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David A Schwartz
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DAVID A. SCHWARTZ is a partner in the law firm of Schwartz & Posnock. Mr. Schwartz, an attorney since 1983, is licensed in the State and Federal Courts of New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, and California, as well as before the United States Supreme Court.
Mr. Schwartz was a member of the Executive Committee of the Criminal Law Section of the State Bar of California in 1996. As a Special Assistant Corporation Counsel for the New York City Law Department, New York, Special Federal Litigation Division, Mr. Schwartz was awarded the Division Chief’s Award for Outstanding Legal Services on behalf of the City of New York in 2003.
Mr. Schwartz clerked for the Hon. John Garrett Penn, U.S.D.J., in the United States District Court for the District of Columbia, and worked extensively on the trial of ABSCAM defendant John Jenrrett, a former U.S. Congressman from South Carolina.
Presentations: August, 2001, The Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors Annual Conference (Outside Counsel’s Cooperation with Health Care Provider’s Counsel to Uncover Potential Fraud and Abuse); March, 1999, Surviving Health Care Fraud Investigations – Federal Health Care Acquisition Conference, United States Department of Defense and Department of Veteran’s Affairs; 1996, The University of California, State Bar of California “Business Crimes: Their Collateral Consequences for Employers;” and the State Bar of California: “Into the Modern Age: Using Computers, the Internet and Demonstrative Techniques in the Courtroom.”
Testimony: 1994, before the Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United States regarding proposed amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure.
Articles: “The Role of Internal Auditors and Provider Attorneys in Investigations, “New Perspectives on Healthcare Auditing, Vol. 20, No. 3, Summer 2001; “The Digital Telephony Legislation of 1994: Law Enforcement Hitches a Ride on the Information Superhighway, “Criminal Law Bulletin, Vol. 31, No. 3, May-June 1995; “Corporate Compliance Programs Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines: From the Theoretical to Effective Implementation,” California Business Law Reporter, Vol. 16, No. 1, July 1994; “Using the Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act Offensively,” New Jersey Lawyer (1 NJL 1057), July 1992; and “Defending the Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Case,” New Jersey Lawyer (1 NJL 369), March 1992. Contributing author, California Criminal Law Forms Manual (CEB, University of California, 1994), and Prescription Drug Abuse and Dependence, Chapter 9, “Legal Dispositions and Interventions” (with Daniel P. Greenfield, M.D.), Charles C. Thomas Company, 1994.
Education: Rutgers University, BA, History and Political Science, with Highest Honors (1979); New York University, Graduate School of Arts and Sciences (1980); Antioch University School of Law, Juris Doctor (1983); teaching assistant 1983.
Bar Admissions: New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, California, United States District Court for the District of New Jersey, United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, United States District Court for the Northern District of California, United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit, United States Supreme Court.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Civil Rights
33%
42 years | 500 cases
Criminal Defense
33%
43 years | 2,000 cases
Federal Crime
33%
39 years | 500 cases
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Licensed in New York for 31 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Licensed in New Jersey for 40 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 32 years
State: California
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Licensed in Pennsylvania for 42 years
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Schwartz & Posnock
99 Corbett Way Ste 203, Eatontown, NJ, 07724-4250
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Posted by Lorraine | June 02, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Residential
Excellent lawyer
Mr. Schwartz did an outstanding job representing me in the sale of my home. Even with the obstacles presented with the covid 19, he displayed great communication skills and answered all my questions as they came up. His attention to detail ensured my closing took place on time.
Posted by nick | December 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
harassment case
I had been falsely accused by a vindictive ex-wife who, ultimately, lost custody of the kids to me. I hired David because he was engaged in the conversation we had, he knew the repercussions regarding the outcome of this case vs my custody battle and knew exactly what counter moves to make. During ...
Posted by Justin | December 09, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Very Knowledgeable and easy to work with.
I had a very good experience working with David Schwartz after I had been arrested for drug possession and a DUI. I highly recommend him. Would work with him again if need be. He knows what he's doing and he's a nice guy to work with. Good energy, calm, laid back and sure of himself.
Posted by Eric | July 30, 2015 | Domestic Violence
Excellent lawyer, great results.
Mr Schwartz represented me in domestic violence case. His cross examination of the "victim" show that she was a total liar. The judge dismissed the case against me. David did a fine job for me. I recommend him to anyone.
Posted by Anne Marie | July 29, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Superb Legal Representation
Mr. Schwartz represented me in a complicated criminal case that involved mortgages that I applied for in 2009. The banks made several mistakes in processing my mortgage application. The information that I gave to my mortgage broker was accurate, but the broker twisted it for his own purposes. Mr. Sch...
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Experience
Honors
2003
Division Chief's Award for Outstanding Legal Services, City of New York Law Department, Special Federal Litigation Division
1983
International Legal Fraternity, Phi Delta Phi
1979
Highest Honors History Department, Rutgers University
Work Experience
1993 - Present
Partner, Schwartz & Posnock
2001 - 2004
Special Assistant Corporation Counsel, Corporation Counsel Of The City Of New York, Special Federal Litigation Division
1991 - 1993
Owner, Law Offices of David A. Schwartz
1987 - 1991
Associate Attorney, Walder, Sondak, Berkeley & Brogan
1985 - 1987
Assistant Public Defender, Office of the Public Defender, Essex County
1983 - 1985
Assistant Defender, Defender Association Of Philadelphia
Associations
Association of Federal Defense Attorneys
1996 - 1996
State Bar of CaliforniaChair - Business Crimes Panel
1993 - 1998
State Bar of CaliforniaExecutive Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
State v. R.M.
First and second degree sexual assault charges dismissed
U.S. v. M.S.
Client sentenced to one year probation
Education
1983
Antioch School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Rutgers University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Hot Topics in Criminal Law
Litigating False Confessions
2009
Semi Annual Use of Force Training
Practical Application of Use of Force Guidelines
2006
Top Legal Issues Affecting Law Enforcement
Police Law: Top Legal Issues Affecting Law Enforcement in New Jersey
2001
The Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors Annual Conference
Outside Counsel's Cooperation with Health Care Provider's Counsel to Uncover Potential Fraud and Abuse
1996
State Bar of California
Into the Modern Age: Using Computers, the Internet and Demonstrative Techniques in the Courtroom
1996
State Bar of California
Business Crimes: Their Collateral Consequences for Employers
1996
Federal Health Care Acquisition Conference
Surviving Health Care Fraud Investigations
1994
Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United States
Testimony Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure
Publications
2015
New Jersey Law Journal
The Truth About False Confessions
2001
New Perspectives on Healthcare Auditing
The Role of Internal Auditors and Provider Attorneys in Investigations
1995
Criminal Law Bulletin
The Digital Telephony Legislation of 1994: Law Enforcement Hitches a Ride on the Information Superhighway
1994
California Business Law Reporter
Corporate Compliance Programs Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines: From the Theoretical to Effective Implementation
1994
California Criminal Law Forms Manual
Contributing Author
1994
Prescription Drug Abuse and Dependence
Legal Dispositions and Interventions
1992
New Jersey Lawyer
Using the Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act Offensively
1992
New Jersey Lawyer
Defending the Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Case
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If the ATF arrested you, is it a federal offense?
20 Nov 2014
Q&A
Motion to dismiss restitution: Victim (corporation went bankrupt)
11 Nov 2014
Q&A
In New Jersey do I need to disclose information that was expunged from my record during a civil deposition? Thank you.
07 Nov 2014