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

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4.3 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Family

Posted by Lucky | November 02, 2014 | Family

Trustworthy, caring and compassionate

I have been a client of JS&A for several years in a family law matter(s). Although my experience with court rulings have not been favorable, none of it is the fault of Jon's. Without Jon and his empathy and compassion for me as well as my children I don't know how I would have managed to handle the... situation I have found myself in. Jon is the rare attorney that is strong in his convictions, handles pressure well, and is hesitant to engage in mud slinging and personal attacks even though opposing counsel is well versed in those tactics. His door has always been open to me. Jon conducts himself with honor, placing the needs of his clients above all. His paralegal Cheryl is top notch and mirrors Jonathan's commitment to finding justice in a system where justice is elusive at best. It is obvious that Jon and Cheryl have gone the extra mile for me. They care about me as a person and a father.

Posted by Sebastian | August 22, 2011 | Family

Counsel For Solo

Mr. Jonathan Swartz Esquire has represented me twice in the last two years. His representation will forever linger in my heart for he and his team have made the most of efforts in supporting me and my family from across the country. Truth always prevails, and the opportunity to entrust my truths a...nd life with Swarts Law was every bit of what I hoped for. Mr. Swartz and his team are extravagant when it comes to attention to detail. When certain situations arise from the ashes, they form a unique bond within his team and search for different ending scenarios in order to be better prepared for any outcome. He studied every angle of the case and never left me uninformed. He studied relentlessly along with his team to better support myself, my children, and my family. His explanation of all that dealt with legal counsel was always well understood with his unique articulate ways and was always to the point. The Swarts Law firm worked very well with my other Law team here in Fl, making our defenses strong on the home front. Communication between both firms is indescribable. They never skipped a beat. We saw many speed bumps along our paths especially that of which was “Distance”, not being able to speak face to face was challenging. In trusting him and his team I feel as though my family is one step closer to being together once again. Faith in the system was made easy especially knowing I had a team like this to support my cause and the assuring thing was that it wasn’t about me at all…but about my children. He placed them as number one priority which set my mind at ease and allowed me a piece of mind knowing everything would be ok. Thank you Swarts Law for all that you have done, for all that you do, and all that you will do in the future. Thank you for standing with me even when I was against all odds. Thank you for being extremely professional and passionate. On behalf of myself, my children, and family again Thank you all. I will be looking forward to working with you again in the future if destiny defines it to be so. Thank you. Sebastian Solo Jr.

Posted by Diane | November 19, 2009 | Family

The Amazing Jonathan!

Jonathan was, and is, indeed not only an amazing lawyer, but an amazing person. Not only was he knowledgeable, responsive, and trustworthy, but he added an element that I had most desperately been looking for in a family law attorney. When I think of Jonathan, I think of teamwork at the peak of which... it is meant to be. I think of flexibility, compassion, morality, and respect. I am not just happy to have him go through such an emotional and difficult event with me, but I am proud of him. It is obvious to me that being an attorney is not just a job to him. It is his life. He is a rare individual whose heart still beats after dealing with the psychological and emotional strains of working in an industry that is in itself an exhausting endeavor. If I needed to bombard him with questions, he took it in stride, never complained, and answered within a reasonable amount of time. If I wanted to do the heavy work, he would oblige. If I wanted him to handle it, he would oblige. If I needed something explained three different ways because I didn't understand, it wasn't an issue. He would not only advise me as to his view from a legal standpoint, but would take into account my own perspective and needs as the individual that would be living with the results after his work was done. There is no doubt in my mind that Jonathan cares about what he does. From a legal, moral, or social standpoint. I was never led to feel as though my case or questions were an inconvenience, nor that I was only a means for monetary gain. As I navigated through such a difficult process, his steadfastness and solidarity was a presence I would not want to have ever been without. There may not be white knights anymore, but that's only because they've given up the glorified armor for a pocket guide to the Constitution.

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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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