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Jeffrey Dean Schwartz
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Biography
Mr. Schwartz, an Arcata Attorney, a NORML lawyer and a federal district court defense attorney throughout California, Montana, and Illinois. He is former senior Humboldt County prosecutor who knows his opponents very well. This is a key element to a good defense. He also has over 20 years of federal and local criminal defense experience. As a Humboldt County marijuana defense attorney, Northern California Drug Lawyer, DUI Attorney, Child Molestation Attorney, Mendocino Child Abuse Lawyer and California Three Strikes Law expert, Mr. Schwartz is a formidable California Criminal Defense Lawyer. He has successfully defended hundreds of state and federal clients in his twenty plus years of service. If you have been accused of a crime in San Francisco or Northern California and in need of a good Federal District Court and California Criminal Defense Attorney, you have definitely come to the right place.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
90%
33 years | 1,001 cases
Civil Rights
10%
42 years | 32 cases
Fees and Rates
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Payment Methods
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Licensed in California for 47 years
State: California
Acquired: 1978
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Jeffrey Dean Schwartz
791 8th St Ste H, Arcata, CA, 95521
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Posted by Andrew | December 11, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer
I was arrested in Eureka, Ca in 2015 for a marijuana related manufacturing charge. My bail was posted at $500,000 and there was no way I had the means to pay it. Jeffrey Schwartz took the case and got me released from jail on my own recognizance, and with his help I was able to have the case transf...
Jeffrey Dean Schwartz's Lawyer Endorsements
"Jeff Schwartz and I worked on a felony Marijuana cultivation case about a year ago. From the get go, Jeff proved to be a talented and relentless lawyer whose vast knowledge and fierce attitude were know to all including the judge, the District Attorney and the court staff. He represents people like he is inside a war trench with them, not looking from afar. I would highly recommend Jeff to ANYONE seeking a defense attorney."
"My first job out of law school in the mid 90’s was as a staff attorney at a large criminal defense firm. Jeff Schwartz supervised me and 4 other criminal defense lawyers. At that time, Jeff was already well know for pioneering the “Battered Women's Defense” - winning an acquittal for a client in a high profile murder case. Jeff was a great mentor...very smart, experienced, completely devoted to his clients. Since Jeff moved his practice up to Humboldt/Arcada County he has helped several of my firm’s clients with serious drug cases. In one recent case involving several hundred pounds of marijuana. I was sure the client was going to federal prison and the only question was for how long. Jeff got the case dismissed with a successful suppression motion. I know Jeff Schwartz to be an outstanding criminal defense attorney and I highly recommend him."
"Most of what I know about the defense of marijuana cases I learned from Jeff. I have had a few cases with Jeff over the years. His keen interest in other people means he quickly identifies what is important to his clients (and jurors), and his personal charisma allows him to put that knowledge to work on his client's behalf. I recommend Jeff without reservation. However, I believe that picture is at least ten years old."
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Experience
Honors
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
Work Experience
1992 - Present
Attorney at Law, Law Office Jeffrey D. Schwartz
Associations
2013 - Present
National Association of Trial AttorneysTop 100 Trial Lawyer
2010 - Present
Arcata School DistrictMember Board of Trustees
2010 - Present
Humboldt Legal Defense FundFounding Member
1999 - Present
National Lawyers Guild (San Francisco chapter)
1996 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
1996 - Present
Machen CenterFounding Member of Board of Directors
1992 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
1990 - 2011
American Bar Association
Education
1989
Columbia University
Masters of Science
N/A
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
law
Speaking Engagements
N/A
Arcata City Council Debates
City of Arcata
Publications
2013
Schwartz on the Courts -- Blog
Play Fantasy Cops and Get Paid Too
2011
Schwartz on the Courts
Search Warrant Folly
2011
Schwartz on the Courts
Up In Arms
2010
Schwartz on the Courts
Moratorium on Marijuana
2009
Schwartz on the Courts
Misplaced Marijuana Backlash
2007
Schwartz on the Courts
Medical Marijuana: Police Stay Out of It
2005
Fox News
Capital Punishment
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
What would be the most likely outcome of a vandalism charge for breaking a window?
01 Aug 2013
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The police raided my friends house because of her roommate. They took some of her items
20 Jul 2013
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What is pretrial diversion?
19 Jul 2013