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Katherine Laurie Schwinghammer

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Also known as "Kathy" Schwinghammer
Katherine Laurie Schwinghammer
Have you been charged with a DUI or other crime? Katherine Schwinghammer is here to help.
5.0 star rating
Amazing work
- Jake, a DUI client
5.0 star rating
Saved my son from a criminal record. She is the best!
- a Criminal Defense client

Overview

Avvo Rating

Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Practice Areas

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  • 60% DUI / DWI
    6 years, 250 cases
  • 40% Criminal Defense
    6 years, 750 cases

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Free Consultation (60 minutes)

Payment types

Cash, Check, Credit Card

Contact Information

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  • Katherine Schwinghammer, Attorney at Law
    255 N. Wilson, Suite B-1
    (no mail at this address, please)
    Nipomo, CA
    Mobile: 805-448-9532
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  • Katherine Schwinghammer, Attorney at Law - MAILING ADDRESS
    110 Mary Ave, Suite 2-121
    Nipomo, CA 93444
    Mobile: 805-448-9532
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  • Katherine Schwinghammer, Attorney at Law
    4251 S. Higuera St., Suite 800
    (no mail at this address, please)
    San Luis Obispo, CA
    Mobile: 805-448-9532
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Languages Spoken

  • English

About Me

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I am a criminal defense attorney. The only type of cases I will work on are criminal defense cases and DUI defensecases. I have extensive experience... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Amazing work”

Posted by: Jake, almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Katherine helped me through an extremely difficult situation. She worked hard for my case and kept me informed through th entire process. She even... more
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5 star rating

“Saved my son from a criminal record. She is the best!”

Posted by: a Criminal Defense client, 12 months ago.

Client Review: My son is a sophomore at Cal Poly San Luis Obispo. He got arrested after drinking off-campus with friends. He is underage. He does not remember much... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

4 endorsements


William Carlos Makler

I endorse Kathy Schwinghammer's work. I have seen her in action at trial and was VERY impressed. Not only was her client found "not guilty" but... more

Endorsement from lawyer: William Makler , Santa Barbara (CA), Over 2 years ago
Thomas John Greenberg

Kathy Schwinghammer is an excellent attorney. Kathy took on the head deputy district attorney and walked her client out the door with an acquittal.... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Thomas Greenberg , Redwood City (CA), Over 2 years ago
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Résumé

 

License

6 years since Katherine Laurie Schwinghammer was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 2006 05/24/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Office of Katherine Schwinghammer 2009–present
Deputy Public Defender at Santa Barbara County Public Defender's Office 2006–2009

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
The University of Texas School of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 2005
Texas A & M University, Corpus Christi English BA - Bachelor of Arts 2002

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Dean's Achievement Award in Advanced Criminal Defense The University of Texas School of Law 2005
Excellence in Public Interest Award - for work with TCAI Texas Law Fellowship 2004

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Member San Luis Obispo County Bar Association, Criminal Law Section 2010-present
member California Public Defenders Association 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 4
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Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications

Article Publication Date
Fingerprint Identification: How the "Gold Standard" of Evidence Could Be Worth Its Weight American Journal of Criminal Law 2005

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Today's Digital Projector Technology and How to Use It Monthly Criminal Defense Section Meeting 2011
The History of Fingerprint Identification TCDLA Forensics CLE weekend 2004
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