Peter Carl Swarth

Peter Carl Swarth

4.7
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 36 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at West Hills, CA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense, Domestic Violence, Civil Rights

6520 Platt Ave # 557, West Hills, CA

About Peter

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 50%

36 years

50%
Criminal Defense 20%

All Misdemeanors and Felonies, Sex Crimes, Theft, Assault, Narcotics

36 years

20%
Civil Rights 10%

Use of Excessive Force by Police

36 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 36 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Peter Carl Swarth

6520 Platt Ave # 557, West Hills, CA, 91307-3218

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Peter Carl Swarth's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

If he can cut deal he will cut a deal.

In the middle of trial the man handed me phone in the holding cell and told to speak to my wife about taking a deal. Now what makes him great is that I understood that if he is doing that the sheriff, da (Morris) and the knew because he would not risk his livelihood for a kid out south central. So if... you get him as a state appointed let him juice it.... He will get a deal from th D.A. he went to school with to keep his buddy's #'s up.

Posted by Andy | December 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer I have dealt with

Excellent attorney! I don't have enough words to describe how much better than I expected the experience became once I hired Peter. I would highly recommend him to anyone who needs a defense lawyer.

Posted by Robert | October 28, 2014

WOW just WOW!!!!

I had been in great suffering, mentally , at the thought that I may have had an outstanding warrant. It was pure paranoia because of a chance conversation. I called Mr.Swarth out of pure desperation and mental anxiety, he scoffed at first (as anyone would) but he checked my file free of charge, on a ...hunch of his , I guess, anyway, turned out I had a warrant and he called me immediately to inform and counsel me as my intuition was true!!!!! It took 2 days and the payment of a fine.....$50,000 WARRANT...Lifted, gone. AND...AND 5 years of probation with really stiff constrictions...GONE!!!!! And He has filed to have my record expunged!!!!! I have no idea why people do not like lawyers...This guy is a CLASS ACT!!!! ...He even bought me a coffee at court and offered to hold my cellphone as the bailiff had a problem with me .....A1 guy and EXCELLENT lawyer!!!!!

Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2014

Great Attorney, would highly recommend.

Peter Swarth helped me out with my case, he was very professional. His staff was always courteous and friendly. I was very impressed with Mr. Swarth's skills. He really knows his stuff. Don't let his size fool you, he'll go head to head with the big bosses. He helped me out every step of the way. ...I would definitely recommend him to anyone.

Posted by Lindsey | September 29, 2014

Really helped me when I needed him most

Peter Swarth was an amazing attorney who has helped us through some troubling times. He's incredibly knowledgeable and one of the friendliest attorneys I've ever had the pleasure of meeting. He is also very responsive and has answered my calls long after most attorneys call it a day.

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Peter Carl Swarth's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jeremy Friedman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 26

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Peter has an uncommon combination of experience, expertise, and dedication to his clients. It's very rare to find lawyers with a similar level of any one of these attributes -- let alone all three. It is no accident that he consistently gets results for his clients, in a wide variety of types of criminal cases."

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Alan Eisner

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Peter Swarth. Hard working, skilled, and dedicated to his clients. A respected member within the legal community."

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Bruce Landau

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Peter Kaufman

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Peter is one of the most adept criminal lawyers I know. Just as important, Peter cares about his clients. He puts in all the extra work required not just to get the job done but also to make his clients feel at ease during what is often one of the most troubled periods of their lives. I recommend and endorse Peter Swarth without hesitation."

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2015

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

1989

Entertainment Law Writing Competition, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Intellectual Property & Unfair Competition Section

Work Experience

2000 - Present

Attorney at Law, Peter Swarth

1989 - 2000

Trial Attorney, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

Associations

1990 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

2000 - 2001

Los Angeles County Bar Association, Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law Section

Chairman

Sample of Legal Cases

People v Harris

Case Dismissed

People v Brown

Not Guilty

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Education

1989

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1976

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

Languages

English

Spanish

Russian

Activity

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