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David S. Krakoff
One of the best trial lawyers in the city … a genuine lion of the white-collar Bar ... extremely thoughtful and imaginative in developing investigation and trial strategy ... unflinching in his willingness to try cases … one hell of a trial record. Chambers USA

Biography

David Krakoff has established himself over the last 30 years as one of the nation’s leading trial lawyers and counselors for high-stakes criminal and complex civil litigation. He represents corporations and executives in all aspects of criminal, civil and parallel enforcement matters with strategic advice, investigation and advocacy before government agencies and trials.

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One of the best trial lawyers in the city … a genuine lion of the white-collar Bar ... extremely thoughtful and imaginative in developing investigation and trial strategy ... unflinching in his willingness to try cases … one hell of a trial record. Chambers USA

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Awards and Recognitions

Awards & Recognitions

  • Chambers USA 2022: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Legal 500 2022: Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Best Lawyers 2022: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, Criminal Defense: General Practice, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Chambers USA 2021: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Legal 500 2021: Leading Lawyer in Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense (Advice to Individuals); Recognized in Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense (Advice to Corporates)
  • Best Lawyers 2021: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Super Lawyers 2021: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Chambers USA 2020: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Legal 500 2020: Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Best Lawyers 2020: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Super Lawyers 2020: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Chambers USA 2019: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Benchmark Litigation 2019: White Collar Crime, General Commercial
  • Legal 500 2019: Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Best Lawyers 2019: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Super Lawyers 2019: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Chambers USA 2018: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Legal 500 2018: Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Best Lawyers 2018: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Super Lawyers 2018: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Legal 500 2017: Corporate Investigations and White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Chambers USA 2017: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Best Lawyers 2017: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White-Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Super Lawyers 2017: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Legal 500 2016: Recognized in Litigation - White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Chambers USA 2016: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 3, FCPA
  • Who's Who Legal: Business Crime Defence 2016
  • Super Lawyers 2016: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Chambers USA 2015: Band 1, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations; Band 4, FCPA
  • Legal 500 2015: Recognized in Litigation - White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Best Lawyers 2016: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • National Law Journal 2015 White Collar Trailblazer 
  • Law360 Trial Ace 2015
  • Washingtonian Top Lawyer, Criminal Defense (2007, 2013, 2015)
  • Who's Who Legal: Compendium Edition
  • Who's Who Legal 2015: Business Crime Defence
  • Super Lawyers 2015: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Best Lawyers 2015: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Who's Who Legal 2015 - Compendium Edition
  • Who's Who Legal 2014: Business Crime Defence 
  • Chambers USA 2010-2014: Band 2, D.C. Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations
  • Legal 500 2014: Litigation - White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Super Lawyers 2014: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Best Lawyers 2014: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • Super Lawyers 2013: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Best Lawyers 2013: Banking and Finance Law, Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White Collar, Securities/Capital Markets Law
  • Legal 500 2012: Litigation - White Collar Criminal Defense 
  • Super Lawyers 2012: Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation
  • Best Lawyers 2012: Commercial Litigation, Criminal Defense - White Collar, Litigation - Banking and Finance, Litigation - Securities
  • The International Who's Who of Business Crime Defense Lawyers 2012-2013
  • The International Who's Who of Business Lawyers 2012-2013
  • Super Lawyers 2011: Criminal Defense: White Collar 
  • Best Lawyers 2011: Commercial Litigation and White Collar Criminal Defense
  • Best Lawyers in Washington 2006-2013

Education

  • J.D., University of the District of Columbia, 1975
  • A.B., Dartmouth College, 1971

Admissions

  • District of Columbia
  • U.S. Supreme Court
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
  • U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
  • U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
  • U.S. District Court, Western District of New York

Government Service

    • Assistant U.S. Attorney, District of Columbia

Memberships & Involvements

    • Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

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