Atty. Seth B. Waxman
Seth Waxman is a former federal prosecutor and nationally recognized white collar criminal defense with more than two decades of experience handling high profile sensitive criminal and civil matters. Seth handles a wide array of challenging cases, ranging from the Flint water criminal investigation to complex internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies.
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Seth B. Waxman is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Mitchell Sandler PLLC. Educated at University of Virginia (J.D., 1996). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Seth Waxman is a former federal prosecutor and nationally recognized white collar criminal defense with more than two decades of experience handling high profile sensitive criminal and civil matters
- Seth handles a wide array of challenging cases, ranging from the Flint water criminal investigation to complex internal investigations for Fortune 500 companies
- Seth is a seasoned trial lawyer, having been lead counsel in more than sixty jury trials, thirty bench trials, and fifteen matters on appeal
- His criminal law practice covers a wide range of financial crimes and public corruption matters, including health care fraud, bank fraud, Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA), environmental crimes, whistleblower matters, securities fraud, cybersecurity matters, Ponzi schemes, gaming matters, and other cases involving charges of wire/mail fraud, bribery, money laundering, conspiracy, racketeering and related charges
- Seth also leads complex internal investigations for companies, educational institutions, tax-exempt associations, and other business ventures
- Prior to joining Dickinson Wright, Seth worked for 13 years in the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Columbia where he led hundreds of public corruption, fraud and violent crime investigations
- Seth is highly sought after for his expert legal analysis
- He regularly appears on major news networks, including CNN, MSNBC, FOX, Bloomberg, CNBC, NPR, PBS, and CSPAN, and also offers his expert analysis in leading print publications
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A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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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 andnue, 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.
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