Scott J. Judson - Walnut Creek, CA
Attorney at Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson, & Judson, A Professional Corporation
Estate & Trust Litigation Lawyers in Walnut Creek, CA
2125 Oak Grove Road Suite 210 Walnut Creek, CA 94598
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14
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Experience
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"I would highly recommend Scott Judson for your estate planning needs and would definitely use his services again. Scott was personable, professional, knowledgeable, sensitive to our needs, accommodating, very open to and responsive to questions, and..." "I would highly recommend Scott Judson for your estate planning needs and would definitely use his services again. Scott was personable, professional, knowledgeable, sensitive to our needs, accommodating, very open to and responsive to questions, and finalized our documents in a very timely manner. The entire process far exceeded our expectations. "
Walnut Creek Estate & Trust Litigation Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
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5.0 Value
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5.0 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2023I would highly recommend Scott Judson for your estate planning needs and would definitely use his services again. Scott was personable, professional, knowledgeable, sensitive to our needs, accommodating, very open to and responsive to questions, and finalized our documents in a very timely manner. The entire process far exceeded our expectations.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2021-2022As a Real Estate Professional, I enjoyed working with Scott. Scott is an excellent attorney. I have closed two transactions with him in the last eight months. At first, my client hired another lawyer for the probate listing. However, after two months, there was no progress and the lawyer they hired was no longer responding to our emails on time. My client decided to find another attorney. That's when we met Scott. He took our file and handled everything in cooperation. Because of his professionalism, I immediately contacted Scott on my second probate listing as well. I knew he would delicately take care of things as soon as possible. Our second sale loan entered into pre-foreclosure. We had a limited time to turn the house around, sell, and save our client’s substantial amount of money. Scott worked really hard and played a very big role in closing this sale without hiccups. Unlike other lawyers, he responds to our emergent emails in a timely manner; it doesn't matter if its at night or on the weekend. He is an excellent team player. I will not send any other probate sales to anyone else but Scott. By working with him, I know that he will take care of everything and give the best service to my clients.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019-2021Scott Judson is an Excellent attorney, and handled our family’s legal matters in a courteous and professional manner. During a stressful time for us, Scott was compassionate, caring, and always put our minds at ease. We would highly recommend Scott to anyone requiring a Top Quality attorney.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2019Scott prepared a trust for my wife and myself. Very knowledgeable and gave us an excellent overview of how a trust operates and the benefits you receive by having one. And Scott was able to explain the entire process in a manner that was easy for my wife and I to understand. We would have no problem working with Scott again and highly recommend him!
Areas of Practice
- Estate & Trust Litigation
- Estate Planning
- Probate
- Trust Administration
- Conservatorships and Guardianships
- General Practice/Litigation
Litigation: 60%
Attorney Information
Overview
Scott J. Judson is the Managing Attorney of the Sacramento office of Bold, Polisner, Maddow, Nelson & Judson, A Professional Corporation. He received Bachelor of Arts Degrees in Political Science with High Honors and Communication with Honors from the University of California, Davis in 2009. Scott earned his J.D. in 2012 from UC Davis School of Law, where, among other things, he graduated in the top 25% of his class, earned the Witkin Award in Legal Research and Writing, served as Chair as the Trial Practice Honors Board, won the Seventh Annual Williams Institute Moot Court Competition at UCLA, and graduated as a member of the Order of Barristers.
Prior to joining BPMNJ, where his father, Craig, has worked for almost Scott's entire life, Scott served as the "litigation specialist" at a recognized estate planning, estate administration, business and taxation firm in Sacramento, California, gaining invaluable experience and familiarity with the Probate code and the practical aspects of trusts and estates planning, administration, and litigation. This work built upon the experience Scott gained as an associate attorney at a boutique litigation firm in Sacramento, California, where he worked under an esteemed trial attorney specializing in complex business and trust litigation, and corporate, partnership, and LLC disputes.
Scott remains extremely active in his beloved alma mater by serving as the President of the UC Davis Cal Aggie Alumni Association Board of Directors and as a Public Address Announcer for various UC Davis Athletics events. In his free time, Scott enjoys spending time with his wife, Kristen, their daughter, Sydney, and their son, Tanner. He also enjoys anything and everything sports, particularly the San Jose Sharks, UC Davis Aggies, San Francisco Giants, and San Francisco 49ers, wine tasting, golfing and barbecuing on his beloved Traeger.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Pi Sigma Alpha (Honor Society)
- Witkin Award – Legal Research and Writing
- Super Lawyers Rising Stars: 2020 – 2022
- Sacramento Magazine Top Lawyers – 2019, 2021
Other Sources of Feedback About Scott J. Judson
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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University of California, Davis School of Law,
Davis,
California, 2012
J.D.
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University of California, Davis School of Law,
Davis,
California, 2012
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Non Legal Education
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UC Davis, 2009
B.A.
Major: Political Science (with High Honors)
Major: Communications (with High Honors)
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UC Davis, 2009
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Attorney - Sacramento
Bar Admissions
- California, 2012
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2014
Other Affiliations
- Schwartz/Levi Inn of Court
- Contra Costa County Bar Association
- Sacramento County Bar Association
Contact
2125 Oak Grove Road
Suite 210
Walnut Creek, CA 94598
Phone: 925-933-7777
Fax: 925-933-7804
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.bpmnj.com
Hours: Monday-Friday: 9am-5pm; Saturday-Sunday: Closed
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