David E. Swanson

Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Focus areas

Arrest & Arraignment, Assault & Battery, Criminal Domestic Violence, Criminal Fraud, Criminal Law, Drug & Alcohol Violations, Expungement, False Accusations, Felony, Juvenile Delinquency, Misdemeanor, Motor Vehicle Offenses, Murder, Probation, Sex Offenses, Tax Evasion, Theft

David E. Swanson, the esteemed criminal defense attorney and founder of his namesake law firm, specializes exclusively in criminal law, committing his entire practice to this field. He holds the distinction of being certified as a criminal law specialist by the Board of Legal Specialization of The State Bar of California and has maintained his admission to practice in all California state courts since 1991.

Situated in Newport Beach, California, Mr. Swanson operates his firm, catering to a diverse clientele hailing from Orange County and various regions across the state. His expertise lies in representing individuals accused of both misdemeanor and felony offenses. His case portfolio encompasses a wide array of legal matters, ranging from DUI (driving under the influence) and drug-related charges to homicide, sex crimes, weapons violations, assault, domestic violence, white-collar crimes including fraud, and robbery. Throughout his career, Mr. Swanson has achieved numerous favorable outcomes for his clients, whether through courtroom victories such as acquittals and charge dismissals, or through skillful negotiations resulting in advantageous plea agreements with the prosecution.

A notable distinction in Mr. Swanson’s career is his appointment as one of the select few attorneys chosen to represent indigent defendants within the Harbor Justice Center, a component of the Orange County Superior Court system. He assumes this role in cases where a conviction could potentially lead to the imposition of the death penalty. His exceptional track record has earned him a coveted 10.0 “Superb” peer review rating on Avvo. After attaining his Juris Doctor cum laude from Western State College of Law in Irvine, California, Mr. Swanson dedicated several years to serving as an attorney with the Orange County Public Defender before transitioning to private practice in 1998.