Born March 23, 1974 in Bethesda Maryland, Peter grew up in Honolulu, Hawaii. He relocated to Vienna, Virginia for high school and graduated from George C. Marshall in 1992. He received his bachelor's degree from the College of William & Mary in 1996, and his law degree from George Mason University in 1999.

Following his licensure by the Commonwealth of Virginia, Peter immediately commenced his legal career as a trial attorney in Harrisonburg, Virginia. For more than three years, Peter handled virtually all types of civil and criminal trial work, in both state and federal courts. He has litigated all aspects of family law issues, including custody and visitation, child and spousal support, as well as equitable distribution of assets. Peter has also successfully handled matter involving medical malpractice, contract disputes, and a myriad of criminal defense cases.

In January of 2003, Peter fulfilled his desire to return to the Northern Virginia area by joining The Duff Law Firm. Peter's practice emphasizes family law and other civil litigation matters, and includes the defense of traffic and criminal charges. He is also involved in the prosecution of legal malpractice cases for victimized clients.

Peter Schwartz is a member of the Virginia State Bar, the Virginia Bar Association, the Fairfax County Bar Association and the Harrisonburg/Rockingham County Bar Association and a member of the Criminal Law Section of the Fairfax County Bar Association.

E-mail: pschwartz@dufflawfirm.com