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Swaim, David

David Swaim - Dallas, TX

Attorney at Tidwell, Swaim & Farquhar, P.C.

Immigration Lawyers in Dallas, TX

12770 Coit Rd Ste. 700 Dallas, TX 75251

  • 1 Super Lawyers®
  • 40 Years
    Experience

Dallas Immigration Lawyer

Updated: 03/27/2023

Areas of Practice

  • Immigration

Attorney Information

Overview

David Swaim is a Board-Certified Immigration and Nationality Law attorney and has been the Managing Partner of David Swaim & Associates, formerly Tidwell, Swaim & Associates, since 1991. They have represented over 45,000 cases with a 95% success rate on behalf of individuals, employers, companies, and families that covered all areas of immigration law. They have developed many of the most innovative techniques for H-1 and labor certification cases, as well as created immigration procedures at dozens of companies throughout the United States. Their success is rooted in personalized solutions for each client, specifically designed to help reach their desired status/citizenship goals and achieve a better life in the United States.

David states he pursued Immigration Law because it is a practice in U.S. law that deals primarily with people and not money. "There is a special feeling when you are able to overcome the power and resources of the Federal Government, whether the Immigration Service, Department of Labor or US State Department, to force the Government to follow the law and treat people fairly and justly."

David and his Associates are known for their extensive depth of experience and are recognized throughout the legal community and courts by our proven, industry-leading practices, care, and responsiveness. Most importantly, their clients trust in them to successfully navigate and expedite their case through an ever-changing legal and political environment. David is also one of the few attorneys in Texas authorized to represent both the University of Texas system and the Texas A&M system. What he has hoped for his clients all these years is for them to achieve their professional and personal goals for a better life.

Please visit davidswaimlaw.com to learn more about history, success stories, and more information on why David Swaim & Associates continues to be an industry leader in all aspects of immigration law.


Awards and Honors

Super Lawyers® Selectees

SuperLawyers

David Swaim included in a Super Lawyers® list

Honors

  • Selected to Texas Super Lawyers - David Swaim - 2008 - 2010 and 2020 - Present
  • Legal Leaders - 2016 and 2020
  • AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated - Martindale-Hubbell, 2016
  • Top Attorney- Texas Monthly Magazine - 2009

Other Sources of Feedback About David Swaim

Included on the 2026 Texas Super Lawyers list


Past Lists

  • 2025 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2024 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2022 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2021 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2020 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2010 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2009 Texas Super Lawyers list
  • 2008 Texas Super Lawyers list

Education

Legal Education

  • Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1985
    Juris Dr, Juris Doctor

Non Legal Education

  • University of Arkansas at Little Rock, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981
    B.A.
    Honors: Dean's List
    Major: Political Science

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Managing Partner

Representative Clients

  • Presbyterian Healthcare Systems, Inc.
  • SGS Thomson
  • Tandy Corporation
  • Texas Instruments

Representative Cases

  • Hernandez-Garza v. INS, 882 F.2d 945 (5th Cir. 1989)

Bar Admissions

  • Texas, 1986
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit, 1987
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of Texas, 1987

Specialties and Certifications

  • Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law, Texas Board of Legal Specialization

Other Affiliations

  • DFW International, 2005 - 2013 (Board of Directors )
  • Bent Tree Country Club, 2006 - 2008 (Board of Directors )
  • State Bar of Texas, 1986 - Present (Member)
  • Society for Human Resource Management , 2013 - Present (Member)
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association , 1991 - Present (Member)
  • Global HR Professional Emphasis Group, Dallas Human Resources Management Association (DallasHR), 2008 - 2016 (Founding Chairman)

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Dallas, TX

12770 Coit Rd
Ste. 700
Dallas, TX 75251

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Phone Number: 972-848-5253

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Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm

  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Virtual Appointments

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