Jennifer Lieser

Jennifer Lieser is known for handling complex business and financial crime matters with a careful, strategic approach. Her practice includes healthcare fraud, export control violations, business and financial crimes, tax controversy, money laundering, internal investigations, AML compliance, and sentencing. She helps clients face serious legal risks with organized defense planning.

Jennifer earned her BA, with Honors, from the University of California, Berkeley, in 2006. She later earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2016. She was admitted to the California Bar in 2016 and the U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit, in 2017.

Jennifer’s legal career includes a strong focus on white-collar defense and internal investigations. She represents corporations, financial institutions, and other organizations when government review or litigation raises concerns. Her work often involves finding possible red flags, reviewing legal exposure, and advising clients on compliance steps that may reduce future risk.

Jennifer also defends people and companies facing fraud, money laundering, cryptocurrency regulatory issues, tax controversy matters, and other complex criminal allegations. She uses teamwork with forensic accountants, investigators, and technology experts when needed. Her work has helped clients obtain dismissals and avoid charges in several serious matters.

Jennifer has contributed to the legal field through writing, speaking, and leadership. She has published on international extradition, cryptocurrency fraud, healthcare fraud, and legal policy issues. She also appears on national television and online news networks and speaks at conferences about white-collar defense and internal investigation topics.

Jennifer holds leadership roles in several legal organizations. She is active with the Women’s White Collar Defense Association, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles, National Association of Criminal Defense, and American Bar Association. Her work supports legal education, professional service, and stronger advocacy in white-collar criminal defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Kaplan Marino, PC
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, Women’s White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA)
• Co-Chair, Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA), Criminal Justice Section
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense (NACDL), White Collar Criminal Defense Committee
• Member, American Bar Association (ABA), Criminal Justice Section

Licensed State

• California

Education

• University of San Diego School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Berkeley
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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