About Franklin
Franklin “Lyn” Swartz is known as the lawyer’s lawyer. Mr. Swartz has developed an outstanding reputation in the courtroom for the results that he has been able to achieve for his 50+ year career. He specializes in criminal law with an emphasis on Federal Court Practice and White Collar Crime and is an accomplished personal injury lawyer. Mr. Swartz is frequently quoted by the news media for the high-profile cases in which has participated. Mr. Swartz is the past Chairman of the Criminal Law Section of the Virginia State Bar. He has achieved an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell, which is the highest available rating. He is listed in the “Best Lawyers in America” since 1996 and has been inducted into the elite American College of Trial Attorneys. Mr. Swartz has been recognized by Virginia Business Magazine as one of the “Legal Elite” in the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has been recognized as a “Super Lawyer” by the Law and Politics and Richmond Magazine Publications. He is a lifelong resident of the Tidewater area and attended both undergraduate and law school at the University of Virginia.
Licensed States
Education
LL.B.
University of Virginia
B.A.
University of Virginia
Contact Franklin
Location
220 West Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510
Norfolk, VA
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