Pamela Edwards‑Swift is a Certified Family Law Specialist recognized by the State Bar of California’s Board of Legal Specialization. Achieving this designation requires far more than ordinary licensure. Candidates must pass a separate, rigorous written examination specific to family law, demonstrate substantial experience in the field, and provide judicial and peer references attesting to their expertise and professional reputation. Specialists must also complete continuing legal education exclusively in family law and re‑certify every five years, ensuring their knowledge remains current with evolving statutes, case law, and best practices.

Ms. Edwards‑Swift has been practicing law since 1986 and has devoted her practice exclusively to family law since 1997. She has been a Certified Family Law Specialist for more than 20 years, reflecting both her longstanding commitment to the discipline and her recognized mastery of its complexities. After retiring from practice as a family law litigator, she has continued to devote her time exclusively to family law, and she now focuses her practice on divorce mediations and limited‑scope representation centered on out‑of‑court settlements.

Her professional excellence has been widely acknowledged. She was first named a Super Lawyer in 2010 and has been honored with that distinction every year since. She is the recipient of the Wiley W. Manuel pro bono services award and in 2025, she received the Attorney Volunteer of the Year award from San Bernardino County Legal Aid,recognizing her meaningful contributions to access to justice. She has also served the community as a Judge Pro Tem in San Bernardino County.

Throughout her career, Ms. Edwards‑Swift has consistently invested her time and expertise in service to others. She has volunteered with organizations such as Olivecrest, the former Let It Be Foundation, and the former Inland Hills Church. She has also donated significant time to professional organizations, including East‑West Family Law and the former Collaborative Professionals of the Inland Empire,supporting education, collaboration, and the advancement of family law practice.

Ms. Edwards‑Swift moved with her husband to South Orange County in 2024. Together, they have two grown children. She also has one grown son and grandchildren from her first marriage, all of whom remain an important part of her life

• Commited To Earning Your Trust & Confidence
• She Has Been Practicing Law Since 1986
• Certified Family Law Specialist
• Family Law Mediator
• Civil Litigation Mediator
• Mediation Consultant

Pamela Edwards-Swift offers a variety of mediation services, both as the neutral mediator and as an advisor, with the goal of reaching an amicable and fair resolution outside of a courtroom.

If your spouse is represented by an attorney and you are not, Mrs. Swift may be able to assist you in a limited capacity. If your spouse’s attorney is in agreement, Mrs. Swift can negotiate on your behalf to work towards a settlement outside of court.

Pamela Edwards-Swift will coach individuals who are currently involved in mediation, but need an attorney to consult with throughout the mediation process. She will educate you on the legal strengths and weaknesses of your case. Mrs. Swift will also assist you in developing phrasing that will best communicate your position in a manner that is more conducive to promoting a positive outcome.

Swift Mediation Services
Pamela Edwards-Swift PC
Certified Family Law Specialist
27131 Calle Arroyo Ste 1722
San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675
(909) 606-0101