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Kiara S. Swinton
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Biography
Attorney Swinton is a native of Portsmouth, Virginia and a graduate of the University of Virginia where she earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Philosophy, Policy and Law. She then graduated magna cum laude from Michigan State University College of Law where she focused on litigation.
As a law student, she excelled academically. As a member of the Moot Court Board, she achieved regional victories and national recognition; she was a member of the highly selective Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute, and also participated in Michigan State University’s Street Law Program where she taught legal concepts to high school students. During this time, she acquired skills in advocacy and case management as a law clerk and legal extern with Legal Services of South Central Michigan and the United States House of Representatives’ Committee on Oversight and Government Reform, respectively. After law school, Attorney Swinton acquired valuable experience as a criminal defense attorney with the Law Offices of Lavonda N. Graham-Williams, PLLC and Price Benowitz, LLP before founding the Law Office of K. S. Swinton, PLLC.
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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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Showing 31 - 35 of 42 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by Craig | July 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Great representation of my son
My son was cited for reckless driving. Following Kiara’s advice she was able to get all charges dismissed in exchange for community service. Our ideal outcome. Can’t recommend more highly.
Posted by Sherri | May 26, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Mrs. Sherri Childs
Ms. Swinton handled my daughters Reckless Driving which was reduced to Improper Driving. Ms. was very professional and answered our questions quickly; which helped our put our minds at ease.
Posted by Anna | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Charge
She was amazing!! Also, very open and caring to her clients! I got my 2nd reckless charge within a year and she made sure I get the best deal possible/ You can always count on her!!!
Posted by Lisa Bush | March 14, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving - Speeding
Kiara represented me on a reckless driving case. She was able to get a favorable result despite the officer not wanting to budge. I highly recommend Kiara.
Posted by Balamurugan | January 15, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Reckless Driving in Fairfax County
Kiara is very professional and attention to details and was able to get my reckless driving charge reduced to speeding 19 miles over the speed limit. As i'm out of state, she managed it even without me coming to the court in VA. Wonderful job! She is the best and always answers any of our questions...
Kiara S. Swinton's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
"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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"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."
"Ms. Swinton is a driven attorney. Her commitment to justice is evident in her dealings with her clients and colleagues."
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"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."
"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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Experience
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 AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Fairfax Bar AssociationMember
2017 - Present
Northern Virginia Black Attorneys AssociationMember
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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What if I don’t remember hitting someone car but they do?
28 Sep 2021
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petite larceny human error at a store self check out. Banned from Store and charged with above. First offense no prior record.
10 Jun 2021
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Have a warrant, “bailee failure to return property >$200”, can I get this cleared without turning myself in or hiring a lawyer?
03 Jun 2021