Atty. James Alan Swetz
Attorney James Swetz is a distinguished legal professional at Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C., celebrated for his experience in criminal law. He holds the esteemed Board Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency.
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James Alan Swetz is an Of Counsel based in Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania, practicing at Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C.. They have 50+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1976. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, car accidents, drug crimes, wrongful death, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (1976), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania (1977), U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit (1982), and Florida (1991). Educated at Villanova University (J.D., 1976) and Manhattan College (B.A., 1973). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Board of Directors, 2005-2009 Vice President-Middle District, 2009-, Monroe County, Pennsylvania and Federal Bar Associations The Florida Bar American Association for Justice National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Pennsylvania Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serands clients in Stroudsburg, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Attorney James Swetz is a distinguished legal professional at Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C., celebrated for his experience in criminal law
- He holds the esteemed Board Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy from the National Board of Trial Advocacy, a Pennsylvania Supreme Court Approved Agency
- With a career marked by excellence, Attorney Swetz has proudly maintained an AV rating from Martindale-Hubbell for over 15 years, the pinnacle of recognition for legal ability and ethical standards.His reputation extends further, having been designated a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer in 2007 and from 2009 through 2025—a testament to his outstanding peer recognition and professional achievement
- Super Lawyers honors elite attorneys across more than 70 practice areas, and Attorney Swetz's repeated inclusion attests to his commitment to excellence in his field
- Each year, the Pennsylvania Super Lawyer list features in Super Lawyers and Philadelphia Magazines every June, underscoring his prominence in the legal community
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Stroudsburg are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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