Washington DC Criminal Lawyers

I travel the world representing U.S. military personnel and their families in court-martial trials, adverse administrative actions, and security clearance appeals. I am ready, able, and willing to travel to anywhere there is a U.S. military facility for representation. I come prepared with my office-in-a-briefcase. For example, I was the first civilian lawyer to travel to Iraq in October 2003, for trials, and I have been back to Iraq and to Afghanistan seven times since. I am President of the National Institute of Military Justice, a non-profit organization dedicated to education about and advocacy for a fair military...

David S. Stein, the principal attorney, earned his Bachelor of Science in Mechanical Engineering from the University of Maryland, College Park, graduating with honors. Attorney Stein obtained his Juris Doctor, (J.D.) from the prestigious George Washington National Law Center, active in the academic AIPLA Journal and graduating at the top of his class. He worked as a summer associate in the prominent law firm of Holland & Knight and intern-clerked with the Honorable Judge Evelyn Queen in the District of Columbia Superior Court, in both criminal and civil calendars. Following graduation from law school, Attorney Stein took a position...

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

Criminal defense attorney Mark Rollins represents people from all walks of life facing a wide range of serious criminal charges. Mr. Rollins understands how to effectively defend serious charges. His past experience provides him valuable insight he uses daily when crafting winning defenses and pursing his clients’ best interests. Located in Washington, DC , Mr. Rollins serves clients throughout the District of Columbia , Federal court of District of Columbia and the State of Maryland.Mr. Rollins has an extensive trial background, having been involved in countless trials in the District of Columbia. Mr. Rollins has been a United States Criminal...

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,...

Paige is a compassionate, passionate lawyer who is driven by her committment to justice. As a former staff attorney at the Public Defender Service for the District of Columbia, Paige handled serious felony cases involving both adults and juveniles. Her caseload primarily consisted of serious offenses related to narcoticics, firearms, assualts, and theft. Paige served as lead counsel in a juvenile murder case and co-counsel in a double homicide case. She successfully litigated several preliminary hearings, leading to no probable cause findings and subsequent dismissals, with several cases involving videotaped evidence. Additionally, Paige addressed the horrific conditions at the DC...

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...

Every case is different. Each client we talk to has been through a different set of facts and circumstances that resulted in them being arrested/facing criminal charge and/or seeking legal counsel or advice. As such, when asked what is the best defense strategy for a particular case versus another, our response is, "It's impossible to say without knowing all the facts." What we say is: "It's better to call us right away, rather than right before a hearing or matter is scheduled or imminent." Clients invariably ask, "What do you uniquely guarantee?" At this Law Office, we will tell...

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...

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...

I fight for citizens and nonprofit organizations who seek information from their government or are suing to vindicate their civil rights.

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...

Arturo Corso is the founder of The Corso Law Center with offices in Atlanta and Gainesville. He is also the founder of The International Law Center in Washington, D.C. His focus is criminal law with an international focus, serving clients in Georgia, Washington, New York, Mexico, and South America whether State or Federal prosecution. He also defends those targeted by the Office of Foreign Asset Control (O.F.A.C.). Focusing his practice primarily on criminal defense matters, he provides representation to clients who have been charged with all manner of felonies, misdemeanors, and other matters. Mr. Corso...

Gregory Copeland has 20 years of courtroom and trial experience. Mr. Copeland zealously represents clients facing Misdemeanor and Felony Adult and Juvenile Criminal Charges. Mr. Copeland also handles post-conviction matters including Appeals and Expungment. Mr. Copeland has dedicated his career to helping clients navigate the complicated and sometimes intimidating criminal justice system. Mr. Copeland is barred in the District of Columbia and Virginia. Mr. Copeland earned his undergraduate degree from James Madison University. After receiving his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law. He worked as a trial attorney for the Commonwealth of Virginia Public Defenders Service....

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. ...

As the principal partner at Ferrari & Associates, P.C., Washington D.C. attorney Erich C. Ferrari offers legal guidance in the areas of sanctions law, federal criminal defense and federal employment law. Attorney Ferrari has offered counsel in many matters before the Office of Foreign Assets Control. He is regularly called upon to speak on sanctions law concerns by media outlets and other organizations. Mr. Ferrari received his undergraduate degree from Purdue University and his Juris Doctor from the St. Mary’s School of Law. Visit his firm’s website or call them today to arrange for a consultation.

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 received my B.A. from the S.U.N.Y Binghamton, and J.D. from Howard University School of Law. I am an experienced litigator, with over 25 years experience as a Public Defender, Defense Attorney, and Assistant Attorney General with the Virgin Islands Department of Justice. I am a member of the National Lawyer's Guild, the American Bar Association, the District of Columbia Bar Association

The attorney Edwin Palacio represents people facing criminal charges in Washington D.C., those facing removal before the Executive Office for Immigration Review, and those seeking to file immigration petitions before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services. Originally from Miami, Florida. Edwin attended Florida International University where he earned a Bachelors Degree in Political Science. Edwin attended Law school at the University of South Carolina School of Law, where he earned his J.D.. Edwin is admitted to practice law in D.C. and South Carolina. He began his legal career as an Assistant Public Defender in 2018 and handled a variety of cases,...

Rockville Criminal defense lawyer David H. Moyse began his legal career as an associate for a personal injury law firm, collaborating on several six-figure settlements and lengthy civil trials. Since forming Jezic & Moyse, LLC as a founding partner, he has been part of a team of lawyers who successfully settled a District of Columbia medical case for a high seven-figure amount As a Rockville criminal lawyer, David Moyse obtained a complete acquittal from a jury in a high-profile First Degree Rape in Montgomery County in July, 2010. In January of 2010, Mr. Moyse and Mr. Jezic, in a...

Laurence L. Socci is a litigation attorney licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia, the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia and the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals. Attorney Socci has experience in a wide area of the law including criminal defense, civil actions, personal injury law, landlord/tenant actions, employment discrimination, civil rights, divorce and custody matters, bankruptcy, and federal agency law. Attorney Socci graduated of Wilkes University in 1994 with a Bachelor's degree in political science, and from Howard University School of Law with a Jurist Doctorate.

Adam Hunter earned his law degree from Howard University School of Law. His primary practice areas include criminal cases, landlord/tenant disputes, and civil ligation matters. Prior to founding Hunter & Johnson, Adam served as Of Counsel at Harden & Pinckney, PLLC in D.C., focusing on criminal defense & civil litigation. He has effectively tried many cases in D.C. Superior Court. Adam is passionate about being a lawyer and what he can do to contribute to social justice. He is active in many community organizations, including the Young Lawyers Division for national Bar Association and the D.C. Law Students in Court.

Stephanie earned her law degree from Howard University School of Law in 2008. She regularly takes cases regarding criminal matters, appeals, post-conviction relief, landlord/tenant matters, and civil litigation issues. She is licensed to practice in District of Columbia and Maryland. Prior to founding Hunter & Johnson, Stephanie worked at a law firm in Prince George’s County, MD as an associate attorney. During this time, she gained hands-on experience in tenant/landlord disputes, real property, and criminal defense. She is a fierce trial advocate who has had numerous successes in the courtroom.

I love helping people. I have learned that being a great criminal defense lawyer does not always mean winning in the courtroom but rather put together resolutions outside of the court room that better the individual. I represent people from all walks of life facing a wide range of serious criminal charges. I am a native of Hong Kong. I spent my formative years in England and Germany. Thereafter, I attended Oregon State University, earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree. I received my Juris Doctor from the District of Columbia School of Law. I am admitted to practice law in...

I'm an attorney,licensed in D.C. and Maryland. I specialize in small business, immigration and family law issues.

Jonathan has broad experience representing clients in civil litigation, criminal litigation, and administrative proceedings. He has represented clients in both state and federal courts, including matters before the United States District Court of Maryland, the Maryland Appellate Court, the Superior Court for the District of Columbia, District and Circuit Courts across Maryland, the Maryland Office of Administrative Hearings, and the Maryland Workers’ Compensation Commission. Jonathan leverages his experience to ensure positive outcomes for his clients both in and out of the courtroom—allowing him to remain laser-focused on their needs even when they operate in a new and developing...

Shawn Sukumar is a criminal defense attorney in Washington DC. Shawn handles a wide variety of criminal cases including DUI cases, assault charges, drug charges, misdemeanor, as well as felony cases. Mr. Sukumar was named to the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 list, which ranks the top young trial attorneys in the nation. Mr. Sukumar received his law degree from Emory University School of Law, and his bachelor’s degree from George Washington University.

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...