Why hire Tony?
- 300+ 5 star reviews show Tony's honesty, affordable flat fees, great client communication, and effective results
- Experience on all sides of the courtroom in over 10,000+ cases, including DUIs / traffic tickets / misdemeanors
- Jury trial skills certified by National Institute for Trial Advocacy
- Standardized Field Sobriety Test and ARIDE certified just like cops so he knows when they make errors in your DUI case
- Around the clock availability and constant direct communication with clients so you're not always talking to staff only
Ellensburg, Cle Elum, Yakima Defense Attorney for Courts in Kittitas County and Yakima County
Tony fights hard to obtain the best result possible. You need an attorney willing to show the prosecutor who you are - and not just what the cop wrote in his/her report. Tony intentionally keeps a small case load so he always has time for your case and focuses his work on:
- Driving Under the Influence cases (alcohol, marijuana, drugs)
- Traffic tickets (speeding, accidents, etc.)
- Misdemeanor charges such as assault, theft, trespass, minor in possession of alcohol / drugs, and others
Tony Swartz is a criminal misdemeanor defense attorney with experience working on over 1,000 driving under the influence cases from beginning through jury trial. He has worked on an overall estimated 10,000 misdemeanor criminal cases.
Here's the deal: DUIs are complicated. It's not just about what happened on the road—it's about the breathalyzer, field sobriety tests, and the police report. Tony has spent years digging into these details to use them to your advantage when possible.
When you call Tony's office, you'll talk to a real person who understands what you're going through. We'll schedule a consultation where we'll break everything down—your charges, your options, and what I can do to help. Tony's goal is to make this process as stress-free as possible for you while fighting to protect your future. If you've been charged with a DUI, time is critical. Let's get to work so you can stop stressing and start moving forward.
Criminal Defense Attorney in Ellensburg and Yakima, WA
It is scary when you are charged with a crime in Ellensburg, Washington, - it could be driving under the influence, domestic violence, assault and battery, theft or another crime. A good criminal defense lawyer eases your fears and makes you feel more confident about your options, whether that is a dismissal, trial, plea, or another type of resolution. Did you get charged with a DUI in Yakima? Maybe you have a misdemeanor or a DUI in Ellensburg? Tony can help.
Experience Matters
It is in your best interest to hire an experienced criminal defense attorney. Think about how your life could change if you were convicted of a crime. It is important to have someone on your side who will do everything to help you. Past client reviews from Tony show solid communication style and good results – hopefully he can help lift some of the worry off your shoulders as your criminal defense attorney.
Being charged with a crime is extremely stressful. It is sometimes more so if your son or daughter is the one charged with DUI, theft or another crime. You worry about how their future will be impacted by the outcome of the case. As a criminal defense attorney in Ellensburg, Tony is commonly working with parents, college students, business professionals, and more. He understands the unique dynamic of Ellensburg, Washington. With Tony Swartz as your criminal lawyer, you'll know you are doing everything you can to defend and protect yourself or your family member.
Personal Attention
It is all too common for attorneys to fill their office with a bunch of staff - sometimes you'll never even have much contact with an actual lawyer. Tony does not believe in this approach. He intentionally keeps his case load LOW so he can focus adequate time on YOUR case. You are paying for your attorney to work your case and not just his staff. It is only fair to expect good availability when trying to contact your attorney. Tony offers text message contact whenever he can, plus in-depth meetings and phone consultations. You should always feel like the lawyer you paid for is actually working for you.
Practice Areas
DUI DEFENSE
License Hearings
MINOR IN POsSESSION CASES
PROBATION VIOLATIONS
MISDEMEANOR DEFENSE
SPEEDING TICKETS
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