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Matthew G Kaiser
also known as Matt Kaiser
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Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2004
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 23 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
KaiserDillon PLLC
1099 14th Street NW, 8th Floor West, Washington, DC, 20005
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Posted by Daryll | December 20, 2010 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Great lawyer, definitely recommend for your criminal case
Matthew Kaiser was very knowledable in with laws and statues that governed my case. He kept me imfored throughout my ordeal and was very compassionate about getting me a good outcome. i would definitely recommend and would use him again if I needed to. He fought for me to the very end. I was very ...
Posted by anonymous | December 19, 2010
Trust Matt Kaiser
If I ever again need legal services anywhere in the DC metro area, I'll call Matt. He knows his stuff. He puts in the time and effort to think through your case. He knows how to focus a case on the relevant facts and make smart, strategic decisions. He's an excellent lawyer. On top of that, he's...
Posted by anonymous | June 11, 2009
Smart and compassionate
Working with Matt Kaiser during the most difficult period of my life made my whole legal experience much more bearable. Not only did he bring his sharp mind and compassionate heart to our conversations, but also his great wit. Being able to laugh instead of cry, even while dealing with a heart-w...
Matthew G Kaiser's Lawyer Endorsements
"Matt is highly skilled and extremely professional. He is a zealous advocate and cares deeply about his clients. I highly recommend this lawyer."
"Matt Kaiser is one of the most impressive lawyers that I have ever had the pleasure to work with. His attention to detail coupled with his superior intellect puts him in the top tier of legal powerhouses in the US. Matt has a keen ability to relate to his clients and anticipate the jury's reactions to the issues. He cares about the client, the case, and most importantly, will work tirelessly to produce the needed result. In my book, hands down, one of the best lawyers in practice today."
"Matt is fellow attorney who I have come to know and am proud to endorse. He has a broad base of legal expertise, is conscientious to detail and handles each client with the dignity that is often overlooked in the legal process. Matt has an outstanding and deserved reputation as an attorney with excellent credentials. He adheres to a high regard to ethics and excellence and is noted as such by the Bar and the Courts."
"As a first-class lawyer, Matt Kaiser is the very first person I call whenever I have a question on federal criminal defense matters. He graduated at the top of his class at Georgetown Law. He has worked at two of the best law firms in the D.C. area, Williams & Connolly and Zuckerman Spaeder. He has worked as a federal public defender. He is personable and smart. He is absolutely committed to the best interests of his clients. And he knows his way around a courtroom."
"I have been both a criminal defense lawyer and a prosecutor. I've seen many, many attorneys in that time, and, quite simply, Matt is one of the best lawyers that I know. He's creative, smart, and knows how to talk to a jury - an unusual combination. If I ever got in trouble, Matt would be the first attorney that I would call."
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Experience
Honors
2013
A.V. Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
100 Best Law Related Blogs of 2011, ABA Law Journal
2002
Order of the Coif, National Order of the Coif
2002
Magna Cum Laude, Georgetown University Law Center
N/A
CALI Award for Excellence - Advanced Criminal Procedure, CALI
N/A
CALI Award for Excellence - Legal Justice, CALI
N/A
CALI Award for Excellence - Employment Discrimination, CALI
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Adjunct Professor, Georgetown Univ. Law Center
2009 - Present
Founding Partner, KaiserDillon PLLC
2007 - 2009
, Zuckerman Spaeder LLP
2005 - 2007
Assistant Federal Public Defender, Office of the Federal Public Defender
2003 - 2004
, Williams & Connolly
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, United States District Court
Associations
2014 - Present
District of Columbia BarSecretary of the Board of Governers
2014 - Present
DC Board on Professional ResponsibilityCommittee Member
2011 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember of the Board of Governors
2011 - Present
Fourth Circuit Judicial ConferencePermanent Member
2010 - Present
American Bar Association, Criminal Justice SectionPretrial Release Task Force Member
2009 - Present
National Association of Criminal Defense LawyersMember
2009 - Present
Federal Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
Edward Bennett Williams Inn of CourtMember
2011 - 2014
DC Board on Professional ResponsibilityAlternate Hearing Committee Member
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. A.M.
Charges Dismissed
United States v. D.P.
Jury Verdict of Not Guilty
Education
2002
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
Tulane University
MA - Masters
1994
The College of Wooster
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2014
National Institute for Trial Advocacy
Trial Advocacy Skills
2013
CFO Playbook
Why You Need Independent Counsel
2010
The Lavar Arrington Show with Chad Dukes
Weapons Charges Against Gilbert Arenas
2010
NCAPA Hot Topics Series
Federal Criminal Procedure
N/A
Online CLE
Federal Criminal Procedure
Publications
2016
2015
Washington Legal Foundation
Clay v. United States: When Executives Receive Jail Time for Ordinary Business Decisions
2015
2015
The Philadelphia Inquirer
Due process must be part of sex-assault policy
2015
The Hill
Federal Corruption Law is too Broad
2015
Weekly Standard
The Campus Sex Scene: How Congress Can Make It Worse
2015
Washington Times
Being an executive is not a crime
2014
The Wall Street Journal
The White House Flunks a Test on Sexual Assault
2014
Time Magazine
Some Rules About Consent Are ‘Unfair to Male Students’
2014
The Boston Herald
College ‘courts’ flunk fairness test
2014
2013
National Law Journal
Federal Prosecutions, Inspired by Caligula
2013
The Baltimore Sun
A Minimum of Reform
2011
The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog
The Federal Criminal Appeals Blog
2008
The National Law Journal
"Lab Technicians, Too"
2008
The Legal Times
"Their Guiding Light: Federal Judges Still Follow the Guidelines"
2001
Georgetown Law Journal
Preliminary Procedings
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
What are the consequences of misdemeanor convictions for a federal employee
23 Oct 2009
Q&A
What will happen if you can't afford to pay restitution to the Federal Government?
25 Aug 2009
Q&A
How long does it take a charge to show up on criminal record
09 Sep 2009