David Swaim - Dallas, TX
Attorney at Tidwell, Swaim & Farquhar, P.C.
Immigration Lawyers in Dallas, TX
12770 Coit Road Suite 700 Dallas, TX 75251
- 1 Super Lawyers®
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40
Years
Experience
Dallas Immigration Lawyer
Updated: 10/27/2026
Areas of Practice
- Immigration
Attorney Information
Overview
David Swaim is Board Certified in Immigration and Nationality Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and has been the Managing Partner of Tidwell, Swaim & Farquhar, P.C. 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.
Awards and Honors
Awards
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
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Southern Methodist University School of Law, Dallas, Texas, 1985
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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University of Arkansas, Little Rock, Arkansas, 1981
B.A.
Honors: Dean's List
Major: Political Science
Current Employment Position(s)
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Managing Partner
Representative Clients
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Presbyterian Healthcare Systems, Inc.
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SGS Thomson
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Tandy Corporation
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Texas Instruments
Representative Cases
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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
- State Bar of Texas, 1986 - Present (Member)
- American Immigration Lawyers Association, 1991 - Present (Member)
- DFW International, 2005 - 2013 (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- Bent Tree Country Club, 2006 - 2008 (Past Member, Board of Directors)
- Society for Human Resource Management, 2013 - Present (Member)
- Global HR Professional Emphasis Group, Dallas Human Resources Management Association (Dallas HR), 2008 - 2016 (Founding Chairman)
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Contact
12770 Coit Road
Suite 700
Dallas, TX 75251
Phone Number: 972-848-5253
Email: Send a message
Hours: Mon - Fri: 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
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