Preet Bharara

Preet Bharara

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2026
Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

103 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

Preet Bharara, a former United States Attorney for the Southern District of New York (SDNY), is a renowned and highly regarded lawyer who focuses on investigations and criminal litigation matters. Dubbed “one of the most consequential prosecutors in American history” by The New Yorker, Mr. Bharara led some of the most significant criminal and civil litigations brought in the SDNY on behalf of the United States, leaving an indelible impact on the office. He is widely recognized as one of the most effective and transformative US Attorneys to ever lead the SDNY and one of the most credible voices in law enforcement.
Works at
Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP

103 Best Lawyers awards

Wilmer Cutler Pickering Hale and Dorr LLP logo

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Education

  • Columbia University, J.D., graduated 1993

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar

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