Columbia, South Carolina Criminal Defense Lawyer

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Jack B. Swerling, Attorney at Law is dedicated almost exclusively to representing the accused in criminal cases: criminal investigations, criminal trials, and criminal appeals in State and Federal Courts. The firm also handles a select group of civil cases. Mr. Jack Swerling has handled thousands of criminal cases in his more than 35 year legal career and he is a veteran of many memorable courtroom battles.

Mr. Swerling is a Columbia criminal attorney defends clients from all walks of life, his cases have involved crimes of every sort from drug trafficking, theft, robbery, weapons charges, murder and other violent crimes to white collar crimes including blackmail, bribery, public corruption, forgery, perjury, computer crime, extortion, money laundering and every type of fraud including bank, mail, wire, securities, tax, insurance, and credit card fraud. His practice also includes state and federal criminal investigations, and state and federal grand jury proceedings.

Mr. Jack Swerling as your Columbia SC trial lawyer he will combine a wealth of experience in criminal law to build a strong defense on your behalf and pursue every option available to you. Mr. Swerling represents clients in the South Carolina Circuit Courts, the South Carolina Court of Appeals, the South Carolina Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has also appeared in the North Carolina State and Federal Courts, Georgia Federal Court and Florida Federal Court.

Areas of Law

Additional Areas of Law: Continuing Criminal Enterprise; Mail Fraud; Bank Fraud; Health Fraud; Mortgage Fraud; Real Estate Fraud; Securities Fraud; Tax Fraud; Consumer Fraud; Environmental Crimes; Public Corruption; Conspiracy; Counterfeiting; Internet Crimes / Cyber Crime; Pornography / Internet Pornography; Extortion; Customs Violations; Federal Grand Jury Investigations; Federal Appeals; Violent Crimes; Grand Jury and Other Law Enforcement Investigations; Pornography Crimes; Sexual Assaults; Solicitation; Gun Violations; Gang Related Charges; Breach of Trust; Forgery; Probation Violations; Pardons; Airline Crash Liability and Damages.

Areas of Law Description

Jack B. Swerling, Attorney at Law serves clients in the following areas of practice:

- Criminal Defense

If you or a family member has been accused of a crime in South Carolina or have learned that charges may be brought, it is critically important to find an experienced criminal defense lawyer who will protect your rights. For more than 35 years, Jack Swerling has represented defendants in every type of criminal case in both state and federal court.

- Federal Criminal Practice

Jack Swerling has extensive experience defending individuals and businesses against charges brought under federal law. Federal crimes are typically investigated by the FBI, DEA, IRS, or other federal agencies and prosecuted by the U.S. Attorney. Mr. Swerling's has extensive federal court experience defending clients.

- Fraud

Fraud is a very serious offense. Conviction may result in lengthy sentences and large fines. If you face charges of committing fraud or even if you are being investigated for fraud, contact a qualified defense lawyer as soon as possible. South Carolina attorney Jack B. Swerling has the experience needed to defend against any fraud charges levied against you.

- Mail Fraud

United States Postal Service inspectors investigate any type of fraud involving use of the U.S. mail. The U.S. Postal Service maintains a list of mail fraud schemes on their website for public reference, which include the following: Employment fraud, Financial fraud, Fraud against older citizens, Sweepstakes and lottery fraud and Telemarketing fraud.

- Wire Fraud

Wire fraud involves using electronic communications to accomplish a crime where victims lose money or property. Using telephone, radio, television, Internet or mobile technology with the intent to defraud falls under the general category of wire fraud.

- Bank Fraud

Bank fraud is a broad category used to describe any scheme to steal money or other assets from a bank or similar institution. The best-known form of bank fraud involves identity theft, or use of another person’s private identifiers to obtain a credit card or loan, or make purchases without his or her knowledge.

- Health Fraud

Healthcare fraud involves filing falsified claims in order to make a profit, either directly or indirectly.

- Mortgage Fraud

Mortgage fraud is a federal crime that has been occurring more frequently since the U.S. real estate market bubble burst. The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) defines mortgage fraud as any scheme involving a material misstatement, misrepresentation, or omission related to a property or potential borrower, which relies on an underwriter or lender funding, purchasing, or insuring a loan.

- Tax Fraud

Tax fraud involves cheating on taxes usually by deliberately under reporting the amount of income earned in a given year to: The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) for federal taxes and Local tax authorities, such as the South Carolina State Department of Revenue.

- Grand Jury and Other Law Enforcement Investigations

A criminal investigation before charges are filed may take many forms, but two of the most common methods of investigation are law enforcement interviews and use of the grand jury. You may be contacted by law enforcement agents for the purpose of an interview about alleged criminal activity or you may be subpoenaed before the South Carolina State Grand Jury or the Federal Grand Jury to give testimony about alleged criminal activity.

- Drug Crimes

A criminal investigation before charges are filed may take many forms, but two of the most common methods of investigation are law enforcement interviews and use of the grand jury. You may be contacted by law enforcement agents for the purpose of an interview about alleged criminal activity or you may be subpoenaed before the South Carolina State Grand Jury or the Federal Grand Jury to give testimony about alleged criminal activity.

- Murder

Being charged with murder can be incredibly overwhelming, stressful, and confusing. South Carolina murder attorney Jack B. Swerling has significant experience defending clients against violent crime charges, including murder charges, at the state, federal, and appellate levels.

- White Collar Crimes

Attorney Jack B. Swerling vigorously defends clients accused of a so-called white collar crime in Columbia, South Carolina. White collar crime generally refers to charges of non-violent fraud and involves people at every economic level.

- Appellate Practice

When a person is convicted and in limited other circumstances, an appeal may be taken to the appellate courts. In the South Carolina state courts, appeals are directly taken to the South Carolina Court of Appeals. A limited number of cases may be directly appealed to the South Carolina Supreme Court.

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