Jonathan S Swartz

Jonathan S Swartz

4.3
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 22 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Olympia, WA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Family, DUI & DWI, Adoption

1800 Cooper Point Rd SW Bldg 12, Olympia, WA

About Jonathan

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 50%

JS&A works with clients so that they make informed choices and feel empowered through the difficult process of divorce and separation. The firm is experienced advising on agreed divorces as well as divorces involving complex property and difficult parenting issues. The firm also practices Collaborative Law - an "interest-based" (as opposed to "positional") approach to resolving issues so as to avoid court interference and enable clients to determine the final outcome of their case.

20 years

50%
Family 20%

20 years

20%
Adoption 15%

20 years

15%
DUI and DWI 15%

20 years

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 20 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 135-225 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 19 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Arizona for 22 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2004

Administrative - Not Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Jonathan Swartz & Associates, PLLC

1800 Cooper Point Rd SW Bldg 12, Olympia, WA, 98502

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Jonathan S Swartz's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.3 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes

Posted by Lynn | March 26, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

The best in town

Jonathan Swartz is an extremely knowledgeable and compassionate attorney. His slogan, "Practicing Law with Compassion" is very fitting for the type of service I have witnessed from this firm over the years. Jonathan is not one of those lawyers who practices law for the money. He does it so he can h...elp people overcome difficult situations in their lives by navigating the complicated legal system and helping them reach amicable resolutions as often as possible. Jonathan makes every effort to settle issues out of court. I have read the review by the person who says Jonathan has no integrity and I wholeheartedly disagree. It is possible that there was a human error or delay in getting that person's refund but I can state with certainty that it was not because of any lack of integrity or good business sense. People aren't perfect and making a mistake doesn't mean someone lack's integrity. I wonder if the person who posted that review has ever made a mistake? If so, does he or she lack integrity? I doubt it. My experience with Mr. Swartz and his entire staff is that they are competent, compassionate and eager to help people in need and I highly recommend their services to anyone I know who is need of legal representation.

Posted by anonymous | July 29, 2009 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Smart Man Able to Speak English

Our family had some legal issues that we very very confused about. Mr. Swartz took the time to explain the ins and outs of the issues which we were confronted. His expert translation from legalese to understandable English allowed us to make the right decisions at the right time.

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Jonathan S Swartz's Lawyer Endorsements

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Simon Stocker

Divorce and separation lawyer | Oct 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Jonathan Swartz without reservation. Jonathan is the attorney that I send my clients to when they need family law help. He has done a great job."

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Kimberly Reid

Family lawyer | Jun 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have had the absolute pleasure of working with Jonathan on more than one occasion. He is always thoughtful and concerned for the well-being of the client. He is thorough and ensures to leave no stone unturned or question unanswered. High quality legal work."

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Forrest Wagner

Family lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jonathan is an affable up and coming lawyer in Olympia who I have no reservations in endorsing. His preparation and performance are consistently high quality. Clients who entrust their family law disputes to his competent care will have the advantage of a conscientous and effective advocate."

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Honors

2003

Honors, ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science and Technology

2002

High Honors, ASU Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science and Technology

2002

Excellence for the Future, CALI

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney/Principal, Jonathan Swartz & Associates, PLLC

2008 - 2008

Attorney, Ascher & Denton, PLLC

2006 - 2008

Attorney, Morgan Hill, P.C.

Associations

2009 - Present

Sound Collaboration (Collaborative Law Association-Thurston County, WA)

Member

2006 - Present

Washington State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Thurston County Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Family Law Section, Thurston County Bar Association

Member

Education

2003

Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law, Arizona State University

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

The Evergreen State College

MPA - Mater of Public Administration

1992

The Evergreen State College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2005

Yale University

Human Cloning and the Constitution: Constitutional protections and limits on governement regulation of human cloning techniques

2005

Special event

Liberal Arts and the Law: Relationship between liberal arts course of study and law

2005

Special engagement

Law, Science & Technology: Synergistic Opportunities: Interrelationships among law, science and technology

Publications

2005

Nanotechnology Now Nanotechnology Press Kit

2002

Jurimetrics The Human Cloning Prohibition Act of 2001: Vagueness and Federalism

Languages

English

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