About

Provided by Kaiser PLLC

Kaiser PLLC represents individuals, companies, and officials in white collar criminal matters in federal and state courts, as well as investigations by government agencies and legislative bodies. Partners include Matt Kaiser and Jon Jeffress who are both former Assistant Federal Public Defenders, and Bill Pittard, former Deputy General Counsel for the U.S. House of Representatives.


The firm is known for aggressive, discrete representation in politically sensitive litigation, with a track record of successful trial work, sentencing advocacy, and pre-trial negotiations, as well as resolutions of inquiries by government entities. Kaiser PLLC has played a role in many recent high-profile political investigations, navigating the unique procedures of government under the added pressures of politics and the press by communicating with investigators, preparing witnesses, and managing the legal, political, and business implications for clients.


Recent representations include:

  • An employee of a subject of the Mueller investigation
  • A historic voting rights lawsuit
  • A former Cabinet member under investigation
  • A member of Congress under political attack
  • FBI officials in Congressional, DOJ Inspector General, grand jury and internal inquiries
  • A federal prosecutor investigated for leaking grand jury material
  • A government official accused of tax fraud
  • An executive accused of bribing foreign officials

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Litigation: Specialist Firms in White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - District of Columbia

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What the Team is Known For

Kaiser PLLC is a well-regarded DC boutique specializing in high-stakes criminal defense and government investigations. The firm has considerable experience in handling sensitive matters, including high-profile political scandals as well as local and international corruption cases.

Work Highlights

  • Kaiser PLLC deposed a senior government official about the government’s conduct with respect to Mr. Abrego Garcia.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Jonathan Jeffress
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Jonathan Jeffress
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Jonathan Jeffress is a Kaiser partner who has a wide-ranging white-collar practice dedicated to representing an array of individual clients, including corporate executives, public officials and political aides.

Jon was outstanding and worked tirelessly on my case.

Matt Kaiser
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Kaiser partner Matthew Kaiser wins praise for his criminal defense work, frequently acting for a variety of clients in complex proceedings as well as representing other attorneys in potential malpractice matters.

He is a terrific lawyer with great experience, particularly in ethics issues.

Matt is an exceptional lawyer and very thoughtful, he really excels at spotting potential issues.

Matt is incredibly smart and thinks a million miles a minute.

Courtney Forrest
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Courtney Forrest
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Courtney Forrest is noted for her abilities representing clients on DOJ investigations and criminal appeals.

Courtney does a really great job, is incredibly smart and is great to work with.

Her ability to walk me through an emotionally turbulent experience gave me great solace.

Courtney is a warrior and whip smart.

William Pittard
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William Pittard
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William Pittard is often seen providing expert advice to individual clients on a variety of matters, with particular expertise at advising on congressional investigations.

He is highly reliable and incredibly intelligent.

Bill rolls up his sleeves and will dig in and not stop.

William is excellent at individual representation, very good at client care and has extensive experience at representing individuals in multiple engagements.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations

Jonathan Jeffress
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Jonathan Jeffress
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Matt Kaiser
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Matt Kaiser
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Courtney Forrest
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Courtney Forrest
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William Pittard
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William Pittard
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Members

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