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Jeff Swartz has been a dedicated advocate in the Hampton Roads legal community since graduating from law school in 1987. A Virginia Beach native, Jeff began his career as a prosecutor in the Commonwealth Attorney’s office, where he gained invaluable experience handling a wide spectrum of criminal cases, including drug offenses, violent crimes such as murder and robbery, and property crimes. Since entering private practice in 1997, Jeff has concentrated on criminal defense, fighting tirelessly to protect the rights of his clients. He is deeply committed to addressing injustices in the criminal justice system, recognizing the profound consequences of wrongful accusations and convictions. Jeff’s approach is rooted in his belief that every individual deserves a strong defense against the government’s power to take away freedom, property, or even life.
Jeff earned his undergraduate degree from Virginia Tech, where he served as student government president and established the university’s first student legal services office. He later graduated from the Marshall-Wythe School of Law at William & Mary. A respected leader in his field, Jeff has lectured for the Virginia Trial Lawyers Association and the Norfolk Police Academy. He holds an A.V. rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been recognized as a Legal Elite attorney and Top Lawyer.
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State: Virginia
Acquired: 1987
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220 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA, 23510
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Posted by anonymous | May 8, 2023 | Hired Attorney
I was falsely accused of an assault and battery charge under Virginia law (18.2-57), which carries a maximum sentence of confinement in jail for up to 12 months and a fine of up to $2,500. Even though the charges were false and malicious, I had to answer to the charges in Virginia when I discovered t...
Posted by anonymous | May 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney
Words can’t describe the appreciation I have for you and your team. My family and I thank you for all you do and pray for your continue success for all the years to come!!! Thanks so much!
Posted by Cynthia | February 9, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was recently accused of trespassing and assault & battery, both what I thought to be clear cases that I would easily show the judge I wasn't guilty of. Never being convicted or even accused of crimes in the past, I didn't know what to expect but didn't think I needed an attorney. I was found guilty...
Posted by anonymous | August 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
From the first phone call, Mr. Swartz understood the gravity of my legal matter and the devastating impact it had on me and my family. He was very patient and kind on the phone talking through the situation. In fact, I was surprised at the amount of time he spent on the phone discussing the matter a...
Posted by anonymous | June 2, 2016 | Hired Attorney
Mr. Swartz helped my son. Now my son is on the right track and we owe Mr. Swartz a tremendous debt of gratitude. As my son becomes a young man, I think he is going to reach a point where he looks back and realizes that Mr. Swartz is one of the handful of people who have made dramatic, positive diff...
"Jeffrey Swartz is my go to lawyer for any of my clients who may need the best criminal defense lawyer in Virginia. He is well respected by all the judges and his colleagues in the Bar. I have known Jeffrey professionally and personally since we attended William and Mary law school together and I endorse him 100% without any hesitation. He is a rare find in that he is both very generous and very talented."
"Jeff Swartz is a dedicated and highly skilled Criminal Defense Attorney. One of the very best in the Commonwealth. He is a lawyer's lawyer without exception. Having been selected to serve on the Virginia State Bar Associarion's Criminal Law Section Board of Governers Jeff has distinguished himself as one of the legal elite. I highly recommend Jeff."
Employment and labor lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2025
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
Legal Elite, Virginia Business Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer, Coastal Virginia Magazine
1997 - 2018
Partner, Swartz, Taliaferro, Swartz & Goodove
1994 - 1997
Attorney, Norfolk Commonwealth Attorney
1987 - 1994
Associate, Rabinowitz, Rafal, Swartz, Taliaferro & Gilbert
2010 - Present
Virginia Beach Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Virginia Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
2007 - Present
Virginia Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2003 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
1987 - Present
Virginia State BarMember
1987 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
1987 - Present
Norfolk and Portsmouth Bar AssociationMember
2007 - 2011
Virginia State Bar, Criminal Law SectionBoard of Governors
Not Guilty
1987
JD - Juris Doctor
1984
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English