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Pleasant Brodnax III

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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 39 years

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

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC

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About Pleasant

Biography

A seasoned courtroom advocate and negotiator, Pleasant Brodnax specializes in federal white collar criminal litigation. Mr. Brodnax began his legal career as a Virginia Assistant Attorney General an...

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Federal Crime 50%

Federal court criminal practice includes representation of death penalty defendants, including an eight-month trial in the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia.

34 years

50%
White Collar Crime 50%

Cases tried in Virginia and D.C. federal and state courts. The charges include the following frauds: bank; patent; tax; wire; mail:, government contract: labor certification; mortgage; health care; and money laundering and public corruption. Clients include a Member of Congress, a witness in the Starr independent counsel investigation, and 2 members of the Washington Wizards basketball team.

38 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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Awards

Gold Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Gold Client Champion

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 37 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 1988

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 39 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 1986

Active

No misconduct found

Location

PLEASANT S. BRODNAX, III

1701 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 200, Washington, DC, 20006-5813

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Pleasant Brodnax III's Reviews

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Posted by Uuche | August 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney

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Superb lawyer

Great legal representation and counsel. An easy going fellow with a great personality. Pleasant Brodnax is the right and best choice for anyone seeking assistance on white collar issues. You will not be disappointed as satisfaction from his legal services is guaranteed.

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Pleasant Brodnax III's Lawyer Endorsements

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Robert Jenkins

Federal crime lawyer | Jun 30

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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K Wellington

Litigation lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"His reputation precedes him! I endorse this lawyer."

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Deborah Johnson Wilson

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Brodnax is well known in the community for his stellar reputation as a defense attorney. He is a skilled litigator and asset to the legal profession."

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Christopher Davis

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have tried several very complex & extended federal criminal cases with Mr. Brodnax. He is a tenacious advocate, utilizing his charm and graceful presence to obtain the best possible result for his clients."

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Joseph Flood

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Robert Jenkins

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Mark Schamel

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Christopher Davis

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

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2024

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2023

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2022

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2021

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2020

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2020

Selected, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2019

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2019

Selected, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2018

Washington's Best Lawyers, Washingtonian Magazine

2018

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2018

Selected, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2017

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2017

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2016

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2016

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2014

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2013

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2013

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2012

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2012

Selected, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2011

Selected, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2010

Selected, Washington DC Super Lawyers

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1990 - Present

, Private practice

1988 - 1990

Staff Attorney, U.S. Department of Commerce

1986 - 1988

Assistant Attorney General, Office of the Virginia Attorney General

Associations

2020 - Present

DC State Committee, American College of Trial Lawyers

Fellow

2020 - Present

Virginia Standing Committee on Lawyer Discipline

Vice Chair

2019 - Present

U.S. Sentencing Commission

DC Circuit Representative

2018 - Present

Judicial Independence Committee, American College of Trial Lawyers

Member

Virginia State Bar, International Practice Section

Former Chair

Virginia State Bar Disciplinary Board

Former Chair

Committee on Grievances, U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia

Former Vice Chair

Education

1986

William & Mary Law School

J.D.

1983

Hampton Institute

B.S. (magna cum laude)

Publications

1990

Practicing Law Institute (PLI) Anti-Boycott Provisions of the Export Administration Act

1990

International Business Law for the Virginia Lawyer Export Controls Affecting Technology
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