James Alan Swetz

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James Alan Swetz: Attorney with Cramer, Swetz, McManus, Jordan & Saylor, P.C.
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Champion Badge Reviewed
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (13)

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI
  • Drug Crimes
  • Felonies
  • Homicide
  • Misdemeanors
  • White Collar Crime
  • Juvenile Law
  • Personal Injury
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Wrongful Death
  • Civil Rights
  • Litigation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Manhattan College, B.A., cum laude, 1973
Law School Attended:
Villanova University, J.D., cum laude, 1976
Year of First Admission:
1976
Admission:
1976, Pennsylvania; 1977, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Pennsylvania; 1982, U.S. Court of Appeals, Third Circuit; 1991, Florida; 1994, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida; 2015, U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Memberships:
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 (Board of Directors, 2005-2009; Vice President-Middle District, 2009-).
Certifications:
Board Certified in Criminal Trial Advocacy, Civil Pretrial and Trial Advocacy by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
ISLN:
903284125

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$275 - $300/hr
Contingency Fee
33% - 40%
Credit Cards Accepted
Other
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Fixed fees available

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    5.0/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0
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