About
Todd Blanche is a criminal defense and government attorney with experience in prosecution, private practice, and senior federal leadership. His legal work has included violent crime prosecution, white collar matters, high-profile criminal defense, and government service at the highest levels of the Justice Department. He is known for handling complex and politically significant matters with disciplined advocacy, courtroom experience, and a strong command of criminal procedure and litigation strategy.
Todd earned his B.A. from American University and his J.D., cum laude, from Brooklyn Law School. While attending law school at night, he also worked as a paralegal in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York. His education and early legal training built a strong foundation in legal analysis, writing, advocacy, and public service that later supported his work in both prosecution and defense.
Throughout his career, Todd has served in the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York, worked in private practice at major law firms, and later founded his own practice. He handled matters involving violent crime, mortgage fraud, double jeopardy, classified documents, election obstruction, and other major disputes. Clients and colleagues have relied on his ability to manage difficult legal issues, build strategy, and navigate demanding courtroom and investigative settings.
Todd Blanche has also held major federal leadership roles, including Deputy Attorney General and Acting Attorney General. His work in these positions has involved policy decisions, department leadership, immigration enforcement, and oversight of significant national legal matters. His career reflects a combination of trial skill, prosecutorial experience, and leadership in public office. He remains known for strategic thinking, strong advocacy, and service in complex legal and governmental matters.
Law Office Affiliations
- Acting Attorney General, U.S. Department of Justice
- 40th Deputy Attorney General, United States
- Member, District of Columbia Bar Association
Licensed State
- District of Columbia
Education
- Brooklyn Law School
Juris Doctor (JD) - American University
Bachelor of Arts (BA)
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