The Right Lawyer Makes All The Difference
Based in San Francisco, Hickey & Chung, LLP, is a boutique federal and state criminal defense firm serving the Bay Area, Northern California and beyond. With over 25 combined years of experience, our lawyers provide dedicated and attentive service to every client. Turn to them for the vigilant defense you need no matter your charges.
The Right Lawyer Makes All The Difference
Hickey & Chung, LLP provides vigilant criminal defense representation at both the state and federal levels.
Proudly Serving San Francisco, San Jose, Oakland And Surrounding Areas
Defense Representation Tailored To Your Needs
Fighting a legal situation in which your freedoms, best interests and/or professional reputation are at risk can be difficult to face alone. It is important to have an attorney in your corner who understands how to navigate a charge and the gravity of the circumstances.
At Hickey & Chung, LLP, our attorneys are well-equipped to handle a variety of criminal matters at the state and federal levels in San Francisco and throughout the Bay Area and Northern California. They will work closely with you to better understand your position, pour the necessary resources into their investigation and tailor an effective defense strategy that’s unique to your best interests.
An Earned Reputation For Legal Excellence
Our attorneys at Hickey & Chung, LLP, have garnered a reputation for exhibiting legal excellence. Their dedication to our clients is second to none, and they take a team approach to preparing their cases for negotiations, mediations and powerful, compelling defenses at trial. Our lawyers are skilled, passionate and effective attorneys who consistently achieve results.
Hiring talented criminal defense attorneys who are deeply familiar with the legal territory can help you defend your freedom and save your career or reputation from devastation. Get the right legal team on your side – it can make all the difference.
Naomi Chung, Partner
A seasoned litigator who has been selected for inclusion on the Northern California Super Lawyers list for multiple years, Ms. Chung is a tenacious advocate for individuals and companies facing investigations and enforcement actions brought by federal and state authorities.
Ms. Chung has extensive criminal litigation experience, having successfully defended clients across a wide range of matters, including wire, healthcare, visa and securities fraud; tax evasion; money laundering; bribery; price-fixing actions; computer and internet crimes; export control violations; and the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO). She also regularly represents accused students and faculty in Title IX disciplinary proceedings at universities throughout California.
Brendan Hickey, Partner
A former federal defender and Harvard Law School graduate, Mr. Hickey focuses his practice on complex cases and trial work.
In addition to his extensive trial experience, Mr. Hickey has also managed appeals before the California Courts of Appeal and the Ninth U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, successfully vacating prior convictions for his clients in habeas corpus proceedings.
He was selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list in 2026.
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Comprehensive Counsel. An Individualized Approach.
At Hickey & Chung, LLP, our lawyers accept a modest caseload to enable them to provide thoughtful advocacy at each step of the legal process. They understand the heightened importance and unique nature inherent in criminal investigations. They strive to provide each of our clients with the information, resources and guidance necessary to generate the desired outcomes.
When the life you have worked hard to build is in jeopardy, it is critical to turn to an attorney you can trust. Contact us today at 415-484-4547 to work with a lawyer who will approach your legal situation with the focus and compassion you deserve.