The Law Office of Christopher J. Swatosh, LLC is located in Ava, Missouri. We represent clients in personal injury cases, victims in car wrecks and semi-truck accidents, criminal defense, workers compensation, bankruptcy and employment discrimination. We also have an office in Ozark, Missouri.
Chris Swatosh has a wealth of civil and criminal trial experience and is a former Prosecutor. Chris is a Missouri native and graduated from college with his Bachelor’s Degree from Central Missouri State University before attending and graduating the University of Missouri School of Law.
After law school he became Assistant Prosecuting Attorney for Douglas County before being elected Douglas County’s full time Prosecutor in 1999, a position he held until 2006. He’s also held positions as the city attorney for Seymour (1997-2011), Willow Springs (1999-2001) and Ava (1999-2004). He’s also held the position of Assistant Prosecuting Attorney in Ozark County (1997-99) and Texas County (2003-04) as well as the Municipal Court Judge for the city of Ava (2004-05). Chris is also licensed to practice in the State of Missouri as well as the Western District of Missouri Federal Court.
Chris represents clients throughout the state of Missouri in personal injury (car wreck and semi-truck accidents), worker’s compensation and criminal cases but most of his clients have civil and criminal matters in the counties of Douglas, Wright, Ozark, Greene, Christian, Texas and Howell. He also represents clients in municipal courts, normally for traffic tickets or misdemeanor charges. Those municipal courts include Ava, Gainesville, Hartville, Seymour, Mountain Grove, Cabool, Willow Springs, West Plains and Houston. In bankruptcy cases Chris represents clients in the Western District of Missouri Federal Court.
Chris is compassionate about his clients’ legal matters and offers aggressive, zealous representation. Call today to arrange an office visit or telephone consultation.
Practice areas
Automobile Accidents, Semi-Truck Accidents
24 years
Serious Felony Cases, Misdemeanors, traffic Tickets
24 years
Western District of Missouri Federal Court
24 years
Divorce, Child Custody and Support, Modifications, Paternity, Non-Paternity, Guardianship, Adoption
24 years
24 years
Languages spoken
English
The Law Office of Christopher J. Swatosh, LLC
200 E. Washington
P.O. Box 190
Ava, MO, 65608
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MO | Good Standing, Active | 1996 | 05/22/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
Client Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Office of Christopher J. Swatosh, LLC | 1996 - Present |
Judge | City of Ava, Missouri | 2004 - 2005 |
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney | Texas County, Missouri | 2003 - 2004 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Douglas County, Missouri | 1999 - 2006 |
Prosecuting Attorney | City of Willow Springs, Missouri | 1999 - 2001 |
Prosecuting Attorney | City of Ava, Missouri | 1999 - 2004 |
Prosecuting Attorney | City of Seymour, Missouri | 1997 - 2011 |
Assistant Prosecuting Attorney | Ozark County, Missouri | 1997 - 1999 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Missouri State Bar Association | Member | 1996 - Present |
Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys | Member | N/A |
National District Attorneys Association | Member | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Missouri - Columbia School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1996 |
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