“A superbly strong, smart and savvy group that uses its resources extremely wisely.”

-Chambers & Partners Review

"It's a very effective team there. They are probably the number-one boutique criminal defense firm in San Francisco."

-Chambers & Partners Review

"They are superb and if I had a family member who needed help in a criminal investigation then I would have complete confidence in them."

-Chambers & Partners Review

"They add value to every defense, regardless of the context. This is due to their constant delivery of passion and sophistication. They are a go-to firm, and can handle any size of matter."

-Chambers & Partners Review

"Swanson & McNamara is a top-notch firm; they have superior judgment, trial abilities and skill."

-Chambers & Partners Review

Swanson & McNamara LLP is a trial and appellate law firm specializing in high-stakes criminal, civil, and regulatory defense and internal investigations. We handle complex matters efficiently and discreetly while providing our clients with the highest level of personal service. We work closely with our clients to develop creative and winning strategies for all types of legal problems. And in every case — from the largest to the smallest — we fight to achieve the best possible legal outcome.

Chambers Band 1 for Litigation:
Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime &
Government Investigations in California

 

Best Lawyers Tier 1:

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

 

Our Practice AreasOur Team

PRACTICE AREAS

Swanson & McNamara LLP provides representation in virtually every aspect of criminal law and in a broad spectrum of civil matters. This includes representation of individuals, corporations and institutions during all phases of trial and appellate proceedings, in both federal and state investigations and courtrooms.

WHITE COLLAR

  • Accounting fraud
  • Health care fraud
  • Mail and wire fraud
  • Bank fraud
  • Fraud on the government
  • Embezzlement
  • Public corruption
  • Economic espionage
  • Trade secret theft
  • Tax crimes
  • Insider trading
  • Price fixing

COURT-APPOINTED NEUTRAL

  • Discovery special master
  • Mediation
  • Court expert

GENERAL CRIMINAL DEFENSE

  • RICO
  • Narcotics offenses
  • Violent crimes
  • Obstruction/Perjury
  • Sex crimes
  • Extortion
  • Robbery
  • Arson
  • Immigration fraud
  • Appeals
  • Habeas Corpus

INTERNAL INVESTIGATIONS

  • Audit and committee investigations
  • School and workplace investigations
  • Public entity investigations
  • Pool counsel

CIVIL LITIGATION

  • SEC enforcement
  • Trade secret disputes
  • Fee disputes
  • Civil forfeiture
  • Local counsel
  • Restraining orders

OUR TEAM

Mary McNamara

Mary McNamara

PARTNER

Ed Swanson

Ed Swanson

PARTNER

August Gugelmann

August Gugelmann

PARTNER

Britt Evangelist

Britt Evangelist

PARTNER

Audrey Barron

Audrey Barron

ASSOCIATE

Carly Bittman

Carly Bittman

ASSOCIATE

Amy Jo McGuigan

Amy Jo McGuigan

SENIOR PARALEGAL

Maeve O'Reilly

Maeve O'Reilly

OFFICE MANAGER

CONTACT US

Swanson & McNamara LLP

300 Montgomery Street
Suite 1100
San Francisco, CA 94104
Phone: (415) 477-3800
Fax: (415) 477-9010

General Contact

Maeve O’Reilly

maeve@smllp.law

Attorneys

Ed Swanson

ed@smllp.law

Mary McNamara

mary@smllp.law

August Gugelmann

august@smllp.law

Britt Evangelist

britt@smllp.law

Audrey Barron

audrey@smllp.law

Carly Bittman

Carly@smllp.law