, he says I shouldn't need to ask for that because he is taking care of it. He then asked why I'm so upset and why I need to know that info. I start to answer and he cuts me off in the middle of my first sentence to call me a prick and that I need to come get my money. If a man of the law cannot show you documentation of his work then he isn't doing his job."