Born and raised in North Dallas, Judge Adam M.Swartz now serves the precinct where he grew up.

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Adam M. Swartz was born and raised in North Dallas.

Until his election in 2022, Attorney Adam Swartz managed Swartz│Davidson Law, a full-service law firm with primary practice groups focused on Consumer Protection and Criminal Defense. Recognized by Thompson Reuters as a SuperLawyers Rising StarÔ from 2017-2023, Judge Swartz is also a Qualified Mediator under Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable standards.

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Adam M. Swartz is a qualified mediator under Texas Mediation Trainers Roundtable standards. He previously managed Swartz│Davidson Law, a law firm focused on consumer protection and criminal defense.

Judge Adam M. Swartz, JP 3-1 - Dallas County

Adam M. Swartz (D)
Last modified on: 03-22-2023 17:15:39
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Justice of the Peace(Dallas)
Entered Office: 01-2023
Term Ends: 12-31-2026
District: 3 Pl. 1

Adam M. Swartz | Texas Directory

Adam currently serves as the Dallas Justice of the Peace for Precinct 3, Place 1. He was elected in 2022; his term began in January 2023 and ends in December 2026.

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Managed Swartz│Davidson Law until his election in 2022, a law firm focused on consumer protection and criminal defense.

- Managed Swartz│Davidson Law until his election in 2022, a law firm focused on consumer protection and criminal defense.

Legal Experience

After being elected Co-Administrative Judge unanimously by the other Dallas County Justices of the Peace, Judge Swartz has published new pro se forms, implemented electronic filing, briefed the other JPs on Texas Supreme Court cases that may affect their Courts as chair of the Legislative Committee, traveled to Austin to testify with authority on their behalf on matters directly affecting the improvement or denigration of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice, and been widely recognized for his attitude and empathy from the bench.

As Co-Administrative Judge, implemented electronic filing and published new pro se forms.

- As Co-Administrative Judge, implemented electronic filing and published new pro se forms.

Judicial Administration

As a Purposivist, Judge Swartz emphasizes the purpose of the law, considering the different viewpoint and interpretations presented. From his time in law school, simultaneously serving as vice president of the law school Democrats and the Federalist Society, he has striven to study and raise the level of respectful discourse and debate between people of differing perspectives.

Said he applies a purposivist approach, emphasizing a law's purpose and considering differing viewpoints and interpretations.

- Said he applies a purposivist approach, emphasizing a law's purpose and considering differing viewpoints and interpretations.

Judicial Philosophy

As of July 22, 2026, Adam M. Swartz’s website did not contain information on this issue.

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Adam M. Swartz

Adam Swartz is from North Dallas. He has a law degree from Texas A&M University. He has a daughter.

Adam is an attorney and a judge. He previously ran a successful small business, Sheridan's Lattes & Frozen Custard, in Frisco. He also co-founded Upstart Theater, a nonprofit that makes theater accessible to everyone, and served on the board of IMPRINT TheatreWorks, a Dallas-based theater company. Adam has also worked as an election clerk and served on the State's Platform Committee.

Adam is currently a justice of the peace for Dallas County, Precinct 3, Place 1. He was elected in 2022 and is currently serving his first term.

Has legal experience as an attorney and judge.

As a private practice attorney, worked on cases involving consumer protection and criminal defense.

As a judge, presided over cases including evictions, small claims, debt claims, and traffic matters.

As a judge, published new pro se forms, implemented electronic filing, briefed other justices on Texas Supreme Court cases, and testified on behalf of other justices on matters affecting the law, legal system, and justice administration.

Said, "flipping the bench Blue for the first time in 28 years, and restoring dignity and integrity to the courtroom."

Co-founded Upstart Theater and Awwdoptable, Inc.

Co-chairs the Dallas Association of Young Lawyer's Bolton Ball/Charity Ball Committee, which raises money for local charities.

Adam Swartz is from North Dallas. He has a bachelor[27s degree from the University of Kansas and a law degree from Texas A&M University. He has a daughter.

Adam is an attorney. He is the managing attorney at Swartz|Davidson Law, a full-service law firm. He previously started his own law firm, which he later merged with another firm. Before attending law school, he led initiatives at Sheridan's Lattes & Frozen Custard, a dessert boutique, and served as a board member for two theater companies. 

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Graduated from Park Hill and holds a Juris Doctor degree.

As a recognized attorney and Qualified Mediator, Judge Swartz has experience in legal advocacy, including co-counseling in a Qui Tam lawsuit to hold rogue physicians accountable for abuses affecting Texans and state healthcare programs.

Supports implementing innovative, cost-saving techniques and procedures in the court to enhance efficiency and increase revenues for taxpayers.

Said, "After being elected Co-Administrative Judge unanimously by the other Dallas County Justices of the Peace, Judge Swartz has published new pro se forms, implemented electronic filing, briefed the other JPs on Texas Supreme Court cases that may affect their Courts as chair of the Legislative Committee, traveled to Austin to testify with authority on their behalf on matters directly affecting the improvement or denigration of the law, the legal system, and the administration of justice, and been widely recognized for his attitude and empathy from the bench."

As a Purposivist, Judge Swartz emphasizes the purpose of the law and values respectful discourse between differing perspectives.

Said, "Judge Adam M. Swartz was first elected by North Dallas voters in 2022, flipping the bench Blue for the first time in 28 years, and restoring dignity and integrity to the courtroom."

Serves as co-Chair of the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers' Bolton Ball/Charity Ball Committee, raising funds for local charities, and is a former chair of the Dallas Bar's Community Involvement Committee.

Co-founded non-profits "Upstart Theater" and Awwdoptable, Inc., served on the board of the North Texas Jewish Democratic Council and Dallas' IMPRINT TheatreWorks, and co-coached the William B. Travis Academy's Destination Imagination team since 2019.

Served as a Dallas County Precinct Chair, represented SD 32 on the State's Platform Committee, worked as an Election Clerk in four Dallas County elections, and participated in Dallas's Election Protection hotline to help protect voting rights.

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- Justices of the Peace oversee Justice Courts, trial courts for civil cases up to $20,000, and misdemeanor cases punishable only by fine. They also perform marriages, issue warrants, conduct preliminary hearings, and serve as notaries.
- Texas has 835 Justice Courts, each presided over by a single judge. Every county has between one and eight precincts based on the county's population, each with its own Justice Court.
- Justices of the Peace are elected through partisan, precinct-wide election to four-year terms. 
- Candidates must be a U.S. citizen, at least 18 years old, have been a Texas resident for at least 12 consecutive months, a district resident for at least six consecutive months, and registered to vote in that precinct.
- The annual salary for Justices of the Peace ranges from $19,207 to $151,805 and is by the county's Commissioners Court.


Presides over civil cases and fine-only misdemeanor cases.