- The ABA’s Concise Guide to Lawyer Specialty Certification
- The Benefits of a Lawyer Being a Board-Certified Specialist
- Benefits to Become Board Certified - ABA Video
- Board Certified Members
- How to Become Board Certified in DUI Defense Law
- Apply for Certification
- Apply for Re-Certification Renewal
- Board Certified Senior Specialist
- Rules Governing Board Certification
- Preparing for the Exam

Scott Kevin Turner, J.D., Ph.D.
Assistant Public Defender / County Attorney
Wayne County Public Defender (NY)
26 Church Street, Second Floor
Lyons, NY 14489
Phone: 315-946-7472
Website: web.co.wayne.ny.us/270/public-defender


About Scott Kevin Turner, J.D., Ph.D.
My passion for law is rooted in a deep commitment to helping clients navigate challenges that can profoundly impact their lives. As a seasoned defender with experience across trials, hearings, and appeals, I bring tenacity, experience, and empathy to every case. I’m a lawyer-scientist with doctoral-level legal training that is grounded in the scientific method, complemented by advanced training and expertise in forensic science. This dual foundation allows me to translate complex evidence into compelling narratives that jurors can understand and trust. I use real science to expose and dismantle pseudo-scientific claims often presented by the State, ensuring that my client's truth—not speculation—guides the outcome. At the heart of my practice is a dedication to honor my clients’ humanity and secure results that reflect their needs and values. Relevant Training: *Serious Science - Blood Testing and Advocacy, *Mastering Scientific Evidence, *Understanding Lab Failures, *Qualitative and Quantitative Research, *Breath test operator and procedures, *DWI Detection and Standardized Field Sobriety Test (SFST), *ARIDE (Alcohol/Drug Detection/SFST), *Accident Investigations, *Criminal Investigations and Top Gun Investigations Course, *Trial Academy (NYSBA [2010], Bronx Defenders [2024]) Professional Affiliations: National College for DUI Defense, New York Law School, New York State Defenders Association, Rutgers University, West Virginia University.
Contact Scott Kevin Turner, J.D., Ph.D.
Provide some details about your situation, but remember not to include sensitive information. An attorney-client relationship is only formed once an attorney formally agrees to represent you.
Find an Attorney
Enter your city, state, or Zip code below to locate a qualified attorney who has demonstrated a commitment to defend those accused of DUI and related crimes.

Virtual Forensic Library

NCDD members have access to a comprehensive forensic library that provides invaluable information to be used when defending clients charged with DUI.
This library includes scientific articles on drug and alcohol intoxication, toxicology and pharmacology, methods of testing for blood alcohol content, field sobriety testing, potential errors that may occur during testing, accident reconstruction, expert testimony, and evidentiary rules. This valuable information can ensure that you provide a high quality defense to clients charged with DUI based on the circumstances of their case and the laws in their state.
FROM OUR BLOG
Interview With an Amicus
06/27/2025
Written by Michelle L. Behan Amicus Curiae (Latin for "Friend of the Court") refers to a brief that is filed by an interested, non-party to the matter under consideration. This is often done in cases where organizations and entities wish to provide the reviewing court with their point of view, be it social or public policy implications, or special interest agendas....
Keeping FSTs Out of a Trial
04/23/2025
Written by Neil Halttunen I want to address a common issue that DWI practitioners are facing, trying to keep FSTs out of a trial. One way is to take the position that FSTs are scientific evidence and make the prosecutor lay scientific foundation which they rarely can do. The HGN test was the result of several studies. See Generally Session 8 of...