Eugene Gorokhov

Eugene Gorokhov is a Washington, DC criminal defense lawyer who represents individuals and companies facing serious federal investigations and prosecutions. His practice focuses on complex white collar defense, federal criminal cases, grand jury matters, sentencing, criminal appeals, congressional investigations, and professional license defense for attorneys and medical professionals. He closely examines government evidence, investigative methods, legal theories, and factual assumptions to identify weaknesses and develop defense strategies.

Eugene earned a J.D. from George Mason University School of Law and a B.A. from the University of Maryland. During law school, he served as Senior Articles Editor of the Civil Rights Law Journal. His education and journal work strengthened the research, writing, and analytical skills required in federal criminal practice. That foundation supports his work on constitutional issues, complex evidence, appellate questions, and high-stakes matters involving detailed financial, regulatory, or investigative records.

Eugene has served as lead counsel in federal criminal cases involving fraud, health care allegations, access-device offenses, and other serious charges. His recent case descriptions include jury acquittals, pretrial dismissals, and sentencing outcomes achieved after challenging the government’s evidence and loss calculations. His practice involves investigation, motion practice, trial, sentencing, and appellate work, giving him experience across the major stages of federal criminal litigation and related professional disciplinary matters.

Eugene Gorokhov is admitted in the District of Columbia and Virginia and before multiple federal district and appellate courts. He has been recognized by Super Lawyers and other legal publications for criminal defense and white collar work. His practice is built around detailed factual review, constitutional and procedural analysis, trial preparation, and direct advocacy for clients facing the substantial personal, professional, and financial consequences that can accompany federal criminal investigations and prosecutions.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Burnham & Gorokhov
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Member, Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• District of Columbia
• Virginia

Education

• George Mason University – Antonin Scalia Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Maryland
  Bachelor’s degree

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