About Scott
B. Scott West, a graduate of the University of Kentucky College of Law (1988) and Vanderbilt University (1985), brings diverse legal experience to his practice. He began his career at Texaco in Houston, spending ten years as in-house litigation counsel, handling cases ranging from personal injury to oil and gas disputes. Returning to Kentucky, Scott joined the Department of Public Advocacy (DPA), rising to become General Counsel and Deputy Public Advocate while focusing on criminal cases.
Throughout his career, Scott has been a dedicated educator, teaching at DPA’s Annual Conference, Kentucky Bar Association Conventions, and various other venues. He’s gained national and international recognition for his pretrial bail advocacy, speaking in multiple states and contributing to bail reform efforts in Armenia. As the original editor of DPA’s Bail Advocacy Manual and founder of the Bail Advocacy Workgroup, Scott has made significant contributions to this critical area of criminal law.
With his extensive experience in both civil and criminal law, coupled with his passion for education and advocacy, B. Scott West offers clients knowledgeable, dedicated, and effective representation.
I am fortunate to know Scott and to have learned from him over many years.
2024 Ed Monahan Education Award for Outstanding Contributions to the Training and Development of Public Defenders
2017 KBA Thomas B. Spain Award for Outstanding Service in Continuing Legal Education for his service to Kentucky Law
2015 KBA Bruce K. Davis Service Award
2014 Kentucky Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers’ Frank E. Haddad Award
2011 DPA Gideon Award for Courageously Advancing the Right to Counsel to Poor People