Criminal Defense Attorney — Sterling Heights, MI
Protect Your Reputation. Defend Your Rights.
Good people find themselves in difficult situations. What matters most is having the right person in your corner.
Serving Macomb, Oakland, St. Clair, Wayne, Lapeer Counties — and throughout the State of Michigan
Why Clients Trust Scott Rabaut
Scott has experienced many areas of the criminal justice system, knowing how the process works.
Before Becoming a Defense Attorney:
- Loss Prevention & Asset Protection
- Macomb County Prosecutor's Office
- Michigan Dept. of Corrections
He Understands:
- The investigation process
- How prosecutors build their cases
- How the State supervises individuals post conviction
Court Admissions:
Licensed in all Michigan District, Circuit & State Courts and U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan.
What Are You Facing?
OWI/DUI
A DUI or OWI conviction is serious — your license, your record, and your freedom are all on the line from the moment you're stopped.
Learn More →Domestic Violence
A domestic violence conviction can change your life overnight — where you live, whether you can see your children, and how the world sees you.
Learn More →Felony Charge
Felony convictions can carry a prison sentence, a permanent criminal record, and consequences that follow you for life. You need an attorney who treats your case with the seriousness it demands.
Learn More →Misdemeanor Charge
Retail fraud, disorderly person, assault, battery, and malicious destruction of property are convictions that can follow you on background checks, job, and housing applications.
Learn More →Juvenile Petition
Your child made a mistake. That doesn't have to define their future. Scott protects your child's record and future.
Learn More →Traffic Offense
From speeding to reckless driving — Scott handles traffic cases at every level of severity across Michigan courts.
Learn More →The Attorney You Hire Is Everything.
Criminal defense isn't just a practice area for Scott Rabaut — it's a calling that started before he ever went to law school. Growing up, Scott watched his father, Stephen T. Rabaut, defend the rights of Michigan residents for decades. He learned early that this work is about treating people with dignity at the moment they need it most.
Scott earned his Bachelor of Science from Central Michigan University before earning his Juris Doctor from Western Michigan University Thomas M. Cooley Law School, where he concentrated in Litigation. He was admitted to the State Bar of Michigan in 2016 and the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan in 2017.
Before launching his own practice, Scott worked in many areas of the criminal justice system, including the Macomb County Prosecutor's Office, the Department of Corrections, and with multiple private defense firms. Scott has firsthand experience in how prosecutors build cases and he uses that insight to defend you.
Here Is What Happens Next
You Call or Submit a Form
A live person answers every call, every hour of every day. You are not going to voicemail and you are not going to be ignored.
Scott Reviews Your Situation
Scott personally follows up on every inquiry. Every new client receives a callback — within 24 hours, sooner when the situation requires.
Your Consultation
You sit down with Scott — not a paralegal, not an associate. You get a clear picture of where you stand, what your options are, and an honest assessment of how he approaches cases like yours.
The Hard Part Is Over
Reaching out is the hardest step. Once you do, Scott takes it from there — clear pricing, no surprises, and an attorney fighting in your corner from day one.
Why Scott. Why Now.
There is no shortage of criminal defense attorneys in Macomb County. Here is what makes him different.
You Get Scott — Not Someone Else
Scott handles your case personally from start to finish. When a case warrants it, he collaborates with senior attorneys he trusts — bringing additional depth to your defense without ever losing the personal attention you deserve.
He Knows How The System Works
Before building his defense practice, Scott worked in loss prevention, the Prosecutor's Office, and the Department of Corrections.
Second Generation Defense
Scott clerked under his father, Stephen T. Rabaut, one of Michigan's most experienced criminal trial attorneys. The Rabaut family has been serving Macomb County families for over 46 years.
Transparent Pricing — No Surprises
Flat fee structure so you always know what you are paying. No surprise invoices. No hourly billing anxiety.
Available When You Need It Most
A live person answers the phone 24/7. Callback within 24 hours, sooner when urgency demands it.
Every Client Is Treated With Dignity
Every client — regardless of the situation— is treated with the respect and dignity they deserve.
Questions People Ask Before They Call
Get the answers you need to take the next step.
The Right Move Is the One You Make Right Now.
Every day that passes without the right attorney in your corner is a day the other side uses to build their case.
Prefer to Call?
A live person answers every call — 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
(586) 243-4140Law Offices of Scott E. Rabaut
38600 Van Dyke Ave., Suite 200
Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Callback within 24 hours — sooner when urgency requires it.