Donald Phillip Schweitzer

Donald Phillip Schweitzer

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 32 years

Family Lawyer at Pasadena, CA
Practice Areas: Family, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody

201 South Lake Avenue. Suite 800, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003
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About Donald

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 200-525 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 32 years

State: California

Acquired: 1993

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Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2003

Location

Law Offices of Donald P Schweitzer

201 South Lake Avenue. Suite 800, Suite 800, Pasadena, CA, 91101-3068

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Donald Phillip Schweitzer's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Trustworthiness

Posted by Caprice | November 21, 2012 | Lawsuits & Disputes

current client

I am 100% satisfied with the representation I have received from Don and his team. Don is organized, detailed and dedicated. I trust him completely. Don has integrity. I have witnessed attorneys who play dirty and Don is not one of them. He presents the facts, he knows the law and handles himse...lf with dignity. We have gone to court twice and both times the outcome has been favorable to our side, Without a doubt, I have retained the best legal team around. Thank you for going above and beyond and working so hard for ME.

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Donald Phillip Schweitzer's Lawyer Endorsements

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William Cizmadia

Divorce and separation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Schweitzer is a phenomenal attorney generally, and specifically is a talented, compassionate, and hardworking family law attorney who operates a premier firm in Pasadena. Family law clients cannot go wrong with Don Schweitzer."

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Christopher Johnson

Family lawyer | Oct 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Don is a great lawyer and a great person. I've worked with him on cases and have referred many cases to him over the years, and he and his team have always done a tremendous job for clients."

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Scott Petersen

Family lawyer | May 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I had the pleasure of working with Don at the District Attorney's Office in Orange County. His dilgence and preparation, as well as his skill as a trial lawyer, lead to good results for his clients."

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Okorie Okorocha

Child support lawyer | Jun 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"In my experience as opposing counse with Don Schweitzer, he has been extremely professional and nis exceptoinally skilled."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2003.

Discipline with Actual Suspension issued in CA, 2003

updated on 10/28/2022

This sanction means the attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.

Interim suspension after conviction issued in CA, 2002

updated on 02/07/2010

This means the attorney temporarily lost his or her license to practice law while the State investigates whether the attorney should be disciplined. The suspension typically expires when the investigation is resolved.

Honors

2016

Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2015

Top Attorneys, Pasadena Magazine

2014

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2013

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2012

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2011

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2010

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2009

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2008

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Associations

Pasadena Bar Association

Chairman

Education

N/A

Southwestern University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

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