Law Office of Swati Samanth- Founder

Swati Samanth holds a JD degree from the University of California, Hastings College of the Law and a BA degree in both Political Science and Philosophy from the University of Southern California.  For the past 13 years, she has been practicing dependency law in the bay area, advocating for foster youth in legal proceedings involving child neglect and physical, emotional and sexual abuse. Her advocacy areas include education law, delinquency, adoption, school disciplinary hearings and any other legal matters that may arise while youth are in foster care.  Prior to and throughout her legal career, Swati has been committed to providing excellent education and college access for students in underserved communities.  She has taught junior high school, served as a teacher and case manager at College Track, a program that empowers students from underrepresented communities to graduate from college, and as a Residential Director and consultant for Level Playing Field Institute’s STEM program for students of color at UC Berkeley.