Attorney Paul F.X. Schwartz has been practicing law since 1995. Prior to his law school graduation from UW Law School in 1995, he was a teacher for twenty years and the President of a teacher's union. Since 1995, Schwartz has been specializing in the area of criminal law and juvenile law.
Attorney Schwartz has vigorously defended individuals charged in felony, misdemeanor, and probation revocation cases both on the state and federal levels. Additionally, he has worked vigorously on behalf of his clients in juvenile and mental commitment cases.
Schwartz is a member of the Wisconsin State Bar, the Dane County Bar, the National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (NACDL), the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys (WACDL), and the Dane County Criminal Defense Attorney's Association. Schwartz is licensed to practice law in state courts in Wisconsin as well as the Eastern and Western District of Wisconsin and the Northern District of Illinois on the federal level, and before the 7th Circuit Court of Appeals.
Schwartz was awarded the 2010 Dane County Pro Bono award for individual attorneys. In May 2013, Schwartz achieved not guilty verdicts on all 6 counts in a 1st degree intentional homicide case in Racine County. For that effort, Schwartz was awarded the Martin Hanson Advocate's Award by the Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys, which is awarded to those attorneys who accomplish the rare and difficult task of winning a criminal homicide case. In 2014, Schwartz was honored as one of the "Top 100 Trial Lawyers" by The National Trial Lawyers. The National Trial Lawyers is an organization composed of the Top 100 Trial Lawyers from each state. This honor is obtained through a special invitation and is extended solely to the select few of the most qualified attorneys from each state who exemplify superior qualifications of leadership, reputation, influence, stature and profile as civil plaintiff or criminal defense trial lawyers.
Practice areas
Felonies and Misdemeanors
26 years, 1,000 cases
All areas of Juvenile Law
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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WI | Good Standing | 1995 | 02/23/2021 |
Legal answers | 81 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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2018 Pro Bono Honor Society | Dane County Bar Association | 2019 |
2017 Pro Bono Honor Society | Dane County Bar Association | 2018 |
2016 Pro Bono Honor Society | Dane County Bar Association | 2017 |
2015 Pro Bono Honor Society | Dane County Bar Association | 2016 |
2014 Pro Bono Honor Society | Dane County Bar Association | 2015 |
"Top 100 Trial Lawyers" | The National Trial Lawyers | 2014 |
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Martin Hanson Advocate Prize for homicide jury trial win | Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | 2013 |
2010 Dane County Pro Bono individual attorney award | Dane County Bar Association | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Schwartz Law Office | 1995 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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National Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 1996 - 2020 |
Wisconsin Association of Criminal Defense Attorneys | Member | 1995 - 2020 |
Dane County Bar Association | Member | 1995 - 2020 |
Dane County Criminal Defense Lawyers Association | Member | 1995 - 2020 |
State Bar of Wisconsin | Member | 1995 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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U of Wisconsin | JD - Juris Doctor | 1995 |
UW-Milwaukee | MA - Masters | 1987 |
Catholic University | MA - Masters | 1980 |
Duquesne University | MAT | 1972 |
Mt. St. Mary's | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1971 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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DCCDAA monthly CLE meeting | State v. Tarence Banks: Evidentiary Issues and Lessons Learned | 2013 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. P.S. | Dismissed |
State v. N.M. | 1st degree reckless endangering safety charge dismissed |
State v. T.B. | Case was dimissed prior to 2nd trial |
State v. T.B. | 1st degree homicide--Not Guilty on all 6 counts |
M.G.B. v. Midwest Airlines | Client awarded benefits |
Town of Windsor v. K.W. | OWI reduced to reckless driving |
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Village of Cottage Grove v. K.S. | OWI reduced to reckless driving |
In the Interest of A.S. | Not Guilty |
State v. C. C. | convicted of attempted 2nd degree intent. homicide |
C.B. v. Meriter Hospital | Case reversed on appeal and client found eligible for unemployment compensation |
State v. J. C. | Case was dismissed. |
State v. B. D. | Not guilty on all counts after a jury trial |
State v. L. B. | After jury deadlocked 6-6 mMistrial was declared and case settled as obstruction conviction with no jail |
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Tue Sep 14 2010
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Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Paul. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
J House, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 15, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. I had the opportunity to attend a presentation on evidence and discovery issues in the context of a homicide case which attorney Schwartz took to trial and won this past year and was very impressed with his knowledge, work ethic and persistence in the face of adversity from all sides.
Karyn Missimer, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 12, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Paul is truly dedicated and cares about his clients. He leaves no stone unturned when defending a client's constitutional rights. His zealousness is inspirational. I would not hesitate to recommend Paul to a friend or family member in need.
David Iancu, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 4, 2010
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Attorney Schwartz' insightful responses on avvo demonstrate that he has a deep breadth of knowledge and expertise in his areas of practice. I would highly recommend attorney Schwartz to anyone in need of a criminal defense attorney in the Madison area.