Justin Dillon

Justin Dillon

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

5.0 (1 reviews)
Washington, District of Columbia
18+ years experience
Dillon PLLC
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1717 K Street Northwest, Suite 900, Washington, DC 20006
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A former Assistant United States Attorney, Justin Dillon now uses his years of litigation and investigative experience to defend clients in complex, high-stakes white-collar criminal and campus discipline cases. Justin combines a meticulous approach to investigating the facts with a deep knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure to vigorously protect his clients’ futures and reputations.Justin represents people in some of the toughest situations they will ever face. He has gained nationwide attention for his work representing students and professors in campus misconduct cases. While many of these cases are successfully resolved on campus, Justin is not afraid to take it all the way to court—and he is the first lawyer in the country to win summary judgment against a university in a campus sexual assault case. In his criminal defense practice, Justin has helped people accused of a wide range of federal white-collar crimes, guiding his clients through the process and advocating fiercely on their behalves.Immediately before joining KaiserDillon PLLC, Justin spent five and a half years as a federal prosecutor in Washington, DC, where he led more than 100 Grand Jury investigations, tried more than 60 criminal cases, and handled more than a dozen appeals.Justin has also been published or quoted in more than a dozen national newspapers and magazines, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, and The Weekly Standard. He has spoken before organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Association of Title IX Administrators, the Higher Education Consultants Association, and the Virginia State Bar.Justin is a member of the Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court, an invitation-only professional organization devoted to white-collar practice, and the John Carroll Society. He teaches trial advocacy at Harvard Law School and has guest-lectured on criminal law at Harvard and the University of Maryland. He serves on the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the D.C. Bar and is a member of the Board of Directors of Families Advocating for Campus Equality, a nonprofit organization devoted to bringing greater due process protections to campus disciplinary proceedings.Justin is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the category Criminal Defense: White-Collar. A former Assistant United States Attorney, Justin Dillon now uses his years of litigation and investigative experience to defend clients in complex, high-stakes white-collar criminal and campus discipline cases. Justin combines a meticulous approach to investigating the facts with a deep knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure to vigorously protect his clients’ futures and reputations.Justin represents people in some of the toughest situations they will ever face. He has gained nationwide attention for his work representing students and professors in campus misconduct cases. While many of these cases are successfully resolved on campus, Justin is not afraid to take it all the way to court—and he is the first lawyer in the country to win summary judgment against a university in a campus sexual assault case. In his criminal defense practice, Justin has helped people accused of a wide range of federal white-collar crimes, guiding his clients through the process and advocating fiercely on their behalves.Immediately before joining KaiserDillon PLLC, Justin spent five and a half years as a federal prosecutor in Washington, DC, where he led more than 100 Grand Jury investigations, tried more than 60 criminal cases, and handled more than a dozen appeals.Justin has also been published or quoted in more than a dozen national newspapers and magazines, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, and The Weekly Standard. He has spoken before organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Association of Title IX Administrators, the Higher Education Consultants Association, and the Virginia State Bar.Justin is a member of the Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court, an invitation-only professional organization devoted to white-collar practice, and the John Carroll Society. He teaches trial advocacy at Harvard Law School and has guest-lectured on criminal law at Harvard and the University of Maryland. He serves on the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the D.C. Bar and is a member of the Board of Directors of Families Advocating for Campus Equality, a nonprofit organization devoted to bringing greater due process protections to campus disciplinary proceedings.Justin is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the category Criminal Defense: White-Collar. A former Assistant United States Attorney, Justin Dillon now uses his years of litigation and investigative experience to defend clients in complex, high-stakes white-collar criminal and campus discipline cases. Justin combines a meticulous approach to investigating the facts with a deep knowledge of criminal and administrative procedure to vigorously protect his clients’ futures and reputations. Justin represents people in some of the toughest situations they will ever face. He has gained nationwide attention for his work representing students and professors in campus misconduct cases. While many of these cases are successfully resolved on campus, Justin is not afraid to take it all the way to court—and he is the first lawyer in the country to win summary judgment against a university in a campus sexual assault case. In his criminal defense practice, Justin has helped people accused of a wide range of federal white-collar crimes, guiding his clients through the process and advocating fiercely on their behalves. Immediately before joining KaiserDillon PLLC, Justin spent five and a half years as a federal prosecutor in Washington, DC, where he led more than 100 Grand Jury investigations, tried more than 60 criminal cases, and handled more than a dozen appeals. Justin has also been published or quoted in more than a dozen national newspapers and magazines, including The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, The Washington Post, The Los Angeles Times, The Nation, and The Weekly Standard. He has spoken before organizations such as the American Bar Association, the Association of Title IX Administrators, the Higher Education Consultants Association, and the Virginia State Bar. Justin is a member of the Edward Bennett Williams Inn of Court, an invitation-only professional organization devoted to white-collar practice, and the John Carroll Society. He teaches trial advocacy at Harvard Law School and has guest-lectured on criminal law at Harvard and the University of Maryland. He serves on the Continuing Legal Education Committee of the D.C. Bar and is a member of the Board of Directors of Families Advocating for Campus Equality, a nonprofit organization devoted to bringing greater due process protections to campus disciplinary proceedings. Justin is licensed to practice law in the District of Columbia and the Commonwealth of Virginia. He has been recognized by The Best Lawyers in America© in the category Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Criminal Defense: White-Collar

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2018

Education

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 2007

Reviews

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Timothy Morgan

2 weeks ago

A formidable advocate who turned a federal investigation around

When my company faced a daunting federal inquiry into our accounting practices, the stakes were existential. We needed counsel who understood both sides of the courtroom. Justin Dillon was precisely that. His background as an Assistant U.S. Attorney gave him an invaluable perspective; he anticipated the government's strategy and navigated the investigation with a calm, strategic hand. He didn't just react—he proactively shaped the narrative, leveraging his deep investigative experience to build a compelling defense. The result was a favorable resolution that avoided charges entirely, preserving both our business and reputations. Justin’s recognition in white-collar defense is well-earned. Beyond his sharp legal mind, his professionalism and clear communication made an incredibly stressful process manageable. He demystified complex legal concepts and was always accessible. For anyone in Washington, D.C., facing high-stakes legal challenges, Justin Dillon of Dillon PLLC is the attorney you want in your corner.

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