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Jack B. Swerling

Jack B. Swerling - Columbia, SC

Criminal Defense Lawyers in Columbia, SC

1720 Main St #301 Columbia, SC 29201

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  • 53 Years 
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Columbia Criminal Defense Law Firm

Updated: 02/16/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI/DWI
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Criminal Law - Federal
  • Drug Violations
  • Sex Offenses
  • Traffic Violations

Litigation: 100%

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Overview

Whether they are under investigation or charged with a crime, people need a skilled defense attorney on their side. In Columbia, South Carolina, the law office of Jack B. Swerling represents people in Columbia, Lexington and the surrounding Midlands area. Mr. Swerling has more than 40 years of experience and prepares every case with the intent to go to trial, if necessary. He handles matters involving federal and state laws, appeals, and investigations concerning law enforcement and grand juries.

In a free initial consultation, Mr. Swerling and his staff gather information about a client’s situation. To build the strongest defense possible, the law office uses the skills and knowledge of professional researchers, forensic experts, top investigators and consultants. Every detail of the client’s case is meticulously examined, and it is not uncommon for Mr. Swerling to spend weekends and evenings preparing for the courtroom.

Having handled many high-profile cases, Mr. Swerling has made several media appearances, including on "Dateline," CNN, the "Today" show, Fox News, "Nancy Grace," "NBC Nightly News," A&E and "Nightline." His cases have been portrayed in true crime books and two were turned into TV movies. Through the years, he has represented people from all economic and social backgrounds, and he approaches each case as if it is the most important one he has.

The law office of Jack B. Swerling has an established record of success, obtaining not guilty verdicts in murder trials and negotiating for lower sentences on behalf of clients. Mr. Swerling’s clients have included businesses, athletes, farmers, doctors, mechanics, government employees, factory workers and law enforcement officers. He holds the highest possible rating of AV Preeminent* from Martindale-Hubbell.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.


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  • By Anonymous on Oct. 04, 2021
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    Hired Law firm 2003-2004
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    I can honestly say that MR SWIRLING and MR HISKER are the absolute best CRIMINAL ATTORNEY'S in the state of South Carolina and probably the entire east coast in my honest opinion!! I was facing around 50 or 60 years in prison with some very serious charges and they got me 2 years of probation!!! I'm not saying they can do that for everyone but hiring them as your attorney's will definitely give you the best chance possible of beating your charges or at the very least get you the best plea deal possible so if you have that Knott in your stomach everytime you think about your charges and you basically know your about to go to prison for a long long time hire them as fast as possible and I promise you won't be disappointed
    Jack B. Swerling
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    Thank you for your generous comments. Hope you are doing well.

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Columbia, SC

1720 Main St
#301
Columbia, SC 29201

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Phone: 803-470-0579

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