Pamela Edwards-Swift

Pamela Edwards-Swift

4.6
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 39 years

Family Lawyer Practice Areas: Family, Divorce & Separation, Child Custody, Child Support

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 39 years

State: California

Acquired: 1986

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Pamela Edwards-Swift's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Posted by Jennifer | May 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Blessed!

I am forever grateful for Pam Swift and her staff! They were supportive and understanding during my time of need. Unfortunately due to my cases particular circumstances, it took years to handle. But in the end, her services blessed us with freedom from one of the most traumatic times of our lives.

Posted by anonymous | February 13, 2018 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

A True Professional

Attorney, Pam Swift is incredible at what she does. She is extremely knowledgeable, patient and is able to guide you through what you are going through. My first time meeting with you, I had so many questions for her and she took her time and answered them all. I was very impressed. I would, withou...t hesitation, refer friend and family to her and her team.

Posted by Andrea | June 27, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Top notch attorney

I found Ms Swift to be a top notch attorney who has both experience and integrity. My estate attorney referred me to her because she had worked with her on a number of cases and was impressed with her ethical skills and personable style. I have nothing but praise for the way she and her team, especia...lly her paralegal Evelyn, handled my divorce. My case was somewhat complex and yet they doggedly worked their way through it always looking out for my best interests with a positive attitude. She and her staff easily have my 5 star vote!

Posted by Wayne | June 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Lawyers ever!!

Your entire firm always kept us informed and up to date on every issue of our case. Though our case was long, your firm always seemed to be on top of every matter and for that we thank you!

Posted by Paul | March 31, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Mediocre Service

We hired Ms. Swift on Nov 2014 for a paternity/custody case. It took us 5 months to get her to do our modification/Request for Order. We have gone to court a few times after but it seemed that Ms. Swift was not attentive to detail regarding our case. Yes, the system is broken and the judge was not al...l that fair but her work was not great either, being that she's a Super Lawyer. Long story short, simple requests by us were not being done and her monthly bill came like clock work. Our total tally was 20K for mediocre service. We terminated her and found a hungry aggressive attorney who rocks! My only positive remark for Swift associates would be that she and her entire staff are very nice. My advise to others is that you read reviews and do your homework because we didn't and ended up paying dearly both financially and legally with our case!

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Pamela Edwards-Swift's Lawyer Endorsements

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Christopher Abernathy

Family lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I highly endorse Pam. She is an exceptional attorney."

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Mark Baer

Family lawyer | Aug 18

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Pam in 2008, when I took over a case with a hearing pending. I continued that hearing 4 times while Pam and I resolved the matter outside of court. We were successful in our efforts and never met in person. Pam was very cooperative and responsive throughout the process, while at the same time advocating for her client. The manner in which Pam practices law evidences the fact that an attorney can be a strong advocate and at the same time be a cooperative and respectful adversary. On March 26, 2010, I introduced myself to Pam at a 3-day collaborative divorce training we were both attending. We became friends immediately for many reasons, not the least of which was the fact that we both practice law in a similar way by doing what is in the best interest of our clients. I would not hesitate asking Pam to cover for me if I were ill or out of town and a client of mine needed immediate attention."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2015

AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Certified Specialist - Family Law, State Bar of California

2013

2010, 2011, 2012 & 2013 Southern California SuperLawyer, Super Lawyers/ Law & Politics

Work Experience

1996 - Present

Certified Family Law Specialist, Attorney at Law, Edwards-Swift & Associates, Law Offices of Pamela Edwards-Swift

Associations

2007 - Present

Collaborative Divorce Professionals of the Inland Empire

Board Member

Association of Certified Family Law Specialists

Certified Family Law Specilist

International Academy of Collaborative Professionals

Member

Los Angeles Collaborative Family Law Association

Member

East West Family Law Council

Member

San Bernardino County Bar Association

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

East West Family Law Council

Board Member

Education

1985

Western State University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2013

Lunch & Learn Seminars

Family Law Procedures unique to Real Estate Market

2012

Divorce Options Divorce

Publications

2013

West Coast Media Magazine See Web site for published Articles

Languages

English

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