Christian A. Schwaner - Colorado Springs, CO
Attorney at Christian A. Schwaner, P.C.
Criminal Defense – Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Lawyers in Colorado Springs, CO
729 S Cascade Ave Colorado Springs, CO 80903
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Colorado Springs Criminal Defense – Misdemeanor and Felony Cases Lawyer
Updated: 08/14/2026
Areas of Practice
- Criminal Defense – Misdemeanor and Felony Cases
- DUI and DWAI Defense – Including Felony DUI and Drug-Impaired Driving
- Domestic Violence Defense – Including Related Allegations
- Assault Defense
- Felony Menacing and Weapons-Related Allegations
- Serious Traffic Offenses – Including Six-Point Speeding Tickets
- Military Personnel Defense
Attorney Information
Overview
Christian A. Schwaner is the founder and attorney at Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. He represents clients in Colorado Springs and nearby communities in criminal defense matters. For more than two decades, he has handled cases involving DUI and DWAI allegations, domestic violence, felony menacing, serious traffic offenses, and criminal matters involving military personnel.
Before establishing his defense practice, Mr. Schwaner served as a Deputy District Attorney in El Paso and Teller Counties. He also served as a special prosecutor in Pueblo and Cañon City. His prosecutorial background gives him a practical trial-focused perspective, while his client service reflects direct communication and candid assessments of each case.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Best DUI Attorney Colorado Springs, Expertise, 2020
- Trial Hound Recognition for Most Cases Tried in the Office – El Paso County District Attorney’s Office, 2001 - 2002
Education
Legal Education
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University of Denver College of Law,
Denver,
Colorado, 1997
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Miami (Oxford), 1992
Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founder & Attorney
Past Positions
- El Paso and Teller Counties, Former Deputy District Attorney, 1997 - 2004
- Pueblo and Cañon City, Former Special Prosecutor
Languages
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English
Bar Admissions
- Colorado, 1997
Other Affiliations
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association, 2004 - Present (Member)
- Colorado Bar Association, 1997 - Present (Member)
- National College for DUI Defense (Member)
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Contact
729 S Cascade Ave
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
Phone Number: 719-280-2843
Email: Send a message
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
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