Founder & Attorney
Christian A. Schwaner is the founder and attorney at Christian A. Schwaner, P.C. He represents clients in Colorado Springs and nearby communities in criminal defense matters. For more than two decades, he has handled cases involving DUI and DWAI allegations, domestic violence, felony menacing, serious traffic offenses, and criminal matters involving military personnel.
Before establishing his defense practice, Mr. Schwaner served as a Deputy District Attorney in El Paso and Teller Counties. He also served as a special prosecutor in Pueblo and Cañon City. His prosecutorial background gives him a practical trial-focused perspective, while his client service reflects direct communication and candid assessments of each case.
Education
- University of Denver – Juris Doctor – 1997
- Miami University in Oxford – Bachelor of Science and Bachelor of Arts – 1992
Bar Admissions
- Colorado – Admitted 1997
Practice Areas
- Criminal Defense – Misdemeanor and Felony Cases
- DUI and DWAI Defense – Including Felony DUI and Drug-Impaired Driving
- Domestic Violence Defense – Including Related Allegations
- Assault Defense
- Felony Menacing and Weapons-Related Allegations
- Serious Traffic Offenses – Including Six-Point Speeding Tickets
- Military Personnel Defense
Professional Experience
- Founder and Attorney – Christian A. Schwaner, P.C.
- Former Deputy District Attorney – El Paso and Teller Counties
- Former Special Prosecutor – Pueblo and Cañon City
Professional Memberships
- Colorado Criminal Defense Bar Association – Member Since 2004
- Colorado Bar Association – Member Since 1997
- National College for DUI Defense – Member
Recognition
- Best DUI Attorney in Colorado Springs – Expertise – 2020
- Trial Hound Recognition for Most Cases Tried in the Office – El Paso County District Attorney’s Office – 2001 and 2002