Sara Elizabeth Kropf

Sara Elizabeth Kropf

5.0
Rating: 9.1

Licensed for 26 years

White collar crime Lawyer at Washington, DC
Practice Areas: White Collar Crime, Litigation

Law Ofc Sara Kropf Pllc Ste 800 1001 G St NW, Washington, DC

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

I have handled all types of civil litigation on the defense side including employment litigation, breach of contract, fraud and conspiracy, Most of my cases have been in federal court but I have practiced in state courts as well. I have represented large and small businesses as well as individual defendants. I have also defendant companies in class actions and in multi-district litigation in federal court. My practice has also included cases that involve international issues.

26 years | 30 cases

50%
White Collar Crime 50%

I have defended individuals and companies in complex white collar criminal cases including winning a complete acquittal at trial of a laboratory executive accused of health care fraud. I have experience in grand jury investigations as well. Some of my cases have included charges of fraud, conspiracy, money laundering, RICO, and government contract fraud.

26 years | 10 cases

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 400-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Virginia for 12 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 22 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2003

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Maryland for 26 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2000

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sara Elizabeth Kropf

Law Ofc Sara Kropf Pllc Ste 800 1001 G St NW, Washington, DC, 20001

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Sara Elizabeth Kropf's Reviews

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1 Client Review

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Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Criminal Defense Attorney

We hired Sara for Criminal Defense Representation in US district Court. She was excellent, detailed, thorough, forceful and effective. She attempted to settle the matter pre-trial, and failing that, argued successfully for acquittal. I would recommend her.

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Experience

Rating:  9.1 (Superb)

Honors

2013

Rising Star for White Collar Defense Work, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2013 - Present

Owner, Law Office of Sara Kropf PLLC

2002 - 2013

Partner, Baker Botts LLP

2001 - 2002

Law clerk, US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit (Judge Niemeyer)

Associations

2012 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

2009 - Present

American Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

State of Maryland v. Moore

Jury verdict for state

Brown v. Grass

Jury verdict for client

Aguas v. Drummond Company, Inc.

Jury verdict for client

United States v. Hagstrom

Complete acquittal of all charges for client

Sodano v. American Stock Exchange et al.

Bench trial verdict for client

Grand Jury Investigation

Government ended investigation before indictment.

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Education

2002

Georgetown University

PhD - Doctorate

1999

Georgetown University Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1995

Georgetown University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2013

White Collar Defense College

Conducting Criminal Investigations and Ethical Issues

2013

DC Bar Continuing Legal Education

Witness Preparation and Direct Examination

2012

DC Bar Continuing Legal Education

Summary Judgment Motions in the District of Columbia

2010

International Bar Association Annual Meeting

Extraterritorial Environmental Liability: Is The U.S. Alien Tort Statute The Solution?

Publications

2012

Business and Commercial Litigation in Federal Courts Alien Tort Statute and the Torture Victim Protection Act

2012

ABA Trial Practice Newsletter Learning to Love Direct Examination

2011

ABA Class Action & Derivative Suits Civil RICO Class Actions: A New Bridge to the Courthouse?

2010

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers Champion The Chief Problem with Reciprocal Discovery Under Rule 16

2009

Portfolio Media (Law360) Limiting Obligation to Advance Fees

Languages

English

Activity

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