Judge James P. Swanger: Professional Background and Legal Expertise

Clark County District Court, Department retired

Appointed By: Gov. Christine O'Grady Gregoire

Biography

The Hon. James P. Swanger (Ret.) served as a judge for the Clark County District Court in Washington. Swanger was appointed to the bench by former Governor Christine Gregoire in 2005. He retired on March 1, 2017.


Prior to his appointment, Swanger sat as a commissioner for the Clark County District Court, a position to which he was named in 1999.


Swanger earned a bachelor’s degree in English from Brigham Young University in 1976. He then completed a J.D. at Willamette University College of Law in 1979.


Shortly after graduating from law school, Swanger became a deputy prosecuting attorney for the Clark County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office. He worked in that capacity until 1984, at which time he entered into private practice, handling criminal defense and personal injury matters. Then, a few years later, he opened his own private practice as a sole practitioner.


His memberships have included the Washington Traffic Safety Commission and the Washington Judges Foundation Board.


He was named Educator of the Year by Street Law, Inc. (2008). He is also a recipient of the Local Hero Award from the Washington State Bar Association (2005).


A third-generation Clark County resident, Swanger graduated from Hudson’s Bay High School.

Recent Cases by Hon. James P. Swanger

On July 25, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jul 25, 2007

Status

Appealed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Criminal

Matter Type

General Criminal

Case Last Refreshed

May 20, 2021

On April 25, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On April 25, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 25, 2007

Status

Judgment (Other)

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On April 18, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 18, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Property

Matter Type

Unlawful Detainer

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2022

On April 3, 2007 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 03, 2007

Status

Dismissal

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 27, 2022

On July 5, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jul 05, 2006

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On June 30, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jun 30, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On June 29, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On June 29, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jun 29, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On June 20, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jun 20, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On June 19, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jun 19, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On June 9, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Jun 09, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On April 28, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 28, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2022

On April 20, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 20, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 01, 2022

On April 19, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2022

On April 19, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Apr 19, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2022

On March 27, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Mar 27, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

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Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 02, 2022

On March 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2006

Status

Relief Denied

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Dec 12, 2022

On March 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Mar 21, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Feb 03, 2022

On March 15, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Mar 15, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2022

On March 14, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Mar 14, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 31, 2022

On February 22, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Feb 22, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On February 21, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Feb 21, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

On February 17, 2006 a case was filed in the jurisdiction of Clark County. Judge James P. Swanger presiding.

Filed

Feb 17, 2006

Status

Closed

Judge

Hon. James P. Swanger Trellis Spinner 👉 Discover key insights by exploring more analytics for James P. Swanger

Court

Clark County

County

Clark County, WA

Practice Area

Family

Matter Type

Domestic Violence

Case Last Refreshed

Jan 28, 2022

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