Atty. Ellen Calhoun Swaim
Ellen Calhoun Swaim is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family law, alternative dispute resolution. Ellen received a B.S. degree from San Diego State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years.
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Ellen Calhoun Swaim is a divorce, family law, and adr attorney based in Vista, California. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Admitted to practice in California (1999). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1998) and San Diego State University (B.S., 1993). Serands clients in Vista, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ellen Calhoun Swaim is a lawyer practicing divorce & separation, family law, alternative dispute resolution
- Ellen received a B.S. degree from San Diego State University in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
- Ellen practices in Vista, CA
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
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Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Ellen Calhoun Swaim is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Vista are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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