Professional bio/Resume
2010 – Present
P. Scott De Bruin, P.C.: Successor firm to De Bruin & Layne, PC
1995 – 2010
De Bruin & Layne, P.C.: General Practice of Law, with emphasis on Criminal Defense in State and Federal courts including capital defense; Domestic Relations; and civil litigation, Juvenile & Domestic experience including custody and support cases, abuse and neglect, foster care, and adoptions
1991 – 1995
Joseph R.Johnson, Jr. & Associates: General Practice of Law, including Criminal Defense, Domestic Relations, and Civil Litigation
1987 – 1991
Patten, Wornom & Watkins: General Practice of Law specializing in Personal Injury and Worker’s Compensation
Certifications
- Certified for Capital Defense
- Indigent Adult and Juvenile Criminal Defense
- Guardian ad Litem
- Felonies, Misdemeanors, and Federal Criminal Practice
Specialized Training
- Drug Court Pilot Program
- Foster Care-Best Practices
- Court Improvement Program for Juvenile and Domestic Relations District Court
- Children In the Middle
Professional Licenses
- Virginia State Bar (1987)
- Federal Court, Eastern and Western District of Virginia
- Maryland State Bar (inactive, 1986)
Memberships
- Lynchburg Bar
- Amherst/Nelson Bar, Family Law Section and Criminal Law Section
- Virginia State Bar
- Virginia Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Education
- Lehigh University: 1983, B.A. Government
- American University, Washington College of Law: J.D. 1986
Civic Organizations
- Izaak Walton League of Lynchburg
- Nelson County Special Education Parent Advisory Board
