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Atty. Jacqueline C. Wolff

Atty. Jacqueline C. Wolff

Jacqueline Wolff is a partner in the firm’s investigations and white collar defense practice and is resident in the New York office. She has spent over 25 years defending companies and individuals accused of white collar crimes and False Claims Act (FCA) violations.

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About Jacqueline C. Wolff at a glance

Jacqueline C. Wolff is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1981). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Jacqueline Wolff is a partner in the firm’s investigations and white collar defense practice and is resident in the New York office
  • She has spent over 25 years defending companies and individuals accused of white collar crimes and False Claims Act (FCA) violations
  • A former Chief of the Environmental Crimes Unit and Assistant United States Attorney for the Frauds Division in the District of New Jersey, Jacqueline focuses her practice on violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), and fraud-based crimes including healthcare, securities and tax fraud, mostly in the healthcare, pharmaceutical and financial services industries
  • She has successfully defended multiple clients in False Claims Act cases resulting in declinations from the government, resolutions as overpayment cases or, where the government decided not to intervene, outright dismissals of the qui tam
  • Jacqueline has also represented corporate clients ranging from Fortune 100 companies to small venture capital firms in FCPA investigations
  • She has successfully represented corporate officers in tax and securities fraud matters
  • While in the United States Attorney’s Office, Jacqueline received numerous awards, including those from the U.S
  • Nuclear Regulatory Commission, Immigration and Naturalization Service, Environmental Protection Agency and the Attorney General of the United States
  • Jacqueline regularly is sought out by business publications and CLE sponsors to speak on FCPA and FCA issues

Practice Areas Explained

Jacqueline C. Wolff's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jacqueline C. Wolff handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jacqueline C. Wolff

Where is Jacqueline C. Wolff's law office located?
Jacqueline C. Wolff's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Manatt, Phelps & Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jacqueline C. Wolff handle?
Jacqueline C. Wolff focuses on criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Jacqueline C. Wolff go to law school?
Jacqueline C. Wolff earned their education at (J.D., 1981).
How can I contact Jacqueline C. Wolff for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Jacqueline C. Wolff received?
Jacqueline C. Wolff's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:.

Education

J.D.
Fordham University
- 1981

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Compliance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Governance Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Governmental Investigations
- 2026

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