Salwin Law Group7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd#300Scottsdale, AZ, 85258United States (480) 470-6119 (480) 702-1789

Stewart Foster Salwin

also known as Stewart Salwin

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Scottsdale, AZ
Licensed for 12 years

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About Stewart

Stewart Salwin is a Phoenix-based litigator who represents people accused of misdemeanor and felony crimes. He’s a graduate of Georgetown University and Harvard Law School, where he was taught criminal law by world-renowned defense attorneys.
Mr. Salwin has handled thousands of DUI cases, conducted more than 70 trials, and resolved thousands of felony and misdemeanor cases while working at the Maricopa County Attorney’s Office as a prosecutor. While there, he learned how the state prosecutes cases, and he uses that knowledge to provide skilled legal counsel to my clients. He’s also successfully represented clients in administrative agency proceedings, and he’s experienced in all aspect of criminal and civil litigation, including mediation, trial, and appeal.

In addition to practicing criminal law, he also represents employees who have been discriminated against based on race, national origin, sex, religion, disability, gender, and sexual harassment.

Practice areas

Criminal defense: 45%
DUI and DWI: 45%
Employment and labor: 10%

Languages spoken

English

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Salwin Law Group

7702 E Doubletree Ranch Rd
#300
Scottsdale, AZ, 85258

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State	Status	Acquired	Updated
AZ	Active	2009	12/15/2021

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

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Awards

Award name	Grantor	Date Granted
Top 40 Under 40	National Trial Lawyers	2019
Attorney of the Month	Maricopa County Attorney's Office	2011
Cum Laude	Harvard Law School	2009
Mallory Medal -- Best Essay in Constitutional Law	Georgetown University	2006

work experience

Title	Company name	Duration
Attorney	Salwin Law Group / Statecraft PLLC	2018 - Present
Associate Attorney	Carpenter, Hazelwood, Delgado & Bolen, LLP	2014 - 2018
Deputy County Attorney	Maricopa County Attorney's Office	2010 - 2014

associations

Association name	Position name	Duration
State Bar of Arizona, Employment and Labor Law Section	Member	2019 - Present
State Bar of Arizona	Member	2009 - Present

publications

Publication name	Title	Date
TheCrimeReport.org	How COVID-19 Triggered a ‘Sea Change’ in Arizona Courts	2020
The Global Legal Post	Unprecedented response to Covid-19 is 'testament to legal profession's resilience'	2020
Salwin Law Group Blog	How to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney In Arizona	2020
Salwin Law Group Blog	Arizona Court System Takes Broader Measures Aimed at Curbing Coronavirus	2020
Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy	Executive Editor	2009

Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy	Senior Editor	2008
Harvard Journal of Law and Public Policy	Editor	2007

education

School name	Degree	Graduated
Harvard Law School	JD - Juris Doctor	2009
Georgetown University	BS - Bachelor of Science	2006

speaking engagements

Conference name	Title	Date
Carpenter Hazlewood CLE Symposium	Ethical Issues in Multi-Client Representation	2017

legal cases

Case name	Outcome
D. J. v. Arizona	Case Dismissed
D. P. v. Arizona	Case Dismissed
J. C. v. Arizona	Extreme Dui Dismissed

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World-Class Employment Law Professional

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
August 21, 2020

Stewart Salwin provided compassionate legal advisement during a time, and over a period of great stress. His wisdom, guidance, and deep knowledge of employment law benefited my case greatly. It was a pleasure to work with Stewart and I highly recommend his services for employment law related matters.

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Prompt, knowledgeable & professional

5.0 stars

Posted by anonymous
May 17, 2020

As an employee experiencing a time-sensitive issue, I needed an expert attorney to consult with ASAP. (Google can only get you so far.) Stewart answered my call, which is surprisingly rare, and collected the high-level details of my situation. I paid online, sent supporting documentation — which he reviewed quickly ahead of our meeting — and met by phone the same day. Stewart's advice was straightforward and clearly articulated; he explained the applicable laws, outlined my options, and provided sound practical advice. His professional, approachable communication style inspired trust and confidence. While I did not pursue legal action at the time, our meeting gave me peace of mind. I'm grateful I found Stewart and would 100% work with him again.

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I made the right choice

5.0 stars

Posted by Lionel
April 2, 2020

I had an employment law issue that involved state departments and was a very difficult position to be in. Stewart was very helpful and always quick to meet in person or receive calls/emails. He helped me get through my situation with the best possible outcome at a great price. His personable approach during a stressful time was definitely what was needed.

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Professional, Knowledgeable and Trustworthy

5.0 stars

Posted by Shena
March 16, 2020

I was beyond lucky to have Stewart as my attorney for a difficult work-related issue that I recently dealt with. I can honestly say that this was the most stressful situation that I have ever been put in. But after speaking with Stewart, he gave me the confidence that I needed to keep pursuing my legal issue. He was always available to answer all questions I had throughout the process and I was always informed immediately of any updates. I would recommend Stewart to anyone for legal issues. He makes sure you are comfortable with any and all decisions before going forward and he really listens to you.

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Employment Investigation

5.0 stars

Posted by Craig
February 10, 2020

I was being investigated for harassment at my work, and I felt like everybody was out to get me. I called Stewart because he seemed like an experienced attorney, and just talking to him helped put my mind at ease. I hired him to represent me during the investigation, and I am very grateful to have had a successful outcome. I give Stewart all the credit for helping me out of a really uncomfortable position, and making me feel like I was back in control of my life.

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Dedicated to your case

5.0 stars

Posted by Lisa
January 9, 2020

Stewart is a great attorney. I hired him to defend me in my criminal case, and he got the charges dropped down to the minimum. What is best about Stewart was that he was always there to answer my questions and keep me informed about everything that was going on.

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Hostile Work Environment

5.0 stars

Posted by Dinali
November 3, 2019

I met Stewart by chance, whilst looking for a lawyer to handle a hostile work environment case for me. He was very kind & professional from start to end, listened to me patiently while I was rambling on, advised on what can be done& set expectations right up front. What I liked most about Stewart was he was fair, reasonable & did not give false expectations & more over, always consulted with me before moving forward with any paperwork. He always had time to explain & talk to me. In this busy world it is not easy to come by a lawyer with all these qualities. It was a smooth & successful experience & I owe it all to Stewart. I consider myself blessed to meet him & let him handle my case successfully.

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Great DUI Attorney

5.0 stars

Posted by Candace
September 19, 2019

When I contacted Stewart Salwin I was very frightened because I had just gotten a DUI and I had never been in trouble in my life. Stewart made me feel at ease right away, and I felt comfortable that I was in good hands because he was so knowledgeable and experienced. He took his time to carefully explain all the different parts of my case and the law, and it made me feel confident knowing that the outcome I got was the best possible. I would highly recommend him to anybody!

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Disability Discrimination

5.0 stars

Posted by Mariam
April 11, 2019

I filed an American Disabilities Act compliance form with my employer and was granted the ability to work from home based on my physical and mental disability. Months later, and after my supervisor left the company, upper management was trying to force me back to work. I tried searching for an employment/disability discrimination lawyer, but no one would even grant me a consultation until I paid their hourly fee up front. Stewart was the only attorney that not only picked up my phone call directly, but talked to me for an hour and did not charge me for it. It was such a wonderful first impression. He then found a very creative, and in my opinion, genius method to get my employer to comply with the ADA accommodation. This was all done at a very fair and reasonable price considering how much attorneys usually charge. I'm able to continue working from home, and my employer is treating me much better since their interaction with Stewart. He is so kind, patient and willing to go the extra mile. He's worth every penny, and you would be very lucky to have him on your side as your attorney. He handled my case flawlessly, and I would definitely retain his services again if anything comes up in the future.

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Sexual Harassment

5.0 stars

Posted by Krystal
January 19, 2019

Stewart’s work in my case was absolutely impeccable. I couldn’t have asked for anything better. Communication with Stewart was a total breeze, and he was very informative about all of the steps with in the lawsuit and made me feel comfortable. He did a wonderful job at educating me on everything I was entitled to. Stewart was very sharp when it came to standing his ground and sticking to the bigger picture, with factual statements, not only following law, but with in my case as well. During mediation, Stewart made me feel very protected, he had no problem reading the situation, and would always step in to redirect when things started to become irrelevant to the case. Stewart maximized the settlement, never folded. I highly recommend using him! You won’t be disappointed!

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Christopher Skinner, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 13, 2019
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Smart, hard-working, and client-focused. Stewart encapsulates all three of those necessary skills, which makes him the type of attorney you want on your side.

Robert Smith, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 31, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

I endorse this lawyer. Stewart is meticulous with his approach to representing his clients. He goes above and beyond when it comes to quality client communication and providing the highest quality legal representation.

Christopher Skinner, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 13, 2019
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

Smart, hard-working, and client-focused. Stewart encapsulates all three of those necessary skills, which makes him the type of attorney you want on your side.

Robert Smith, Employment and labor Attorney on Jul 31, 2019
Relationship: Co-worker

Jarred Mcbride, Litigation Attorney on May 4, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Mr. Salwin is an intelligent, thoughtful, and detail-oriented lawyer who works tirelessly to meet the needs of each client. He also has strong trial and litigation skills acquired during his time as a prosecutor handling complex criminal matters. I highly recommend Stewart.

Mark Holmgren, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 24, 2019
Relationship: Supervised lawyer

Stewart is an exceptional attorney with strong analytical and writing skills. I strongly endorse him.

Edward O'Brien, Employment and labor Attorney on Jan 4, 2019
Relationship: Worked together on matter

Stewart is a fantastic litigator, but what sets him apart is his demeanor. He is professional and witty, and has a reputation for being a wonderful person to work with on difficult cases.

Jeremy Miller, Employment and labor Attorney on Dec 13, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I was lucky enough to work alongside Stewart Salwin in multiple settings over a couple years. He knows how to focus on what is truly important and doing what is right. I would highly recommend him.

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World-Class Employment Law Professional

5.0 stars

Prompt, knowledgeable & professional

5.0 stars

I made the right choice

5.0 stars

Professional, Knowledgeable and Trustworthy

5.0 stars

Employment Investigation

5.0 stars

Dedicated to your case

5.0 stars

Hostile Work Environment

5.0 stars

Great DUI Attorney

5.0 stars

Disability Discrimination

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Sexual Harassment

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