Reviews

I hired Kara Swasey for a high conflict custody case. I don’t even know where to begin to thank Kara and her team for advocating for my son and I. She had hard shoes to fill as my previous attorney retired, but she surpassed all expectations. She has an organized, professional, and honest approach at trial. She can problem solve quickly and always keeps her composure. Her examinations have a way of painting a picture and prove the point she is trying to make. She is strategic and it is obvious she puts tons of effort into her outlines and preparation for trial. These skill sets are most important to me for my high conflict custody case as it was unlikely we could come to any agreement during mediation. Thank you so much!!

Despite accepting my retainer information and assuring me of her capability to handle my matter, this attorney unexpectedly withdrew, citing a lack of time and resources—after I had provided all necessary documentation and information. This abrupt change of course, with no prior indication of potential issues, was not only unprofessional but also left me in a difficult position. I had expected a level of professional commitment and transparency that was not met.

I met with Kara Swasey, late last year after having dealt with a very sensitive family situation for several months, before consulting with her. I was all of a sudden facing a situation that involved the safety and wellbeing of my children, and needless to say, it was an emotional and stressful time for my family and I. Due to the circumstances, I found myself needing to file paperwork with the family court, and because I was navigating through unchartered territory, I did not feel comfortable doing so without the guidance of an attorney. After looking over numerous attorneys' information, something about Kara Swasey stood out to me, and I was at that point just praying that I had chosen the right attorney, that could provide the information and guidance that I needed during such a difficult time. From the assistant who took my information over the phone, to the gentleman who greeted me when I came in for my appointment, to the meeting I had with Ms. Swasey, I could not have asked for a better experience. Ms. Swasey was empathetic to my situation, took note of all the details regarding my case, and was very patient in explaining the process to me. She reassured me she would be happy to represent me, should I decide to take that route, but at the same time expressed that as far as filing the paperwork, she felt confident this was something I would be able to handle on my own. She gave me an idea of what the court proceeding would probably look like, and when the day came, the process and the outcome, were just as she'd described. I did not feel like I was just another case. She is an exceptional attorney who I can tell is passionate about her profession, genuinely helping others, and going the extra mile. I would recommend her to anyone needing an exceptional family attorney.

Kara is honest and approachable. Her courtroom style is assertive, confident and she effectively examines and cross examines concisely, without coming off as snarky or hostile. She always exhibits the utmost of respect and manners to opposing counsel and all involved. I worked with her with on a very adversarial and hostile custody case and, to speak of her client/attorney relationship skills, is honest, forthcoming, knowledgeable and always returned calls, emails and text messages promptly. (Yes! Even text messages!) Kara's demeanor is appropriate both in an out of the courtroom and, due to the nature of my case, we had to communicate very often. She always had an open ear (within reason, of course) and was excellent at appropriately conveying, defending and fought relentlessly for my parental rights. I HIGHLY recommend her. Thank you, Kara