Atty. Dean M. Swanda

Atty. Dean M. Swanda

Mr. Dean M.

Arlington Arlington 40 yrs experience 40 year
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About Dean M. Swanda at a glance

Dean M. Swanda is a Member based in Arlington, Texas, practicing at Swanda & Swanda, P.C.. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, family law, adoption, juvenile, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Texas (1986) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circ (2007). Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 1986) and Creighton University (B.A., 1981). Serands clients in Arlington, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Dean M. Swanda is a lawyer practicing cps appeals, juvenile appeals, criminal appeals and 5 other areas of law
  • Dean received a B.A. degree from Creighton University in 1981, and has been licensed for 40 years
  • Dean practices at Swanda & Swanda, P.C. in Arlington, TX

Practice Areas Explained

Dean M. Swanda's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Dean M. Swanda handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Family Law

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Adoption

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Juvenile Law

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practicing law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Arlington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Dean M. Swanda

Where is Dean M. Swanda's law office located?
Dean M. Swanda's law practice is located in Arlington, Texas. The firm is Swanda & Swanda, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Dean M. Swanda handle?
Dean M. Swanda focuses on criminal defense, family law, adoption, juvenile, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has Dean M. Swanda practiced law?
Dean M. Swanda has 40+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1986.
Where did Dean M. Swanda go to law school?
Dean M. Swanda earned their education at (J.D., 1986); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Dean M. Swanda for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 1986
B.A.
Creighton University
- 1981

Bar Admissions

Texas
Admitted: 1986
U.S. Supreme Court U.S. District Court, Northern District of Texas U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circ
Admitted: 2007

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