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Biography
Robert was born and raised in Minneapolis, Minnesota. He served his country, was decorated, and honorably discharged from the United States Air Force in 1979.
He attended the University of Minnesota, where he earned a Bachelor of Science Degree in Political Science, Sociology, and Rhetoric in 1995.
Robert graduated from California Western School of Law in 2000 on an academic scholarship and is a licensed attorney admitted to the State Bar of Minnesota and the State Bar of California.
He is a member of the American Bar Association, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, the San Diego County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, the National Association of Consumer Advocates, the Federal Bar Association, and the American Civil Liberties Union.
Robert is admitted to all state courts in California and Minnesota, as well as all federal courts in California, the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Robert has been associated with such prestigious law firms as Dorsey & Whitney, Patterson, Thuente, Skaar & Christensen, and Barry & Slade, LLC, in a non-attorney capacity.
Finally, Robert is an Adjunct Professor of Law at California Western School of Law, where he teaches Consumer Law.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
75%
23 years | 1,000 cases
Class Action
25%
23 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Minnesota for 20 years
State: Minnesota
Acquired: 2005
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 22 years
State: California
Acquired: 2003
No misconduct found
Location
Hyde & Swigart
2221 Camino Del Rio South, Ste 101, San Diego, CA, 92108
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4129 Main Street, Ste. B8, Riverside, CA, 92501-3673
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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Debt Collection
Posted by Jennifer | December 06, 2010 | Debt Collection
These guys are the best.
Hyde & Swigart is the greatest. They changed my life! No joke! Debt collectors were harassing me to the point where I was afraid to answer my telephone. I didn't know what to do. Not only did Hyde & Swigart get the debt collectors off of my back, they actually put money in my pocket. One debt collect...
Robert Lyman Hyde's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse Mr. Hyde and believe that he is the most knowledgeable attorney that I have come across with regard to the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, the Rosenthal Fair Debt Collection Practices Act, and the Telephone Consumer Protection Act. This thorough knowledge of these statutes combined with Mr. Hyde's superior motion practice have earned Mr. Hyde a reputation as one of the best in the field."
"I am proud to endorse Bob Hyde. Mr. Hyde is a very knowledgeable and extremely competent FDCPA attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Hyde knows the ins and outs of FDCPA and TCPA better than any one I know. His expertise make him one of the best if not the best consumer attorneys in the State of California."
"I endorse Mr. Hyde. He is an experienced and caring advocate for his clients. His continuous representation in the area of consumer rights litigation has benefited the public at large and he is a pleasure to work with. If you are considering retaining an experienced attorney to litigate tough cases, then Mr. Hyde is the right fit for you."
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Experience
Work Experience
2002 - Present
Partner, Hyde & Swigart
Associations
2009 - Present
Supreme Court Of The United StatesAttorney
2009 - Present
Supreme Court Historical SocietyMember
2005 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAttorney
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAttorney
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAttorney
2004 - Present
United States District Court for the Eastern District of CaliforniaAttorney
2003 - Present
National Association of Consumer AdvocatesMember
2003 - Present
United States District Court for the Southern District of CaliforniaAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Del Rio v. CreditAnswers, LLC, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 89181 (S.D. Cal. Aug. 26, 2010)
Pending
Johnson v. Prof'l Collection Consultants, 2010 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 52827 (S.D. Cal. May 28, 2010)
Pending
Shaw v. Credit Collection Servs., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 117248 (S.D. Cal. Dec. 11, 2009)
Prevailed
Hyde v. Midland Credit Mgmt., Inc., 567 F.3d 1137 (9th Cir. Cal. 2009)
The award of attorney's fees and costs was reversed.
Bellows v. NCO Fin. Sys., 2009 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 297 (S.D. Cal. Jan. 5, 2009)
Prevailed
Mayer v. Mae, 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 76240 (S.D. Cal. Sept. 29, 2008)
Prevailed
Murphy v. Repossession Specialists, Inc., 2008 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 50681 (S.D. Cal. June 24, 2008)
Prevailed
Education
N/A
California Western SOL
law
N/A
Univ of Minnesota
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2013
The FDCPA for Consumers
Consumer Rights
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I sue a collection agency for ruining my credit for attempting to collect a debt that was already paid in full.
03 Nov 2015
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Can you do a bank levy and a wage garnishment at the same time?
28 Nov 2012
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Can i be sued for more than I'm worth for defamation?
18 Nov 2012