Washington DC White Collar Crime Lawyers

My practice is 100% dedicated to the defense of individuals and businesses accused or suspected of committing federal white collar crimes. This includes defending against federal white collar criminal investigations conducted by the United States Department of Justice (DOJ) and parallel proceedings brought by federal agencies such as the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), Federal Trade Commission (FTC), and the Internal Revenue Service (IRS). It's all I do. I've been representing and defending white collar clients for the past 23 years. During that time period I have kept scores of clients from ever being charged with a federal white collar criminal...

Washington D.C. Criminal defense lawyer David Benowitz has spent his career fighting for justice. He has represented individuals charged in state and federal court, and has handled a wide variety of criminal cases including, DUI charges, assault charges, drug charges, as well as white collar criminal offenses. He has been rated the highest possible 10/10 rating on AVVO and is also certified as a criminal trial advocate by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. Mr. Benowitz received his law degree from The George Washington University School of Law, and received his undergraduate education at the University of Pennsylvania graduating...

As a founding partner and member of Monument Legal, Attorney Mutimer represents clients in need of outstanding criminal defense in Washington, D.C. and Federal Court. Attorney Mutimer is a dedicated and skilled defense attorney whose law office is within walking distance of D.C. Superior Court, the Court of Appeals and the District Court. Attorney Mutimer is prepared to apply his knowledge gained from handling numerous jury trials and bench trials in the District of Columbia to zealously fight for the rights of each and every one of his client. Attorney Mutimer is not a plea lawyer. ...

At Scrofano Law PC, we fight relentlessly for anyone in trouble who cares about their future. Founded in 2011 by now Managing Partner, Joseph Scrofano, Scrofano Law PC focuses on criminal defense in the District of Columbia and Northern Virginia. Joseph Scrofano is an aggressive advocate who focuses on a wide range of cases including DUI, marijuana and cannabis defense, assault, civil protection orders, hit and run, drugs, guns, sex crimes, and violent crimes. After clerking for two years in DC Superior Court, Mr. Scrofano took a chance and hung up a shingle in a competitive DC...

Jay P. Mykytiuk is a thoughtful, seasoned trial lawyer whose experience ranges from monitoring police department practices with the United States Department of Justice to representing indigent defendants with the Arlington County Public Defender’s Office.

Born and raised in New England, Mr. Mykytiuk attended college in Connecticut before making Washington, D.C. his home in 1996. During law school, Mr. Mykytiuk clerked with both The Cochran Firm and the Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office. His exposure to both sides of the criminal justice system gave him a unique perspective that has served him well throughout his career. ...

A former Assistant United States Attorney with dozens of trials under his belt, Justin Dillon now uses his years of litigation and investigative experience to defend clients in Title IX and campus discipline cases and in complex, high-stakes white-collar criminal investigations. Justin has gained nationwide attention for his work representing students and professors in campus misconduct cases, which he and his firm have handled at more than 100 schools nationwide. Along with his partner Chris Muha, he co-authored Title IX Hearings and Litigation: A Practitioner’s Guide, published by The Foundation for Individual Rights and Expression and available here to any member...

Eugene Gorokhov’s practice centers on federal criminal defense, with a special focus on white collar matters. Mr. Gorokhov opened his own law practice one month after being admitted to the Bar. In 2009, he formed Burnham & Gorokhov, PLLC with his law school classmate Charles Burnham. Since then, they have worked together closely on a number of significant matters, achieving favorable results for clients. Visit our website at https://www.burnhamgorokhov.com

Bernard Crane graduated from George Washington University, and earned his law degree from Catholic University. He's been practicing criminal and business law in the Washington area since 1985. For over 30 years, he's zealously fought for clients accused of all types of crimes - from marijuana to murder and carjacking. There's almost nothing he's not already seen and learned to deal with, both in the courtroom and at the negotiating table. He's helped thousands of people get through some of the worst times in their lives. He can help you, too.

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Before becoming an attorney, he was a private investigator,...

Matt Kaiser has represented hundreds of clients through some of the most difficult times in their lives. Matt has represented corporate executives and folks living on the streets. He has represented large corporations in sophisticated civil cases, and individuals in less complicated matters. He has defended people accused of almost every kind of federal crime including tax evasion, bribery, fraud, drug dealing, arson, weapons charges, and violating export controls. Matt has helped people with trials, appeals, and post conviction petitions, and he has represented people and corporations in both state and federal courts. Matt Kaiser is a magna cum laude graduate of...

Jason Kalafat is an experienced criminal defense attorney having handled cases in local, state, and federal court. Mr. Kalafat defends many different types of criminal offenses including DUI charges, assault charges, drug charges, sex offenses, as well as theft charges. Jason graduated from Vanderbilt University School of Law in 2000 where he also participated in Moot Court program. Mr. Kalafat began his criminal defense practice in 2002 as a Deputy Public Defender, handling all types of criminal cases including DUI, assault, robbery, burglary, firearms, drugs, sexual assault, and homicide. Jason is a member of the American Bar Association, as...

Bill Pittard is an experienced lawyer with a unique depth of government and litigation experience. Prior to joining KaiserDillon, Bill served as the Acting General Counsel and Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives. There, he advised on and litigated significant constitutional issues and worked with congressional committees conducting investigations into issues ranging from the use of performance-enhancing substances in professional sports to gun-walking on the U.S.-Mexico border.

At KaiserDillon, Bill’s practice focuses on representing people and small businesses with high-stakes problems, including clients facing government investigations and complex criminal and civil litigation. He particularly helps clients connected to...

Johnathon P. Hardaway III is a Partner of Lord & Hardaway LLP. Mr. Hardaway is a well-rounded lawyer. A corporate attorney with an MBA, a certified sports agent, and a battle tested litigator.

Mr. Hardaway has extensive trial and litigation experience, defending and prosecuting complex criminal and civil matters. Mr. Hardaway represents a roster of professional athletes, government officials, and celebrities and is adept at resolving sensitive matters both in and out of the courtroom.

Before joining Lord & Hardaway LLP, Mr. Hardaway worked for several years as an attorney with a top litigation law firm.  Mr. Hardaway has...

Chris Macchiaroli is a partner in Silverman Thompson’s Washington, D.C. office. His practice covers all facets of civil litigation and criminal defense. Chris has tried over fifty cases to verdict (25 jury trials), including five in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, authored over twenty-five appellate briefs in the D.C. Circuit, the Second Circuit, and the District of Columbia Court of Appeals, and participated in over seventy criminal and civil evidentiary hearings in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia, the Southern District of New York, the Southern District of Florida, and the District of...

Chris Muha is counsel at KaiserDillon PLLC. He represents clients in white-collar criminal matters, as well as complex civil litigation.

Before joining KaiserDillon PLLC, Chris litigated complex cases for almost six years at Williams & Connolly LLP, one of the District’s leading litigation firms. There he represented Fortune 50 companies, high net worth individuals and smaller businesses in a wide range of matters in federal courts, state courts and arbitration proceedings across the country. He also devoted hundreds of hours to the representation of pro bono clients in social security, landlord/tenant and immigration matters.

Chris is a 2006 graduate of Yale Law...

Jonathan S. Jeffress defends individuals and businesses in matters involving fraud, false statements, bribery, public corruption, and other criminal and civil matters. A trial lawyer by training, Jon spent 12 years as an Assistant Federal Public Defender for the District of Columbia. He is experienced in defending clients accused of serious crimes in one of the most high-profile federal courts in the country, and in developing sophisticated legal strategies to protect the best interests of his clients.

Jon has represented clients in all phases of federal criminal cases and has won acquittals in over half a dozen jury trials in the...

Terry Eaton is the Principal Managing Attorney at The Eaton Law Firm PLLC. He is an experienced trial attorney who handles white collar, criminal defense, civil litigation, employment counsel and mediation. Mr. Eaton handles cases in both federal and state courts. Mr. Eaton served for 5 years as a Assistant United States Attorney in Washington DC, and has handled more than 36 criminal cases, over 100 grand jury investigations as well as 26 jury trials. In 2012, the U.S. Attorney’s Office recognized Mr. Eaton's efforts with a prestigious United States Department of Justice Special Achievement Award. ...

Scott Bernstein represents clients in campus disciplinary matters, white-collar criminal cases, and in complex civil litigation. An experienced litigator, Scott’s ability to distill complicated factual and legal issues into clear and compelling arguments has helped his clients on campuses and in courts across the country.

In his campus disciplinary practice, Scott has defended college and graduate students facing suspension or expulsion in student misconduct proceedings. He has also represented the victims in student disciplinary cases. His deep knowledge of federal and state law related to campus judicial systems and procedures ensures that his clients’ rights are protected at...

I am licensed in the federal and state bars of the District of Columbia and Maryland. I obtained my J.D. from Northeastern University School of Law, renowned for its focus on practical experience and social responsibility. The National Jurist recently selected Northeastern University School of Law as the nation’s best public interest law school. I hav a broad base of litigation experience including work with the United States Department of Justice’s Environmental Enforcement Section; Kohn, Kohn, & Colapinto’s “whistleblower” practice; and Jackson & Campbell’s real estate group.

In real estate matters, I represent creditors and debtors in bankruptcy, litigates contracts, and...

Jess Johnson is one of the best young lawyers in Georgia. He has been recognized as a “Rising Star” in criminal defense and civil litigation by Super Lawyers Magazine for the past several years. While only 2.5% of lawyers in Georgia under the age of 40 receive such an honor, Jess was first named to this list after only 3 years of practice.

Jess has been instrumental in our firm’s success in both trials and appeals. In his very first trial, Jess was awarded an Acquittal Award from the Federal Defender Program for helping our firm win a “not guilty” verdict...

A passionate defender of students’ rights, Kim helps those facing serious disciplinary actions navigate the most difficult times of their lives. She zealously advocates for students when a Title IX complaint and the daunting possibility of expulsion threatens to unravel their lives and destroy their futures. Kim has worked extensively with individuals facing conduct accusations, representing college, graduate, and medical school students, as well as university professors and employees looking at possible termination. She also works with those facing disciplinary action for alleged misconduct stemming from learning, language, and developmental disabilities. Kim understands the gravity of what’s at stake for those...

Sheryl Robinson Wood is the owner and founder of The Wood Law Firm PLLC with its primary office in Washington, DC and a satellite office in the Baltimore, Maryland area. Ms. Wood is a seasoned negotiator adept at resolving legal disputes in either the pre-litigation stage or through the various stages of litigation. She is an experienced trial attorney handling all aspects of commercial litigation, employment disputes, personal injury, family law, legal malpractice and criminal defense matters (specializing in white collar and financial fraud) in state and federal courts. Ms. Wood began her career as an Assistant...

Upon graduating from the University of Virginia law school, Craig worked with well-known and highly respected law firms in Washington, DC, concentrating in civil litigation. His goal, however, was to become a criminal trial lawyer. In 1983, he began a 25 year career as a federal criminal prosecutor by joining the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia. During his 4 year tenure in that office, he prosecuted street crimes - everything from shoplifting to murder. In 1987, he became an Assistant U.S. Attorney for the District of Rhode Island where he...

Ziran Zhang is an Associate Attorney at Burnham & Gorokhov, PLLC. His practice focuses on complex criminal defense in state and federal court. He is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C., Virginia and New York.

I'm a senior associate at Quinn Emanuel focused on complex commercial litigation, white collar defense, and internal investigations. I represent prominent companies as plaintiffs and defendants in contract, fraud, and securities litigation in federal and state trial and appellate courts. I also represent international organizations, financial institutions, and senior executives in U.S. Department of Justice investigations into corruption, tax evasion, and market manipulation. Before joining Quinn, I was a law clerk for two federal judges, an extern in the U.S. Attorney's Office (Criminal Division) and the District Attorney's Office, and a paralegal at two international law firms.

Marlon Paz is a partner in the Washington, D.C. office of Locke Lord LLP where he concentrates his practice on securities matters, business litigation, white collar criminal defense and internal investigations. He has extensive experience with a wide range of complex securities issues, in the regulatory and litigation context, internal investigations and compliance, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and global anti-corruption matters. Prior to joining the Firm, he was the Principal Integrity Officer of the Inter-American Development Bank, where he led a team of lawyers and investigators in the development, investigation and prosecution of fraud and corruption cases. He also...

Amy has handled a variety of cases over the years, including criminal matters, such as fraud, money laundering, criminal tax evasion and fraud, racketeering, civil disorder, obstruction of justice, hate crimes, theft of governmental information, threats, computer crimes, and firearms crimes. Her primary practice areas are white collar and national security law.

My primary motivation is to do right by my clients. My clients trust me with their livelihoods and, at times, with their freedoms. I take their trust seriously and strive to be the best advocate and counsel for them. I am analytical and steadfast in the way I handle a case. Clients usually come to us when they go through some of the most difficult times of their lives. Sometimes, they feel overwhelmed and scared. If I am overwhelmed and scared, they will not feel safe with me. I look at the facts; I look at the problems; and I immediately...

Matthew Wilson, Esq. knows how difficult it can be if you find yourself facing serious criminal charges or targeted by a government investigation. Mr. Wilson has spent his entire career fighting for the rights of those caught in the crosshairs of the criminal justice system. Mr. Wilson’s criminal defense practice combines an intimate understanding of the law and extensive trial experience with a deep passion for client service.

After graduating from the Georgetown University Law Center, Mr. Wilson joined the Office of the Public Defender (OPD) in Prince George’s County, Maryland. As an attorney with the OPD, Mr. Wilson represented thousands...

“There are rarely second chances or do-overs in criminal law. I understand this, and I am prepared to put all of my skill, experience, and expertise into every case I take. I take the same approach in civil cases where financial futures are at stake. Roles & Qualifications I am an accomplished white-collar criminal defense and complex civil litigation attorney who practices throughout the United States and internationally. Prior to founding Boyle & Jasari, https://boylejasari.com, I worked as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, a First Assistant District Attorney, and served as a Navy Judge Advocate and a Special Assistant U.S. Attorney. After serving...

Prior to law school, Attorney McCants taught high school chemistry and at Southern Illinois University. In addition, Attorney McCants has worked in the legal department of large Chicago bank, the Illinois Attorney General Office, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, American Express Sarbanes Oxley Compliance Unit, as the independent auditor of the largest debt collection law firm in the Country, and as a Partner at the Cochran Firm (now Imhoff & Associates) as and as a longitude adjunct researcher at the University of Chicago. He has been published in nearly every major news outlet in the United States and Canada.