Jonathan S. Jeffress

Jonathan S. Jeffress is a distinguished partner at Kaiser PLLC in Washington, D.C., focusing on a comprehensive range of legal domains, including criminal defense, white collar crime, civil litigation defense and pro bono legal aid. With a dynamic career beginning in private practice at the firm, he has skillfully navigated clients through all stages of federal criminal proceedings, achieving numerous successes in trials and appeals. 

Mr. Jeffress’ proficiency notably extends to high-stakes cases such as his involvement in the Special Counsel Office’s Investigation into Russian Interference in the 2016 Presidential Election and related inquiries, where he adeptly handled allegations of false statements, bribery and campaign finance violations.

Before his tenure at Kaiser PLLC, Mr. Jeffress dedicated 14 years to serving the District of Columbia as an assistant federal public defender. His formidable presence in the courtroom includes triumphs over the Department of Justice and the U.S. Attorney’s Office, as well as persuasive arguments in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit and the Supreme Court of Virginia. An esteemed lecturer, he frequently addresses Federal Defender Offices and members of the Criminal Justice Act Panels on the intricacies of law enforcement sting operations.

Mr. Jeffress is deeply involved in the community, sitting on the boards of various nonprofits focused on criminal justice reform and affordable housing. His commitment to justice is further exemplified by his role in President Barack Obama’s Clemency Project 2014, where he reviewed and recommended cases for executive clemency following pivotal changes in federal sentencing laws.

A 1994 cum laude graduate from Williams College, Mr. Jeffress earned his J.D. from the University of Virginia School of Law in 1998 and is duly licensed in Virginia and Washington D.C. He is a respected member of the Edward Bennett Williams American Inn of Court and maintains a “Good” rating on Avvo. His professional and ethical caliber makes him a beacon of trust and excellence in the legal community.