Kenneth A. Swain

Kenneth A. Swain

4.7
Rating: 9.2

Licensed for 34 years

Speeding and traffic ticket Lawyer at Monroe, NC
Practice Areas: Speeding & Traffic Ticket, Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI ... +2 more

Po Box 3308, Monroe, NC

About Kenneth

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 15%

32 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 250-400 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%

Pro bono

5 %

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 34 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 1991

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Swain Law, P.C.

Po Box 3308, Monroe, NC, 28111-3308

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Kenneth A. Swain's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

30 Client Reviews

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Posted by Amy | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

A Blessing!

Ken Swain fought for me at a time in my life when I couldn't possibly face any more tribulations. He was very honest & direct with me from the start. He explained the possible outcomes of the case and never once gave false hope. He listens, pays attention to detail, and really cares. If you're looki...ng for an attorney who is honest, reasonable, educated, and compassionate, I higly recommend Attorney Kenneth Swain.

Posted by Tosha | July 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Would give more stars if possible!

Mr Swain is amazing! Here is very through, compassionate and can be tough as nails when necessary! We worked on my case together for over 3 years and I was so pleased with my outcome!

Posted by Brian | February 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Amazing Attorney

Kenneth Swain has been a fantastic attorney for us. We faced an incredibly difficult case that he handled flawlessly. Ken's ability to remember details is his most impressive attribute, but on a personal note, his straightforward manner and professional efficiency are appreciated on every level. I wo...uld highly recommend him to anyone needing an attorney.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Best Unprofessional Attorney...

I personally went into Mr. Swain's office seeking legal advisement in an area he advertises he represents. After leaving a very detailed message with his receptionist Sharon, I did not receive a returned phone call. I called two additional times and again, did not receive a returned call. On the t...hird call I made, I insisted on speaking with Mr. Swain and the best service I received was talking with him through one of his assistants. He never took even a minute of his time to understand our reason for contacting him. The funny thing is, had he taken any one of my calls (or returned one of them) he would have realized our case was a great opportunity for him and his practice. The case we were attempting to present him with already has the other party admitting guilt in writing and their willingness to pay monetarily; starting at $50,000. We just need an attorney willing to help us negotiate the money due to us. Especially considering we've done most of the work here, it's VERY FRUSTRATING this guy can't even return a phone call... Not to mention it is completely unprofessional.

Posted by anonymous | June 30, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Domestic Violence and Failure to appear

We hired me swain as our attorney.He was very knowledgeable in handling our Cases.He found out, the court system had not served us with the proper papers, regarding the prosecution on our cases.he got them completely dismissed on that technicality.He is very good on keeping you up informed on your ...case.I would, recommend him very highly to anyone that's needing a great Lawyer.

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Kenneth A. Swain's Lawyer Endorsements

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Allen Brotherton

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have been referring my Union County & Anson County cases to Ken for years, and the results have always been outstanding. I trust Ken with my clients when they have out-of-county issues and he delivers."

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Carol Kendrick

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the opportunity to work with Ken on numerous murder cases, and other serious felony matters, and know the type of work ethic and skill he brings to his cases. I know him to be an excellent lawyer and am pleased to endorse him."

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John Chinuntdet

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have personally known Kenneth Swain for over 30 years and have referred several criminal defense clients to Ken since 1996. Ken has represented each of those clients in a very professional manner and has successfully represented all of them. Those clients are very complimentary of Ken."

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H. White

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 28

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ken is great lawyer to work with and a professional lot work against. I highly recommend Ken to handle your legal needs! His preparation prior to court and in court representation is relentless. Ken fights for his client's rights and does not back down. I have all the faith in the world when I refer cases to him that my clients will be handled right and treated fairly."

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Experience

Rating:  9.2 (Superb)

Honors

2016

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1999 - Present

Owner, Swain Law, PC

1996 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, State of North Carolina

1993 - 1996

Owner, Kenneth Swain Attorney

Associations

2006 - Present

Union Academy

Board of Directors

2001 - Present

North Carolina Municipal Attorney's Association

Member

2000 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

1999 - Present

North Carolina Advocates for Justice

Member

1991 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2001 - 2001

Union County Bar Association

President

2000 - 2000

Union County Bar Association

Vice President

Education

1992

Indiana University

MA - Masters

1991

University of North Carolina School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1988

Wake Forest University

BA

Speaking Engagements

2009

Continuing Legal Education Seminar

Defending Domestic Violence Cases

Publications

2008

North Carolina Criminal Defense Motions Manual Motion to Suppress Identification And Identification Testimony

Languages

English

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