Naomi Chung

Naomi Chung graduated from The University of Chicago Law School and ran her own criminal defense practice for many years before establishing Hickey & Chung LLP. Ms. Chung is a tenacious advocate for individuals, corporate, and organizational clients facing serious state and federal crimes. She also has extensive experience representing accused students and faculty in Title IX disciplinary proceedings. Ms. Chung: A record Of Distinction Ms. Chung has top ratings from her clients and colleagues. She has repeatedly been recognized by Super Lawyers of Northern California every year since 2020, a distinction given only to 2.5% of the attorneys listed in each state. Notably, she received the Super Lawyers distinction for specifically White-Collar Criminal Defense in 2025, 2024, and 2023. She was also given the Avvo Clients' Choice Award and has a five-star rating from her clients. Professional Achievements Ms. Chung's successes include preventing the filing of criminal charges, outright dismissal of a case, acquittals, favorable plea deals, and reducing prior sentences. Her certification in immigration law from the American University Washington College of Law has also proven invaluable to noncitizen clients facing criminal charges and the risk of deportation. Federal Criminal Defense Ms. Chung has secured victories in a wide range of matters involving multi-defendant conspiracies, RICO violations, money laundering, fraud, narcotics trafficking, tax evasion, sexual assault, and homicide. Her cases have been featured in local and national publications such as CNN, Washington Post, USA Today, Los Angeles Times, NBC, Law 360, and the China Daily. A Commitment To Equal Justice For The Accused Ms. Chung's commitment to the principle that all persons are entitled to equal access to justice can be seen through the pro bono services she provides to disadvantaged individuals, such as her recent representation of individuals arrested for their involvement in Black Lives Matter protests. She is also a proud member of the Criminal Justice Act (CJA) panel for the Northern District of California, which provides quality legal representation to indigent clients facing criminal charges in federal court. Giving Back Ms. Chung's pledge to fight the system is not limited to inside the courtroom. She volunteers as a mentor with Defy Ventures, a nonprofit organization that addresses the social problems of mass incarceration and recidivism through an entrepreneurial program that provides education, mentorship, and connections to those individuals with criminal histories to help them achieve a life of economic independence. Ms. Chung is a member of the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL), California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ), and Asian American Bar Association. She is also fluent in Korean. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Naomi Chung included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors Northern California "Rising Star," Super Lawyers, 2020 - Present Super Lawyers Rising Star for Criminal Defense: White-Collar 2023 Clients’ Choice Award, AVVO Client Satisfaction Award, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys Other Sources of Feedback About Naomi Chung Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list

• Partner

• Regents University of California, 2011 - 2013
• Law Offices of Naomi Chung, 2013 - 2020
• Languages
• English
• Korean

• Volunteer, Defy Ventures

• California

• Criminal Justice Act (CJA) Panel for the Northern District of California (Member)
• National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (NACDL) (Member)
• California Attorneys for Criminal Justice (CACJ) (Member)
• Asian American Bar Association (Member)
• The Lawyers Club of San Francisco American Inn of Court; ProVisors