Recognition & Press, Scott Gross Law

Attorney Scott Gross has been recognized by leading legal rating organizations and served on high-profile matters throughout his career as a Suffolk County prosecutor and Long Island defense attorney. The recognition below reflects both formal industry honors and a track record of results that has kept his name in front of Long Island media for over a decade.

Legal Recognition

Super Lawyers, New York (2021–2026): Selected six consecutive years to Super Lawyers, a designation recognizing the top 5% of attorneys in New York State through a peer-influenced research and evaluation process.
Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2019–2020): Recognized as a rising star in New York.
Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and an Avvo Rating of 8.8/10 (Excellent), with 219+ published legal answers helping the public understand their rights.
Community Award, Mayor Giuliani: Recognized for community service.
BBB Rating: A+, 14 years in business with no complaints on file.

Professional Leadership

Chair, Innocence Project Hofstra University: Leads the university chapter of one of the nation’s most recognized legal institutions dedicated to exonerating the wrongfully convicted.
College Professor: Teaches criminal justice and family law.
Former Assistant District Attorney, Suffolk County: Prosecuted cases across the Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Narcotics, White Collar, and Major Offenses bureaus, many of them high-profile matters followed by local and national media.

Notable Case Results

People v. C.O. (2018): Depraved Indifference Murder charges dismissed after trial.
People v. K.L. (2019): Sentence reduced by the Appellate Division as unduly harsh and excessive.
People v. K.G. (2018): Drug charges dismissed after the court found no probable cause for the arrest.
People v. R.S. and People v. N.D. (2018): Not-guilty jury verdicts in Driving While Intoxicated cases.
People v. C.G. (2017): Criminal Contempt charges dismissed after hearing.
People v. J.E. (2017): Assault charges dismissed after trial.

Client Reputation

The firm maintains a 4.8-star average rating across 43 client testimonials, alongside a record of representing more than 300 successful cases over 15 years serving Long Island. Client reviews consistently cite Gross’s responsiveness, courtroom preparation, and his ability to explain complex legal proceedings in plain terms, factors the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and the firm’s Avvo Rating are built on.

Why This Recognition Matters

For anyone researching a Long Island criminal defense attorney, formal recognition from Super Lawyers and Avvo, an A+ BBB rating, and a public track record of dismissals and not-guilty verdicts provide a way to verify a firm’s standing independent of its own marketing. Scott Gross’s combination of peer recognition, academic and nonprofit leadership, and documented case outcomes reflects a defense practice built on results rather than reputation alone.

FAQs

Has Scott Gross won any legal awards?
Yes. He has been selected to Super Lawyers every year from 2021 to 2026 and was previously named to the Super Lawyers Rising Stars list. He also holds the Avvo Clients’ Choice Award and an Avvo Rating of 8.8/10.

What does Super Lawyers recognition mean for a Long Island criminal defense attorney?
Super Lawyers recognizes the top 5% of attorneys in a state through peer nominations and independent research and evaluation. Six consecutive years of selection reflects sustained peer recognition.

Does the firm have a Better Business Bureau rating?
Yes. The Law Offices of Scott Gross holds an A+ BBB rating, with 14 years in business and no complaints on file.

What kind of case results has Scott Gross achieved?
His record includes dismissed murder charges, a reduced sentence on appeal, dismissed drug charges for lack of probable cause, and not-guilty jury verdicts in DWI cases, among other results.

What do clients say about working with Scott Gross?
The firm holds a 4.8-star average across 43 client testimonials, with clients frequently noting his responsiveness and clear communication throughout the legal process.