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  • Eatontown, NJ
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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

  1. Civil rights: 33%

    For over thirty two years, I have successfully fought for people who have been wrongfully arrested, searched, imprisoned, shot, choked, beaten, sprayed, and humiliated. I have vigorously represented the victims of police cover-ups and other official attempts to mask unlawful conduct. Protecting the civil rights of individuals from government abuse, intrusion and discrimination is the most important calling of our time.

    38 years, 500 cases

  2. Criminal defense: 33%

    As New Jersey criminal defense lawyers, our initial goal is to prevent your arrest and the filing of criminal charges against you. We provide our clients with the personalized service that they deserve, from the beginning of the case until the case is concluded. Our attorneys know the entire New Jersey State Court system well, and we do everything possible to achieve positive results for our clients.

    39 years, 2,000 cases

  3. Federal crime: 33%

    Having an experienced, aggressive federal criminal lawyer is particularly important in a federal criminal case in New Jersey, where your liberty, family, finances and future are at stake. Each federal criminal case in New Jersey requires a unique approach that fits your particular needs. Our federal criminal defense lawyers methodically investigate, research, and prepare each case, then apply the skill and know-how that comes with over 25 years of experience.

    35 years, 500 cases

  4. Other: 1%

Languages spoken

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Contact

Schwartz & Posnock

99 Corbett Way Ste 203
Eatontown, NJ, 07724-4250

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    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    NYCurrently registered 199502/24/2022
    CAInactive199302/08/2022
    NJActive198503/11/2022
    PAInactive198303/15/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers29
    Legal guides1
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    Division Chief's Award for Outstanding Legal ServicesCity of New York Law Department, Special Federal Litigation Division2003
    International Legal FraternityPhi Delta Phi1983
    Highest Honors History DepartmentRutgers University1979
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    PartnerSchwartz & Posnock1993 - Present
    Special Assistant Corporation CounselCorporation Counsel Of The City Of New York, Special Federal Litigation Division2001 - 2004
    OwnerLaw Offices of David A. Schwartz1991 - 1993
    Associate AttorneyWalder, Sondak, Berkeley & Brogan1987 - 1991
    Assistant Public DefenderOffice of the Public Defender, Essex County1985 - 1987
    Assistant DefenderDefender Association Of Philadelphia1983 - 1985
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    Association of Federal Defense AttorneysN/A
    State Bar of CaliforniaChair - Business Crimes Panel1996 - 1996
    State Bar of CaliforniaExecutive Committee Member1993 - 1998
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    New Jersey Law JournalThe Truth About False Confessions2015
    New Perspectives on Healthcare AuditingThe Role of Internal Auditors and Provider Attorneys in Investigations2001
    Criminal Law BulletinThe Digital Telephony Legislation of 1994: Law Enforcement Hitches a Ride on the Information Superhighway1995
    California Business Law ReporterCorporate Compliance Programs Under the Federal Sentencing Guidelines: From the Theoretical to Effective Implementation1994
    California Criminal Law Forms ManualContributing Author1994
    Prescription Drug Abuse and DependenceLegal Dispositions and Interventions1994
    New Jersey LawyerUsing the Amendments to the Domestic Violence Act Offensively1992
    New Jersey LawyerDefending the Driving Under the Influence of Drugs Case1992
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    Antioch School of LawJD - Juris Doctor1983
    Rutgers UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts1979
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Hot Topics in Criminal LawLitigating False Confessions2015
    Semi Annual Use of Force TrainingPractical Application of Use of Force Guidelines2009
    Top Legal Issues Affecting Law EnforcementPolice Law: Top Legal Issues Affecting Law Enforcement in New Jersey2006
    The Association of Healthcare Internal Auditors Annual ConferenceOutside Counsel's Cooperation with Health Care Provider's Counsel to Uncover Potential Fraud and Abuse2001
    State Bar of CaliforniaInto the Modern Age: Using Computers, the Internet and Demonstrative Techniques in the Courtroom1996
    State Bar of CaliforniaBusiness Crimes: Their Collateral Consequences for Employers1996
    Federal Health Care Acquisition ConferenceSurviving Health Care Fraud Investigations1996
    Advisory Committee on Criminal Rules of the Judicial Conference of the United StatesTestimony Regarding Proposed Amendments to the Federal Rules of Criminal Procedure1994
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    State v. R.M.First and second degree sexual assault charges dismissed
    U.S. v. M.S.Client sentenced to one year probation

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    Douglas Borthwick, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 29, 2014
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    James Goldstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 3, 2014
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    Brett Klein, Civil rights Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
    Relationship: Worked together on matter

    I endorse David Schwartz without reservation. I have had the privilege to work with David on various matters over the past 14 years. In so doing, I can vouch for his tireless work ethic and dedication to his clients.

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    Brad Kaiserman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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    I endorse attorney David Schwartz. He is highly experienced and dedicated to his clients success. Has a long history of successful case results which has earned him respect from his colleagues in the legal community.

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    Kurt Krauss, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 26, 2014
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    .I strongly endorse David. He is a consummate professional. I refer him all my criminal defense work. I've known him since 1987 when we worked together at another firm; he has always produced excellent results for his clients. He pays scrupulous attention to detail and has a easy going nature that makes him approachable to both clients and fellow professionals. He is well read on the law and goes the extra mile for his clients without fail. He actually cares about the people he represents, which is refreshing today.

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    Lee Zavatsky, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2014
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    Meryl Chambers, Unknown Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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    I endorse David Schwartz. Experienced, talented, and dedicated attorney with a successful track record. A respected member in our field.

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    Sam Israels, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 21, 2014
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    Attorney David Schwartz post accurate legal answers in the Avvo community to help individuals looking for some advice. He demonstrates excellent knowledge of the law. I fully endorse him.

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    Philip Israels, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
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    I endorse David Schwartz. Dedicated, talented, and hard working attorney who aggressively fights to obtain the best possible outcome for his clients. He has earned respect from his colleagues within the legal community.

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    Steven Cron, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
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    I endorse attorney David Schwartz. Experienced, motivated, intelligent, and dedicated to his profession. Has a history of successful case results. A respected member in our legal industry.

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    Ronald Hedding, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 20, 2014
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    I endorse attorney David Schwartz. Strong and aggressive advocate for his clients with a history of successful case results. Respected by peers in the legal field.

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    Alan Eisner, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
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    Mariya Furman, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
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    I endorse attorney David Schwartz. Donates time posting thoughtful and accurate legal answers on Avvo to help individuals asking for advice. Respected member in the legal field.

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    Michael Goldstein, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 19, 2014
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    I endorse attorney David Schwartz. Demonstrates excellent knowledge of the law based on his accurate legal answers in the Avvo community. He is an asset to the legal profession.

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    Jonah Spivak, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 16, 2014
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    I endorse this lawyer. David brings great depth of knowledge and insight to his cases.

    Lawyer Christian K. Lassen II

    Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Nov 14, 2014
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    Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.

    Lawyer Matthew Oberlin Williams

    Matthew Williams, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 14, 2014
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    I endsorse this lawyer. David is an experienced criminal defense attorney dedicated to achieving positive results for his clients. I encourage those facing criminal charges to contact David for help.

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