About Daniel
Daniel Swinford earned undergraduate degrees in Criminal Justice and Political Science from Washington State University before attending Seattle University School of Law. His academic path combined study of legal institutions with an interest in how law and policy intersect with everyday lives. That background underpins the way he approaches client work and case preparation.
After law school he began practicing in Washington. He is admitted to the Washington bar and works from the Washington Law Center’s offices, including its Tukwila location. He has built a practice that is grounded in state procedures and court rules, and he is comfortable in both courtroom settings and administrative proceedings.
Colleagues describe him as methodical. He writes clearly and prepares files carefully. Those traits are useful when cases hinge on a narrow factual record or when schedules are tight. He also spends time explaining complicated legal steps to clients, breaking down hearings and paperwork into plain terms so clients can make informed choices.
Swinford’s work draws on his undergraduate studies in criminal justice and political science. He brings that perspective to matters that involve statutory interpretation, evidentiary questions, or procedural strategy. He does not rely on shortcuts. Instead, he aims to build a thorough factual and legal picture before major decisions are made.
Outside specific matters, Swinford contributes to the practice environment at his firm by taking on mentoring tasks for newer attorneys and by staying current on changes in Washington law. He attends continuing legal education and participates in local professional gatherings. He is an active member of the state bar community and keeps ties to regional legal networks.
He is based at Washington Law Center and sees clients at the firm’s main office and at the Tukwila branch. His current practice is centered on representing clients in matters arising under Washington law.
