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Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations | USA

California

Our White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations research will cover both individual representations and company representations. Work typically undertaken in this section will include external and internal investigations, enforcement proceedings, white-collar criminal trials and appeals. Attorneys will generally represent individuals or companies involved in matters investigated by bodies such as the DOJ, US Attorneys' Offices, state AGs and Congress committees. These investigations and enforcement proceedings may involve a range of issues, including insider trading, healthcare fraud, antitrust issues, corruption allegations and FCPA breaches.

Rankings overview for Departments

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  1. Adams, Duerk & Kamenstein 2 Years Ranked
  2. RFZ Law LLP
    RFZ Law LLP 4 Years Ranked
  3. Arguedas, Cassman, Headley & Goldman LLP
  4. Byrne & Nixon LLP
  5. Halpern May Ybarra Gelberg
  6. Illovsky Gates & Calia LLP
  7. Rizk & Shearer LLP

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. 1
    Cohen Williams LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 3 Years Ranked

    Cohen Williams demonstrates impressive skills in defending entrepreneurs, officers, directors and other senior executives facing regulatory investigations and enforcement actions, drawing upon a group of litigators with considerable prosecutorial and trial experience. It acts on a broad spectrum of AML, RICO, FCPA, cybersecurity and False Claims Act cases.

  2. Kaplan Marino, PC
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    Kaplan Marino, PC
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 4 Years Ranked

    Kaplan Marino is a Los Angeles-based criminal boutique firm that is known for its broad capabilities within the field. The group is experienced in the representation of high-profile individuals in matters including healthcare, cybersecurity, public corruption and more.

  3. Larson LLP
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    Larson LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 5 Years Ranked
    Larson is a high-caliber trial boutique with significant experience defending clients against DOJ and SEC investigations and enforcement concerning FCPA violations, healthcare fraud, environmental crimes and securities actions. Clients also benefit from the firm's strong pool of former judges, prosecutors and public defenders.
  4. Swanson & McNamara LLP
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    Swanson & McNamara LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked

    Swanson & McNamara is a highly regarded boutique that is regularly seen in litigation throughout state and federal courts. The team is recognized for the standout trial credentials of its bench and its impressive reputation among local judiciary bodies, and often defends individuals and corporations in areas including securities fraud, antitrust and False Claims Act matters, alongside additional strengths in general criminal and civil litigation matters. The firm acts for a diverse client base, which includes a number of senior executives in the technology and financial sectors.

  5. Ehrlich & Craig LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. 2
    Adams, Duerk & Kamenstein
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 2 Years Ranked

    Adams, Duerk & Kamenstein is a highly regarded litigation boutique in Los Angeles. Its lawyers are recognized for their considerable strengths advising clients in sensitive internal and government investigations.

  2. RFZ Law LLP
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    RFZ Law LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2 | 4 Years Ranked

    RFZ Law enjoys a fast-rising reputation for its capabilities in trial work, alongside a robust pedigree in regulatory and internal investigations. The firm is held in particularly high esteem for its representation of individual defendants, including public officials and corporate executives.

  3. Arguedas, Cassman, Headley & Goldman LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
  4. Byrne & Nixon LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
  5. Halpern May Ybarra Gelberg
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
  6. Illovsky Gates & Calia LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2
  7. Rizk & Shearer LLP
    Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
    2026 | Band 2