Stewart Salwin

Salwin Law Group focuses its practice on criminal defense and employment law. If you find yourself facing criminal charges or discrimination from an employer, this can be the most stressful experience of your life. Salwin Law Group understands, and their mission is to help you navigate this stressful situation to get you the very best result.

Stewart Salwin is a Harvard-educated, former prosecutor who has handled thousands of DUIs throughout his career. He understands how the prosecution thinks, and he will put this knowledge and experience to work for you, making him the ideal partner to help you resolve your legal issues.

Stewart has successfully represented employees in administrative agency proceedings, and is experienced in all aspects of civil litigation, including mediation, trial, and appeal. If you have faced discrimination at work, he will listen to your concerns and work tirelessly to get a favorable outcome for you.

Harvard Law School

J.D. (2009) | Law

2006 - 2009

Honors: Cum Laude

Activities: Federalist Society Harvard Journal of Law & Public Policy Harvard Housing Law Clinic

Georgetown University

B.S. (2006) | Government, History

2002 - 2006

Honors: Summa Cum Laude

Deputy County Attorney

Maricopa County Attorney's Office

2009 - 2014

How to Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney in Arizona

Salwin Law Group Blog

March 6, 2020

Ethical Issues in Multi-Client Representation, Carpenter Hazlewood CLE Symposium, Seattle, Washington

April 10, 2017

Carpenter Hazlewood Delgado & Bolen

Top 40 Under 40

National Trial Lawyers

2019

Cum Laude

Harvard Law School

State Bar of Arizona  # 027406

Member

Current

Arizona

State Bar of Arizona

ID Number: 027406

Since 2009

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DUI & DWI

Criminal Law

Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes

Employment Law

Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination

Q. Can a defendant be acquitted based on perjury of inconsistent statement.

July 21, 2020

A: A witness who makes an inconsistent statement on the witness stand that goes against prior statements can and should be subject to impeachment by a defense attorney during cross-examination. The defense attorney can then argue that the witness should not be believed because they made inconsistent statements. It is then up to the jury to decide how much weight to give to the witness's testimony. If a witness lies on the stand, however, that alone is usually not a reason for an outright acquittal by the judge unless there are other factors involved. If the defendant has already been convicted at trial, then you have the possibility of appealing through either a direct appeal or a petition for post-conviction relief.

Q. If I violated Probation and am upsconded would now be a good time to turn myself in?

July 21, 2020

A: Now would probably be a better time than any other that I can think of. The court system is trying to keep people out of jail at the moment, and therefore they may be more likely to reinstate you on probation than to revoke it. Of course, that is assuming all other things being equal. More information would be needed to give you an assessment, but a defense attorney can file a motion to quash your outstanding warrant and get a probation violation hearing set telephonically. Its certainly worth discussing with an experienced criminal defense attorney.

Q. My husband's public defender for criminal charges filled in for a coworker to defend a co-defendent in my husband's case

July 21, 2020

A: When there is a conflict of interest with the Public Defender's Office, then an attorney from the Legal Defender's Office will usually be appointed. The Legal Defender's Office also provides court-appointed attorneys to defendants who financially qualify. This is an issue that should be addressed with your husband's current attorney and potentially the court.