Best Lawyers in District of Columbia, United States for Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Emerson Siegle is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Financial Services Regulation Law. Emerson, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Emerson is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jessica Maneval represents clients in a broad range of securities enforcement and litigation matters. Her clients have included large financial institutions, technology companies, as well as biomedical and engineering firms.

Stephen leverages his experience as a law clerk to guide clients through complex litigation matters.

Jarrad Kirsh is a litigator and member of the Government Investigations & White Collar Defense practice group. He represents clients in internal and government investigations. My focus I represent corporate and individual clients through all stages of investigations, including criminal and regulatory investigations. I have represented clients in high-profile, high-stakes government investigations conducted by the U.S. Department of Justice, multiple U.S. Attorney offices, and the U.S. Sec...

Jason Wilson represents corporations and individuals in investigations and related proceedings, including white collar criminal, anti-money laundering and securities enforcement matters. He has significant experience defending financial institutions, tech companies and other clients in investigations brought by the Department of Justice, US Attorneys’ Offices, SEC, FINRA and other regulators, including state regulatory bodies. In addition, Mr. Wilson has experience conducting investigat...

Kaitlin Konkel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Kaitlin, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Kaitlin is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

David B. Houck is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. David B., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which David B. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Derek K. Kraft is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Derek K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Derek K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Jeff Habenicht represents and counsels clients regarding a broad range of complex regulatory matters in connection with government investigations, congressional inquiries and product development involving intersecting legal, public policy and media dimensions that frequently require a coordinated strategic response. He has extensive experience working with social media platforms, including representing executives and technology companies in high-profile congressional investigations and hearin...

Eric T. Werlinger is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Appellate Practice, Criminal Defense: White-Collar and Litigation - Patent. Eric T., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Eric T. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Lora Elizabeth MacDonald is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Lora Elizabeth, who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Lora Elizabeth is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.