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Rafael Schwimmer

Also known as Rafe Schwimmer
Rafael Schwimmer

7.1

Very Good

Experience 3.5 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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Overview

Practice Areas
  • 60% Family
  • 30% Criminal Defense
  • 5% Litigation
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Fees & Payments

Fees

  • Retainer (Sometimes)

Payment types

Credit Card, Check, Cash

Contact Information
  • Schwimmer First LLP
    The Central Building
    1721 Hewitt Avenue,Suite 600
    Everett, WA 98201
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Languages
  • Hungarian

About Me

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About me: Welcome to our law firm. Our experience, dedication, and tenacity will serve you well. I have practiced law in Snohomish County for over 25 years. I have... more

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Client Reviews

Average Client Rating

5.0 star rating 2 reviews
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5 star rating

“Previous Client”

Posted by: bwheeland, 2009-02-09 10 months ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Rafe and his team were extraordinary. They were available to answer questions whenever I needed help. They were supportive and kept me informed... more
5 star rating

“Rafe”

Posted by: anonymous, 2007-07-06 over 2 years ago. Flag as objectionable

Client Review: Rafe is the rare lawyer who is kind, decent, and cares about his clients. His goal seems to be to settle a case with the least acrimony and the best... more

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Endorsements

2 endorsements

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Vicki L Oslund

I endorse this lawyer's work.

Endorsement from lawyer: Vicki Oslund , Everett (WA), 10 months ago
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Résumé

Licenses
  • 28 years since Rafael Schwimmer was first licensed to practice law in WA.

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

Work Experience
Position Duration
Partner at Schwimmer First LLP 2005–present
Partner at Dupuis & Schwimmer 1997–2004
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Iowa College of Law Constitutional, Criminal and Family Law JD - Juris Doctor 1976
City University of New York, City College American History BA - Bachelor of Arts - Phi Beta Kappa 1973

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Phi Beta Kappa City College of the City University of New York 1973

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Washington State Bar Association 1981–present
Member Snohomish County Bar Association 1982–present
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Portfolio

Avvo Answers
Avvo Contribution: Contributor Level 3
Question: I have joint custody my ex moved out of state 1...
Rafael's answer: As I understand it, your final orders assume a residential schedule based on your ex husband living... more
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Cases
Title:
State v Jeff Marcum
Practice Area:
Criminal Defense
Outcome:
The court found an ilegal stop and frisk occurred.
Description:
On appeal, unfortuanately, the court reversed the lower court's decision and remanded the case back to the trial judge. The court of appeals...

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Speaking Engagements
Speaking Engagement Name Conference Date
Pros and Cons Determinate Sentencing 1996
Criminal Procedure Teaching Paralegal Students 1995
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