Kiara S. Swinton

Kiara S. Swinton

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 9 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Mclean, VA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement ... +2 more

1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA

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Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes


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Licensed in Virginia for 9 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2016

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Kiara Swinton Attorney at Law

1750 Tysons Blvd., Suite 1500, Mclean, VA, 22102

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Kiara S. Swinton's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

89 Client Reviews

Showing 16 - 20 of 22 reviews | Communication Style

Posted by anonymous | October 01, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI

The lawyer for DUI and DWI cases!

I was facing my first ever Driving Under the Influence charge with drugs misdemeanor in Fairfax County, Virginia when I was frantically searching for an accommodative, fair priced, yet COMMENDABLE lawyer when I stumbled upon lawyer Kiara Swinton. From the beginning I was struggling with hiring a lawy...er as most lawyers were not only way out of my budget but they also required a credit card, but lawyer Swinton was very accommodative and accepted cash (whatever worked best for the client) as well as giving me a fair quote that eased some of my frustration. She was honest from the beginning as she explained what could not go in my favor, but also explained what she could do to help this first offense DWI brought down. Low and behold, on the day of my trial she negotiated favorably on my behalf with the prosecutor that I went from possibly facing a misdemeanor; DWI in the Common Wealth of Virginia (losing my license and much more unpleasant consequences one could think of) to getting a mere traffic infraction of Improper Driving (like a speeding ticket!). I walked out with everything dropped and most importantly to me, a free mind about my future. With this success story, if you ever find yourself in a situation like mine, lawyer Kiara Swinton would be the first and only lawyer I would call! I hope this helps out someone. Side note: Before hiring lawyer Swinton I picked up a bench warrant for my arrest for failure to appear in court which she also got tossed out very easily for me.

Posted by Brian | May 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Desired Matter Outcome - HOV Violation

I want to thank Kiara Swinton very much for obtaining my desired outcome for the disposition of the matter she handled on my behalf before the Fairfax General District Court. I received a Virginia State Police citation for an HOV violation on I-66 (and unjustly so I might add). Ms. Swinton and her t...eam quickly and efficiently provided the necessary guidance and documentation requirements to properly prepare her for the variable outcomes if we moved towards answering the summons in court. Based on her counsel on the possible outcomes, I concluded that we had a good chance for a favorable result. She was able to negotiate the citation down from an HOV violation to a defective equipment charge - which was our targeted result. I was very impressed with the time efficiency and ease of pace of the entire process in court and Kiara's professionalism for the duration. I am very happy with my decision to retain her as counsel for this matter. I have enjoyed our exchange of communications which have always been met with a prompt reply - either by her or her very able support team. The support team has provided outstanding client service and made this process seamless. Good attorney. Good result.

Posted by Rajai | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Case Dismissed

Kiara did a great job despite the fact that I could have been a better client. When she took my case she was communicative and always kept me updated. She was clear in what she needed from me and what would give us the best chance of a favorable outcome. She gave me realistic expectations which she t...hen shattered by getting my case dismissed. Extremely professional and well organized. Highly recommended.

Posted by anonymous | February 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Outstanding lawyer

I highly recommend Kiara Swinton for any traffic-related tickets. Kiara was extremely professional and far exceeded my expectations. I was very nervous about my ticket, but Kiara immediately made me feel at ease, and was very good about explaining my options and the possible outcomes. She was extreme...ly knowledgeable and responsive with all communication - whether via phone, email or text. Kiara was very reassuring during the whole process and did everything she could to ensure a positive outcome. She was incredible to work with and have in my corner!!

Posted by Brian | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

You have a Star in Ms. Kiara Swinton, Attorney, BRICE BENOWITZ LLP!

I want to express my sincere and absolute gratitude for the exceptional work that Ms. Kiara Swinton, Attorney at PRICE BENOWITZ LLP completed for my case. From the moment I spoke with Kiara, I knew I was in great hands. I was nervous and uncertain as to what might happen or if a lawyer could help me ...in that situation. Kiara put all those concerns to rest. She immediately demonstrated her encyclopedic knowledge of the laws and how they applied in my situation. Furthermore, she explained the details of my offense, what the penalties of it were and how she may be able to help. I was particularly impressed with her knowledge of the Fairfax County Court System along with the prosecutors and judges. Kiara expertly and with meticulous detail laid out all of my options including whether pay the fine, represent myself, or hire a lawyer to represent me. I expressed my concerns that perhaps there was not much that a lawyer could do since my case was not a reckless driving. Kiara explained with strong confidence that she might get the offense reduced to something that would not affect my record. Moreover, she made it crystal clear that there are no guarantees and that her efforts could get rejected by the Court. After listening to Kiara, I agreed to hire her as my lawyer and I am very glad that I did. She significantly exceeded all my expectations by getting the offense reduced to a County violation that will not show up on my DMV record keeping it intact. What more can clients ask of their attorney? Not much at all! When anyone speaks with Kiara, it is very evident that she is exceedingly knowledgeable, has outstanding skills, and effectively demonstrates confidence. Regardless of the outcome of my case, I know this: Ms. Kiara Swinton is a rising Star at PRICE BENOWITZ LLP and she needs to be promoted at the earliest opportunity.

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Kiara S. Swinton's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jonathan Katz

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"A good criminal defense lawyer not only knows how to defend a case, but also has a good human touch. Kiara has both. As solo criminal defense practitioners, we sometimes need the assistance of colleagues to show up for us in court for handling procedural motions. When I put out feelers for who could do that for me at a courthouse that meets only once weekly, Kiara timely offered her assistance, and helped me excellently and without a hitch. It is clear that Kiara provides her clients with great and caring service. I recommend Kiara to those needing a criminal defense lawyer."

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Aubrey Sizer

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Apr 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Ms. Swinton. We are in several of the same legal associations and I find her to be a wonderful colleague who is giving of her time and expertise. We practice in different areas of the law and she has quickly become one of my go-to colleagues for criminal and traffic defense referrals."

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John Sando

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 04

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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G. "Rex" Flynn

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Kiara. She is a phenomenally talented attorney that gets fantastic results for her clients whether it's by beating down the government at trial, or leveraging bad facts into favorable pleas for her clients. She shines in all aspects of litigation and is well respected throughout the courtrooms and courthouses of the Commonwealth of Virginia."

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Chanel Jackson

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Swinton is a driven attorney. Her commitment to justice is evident in her dealings with her clients and colleagues."

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John Yannone

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Nicholas Braswell

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Oleg Fastovsky

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Steven Duckett

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karin Porter

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Virginia Tehrani

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Shawn Sukumar

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Thomas Soldan

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 14

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Andrew Lindsey

Speeding and traffic ticket lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kiara is a motivated criminal and traffic defense advocate who has a strong foundation of experience in Northern Virginia. She is willing to take on new cases in new places, and to pursue new forms of relief that conventional attorneys often do not bother with. She is also gracious with her clients, and a pleasure to interact with as a colleague. I endorse this lawyer."

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Iram Ashraf

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Co-worker

"Kiara is a very knowledgeable and hard working attorney. She fights for her clients' rights and always keeps every angle of the case in mind. Her attention to detail and dedication towards her clients makes her an excellent attorney and one that any individual facing a crisis wants on their side."

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Patrick O’Brien

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G. "Rex" Flynn

Criminal defense lawyer

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Iram Ashraf

Criminal defense lawyer

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Andrew Lindsey

Criminal defense lawyer

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Chanel Jackson

Criminal defense lawyer

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Tamika Jones

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2019

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers

2018

Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers Association

Work Experience

2019 - Present

Owner, Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC

2018 - 2019

Attorney, Price Benowitz, LLP

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Law Offices of Lavonda N. Graham-Williams

Associations

2020 - Present

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2017 - Present

Fairfax Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

Northern Virginia Black Attorneys Association

Member

Education

2016

Michigan State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

University of Virginia

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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