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Schwaiger Law Firm
130 Petaluma Avenue, Suite 1A
Sebastopol, CA, 95472
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 06/20/2022 |
Legal answers | 58 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top Contributor | Avvo | 2013 |
Client's Choice | Avvo | 2013 |
Ugliest Christmas Sweater | Sonoma County District Attorney | 2012 |
Letter of Appreciation | Sonoma County Juvenile Probation Camp | 2012 |
Certificate of Commendation | Pro Bono Project of Silicon Valley | 2010 |
Most likely to become a lawyer | East Noble High School | 1994 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Izaak Schwaiger | 2015 - Present |
Attorney | Adams Fietz | 2013 - 2015 |
Attorney | Schwaiger Law | 2013 - 2013 |
Prosecuting Attorney | Sonoma County District Attorney | 2010 - 2013 |
Attorney | Law Office of Izaak Schwaiger | 2009 - 2010 |
Legal Intern | Weld County District Attorney | 2008 - 2008 |
Legal Intern | Fleener & Vang | 2008 - 2009 |
Legal Intern | Attorney General Of Wyoming | 2007 - 2008 |
Legal Intern | 21CSI | 2007 - 2007 |
Staff Sergeant | United States Marine Corps | 1997 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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California DUI Lawyers Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
Sonoma County Bar Association | Member | 2014 - Present |
American Civil Liberties Union | Board Member | 2013 - Present |
Veterans of Foreign Wars | Judge Advocate General | 2013 - Present |
State Bar of California | Member | 2009 - Present |
California Narcotics Officers' Association | Associate Member | 2011 - 2012 |
California District Attorneys Association | Member | 2010 - 2013 |
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers | Member | 2009 - 2010 |
California Public Defenders Association | Member | 2009 - 2010 |
Pacific Juvenile Defender Center | Member | 2009 - 2010 |
American Bar Association | Member | 2009 - 2011 |
Wyoming Society for International Law | President | 2007 - 2008 |
Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 2006 - 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of Wyoming College of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2009 |
School of Hard Knocks | MA - Masters | 2006 |
Excelsior College | BS - Bachelor of Science with Honors | 2005 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Sonoma County Bar Association MCLE | Anatomy of a DUI | 2015 |
Sociology Circle | Police Brutality and the Criminal Justice System | 2015 |
Napa County Bar Association | Criminal Law for the non-criminal law lawyer | 2014 |
KBBF Bilingual Radio | Police Militarization and the Andy Lopez Shooting | 2014 |
Flashpoints with Dennis Bernstein | History of Police Militarization: Watts Riots to Andy Lopez | 2014 |
Flashpoints | Trial of Ramon Cairo | 2014 |
Criminal Law for the non-criminal defense lawyer | Criminal Law for the non-criminal defense lawyer | 2014 |
10th Annual Emerald Cup | Medical Marijuana Legal Compliance and Criminal Defense | 2013 |
Empire School of Law | Courtroom Practice | 2012 |
Real Talk | Guns and Juvenile Justice | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. Esa Wroth | Charges dropped on the day of trial |
People v. W.C. | Case dismissed |
State vs. Ramon Cairo | Case reduced to misdemeanor at preliminary hearing. Charges defeated at jury trial. Client goes from facing seven years in prison to freedom. |
People v. B.B. | Case dismissed. |
People v. D.C. | Client pled to a single traffic infraction. Misdemeanor charges dismissed. |
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Devina Douglas, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 7, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
You can count on Izaak to fight diligently to get the best outcome in your case; I endorse this lawyer.
Douglas Skelton, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jun 16, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Izaak is the real deal. He's a talented lawyer with tremendous presence in the courtroom. He's a fighter with compassion for his clients. As the former DUI prosecutor for Sonoma County, he is the go-to DUI lawyer in Sonoma County. If your friend or loved one has charges against them in Sonoma County, he is the lawyer I whole-heartedly recommend.
Jeremy Fietz, Civil rights Attorney on May 5, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I whole heartedly endorse Izaak Schwaiger. Izaak has a great ability to think ahead for his criminal defense clients so that he can put the pieces in motion to win. He is also dedicated to the cause of civil rights and championing the cases of those who are unfairly, and sometimes violently, oppressed by authority. I have had the pleasure and privilege of watching Izaak work in and out of the courtroom gaining victory after victory for his clients. I have no doubt that he will continue his success.
Charles Pelkey, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 30, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I heartily endorse, Izaak. I attended law school with this gentleman and I swear that if I ever found myself in need of a criminal defense attorney, he's the first one I would call.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 5, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Izaak. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
Omar Figueroa, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 16, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Izaak is intelligent, articulate, and likable. I met him back when he was a Sonoma County prosecutor, and he was one of those rare prosecutors willing to put themselves in the ordinary person's shoes and have a little compassion for human beings accused of conduct which hurt no one. (For example, he agreed to community service resolutions for Occupy activists arrested by police, and did not waste taxpayer money prosecuting citizens engaged in political expression.) Now, he is a respected defense lawyer who fights hard for his clients and shows a lot of heart in the courtroom. Recently, his passionate advocacy convinced a skeptical judge to reduce a very serious felony case against his pro bono client to a misdemeanor. Izaak's "heart" is what makes him one of a kind. In short, Izaak is an excellent lawyer.
Heather Burke, Criminal defense Attorney on Apr 15, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer wholeheartedly. Izaak is a tough attorney who works tirelessly for his clients. As a former prosecutor, he has unique insight to the world of criminal defense, though he never rests on those laurels, and Izaak continues to blaze new paths in the defense of those accused of crimes. If you're charged with a crime, call Izaak. Now.
Angelle Wertz, Criminal defense Attorney on Mar 22, 2014
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Schwaiger is very a hard working, compassionate and zealous attorney. He has unique insight into both the prosecution and defense of each case due to his time in the DA's office. He is a tireless defender and I support him entirely.
Paul Lozada, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 2, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Schwaiger without reservation. He is bright, insightful and hard working. His experience as a former prosecutor gives him unique insight into criminal defense work. He is hard working and fearless, often getting great results for his clients through his diligent efforts. Mr. Schwaiger is also very compassionate and sees the human side of his cases and clients and works very hard at getting the results his clients need to move on constructively in their lives. Mr. Schwaiger is a staunch defender of civil rights and he is not afraid to take unpopular cases to protect the rights of his clients.
Gabriel Quinnan, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2013
Relationship: Co-worker
Mr. Schwaiger is new to our firm, but has been long well-known to me as an aggressive fighter on behalf of the rights of the accused. I have personally seen him skillfully advocating on behalf of his clients and his results cannot be denied, especially in the DUI context.
Benjaman Adams, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 27, 2013
Relationship: Supervised lawyer
I endorse this lawyer. Izaak works with us at Adams Fietz. He is an expert at DUI and is an eager learner in all areas of criminal defense. Izaak is a fighter. I highly recommend him.
Marty Oblasser, Unknown Attorney on Nov 20, 2013
Relationship: Other
I endorse this lawyer.
Nathalie Ferro, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 22, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I met Izaak when we were both preparing for the Bar Exam. He is witty, very personable, respectful and one of the best attorneys I've ever met. Through the years I have had the opportunity of consulting him for some of my cases and he has always had the right strategy to win the case. If I were ever in need of a criminal defense attorney, I know that Izaak would be the first and only call I would make. I wholeheartedly endorse him.
Marca Tanner, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 5, 2013
Relationship: Friend
I first met Izaak 6 years ago when we were both in law school. He struck me immediately as a passionate person, with a real zeal for justice. Over the years knowing him, I found that I was right about him. He works hard for his clients. He is a man of commitment and integrity. I would trust him with my life.
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