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Craig Carpenito

Craig Carpenito

USA 2026

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Former U.S. Attorney Craig Carpenito is a partner in the firm’s Special Matters & Government Investigations practice. Craig’s experience heading one of the nation’s largest U.S. Attorney’s Offices, co-chairing the litigation department of an AmLaw 50 law firm and as an SEC enforcement attorney helps him solve his clients’ most complex and sensitive problems. Bringing over two decades of experience as a litigator in private and public practice, Craig has a proven track record of success in counseling financial services and healthcare clients through government investigations and high-stakes litigation.

Craig previously served as the United States Attorney for the District of New Jersey, directing all federal criminal and civil matters in the state of New Jersey. As U.S. Attorney, Craig made significant organizational changes, including creating the nation’s first standalone opioid enforcement unit and the District’s first cybercrimes unit.

Mr. Carpenito also expanded the number of federal prosecutors in New Jersey addressing healthcare, government fraud and civil rights investigations and prosecutions. In August 2018, working with DOJ’s Fraud Section, he announced the formation of the first Medicare Strike Force in New Jersey.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - New York

Band 3
Band 3

Individual Editorial
Craig Carpenito is a notable white-collar attorney who expertly represents individual and corporate clients in a wide range of industries such as healthcare, finance and crypto.

Strengths

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  • Craig is a very solid and impressive lawyer with great judgment.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Craig is a strong advocate who thinks creatively about how to approach certain problems and issues.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Craig is someone who goes above and beyond.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Craig is a very good big picture strategist.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Craig is top-notch attorney and litigator.

    HealthcareChambers Guide to the USA
  • Craig is smart, knows his stuff and is a good strategic thinker.

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