Atty. Mark Swartz
I have been representing people who have been injured or killed due to the wrongful acts of others for 35 years. Education In 1980 I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with Highest Honors in Philosophy and Political Science.
Personal Injury & More Attorney · Serving Fair Oaks, CA · 41+ Years Experience
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About Mark Swartz at a Glance
Mark Swartz is a Member based in Fair Oaks, California, practicing at Swartz Fogy Law Group. They have 41+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1985. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and litigation. Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California (1985) and California (1985). Educated at Boalt Hall School of Law, University of California (J.D., 1985) and University of California at Santa Barbara (B.A., 1980). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Sacramento County Bar Association State Bar of California Consumer Attorneys of California The Association of Trial Lawyers of America Capital City Trial Attorneys. Serves clients in Fair Oaks, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Mark Swartz
- I have been representing people who have been injured or killed due to the wrongful acts of others for 35 years
- Education In 1980 I graduated from the University of California, Santa Barbara with Highest Honors in Philosophy and Political Science
- While at UCSB I was selected to the Dean's List every quarter and served on the College of Letters and Sciences Dean's Honors Council
- I attended law school at Boalt Hall School of Law at the University of California, Berkeley, graduating in 1985
- While at Boalt I served as an Executive Editor for the Ecology Law Quarterly and I worked as a student intern for the Alaska Supreme Court
- Experience After graduating from Boalt Hall, I began my career as a trial lawyer with the Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office from 1985 to 1990
- During this time I was a member of the Hardcore Gang Unit and prosecuted numerous murder and attempted murder trials involving various members of Blood and Crips gangs in Compton and South Central Los Angeles
- In June of 1990 my wife and I moved to Sacramento and I joined the Sacramento County District Attorney’s Office
- During my career with the Sacramento County District Attorney's Office, I served in the Career Criminal Unit, the Gang Unit and the Major Crimes Unit where I prosecuted 17 murder trials
- Community Involvement • Sierra Sharks Swim Team - Past President, Vice President and member of the Board of Directors. • El Dorado Youth Soccer League - Member Board of Directors and Director of Risk Management • Coach - National Junior Basketball, Ponderosa Little League, Prospector Soccer League • Friends of the Library - Vice President and Member of the Board of Directors Professional Affiliation • Member of the State Bar of California • Sacramento County Bar Association • Consumer Attorneys of California • Arbitrator for Sacramento • El Dorado Counties • listed in Who's Who and the Best Lawyers Consumer Guide
Practice Areas Explained
Mark Swartz's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Mark Swartz handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fair Oaks.
Car Accidents in Fair Oaks
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Wrongful Death in Fair Oaks
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Personal Injury in Fair Oaks
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Mark Swartz is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Slip & Fall / Premises Liability in Fair Oaks
Mark Swartz is one of 29,187 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in California →
Civil Litigation in Fair Oaks
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fair Oaks
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 Fair Oaks 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 venue, 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.
Fair Oaks Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fair Oaks-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Fair Oaks Choose Mark Swartz
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Mark Swartz's practice in the field of car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, slip & fall, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Mark Swartz brings 41+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in U.S. District Court, Eastern District of California and California, Mark Swartz can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, wrongful death, and personal injury, Mark Swartz can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fair Oaks
A Fair Oaks-based practice means Mark Swartz attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Mark Swartz Handles in Fair Oaks
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Mark Swartz has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Mark Swartz directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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