Firm Overview
The Hallauer Law Firm Team
Have you been arrested for a crime in Virginia Beach or accused of a military crime? Are you dealing with a family law or personal injury matter? If you answered yes to any of these questions, Hallauer Law Firm can provide experienced and skilled legal help.
With more than two decades of experience, Attorney Scott F. Hallauer is a Reserve Navy JAG Officer and former prosecutor who has handled a wide range of cases throughout his career. He understands what it takes to help our clients obtain the most favorable results.
Scott F. Hallauer
About
Scott Hallauer is a Virginia Beach Trial Lawyer, Former Prosecutor and Reserve Navy JAG Officer dedicated to providing thorough representation, tenacious advocacy, and personal attention to the needs of his clients.
The office is centrally located in Virginia Beach, and specializes in areas of Criminal Defense, Family Law, Traffic, Personal Injury, and Military Law.
Scott was born into a military family the son of a Navy Pilot. He graduated magna cum laude from Radford University in 1994 and went to Washington DC as a legislative assistant in The United States House of Representatives on Capitol Hill. He attended law school at Loyola University in New Orleans where he graduated cum laude in 1998.
Mr. Hallauer was commissioned in the Navy JAG Corps in 1998. He was stationed as a defense attorney in Norfolk, VA and was trying serious criminal cases before most of his classmates had seen the inside of a courtroom. He also served as the Independent Staff Judge Advocate for Naval Support Activity New Orleans and traffic court judge while on active duty.
Mr. Hallauer left active duty for the JAG Corps Reserves in 2002. He was hired as an Assistant Commonwealth's Attorney for the City of Norfolk and began prosecuting serious crimes, traffic offenses and misdemeanors. Scott moved to the prosecution in the City of Virginia Beach in 2004 where he prosecuted violent crimes and serious felonies.
Mr. Hallauer left the Prosecutor's Office in 2005, began his own law firm in 2006 and has been using all of his experience to help defend the citizens of the Tidewater region of Virginia ever since.
Mr. Hallauer continues to serve our country in the United States Navy Reserve JAG Corps. CAPT Hallauer has served with the Naval Legal Service Office Mid Atlantic, Naval Network Warfare Command, Regional Legal Service Office Mid Atlantic, U.S. Fleet Forces Command, Regional Legal Service Office Japan, and Appellate Defense. CAPT Hallauer has served at Appellate Government in the Washington Navy Yard. He is authorized to wear the Meritorious Service Medal, the Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal x2, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal x2, the Meritorious Unit Commendation, the National Defense Service Medal, the Global War on Terrorism Service Medal, the Armed Forces Reserve Medal, and the Pistol Expert Marksmanship Medal.
Scott is the father of three children and is married to his high school sweetheart.
Year Joined Firm
- 2006 Founder
Areas of Practice
Certified Legal Specialties
- Guardian Ad Litem Children, Supreme Court of Virginia, 2005
Bar Admissions
- Commonwealth of Virginia, 1998
- Supreme Court of Virginia, 1998
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Virginia, 2005
- U.S. Court of Appeals 4th Circuit, 2015
- Navy and Marine Corps Court of Criminal Appeals, 2017
- State of North Carolina, 2021
Education
- Loyola University New Orleans School of Law, New Orleans, Louisiana J.D. cum laude - 1998
- Radford University, Radford, Virginia B.S. magna cum laude - 1994
Representative Clients
- Aerotech Management
- Ghostmeat Records
- Grabb Enterprises
- Sandbridge Sugarshack
- Virginia Beach
- Photobomb LLC
- Shep 7 Properties and RSPT LLC
Honors and Awards
- Meritorious Service Medal
- Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal x2
- Navy Achievement Medal x2
- Meritorious Unit Commendation
- National Defense Service Medal
- Global War on Terrorism Service Medal
- Armed Forces Reserve Medal
- Pistol Expert Marksmanship Medal
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Virginia State Bar , Member, 1998 - Present
- Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association , Member, 2002 - Present
- Virginia Beach Bar Association , Member, 2002 - Present
- North Carolina State Bar - 2021
Past Employment Positions
- Virginia Beach Commonwealth Attorneys Office, 2004 - 2006
- Norfolk Commonwealth Attorneys Office, 2002 - 2004
- United States Navy JAG Corps, Criminal Defense Counsel & Staff Judge Advocate, 1998 - 2002
- United States District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, Law Clerk, 1997 - 1998
- United States House of Representatives, Legislative Assistant, 1994 - 1996
Client Reviews
Honest Feedback from Former Clients
At Hallauer Law Firm, your satisfaction is our priority! See for yourself what our clients have to say about working with us.
"Provided Great Support to Our Family"
The professionalism and empathy displayed by this office has been greatly appreciated by our family.
"Expert, Professional & Steadfast Representation"
I give the Hallauer law firm my highest recommendation for anyone seeking quality representation or legal advice.
"Come to This Firm First"
Scott Hallauer and his staff are amazing people. They helped me get everything in the court system squared away and at a fair price. I highly recommend anyone looking for an attorney to come here first.
"Goes Above & Beyond for His Clients"
He truly cares about his clients and will represent you like he was fighting for a family member.
"I Will Never Forget All He Has Done for My Family"
I would like to thank Mr. Hallauer for representing my husband. I will never forget all he has done for my family.
"Thank You for Your Time"
Your help speaks both to your character and professionalism and was greatly appreciated.
"Very Professional & Courteous"
Hallauer Law Firm is an asset to the Hampton Roads Community.
"Outstanding Job"
The clients I have referred them are always please with their representation.
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