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Scarlett Nokes

Scarlett Nokes

USA 2026

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Practice Areas

Governmental

Career

Scarlett draws upon her deep experience as a federal prosecutor to represent clients in a range of matters related to internal investigations, risk analysis, government investigations, white-collar criminal defense, regulatory and compliance issues, crisis management, civil litigation, and enforcement actions. She also has extensive experience in Title IX and sexual assault investigations. Her clients benefit from her wealth of government experience, which allows her to skillfully advocate and achieve favorable results.

For over 12 years Scarlett served as an Assistant United States Attorney working in three different offices. During her time as a federal prosecutor, Scarlett led the investigation and prosecution of more than two hundred cases involving a wide variety of crimes including fraud, money laundering, identity theft, tax offenses and RICO conspiracy. She also represented the government in over twenty trials, including the corruption trials of a sitting mayor and a former county commissioner.

As a criminal healthcare fraud coordinator, Scarlett was responsible for overseeing cases involving telemedicine, durable medical equipment suppliers, physician groups, transportation companies, pharmacies, and billing companies. Her unique government healthcare fraud experience, combined with her deep knowledge of the specialized issues facing the industry, helps Scarlett in her wide-ranging representation of clients in the healthcare sector.

Prior to her employment with the DOJ, Scarlett clerked for the Hon. Julia Smith Gibbons on the Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Memphis, Tennessee.

Chambers Review

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Tennessee

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Band 2

Individual Editorial

Scarlett Singleton Nokes of Sheppard, Mullin, Richter & Hampton is a respected lawyer who handles a variety of internal investigations, and whose practice has a strong focus on the representation of healthcare clients. She also represents prominent educational establishments and religious organizations.

Strengths

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  • Scarlett combines the credibility of a former federal prosecutor with the judgment of a seasoned defense lawyer and the strategic instincts of a true counselor. She is highly respected by clients, peers and the government alike.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scarlett brought a professional and personal understanding of our issues and navigated the situation with a strong position and confident voice.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Scarlett has such a vast experience on both defense and prosecution that she is an incredible asset. She also has an incredible personality that puts the client at ease.

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

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