David E Swanson

Also known as Dave Swanson
David E Swanson

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Retainer (Always)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

  • Law Office of David Swanson
    4100 Newport Place, Suite 550
    Newport Beach, CA 92660
    Office: 949-477-3030
    Mobile: 949-355-3166
    Fax: 949-251-1181
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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Certified Specialist in Criminal Law by the California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization.
Rated a Southern California Super Lawyer from 2006 to present.

Orange County-based lawyer David E. Swanson has been trying criminal defense cases since 1991. He started his career as an Orange County Public Defender and... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Great Lawyer, Very Smart, Very Hardworking”

Posted by: John, 12 months ago.

Client Review: I had a possible felony charge and he fought for me. He knew the laws and how to deal with the charges. It was very comforting to know that someone... more
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5 star rating

“I recommend David Swanson very highly!”

Posted by: Michael, about 1 year ago.

Client Review: David was there for me every step of the way. His knowledge of criminal law is amazing! If you need an honest, hard working criminal layer, don't... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


David Ryan Monarch

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: David Monarch , Aliso Viejo (CA), About 1 month ago
Marlin Glenn Stapleton Jr

I have known & worked with David for many years. He is an experienced, ethical & hard working criminal defense attorney who cares about his clients.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Marlin Stapleton , Tustin (CA), 9 months ago
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Résumé

 

License

22 years since David E Swanson was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1991 12/18/2012

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Principal at Law Office of David Swanson 1998–present
Public Defender at Orange County Public Defender's Office 1991–1998

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Western State University College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1991
Thunderbird Graduate School of International Management M.B.A 1978
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Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Certified Criminal Law Specialist California State Bar Board of Legal Specialization 2012
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2012
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member United States District Court for the Central District of California 2004–present
Member California Attorneys for Criminal Justice 1991–present
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Portfolio

Contribution

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Publications

Article Publication Date
Oops! An Analysis of Post-Pope Incompetency Cases for Trial and Apellate Counsel Western State University Law Review 1989

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Criminal Law for the Family Law Practitioner Family Law Seminar 2010
Criminal Law for Business Attorneys Business Law Seminar 2009
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