At the Law Offices of Swanton & Frederick, we focus exclusively on criminal law. We make it our business to work to obtain the best possible outcome for our clients. We aggressively defend citizens charged with serious felonies and misdemeanors in Federal and State courts.

Where We Are Located - Who We Defend

The Criminal Law Offices of Swanton & Frederick are located in downtown Waco, Texas, across the street from the McLennan County Courthouse. We defend clients in the Central Texas area, including McLennan County, Hill County, Bosque County, Falls County, Bell County, Coryell County, and Limestone County; and Federal cases throughout the Western District of Texas. We are experts at dealing with the courts in these areas and are familiar with all the people involved in the criminal justice system.

How We Are Different

When you or a loved one is charged with a crime, you want answers. You want personal attention because your future is at stake. You want an attorney who will take a personal interest in your case.

We take the time to thoroughly investigate the allegations against you. We will personally meet with you to explain what the law means, how the justice system works, and help you understand what is happening.

We take pride in the fact that we care about our clients. We have the knowledge and experience to evaluate all the evidence, and present the facts surrounding your case in a manner designed to best defend you and your interests.

We are your advocates. We are on your side.

Our Holistic Approach

We take a holistic, integrated approach to your problems. We will work with you to aggressively defend all areas of your innocence, and to help rebuild your future by guiding you on what the possible consequences are of various courses of action we can take with your case.

Defending People Accused of Committing Crimes

The criminal defense law firm of Swanton and Frederick handles cases ranging from the most serious Federal and State crimes such as capital murder, to Class "C" misdemeanors. We defend individuals accused of the following types of crimes:

DUI/DWI Rape/Sexual Assault Arson Murder Manslaughter Robbery Kidnapping Child pornography

Drug charges Drug possession Credit card fraud Assault Intoxication Assault Embezzlement White collar crimes MIP/MIC (Minor in Possession, Minor in Consumption)

For a more complete list of criminal allegations which we defend, please visit the Practice Areas page.

Call us now at 254-757-2082 for a free initial consultation. Time is of the essence in defending your rights and protecting your future. Regardless of what the police may have told you regarding what evidence they claim to have against you, it is important to speak to a lawyer as soon as you can following your initial contact by law enforcement. You have the right to speak to an attorney.