Jessie K. Liu

Criminal Defense: General Practice

4.0 (1 reviews)

Washington, District of Columbia

27+ years experience

Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

202-371-7000

https://www.skadden.com/professionals/l/liu-jessie

1440 New York Avenue, NW, Washington, DC 20005

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Bio

Jessie K. Liu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.Jessie K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessie K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jessie K. Liu is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: General Practice and Criminal Defense: White-Collar.Jessie K., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Jessie K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Jessie K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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Typical Consultation

$150-$350

Typical Hourly Range

$250-$600/hr

Fee Model Notes

Criminal defense matters are commonly billed flat-fee for defined phases or hourly for complex litigation.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: General Practice

Awards & Recognition

Recognized: Criminal Defense: General Practice
Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2023

Education

Yale University, J.D., graduated 1998

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Reviews

Richard Thomas

3 months ago

A formidable advocate in a complex white-collar matter

I engaged Jessie Liu at Skadden during a high-stakes SEC investigation that threatened my career. Her 27 years of experience, particularly in the nuanced field of white-collar defense, were immediately apparent. She possesses a brilliant legal mind, honed at Yale, and a deep understanding of how regulatory bodies in Washington operate. Jessie was strategic, unflappable, and her reputation, as evidenced by her Best Lawyers recognition, carried significant weight in negotiations. She secured an outcome far better than I had dared hope for. My only minor critique is that, given her undoubtedly heavy caseload, there were occasional delays in receiving non-urgent email replies. That said, when it mattered, she was always available. I would recommend her without reservation to anyone facing serious government scrutiny.