David Swaim

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David Swaim

also known as J. David Swaim Jr.

4.8
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

Immigration Lawyer at Dallas, TX
Practice Areas: Immigration

12770 Coit Road, Suite 700, Dallas, TX

Virtual Consultation Available

About David

Biography

The most experienced and successful immigration law firm in North Texas. Board-Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law. Recipient of AVVO Client Choice Award 2014-2020. We are in the office and accepting virtual consultations - call to set up a consultation.

Trust in Over 40 Years of Success in Immigration Law. There is not a case I haven’t seen or won!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Immigration 100%

David Swaim & Associates, formerly Tidwell, Swaim & Associates, has specialized in immigration law since 1978. We have helped employers, investors and families with comprehensive solutions for all their immigration needs.

46 years | 45,000 cases

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Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 39 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 1986

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Location

Tidwell, Swaim & Farquhar P.C.

12770 Coit Road, Suite 700, Dallas, TX, 75251

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Online Presence

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David Swaim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

141 Client Reviews

Showing 46 - 50 of 60 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | October 16, 2014 | Immigration

Customer Feedback

“My experience with Mr. Swaim and his team has been outstanding. Mr. Swaim is one of the most knowledgeable immigration lawyers out there. He has handled not only my immigration case but also the change of status for my entire family. He has processed my F1 student visa, H1B work visa and the applica...tion for my green card. During the process of filing for my green card I had the privilege of working with his team member Erica Gomez. Erica is very proactive and makes sure all paperwork is filed on time and all updates are communicated on time as well. She also makes sure every document received is always sent to me electronically and by mail. She has been a tremendous help in making my green card application get approved. I highly recommend Erica and strongly believe her presence is a tremendous asset for Mr. Swaim’s team. Best customer service and highly recommended!!! ”

Posted by Rasa | September 02, 2014 | Immigration

Efficient and Professional Service

I would like to take this opportunity in thanking you for the very efficient and professional way that you have handled my H1B case. You were very prompt with your replies to my questions. I will not hesitate to recommend Tidwell, Swaim & Associates to friends in the future if they need legal help ...and advice.

Posted by Ruben | July 03, 2014 | Immigration

"The only color that mtters is gree" - (Pacewon)

Since I've always heard how long of a process it can be, how difficult to keep up with every single form, etc. we hired this firm to represent us. It was nice not having to worry about anything at all! And also, not having to worry about knowing little details that help the application. Plus after su...bmitting documentation it took less than 3 months to get my working permit!!

Posted by anonymous | June 03, 2014 | Immigration

Friendly and Professional from Beginning to End

I first used David Swaim 5 years ago to help with my Green Card application. That process went well. When it came time to apply for citizenship I knew exactly who to call. Both Mr. Swaim and his Senior paralegal: Erica Gomez took time to answer all my questions and to explain the process to me. They ...helped me with every aspect of my application – even going so far as to explain, step-by-step, what I could expect at my interview, from start to finish. As a result I was fully prepared and only "a little" nervous. As a recently naturalized US citizen, I very grateful to Mr. Swaim and his staff for all their help. Thank you !!!!

Posted by Tanya | April 07, 2014 | Immigration

Very professional attorney with great results

Mr. David Swaim and his team (Tidwell, Swaim & Associates in Dallas, Texas) are very helpful, professional and knowledgeable people. They were working on my citizenship case, and I got it successfully. Whenever I had a question - they were always ready to answer it or find an answer for me. Also, the...y always kept me informed. I would definitely recommend Dr Swaim and his law firm to anyone who needs a great immigration attorney.

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David Swaim's Lawyer Endorsements

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Stephanie Reyes

Immigration lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Swaim provides a much-needed service on Avvo and donates time to individuals who are in need of immediate legal answers."

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Marina Alexandrovich

Immigration lawyer | Sep 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse David Swaim. I know this attorney from avvo forum and he impressed me with his knowledge of law and sound approach to the issues that are discussed in the Immigration and Asylum sections."

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David Larson

Immigration lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Swaim is a long time member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA). His clients have enjoyed a high rate of success with their immigration cases."

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Edward Young

Immigration lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is an excellent immigration attorney. He gives accurate answers with which I frequently agree. He also gives prompt responses."

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Rahul Aggarwal

Immigration lawyer | Mar 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this attorney, who provides so generously to the AVVO community and gives sound legal advice."

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Channika Desilva

Immigration lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Swaim is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."

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Robert von Dohlen

Unknown lawyer | Feb 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent Immigration attorney!"

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Hovanes Margarian

Unknown lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Gina Famularo

Immigration lawyer | Jul 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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John O'Brien

Immigration lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community, I wholeheartedly recommend him to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of his clients and getting them the most favorable result possible."

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Alexander Ivakhnenko

Immigration lawyer | Mar 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Counsel David Swaim for his demonstrated legal expertise and internal wisdom selecting the most legally appropriate solutions to the matters he reviews."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Jan 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Tim Clancy

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2020

Legal Leaders, Thomas Reuters

2016

AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Board Certified - Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

2016

"Legal Leaders"/Front page Bio, Dallas Morning News/Martindale Hubbell

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2009

Top Attorney, Texas Monthly Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2008

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1991 - Present

Managing Partner, Tidwell Swaim & Associates

Associations

2013 - Present

Society for Human Resource Management

Member

1991 - Present

American Immigration Lawyers Association

Member

1986 - Present

State Bar of Texas

Member

2008 - 2016

Global HR Professional Emphasis Group

Founding Chairman

2006 - 2008

Bent Tree Country Club

Board of Directors

2005 - 2013

DFW International

Board of Directors

Sample of Legal Cases

Denied Asylum

Family received their green cards

Federal Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals (1989)

Helped establish the rule in Federal Court that the Fifth Amendment of the US Constitution

Denial of Naturalization Applicant

Naturalization was approved

L-1A status

Client was granted permanent residence

Denial of an I-140 petition under the EB-1(1) Extraordinary Ability category. (2017)

Overturned

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Education

1985

Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1981

University of Arkansas - Little Rock

BA Political Science

Speaking Engagements

2020

Texas Christian University

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

West Texas A&M University

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

UT Austin School of Engineering

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

University of Texas at El Paso

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

University of Texas at Dallas

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

Texas Christian University

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

Texas Christian University

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

Texas A&M

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

Texas A&M

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2019

Baylor University

Finding Your Way Through Immigration Law

2015

University of Texas at Dallas

University Seminar

2015

Texas Tech University

University Seminar

2015

Texas Christian University

University Seminar

2015

Texas A&M

University Seminar

2014

University of Texas

University of Texas Seminar

2014

University of North Texas

University Seminar

2013

Junvenile Delinquency Boot Camp & Advanced Topics

Immigration Consequences of Criminal Activity

N/A

Major Texas Universities and surrounding states for more than 20 years

Immigration Process for F-1 Students After Graduation

Languages

Spanish

Cantonese

Chinese, Hakka

Taiwanese

Mandarin

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