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Jeff Ansley

Jeff Ansley

USA 2026

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Jeff Ansley defends individuals and companies facing high-stakes criminal charges, government investigations, and regulatory enforcement actions.

With more than 30 years of experience, including nearly a decade as a federal prosecutor, Jeff maintains one of the most active federal trial practices in Texas and is known for guiding clients through their most serious legal and business risks. As former head of the Department of Justice’s Complex Fraud Task Force for the Northern District of Texas, Jeff draws on deep government insight to defend his clients in federal investigations and cases involving the Justice Department, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and U.S. Attorneys’ Offices nationwide. He represents Fortune 500 companies, executives, physicians, and other professionals in matters involving alleged fraud, securities violations, kickbacks, corruption, and corporate misconduct. Jeff also advises clients on immigration-related compliance and employment practices, conducts internal investigations, and handles False Claims Act matters and along with related civil and administrative proceedings.

Career

Federal private practice, criminal defense, regulatory defense, internal investigations;

Assistant U.S. Attorney, Major Fraud and Public Corruption Section, Northern District of Texas;

Trial Attorney, United States Securities and Exchange Commission.

Professional Memberships

Fellow, Texas Bar Foundation

Master, Sarah T. Hughes Federal Criminal Inn of Court

Master, William "Mac" Taylor Inn of Court

Member, Federal Bar Association

Member, American Bar Association, White Collar Section

Member, Dallas Bar Association, Criminal Law and Securities Law Sections

Member, American Health Lawyers Association

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Texas

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Individual Editorial
Jeff Ansley is a well-regarded white-collar defense lawyer with particular strength in healthcare fraud cases.

Strengths

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  • Jeff is very thorough and methodical; he leaves nothing to chance.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • I think really highly of Jeff and his team.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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