$ 275-300 per hour
Attorney Swetz is Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency. He has been AV rated by Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 years. An AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell is the highest possible rating a lawyer may obtain for legal ability and adherence to ethical standards. He has been named a Pennsylvania Superlawyer in 2007, 2009-2025. Superlawyers honors outstanding lawyers from more than 70 practice areas who have attained a high-degree of peer recognition and professional achievement. The Pennsylvania Superlawyer list is published each June in Superlawyer and Philadelphia Magazines.
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Practice Areas
$ 275-300 per hour
33%-40%
State: Florida
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
State: Pennsylvania
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Fax
711 Sarah Street, Stroudsburg, PA, 18360-2121
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Posted by anonymous | January 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
From day one Jim has been a very resourceful lawyer. He is very eloquent with his words. His presence is known once he walks into court. Best lawyer in town. Would recommend him to anyone.
Posted by anonymous | January 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Jim Swetz represented me in a high profile, complex, and convoluted case that spanned several years. The local police and prosecutors tirelessly pursued my own demise, something ALA Steven Avery but never fully exposed. Jim never ceased in exposing the misrepresentations and pursuing a fair trial. ...
Posted by Rachel | May 15, 2015
Jim Swetz was recommended to our family when my brother was killed by a drunk driver almost 5 years ago. He has had nothing but our family's best interest in heart since the beginning. He explained how the legal system worked and what we had to work with and how long the process would take. He knew n...
Posted by Robyn | November 11, 2013
Jim is the BEST lawyer ANYONE could ever have. He is smart beyond belief, knows the law better than anyone, kept me informed and up-to-date on everything. Jim ALWAYS advised me and my family on what was the best in the big picture and that is what matters - winning the war, and not worrying about t...
Posted by Dave | September 15, 2013
I would like to thank Attorney James Swetz for all his hard work in assisting in an acquittal of all charges. I was a Law Enforcement officer accused of an offense that never happened. After doing extensive research, knowing my career was dependent on the outcome of this case, I chose Attorney Swetz....
"I give Atty. Jim Swetz my unqualified and highest endorsement. We have worked together . Jim goes above and beyond for his clients. One of the best legal minds in the business."
"I recently completed a long and complicated negotiation and transaction with Jim. I can attest to the experience and skills which he offers to his clients and can recommend him without hesitation."
Criminal defense lawyer
2013
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2007
Super Lawyer, Pennsylvania Super Lawyers
2013 - Present
Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense LawyersPresident
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1976
JD - Juris Doctor
1973
BA - Bachelor of Arts