About Angela Brown
Angela Brown Swenson is an attorney based in Carmel, Indiana, with a focus on criminal law, family law, estate planning, probate, and landlord-tenant disputes. Licensed to practice in both Indiana and Florida, she brings a experience to her clients. In 2012, she founded Swenson & Associates PC, a law firm dedicated to providing compassionate and effective legal services to individuals and families in Carmel and the surrounding communities. The firm specializes in various legal matters, including divorce, child custody, estate planning, and guardianship issues. Before establishing her practice in Indiana, Angela served as an Administrative Law Judge for the Indiana Department of Workforce Development from 2009 to 2011. In this role, she presided over thousands of unemployment insurance appeals, gaining invaluable insight into the details of administrative law.
Her legal career began after earning her Juris Doctor from Florida Coastal School of Law in 2001. This foundational education gave her the skills necessary to handle the details of the legal system effectively. Angela's commitment to serving her community extends beyond her law practice. She served in the U.S. Army Reserves as a Military Police Officer from June 1993 to June 2001. This experience instilled in her a strong sense of discipline and a commitment to public service.
In addition to her legal work, she is a Registered Family Law Mediator and a Parenting Coordinator, roles in which she actively serves throughout Indiana. Furthermore, she acts as a Guardian ad Litem in Hamilton and Marion counties, advocating for the best interests of children in legal proceedings. Her community involvement is extensive. Angela is a trustee for the Indiana School for the Blind and Visually Impaired, where she contributes to the education and welfare of visually impaired students. She is also a board member for GiGi’s Playhouse, an organization dedicated to supporting individuals with Down syndrome. Additionally, she serves as the president of the Carmel Lions Club, where she leads initiatives aimed at improving local communities.
Her dedication to public service has been recognized through various awards, including the Miyamoto Fellowship Award and the Melvin Jones Fellow award for humanitarian services from Lions Club International Foundation. Angela is an active member of the Indiana State Bar and the Florida State Bar, as well as the Hamilton County Bar Association and the Indianapolis Bar Association. Her diverse legal expertise, community involvement, and commitment to public service make her a respected figure in both the legal profession and her local community. Through her work, Angela Brown Swenson continues to make a meaningful impact on the lives of those she serves.
