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Peter Swarth has been a criminal defense attorney for over 25 years with extensive trial experience in Federal, State and Juvenile Court for both misdemeanors and felonies. He is certified, by the State Bar of California, as a Specialist in Criminal Law. He specializes in DUI and DWI defense, and has experience in holding police accountable. He is passionate about the law and defends his clients with equal amounts of concern and guaranteeing their rights under the law. He is steadfast in his belief that everyone has the right to an aggressive defense and to have a fair hearing, and will rigorously defend you against criminal charges.
A graduate of UCLA and Loyola Law School, Attorney Peter Swarth was admitted to the California State Bar in 1989. He is a certified specialist in criminal law defending the rights of the accused. Los Angeles Defense Lawyer Peter Swarth has also distinguished himself in the field of Criminal Law and Trial Skills, having taught this area of practice for 15 years at the University of West Los Angeles Law and Glendale College of Law. He has also been a guest lecturer at UCLA presenting Psychology and the Law. He has been a frequent lecturer at Public Defender Conferences on the subjects of Infant Homicide, Drug Rehabilitation and the Law, and Learning Disabilities and the Law. And Peter Swarth has been published in the Hastings Comm/Ent (Communications / Entertainment) Law Journal. He is active in the Los Angeles County Bar Association as Chairman of the IPEL section.
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6520 Platt Ave # 557, West Hills, CA, 91307-3218
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Posted by anonymous | June 29, 2022 | Hired Attorney
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...
Posted by Andy | December 9, 2015 | Hired Attorney
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
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 ...
Posted by anonymous | October 6, 2014
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. ...
Posted by Lindsey | September 29, 2014
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.
"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."
"I endorse attorney Peter Swarth. Hard working, skilled, and dedicated to his clients. A respected member within the legal community."
"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."
Criminal defense lawyer
Chapter 11 bankruptcy lawyer
Entertainment lawyer
2015
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
1989
Entertainment Law Writing Competition, Los Angeles County Bar Association, Intellectual Property & Unfair Competition Section
2000 - Present
Attorney at Law, Peter Swarth
1989 - 2000
Trial Attorney, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office
1990 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2000 - 2001
Los Angeles County Bar Association, Intellectual Property and Entertainment Law SectionChairman
Case Dismissed
Not Guilty
1989
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1990
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Legal Answers
When does statute of limitation start and end in California On PC 530.5 (a) and PC 459. Thank you!
06 Oct 2014
I'm on DUI probation and I wanted to go to Mexico for the weekend am I allowed to go or will I violate my probation?
06 Oct 2014