Tony Leon Swartz

Tony Leon Swartz

5.0
Rating: 8.4

Licensed for 13 years

DUI and DWI Lawyer at Ellensburg, WA
Practice Areas: DUI & DWI, Criminal Defense

PO Box 684, Ellensburg, WA

About Tony

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

DUI and DWI 80%

14 years | 1,000 cases

80%
Criminal Defense 20%

14 years | 10,000 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 13 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 2012

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Location

Law Office of Tony Swartz

PO Box 684, Ellensburg, WA, 98926-2887

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Tony Leon Swartz's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

14 Client Reviews

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Posted by Janie | September 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Defense attorney

Tony always responded on a timely manner. He is extremely attentive, and he went above and beyond to engage matter. Without doubt he was on our side and worked efficiently and effectively to present our case in court. Tony spoke confidently and professionally representing this case in open court. He ...won our hearing and we couldn’t be happier. I would recommend him to represent anyone facing a difficult case. Thank you Tony for making a difficult matter, easier to bare.

Posted by Andrew | February 26, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The best attorney in Central Washington Area

Case status: Dismissed. Tony Swartz was my second attorney, and I was referred to him after 1.5 months of my terrible experiences with my first attorney. Working with him on my case, I strongly recommend him for your case defense for the following reasons. 1. Competent and knowledgeable This is ...the most important thing that you should be looking for when hiring an attorney, and Tony offers the assets.Tony is a competent and knowledgeable attorney. During my deposition hearing, he made sharp and strong arguments and easily convinced the Judge to subpoena the accuser who had refused to continue to cooperate. All of my friends present at the hearing was very impressed how sharp and competent Tony was as a defendant attorney. His approach definitely comes from his competence and experiences with trials. He has been to more than 60 trials, and he understand how jurors perceive cases. I could see he is a very experienced and skilled attorney. He is also very sharp and come up with ways to discuss the case. When I send him materials that I have found with regards to my case, he would explain what the material could mean and how it could be used as evidence. He thoroughly explained how the jurisdictional processes work. Because he had served as a former prosecutor at the Kittitas court for a long time before he became a criminal defense lawyer. Because of that he also has good understandings of the court system and prosecutors. 2. Complete work promptly Getting the work done in a timely manner is extremely important not only for your case to be resolved quickly so you can get back to your normal life soon but also for your mental health. My first attorney never got the work done, and it caused me lots of stress because I wasn’t sure when she would be able to talk to the prosecutor about my case if she hadn’t collected any evidence such as police report, public records and so on. When I hired Tony, he immediately requested all of the materials and started to collect evidence. He obtained all of the materials that had never been collected by my previous attorney for almost two months within a week since I hired him. Also, as the trial date was getting close, Tony paid more attention to me and sometimes he would respond on weekends. This really assured me that I had a very supportive attorney who focused on my case. 3. Effective communicator Tony communicates with you in a timely and kind manner. When you are defending your case against the charge, you don’t want an attorney who never communicates with you. If your attorney never tells you what she has done, or never provides an answer, the whole process becomes even more stressful. Tony mostly responds in 24 business hours, sometimes even on weekends! 4. Organized work styles He is also very organized. He has a personal portal website where he uploads documents that are related to your case and remind you of the court dates. His work is transparent, and you have access to all of the relevant documents on the website. You are constantly kept updated the work he is doing, and where the work has progressed, and what he has done. All in all, Tony is an awesome attorney to work with. Some lawyers take too many cases, and they don’t care about your case after you sign a contract. Tony doesn’t do that. Tony wants to focus on his clients’ cases and works hard for them. You need that kind of lawyer. As soon as I hired Tony, I was very assured that I would have someone who will work on my case very hard. He immediately gained my full trust and validated it for the entire time. If you are looking for legal help to defend your case, he is your guy.

Posted by Elizabeth | January 11, 2020 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent

Tony listened to my situation and recommended a course of action that resulted in my small claims case being dismissed without prejudice. I cannot thank him enough for his help!

Posted by Bharat | January 08, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Speeding & Traffic Ticket

Wonderful experience. Knowledgeable and positive outcome!

Tony and his staff provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to all details. They were very responsive to all my questions and concerns. It was my first speeding ticket. Tony followed through every step, kept me updated throughout the process and finally got my ...Ticket dismissed! Overall, it was a pleasant and a positive outcome!

Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Defense lawyer

If you want someone on your side then you should definitely call Tony Swartz. He helped dismiss a case when I thought there was definitely no way it could be. His price is also a good deal compared to other criminal lawyers. Tony provided the judge with a strong argument against the prosecutor. If yo...u want a strong supporter for your case, call him.

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Litigation lawyer | Nov 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Evan Barrickman

General practice lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Other

"Ms. Swartz is well versed in multiple areas of law and I fully recommend him to anyone looking for legal representation."

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John Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Well respected in the legal community"

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Government lawyer | Jul 08

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Experience

Rating:  8.4 (Excellent)

Honors

2012

Order of the Barristers, Willamette University Moot Court Board

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Lecturer (Law and Justice, Business), Central Washington University

2014 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Tony Swartz

2012 - 2014

Deputy Prosecutor / Coroner, Kittitas County Prosecutor's Office

2012 - 2019

Business Law Instructor, Yakima Valley Community College

2011 - 2012

Certified Law Clerk and Mediator, Marion County, Oregon

Associations

2018 - Present

Jazz in the Valley

President

2018 - Present

Ellensburg Morning Rotary

Member

2014 - Present

Central Washington University Alumni Association

Board Member

2013 - Present

Ellensburg Big Band

Board Member / Trumpet Player

2012 - Present

Kittitas County Bar Association

2015 President

2015 - 2018

Rotaract

President

2012 - 2019

Dispute Resolution Centers of Yakima and Kittitas County

Executive Committee Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Licensing - Business (Liquor)

Negotiated

Wills

Completed documents

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Education

2013

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Certificate

2012

Willamette University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Central Washington University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2019

SBH Legal 2019 Conference Principles of Negotiation

2019

In-Service

Case Law Update

2018

In-Service

Case Law Update

2017

Ellensburg Police Department Case Law Update

2016

Cle Elum/Roslyn Police Department Case Law Update

2016

2015

Yakima Valley Community College Business Law Class

2014

Yakima Valley Community College Business Law Class

2014

Kittitas County Community Coalition Town Hall Series Heroin

2014

Kittitas County Community Coalition Town Hall Series Treatment and Recovery

2013

Yakima Valley Community College Business Law Class

2013

Evergreen Boys State Leadership Convention Prosecution 101

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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