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Kristen Frost

Kristen Frost

USA 2026

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About

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Practice Areas

Compliance, Investigations, and White Collar Defense

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust

Experience

Kristen specializes in white collar and criminal antitrust matters and in general criminal defense in various jurisdictions. She has tried numerous complex cases as lead counsel in federal court, throughout Colorado, and in Illinois and Virginia.

For nearly 20 years, Kristen has represented clients during all aspects of a case, from pre-trial representation during investigation phase, after indictment, at trial, during post-conviction proceedings, and on appeal. She has argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, the Colorado Court of Appeals, the Illinois Appellate Court, and the Illinois Prisoner Review Board. She has defended professionals before the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies and the Colorado Supreme Court Attorney Regulation Counsel. Kristen has handled complex international extradition issues and represented American citizens detained abroad facing extenuating circumstances.

Education

DePaul University College of Law

J.D.

2003

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Colorado

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Kristen Frost of Taft is a well-regarded and experienced white-collar crime litigator. She advocates for her clients and guides them through all phases of litigation, including matters involving antitrust, securities and fraud investigations.

Strengths

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  • She is very experienced, brilliant and prepared. She tries a lot of cases and she has a great personality. She makes the decisions and she's brilliant in white-collar matters.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • She is spectacular. She is a fierce champion of her clients, she has a great reputation and she's well respected by judges. She is also a pleasure to work with.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kirsten has real trial chops. She is really smart and great to work with.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kristen is an excellent attorney with great attention to detail and a strong determination to help clients.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Kristen is a tremendously talented and creative defense attorney. She puts her heart and soul into every case.

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

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