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Glenn Swiatek opened his practice in Fort Walton Beach in 1998 gaining experience in all of the Florida court systems. He has criminal trial and post-conviction relief and appellate experience in every court of the Florida’s First Judicial Circuit He also has appellate experience before the First District Court of Appeals and the Florida Supreme Court. Mr. Swiatek also practices in the federal court system and is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida and the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals. His trial experience ranges from representing the accused in cases of violence, drugs, DUI, theft, sex offenses to murder. He is one of the very few attorneys in Northwest Florida that only practices criminal law. Mr. Swiatek devotes a significant part of his practice to criminal appeals and post-conviction relief.
Experience & MembershipsDuring his hours away from the office, Glenn enjoys playing his double bass with the Northwest Florida Symphony Orchestra and performing chamber music in Europe. Glenn, as an alumnus of Fort Walton Beach High School and an active supporter of the athletic department and the Viking Band. He was the Voice of the Vikings during football season and has also been the half-time announcer for the Bruner Middle School Band.
Not withstanding Glenn’s support for Fort Walton Beach High School, he is still willing to represent Choctaw graduates.
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Practice Areas
29 years | 1,000 cases
29 years | 500 cases
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State: Florida
Acquired: 1998
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1201 B N Eglin Pkwy, Shalimar, FL, 32579-1250
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Posted by Chelsea | September 28, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Wow, Mr. Swiatek did a fantastic job on my case! He was the third Lawyer I called when I was looking for legal Representation after getting arrested in a County 2 hours away from where I lived. He should have been the very first and the only lawyer I called, because he went above and beyond for my ca...
Posted by Christina | August 18, 2018 | Hired Attorney
What a phenomenal person and professional. This was the most difficult time I have ever experienced in my life and Mr. Swiatek and his staff assisted me out of a situation that was brought on to me by corrupt individuals. I wound have paid twice as much as I did because of the immediate and outstand...
Posted by Patrick | January 11, 2018 | Hired Attorney
In 1996, I was 17 year old juvenile who was involved in a situation where a young mans Life was tragically lost. I was not the individual who took the young man's life, but the courts found me just as culpable as the individual who actually committed the homicide. After years of fighting my case to ...
Posted by Patrick | November 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Words are not enough to express my thanks and gratitude to this man. He said he would deliver my son to me and he did.. A true man of his word and of the law, wish we had more like him. Thank you, I would refer you to anyone who needs an honest lawyer. Thank you from the bottom of my heart.
Thanks, Patrick. I told you I would get him home. I'm thankful the family never gave up hope !
Posted by Manuel Smith | November 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney
He is the best ... He sees something that is not right he will do whatever he can to make it right... He is tenacious... He's awesome... Much, much love and respect thank you again
"I strongly endorse this lawyer. I have worked in the Okaloosa and Walton County community with Mr. Swiatek for over 15 years and have found Glenn to be an incredibly intelligent, honest and hard working attorney who always puts his clients first. I never hesitate to recommend all of my family law clients to Glen for any criminal matters that they encounter. It is all he practices, and I always know he will serve them well."
"Glenn is someone I trust, plain and simple. He also is willing to tackle some of the most difficult questions in the most difficult areas of criminal law. After working with him and knowing his as an admired colleague and friend for many years, I consider him to be a true intellectual."
Family lawyer
Criminal defense lawyer
2018
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Invitation Selection, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2006
Certificate of Recognition, Okaloosa Walton Bar Association
2005
Certificate of Recognition, Okaloosa Walton Bar Association
2004
Certificate of Recognition, Okaloosa Walton Bar Association
2003
Certificate of Recognition, Okaloosa Walton Bar Association
1997
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa
1996
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa
1995
Who's Who Among American Law Students, Summa
1998 - Present
Attorney, Glenn M. Swiatek, Criminal Defense Attorney, PA
2007 - 2010
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (Okaloosa-Walton chapter)President
2005 - 2006
Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Okaloosa-Walton ChapterVice President
After being incarcerated for 21 years, on resentencing our client was sentenced to time served.
Not Guilty
1997
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
Graduate Degree
1980
BA - Bachelor of Arts
English
Spanish
German
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