Atty. Peter E Jaffe

Atty. Peter E Jaffe

Peter E Jaffe is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, litigation, corporate law and 18 other areas of law. Peter received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years.

Washington Washington 36 Years Experience 36 year
Call (771) 232-8198

Profile Summary

About Peter E Jaffe at a glance

Peter E Jaffe is a The AES Corp. based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 36+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1990. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, class action, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1990) and District of Columbia (1998). Educated at University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 1990) and Oberlin College (A.B., 1984). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Peter E Jaffe is a lawyer practicing white collar crime, litigation, corporate law and 18 other areas of law
  • Peter received a A.B. degree from Oberlin College in 1984, and has been licensed for 36 years
  • Peter practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Peter E Jaffe's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Peter E Jaffe handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Peter E Jaffe is one of 190,900 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in District of Columbia →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Peter E Jaffe is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Peter E Jaffe is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in District of Columbia →

Class Action

Peter E Jaffe is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in District of Columbia →

Federal Crimes

Peter E Jaffe is one of 6,117 federal crimes attorneys indexed nationally. Browse federal crimes attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

Looking for additional District of Columbia attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Washington or all attorneys in District of Columbia.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Peter E Jaffe

Where is Peter E Jaffe's law office located?
Peter E Jaffe's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Peter E Jaffe handle?
Peter E Jaffe focuses on criminal defense, business, ip, class action, federal crimes. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Peter E Jaffe practiced law?
Peter E Jaffe has 36+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1990.
Where did Peter E Jaffe go to law school?
Peter E Jaffe earned their education at (J.D., 1990); (A.B., 1984).
How can I contact Peter E Jaffe for a consultation?
You can contact Peter E Jaffe directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan Law School
- 1990
A.B.
Oberlin College
- 1984

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1990
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1998

Reviews

These reviews belong to platform users; they do not constitute advertisement or promotion for the attorney. Opinions are published for informational purposes only.

No reviews yet.