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

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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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David Swaim's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

141 Client Reviews

Showing 21 - 25 of 60 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

Posted by anonymous | May 19, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

The Most Confident Immigration Attorney in Dallas Tx.

David Swaim, is a Good, confident attorney. He has the experience and knowledge of how the US immigration system works, if anyone is looking for a confident attorney to get their US immigration process successfully completed, David can get it done. I am sure he can tell before taking the case if it w...ill get approved or not. He has that kind of confident, which I admire a lot. His Staff Katie and Erica are quite knowledgeable and reassuring. I won't second guess David's ability and skill. I was introduced to Mr. Swaim by my friend who hired Mr. Swiam services and eventually became a US Citizen, In 2019 I was lucky to meet with Mr. Swaim and Hired him for my USA Green Card , during my first meeting with him , I signed the contract with him. Due to Covid-19 things got delayed but Mr. Swaim and his staff was in constant contact with me and as soon as things started to open with USA Consulate he and his office staff worked diligently and got my Green Card approved and now I am a USA permanent Resident. Honestly I was pretty nervous but Mr. Swaim was confident in my success. I will strongly encourage anyone looking for their US Immigration process to Hire Mr. Swaim services you save time, hassle and money. Again I know that Mr. Swaim know's inside out about how the whole US immigration process works.

Posted by anonymous | August 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I-485 RFE Response

David and team helped me to respond to my I-485 RFE as I changed my employer who filed my I-485 originally. They were able to prepare the required documents, such as Supplement-J, accurately in a short time because they know what exactly needs to be done. My I-485 was approved in less than 2 weeks af...ter RFE response was received. Thank you!

Posted by Padmashini | August 06, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

I’m an US citizen today only because of David- indeed a Miracle worker

My case was considered as a high profile case which was a “big talk” at many countries on television, newspapers and internet. Our honorable Prime Minister of India Mr Modi was questioned because India is not a member of the Haque convention on the civil aspects because a child is not considered abdu...cted by a parent during that time. I was charged with the abduction of my toddler son in 2014 at Collin County court. I was incarcerated and I served time for almost 8 months on interference of child custody. My ex-husband tried all possible ways to get me deported back to India. I was under removal proceedings and my green card, including my Indian passport were taken by the immigration authorities. I was a victim to domestic violence and fled United States for the fear of my life and my child’s. My ex husband’s lawyer played all his best cards and in-fact I have not seen my son since 2015. But Mr. David Swaim is my Savior in disguise with my immigration case. He believed in me and he fought to bring justice for me. I hired Mr. Swaim in 2014 and I received my green card in 2017 and in 2021, I became a US Citizen. I have the confidence that I can reunite with my son and it would have been impossible if I was deported to India. Said so, my case is the most complicated and a very hard situation that required a lawyer like Mr. David and his team who constantly fought for me at the court and they also gave me the emotional support constantly. I can go on and on about how selfless and a honest attorney he is and his hardworking employees. Mr. Alexander accompanied me to the interviews and spent time preparing me for no extra money. Ms. Erika, Mr. Carolyn and Ms Marisa had helped me patiently prepare all my documents that required to be submitted on time. Trust me my case probably has a huge cubby filled with documents that took months to rearrange for accuracy as per the immigration’s need to give the complete details of my case but he and his hardworking team compiled it for me even during the covid19 lockdown. He promised me that he will make me a United States Citizen and he proved it- kept up his promise and emotionally supported me at every stage along with his staff members.I wish I could give him more than 5 stars... he deserves more... I’m extremely thankful to him and his team. You can blindly trust him , he works for his clients benefit and is a great hearted considerate attorney who is capable of bringing justice to you. Every lawyer I hired had washed their hands off me and ripped me off financially. But Mr. Swaim’s fees were reasonable. My family. friends and I are so thankful and grateful for his help.

Posted by anonymous | September 11, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Immigration gurus

Mr Swaim and his team are excellent. A friend had referred him to me when I asked around for a lawyer for removing the conditions on my conditional green card. My case was tricky because I had to file a waiver because of a divorce with my US citizen wife. Mr Swaim and his team helped prepare such a s...olid application that there were no RFEs and I wasn't even summoned for an interview - which typically happens for a case like mine. I am fortunate to have had hired him for my case and will recommend him for any immigration related need for anyone I know.

Posted by Claudia | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Immigration

Honest and Professional Immigration Lawyer

David Swaim held my hand right through the immigration process with care, encouragement, and integrity, and this is what makes my journey so special. Thank you David.

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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

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"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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J. Jett

Criminal defense lawyer

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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