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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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Posted by anonymous | March 02, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Domestic Violence
Kiara Swinton Review
Working with Kiara was an exceptional experience from start to finish. She represented me in a domestic violence case in Arlington County, VA, and exceeded every expectation I had. The outcome was exactly what we hoped for and handled with precision and care. Kiara conducted herself with the highest...
Kiara Swinton
Replied last March 03, 2026It was my pleasure and I am very glad we were able to reach the desired outcome in your matter. Thank you for your kindness and your review!
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Awesome DWI lawyer
Ms. Swinton is an extremely detail-oriented and passionate lawyer in which I had the pleasure of working with for my DWI case. She was very responsive and thorough regarding any questions I had regarding my case. Ms. Swinton represented me well in Arlington County and worked hard for an acceptable o...
Kiara Swinton
Replied last February 09, 2026Thank you very much for your review and trusting me to represent you in your case!
Posted by anonymous | August 07, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Heartfelt Thanks to Ms. Kiara Swinton
Ms. Kiara Swinton represented me in a shoplifting case in Arlington, Virginia, and I honestly couldn’t have asked for a better attorney. I had no experience with the legal system and felt extremely overwhelmed, but she explained everything to me clearly and with so much patience. She never made me fe...
Kiara Swinton
Replied last August 08, 2025Thank you very much for your kind review and I am elated that we were able to achieve the desired outcome in your case.
Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Toll Violation
Attorney Swinton Is a great lawyer. She represented me in a case of tolls violation in Fairfax County, VA. Swinton was able to get a dismissal in the hearing. The firm's price was very reasonable compared to competitive.
Kiara Swinton
Replied last September 19, 2024Thank you very much for your review and the opportunity to assist with your matters.
Posted by Leatrice Wilson | November 13, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket
Incredible Services
Ms. Kiara Swinton is truly the best there is. She handled my reckless driving case with swift expertise. Loudon County is notorious for being hard on reckless driving cases, but she amended my charges from "reckless driving" to "failure to obey a highway sign!" With the charges being reduced from a m...
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