Is Bruce E. Reinhart in the Epstein files?

Yes, Bruce E. Reinhart appears in 106 documents as one of Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys during civil litigation in 2008-2009. His contact information is listed on numerous court filings where he represented Epstein alongside other lawyers in lawsuits brought by victims identified as Jane Doe plaintiffs.

Why did Bruce Reinhart represent Jeffrey Epstein?

Reinhart left the U.S. Attorney's Office and joined private practice, where he became defense counsel for Epstein in civil cases. This career transition was controversial because Reinhart had previously worked as a federal prosecutor on the Epstein criminal investigation. Victims' attorney Paul Cassell filed a complaint against Reinhart over this conflict, though it was dismissed by the Justice Department.

What is Bruce Reinhart doing now?

Bruce Reinhart became a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida. He gained national prominence in August 2022 when he approved the FBI's search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, making him a central figure in that high-profile investigation.

Did Bruce Reinhart work on the Epstein case as a prosecutor?

Yes, Reinhart worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office during the initial Epstein criminal investigation. He then left the prosecutor's office and switched sides to represent Epstein as a defense attorney in civil litigation, a move that drew ethical complaints from victims' lawyers.

Is Bruce E. Reinhart in the Epstein files?

Yes, Bruce E. Reinhart appears in 106 documents as one of Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys during civil litigation in 2008-2009. His contact information is listed on numerous court filings where he represented Epstein alongside other lawyers in lawsuits brought by victims identified as Jane Doe plaintiffs.

Why did Bruce Reinhart represent Jeffrey Epstein?

Reinhart left the U.S. Attorney's Office and joined private practice, where he became defense counsel for Epstein in civil cases. This career transition was controversial because Reinhart had previously worked as a federal prosecutor on the Epstein criminal investigation. Victims' attorney Paul Cassell filed a complaint against Reinhart over this conflict, though it was dismissed by the Justice Department.

What is Bruce Reinhart doing now?

Bruce Reinhart became a U.S. Magistrate Judge for the Southern District of Florida. He gained national prominence in August 2022 when he approved the FBI's search warrant for former President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate, making him a central figure in that high-profile investigation.

Did Bruce Reinhart work on the Epstein case as a prosecutor?

Yes, Reinhart worked as a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office during the initial Epstein criminal investigation. He then left the prosecutor's office and switched sides to represent Epstein as a defense attorney in civil litigation, a move that drew ethical complaints from victims' lawyers.

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Federal magistrate judge in Southern District of Florida, presided over Epstein case proceedings

Bruce E. Reinhart appears in 106 documents as one of Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorneys during civil litigation brought by Epstein's victims between 2008-2009.

Reinhart appears exclusively in court filings as legal counsel representing Jeffrey Epstein. His contact information (Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A., 250 South Australian Avenue, Suite 1400, West Palm Beach, FL 33401) is listed on nearly every document as co-counsel alongside other Epstein attorneys like Jay Goldberger and Jack Goldberger. The documents span the 2008-2009 timeframe when multiple Jane Doe plaintiffs filed civil suits against Epstein in the Southern District of Florida. Reinhart notably transitioned from being a federal prosecutor in the U.S. Attorney's Office (where he had worked on the Epstein criminal investigation) to private practice representing Epstein himself—a career move that later drew significant scrutiny and controversy.

Key Highlights

•Served as defense counsel for Jeffrey Epstein in multiple civil lawsuits filed by victims (Jane Doe 101, C.M.A., and others) in 2008-2009
•His law firm address appears on over 100 court documents as co-counsel with Jack Goldberger and Jay Goldberger
•One mention references a news photo caption identifying him as 'Bruce E. Reinhart, Member, McDonald Hopkins LLC' suggesting later career progression
•The transition from federal prosecutor investigating Epstein to defense attorney representing him became a major controversy, with a complaint filed against Reinhart by victims' lawyer Paul Cassell that was ultimately dismissed by the Justice Department
•Later became a federal magistrate judge in the Southern District of Florida, gaining national attention in 2022 for approving the FBI search warrant for Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence

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9 Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 ecf@brucereinhartla

West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 [email protected] Counsel for Defend

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est Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 [email protected] Counsel for Defend

Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 ecf@brucereinhartla

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DOJ-COURT-231

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Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] jph @searcylaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Brad Edwards, Esq. Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler 401 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1650 Fo

st Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] jph @searcylaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Brad Edwards, Esq. Rothstein Rosenfeldt Adler 401 East Las Olas Boulevard Suite 1650 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301

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DOJ-COURT-319

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2/2009 Page 8 of 8 Page 8 West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 ecf@brucereinhartla

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EFTA00175521

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Lewis Es . Email: Lewis Tein 3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Phone: Fax: Counsel for Jeffrey Epstein Served via CM/ECF Bruce E. Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: Counsel fo Served via U.S. Mail, p

s Tein 3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Phone: Fax: Counsel for Jeffrey Epstein Served via CM/ECF Bruce E. Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: Fax: Counsel fo Served via U.S. Mail, postage prepaid Michael R

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DOJ-COURT-247

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Miami, FL 33130 305 358-2800 18 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 247 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/05/2009 Page 19 of 19 Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 ecf@brucereinhartla

18 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 247 Entered on FLSD Docket 08/05/2009 Page 19 of 19 Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 [email protected] Counsel for Defend

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208.pdf

DOJ-COURT-208

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DOJ-COURT-229

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DOJ-COURT-259

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29 Jack A. Goldberger, Esquire Atterbury, Goldberger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 863-9100 Bruce E. Reinhart, Esquire Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 South Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 202-6360 Fax: (561) 828-0983

Palm Beach Lakes Boulevard West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] iph @searcylaw.com Counsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian A venue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 ecf@brucereinhartl

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DOJ-COURT-277

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DOJ-COURT-334

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DOJ-COURT-359

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EFTA00209211

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16/2011 81 RESPONSE in Opposition re 79 MOTION to Intervene MOTION for Sanctions Jane Doe #1 and Jane Doe #2's Response to Motion to Intervene of Bruce Reinhart filed by Jane Doe. (Edwards, Bradley) (Entered: 05/16/2011) 05/16/2011 $2 MOTION Motion to Supplement Authorities re a Plaintiffs MOTION Jane Doe

3 EFTA00209212 CM/ECF - Live Database - flsd Page 3 of 24 Intervenor Martin G. Weinberg Intervenor Jay Lefkowitz Intervenor Bruce Reinhart Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, Fl 33401 561-202-6360 represented by Jacqueline Perczek (See above for address) ATT

EFTA00234456.pdf

EFTA00234456

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te 340 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Phone: (305) 442-1101 Pax: (305) 442-6744 Counsel for Jeffrey Epstein Served via CM/ECF Bruce E. Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 202-6360 Fax: (561) 828-0983 Counsel for Sarah Kellen Serv

n 3059 Grand Avenue, Suite 340 Coconut Grove, FL 33133 Phone: (305) 442-1101 Pax: (305) 442-6744 Counsel for Jeffrey Epstein Served via CM/ECF Bruce E. Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 202-6360 Fax: (561) 828-0983 Couns

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DOJ-COURT-157

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DOJ-COURT-188

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DOJ-COURT-218

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DOJ-COURT-128

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Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 659-8300 Fax: (561) 835-8691 [email protected] Co-Counsel for Defendant, Jeffrey Epstein Bruce E. Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 South Australian Avenue, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 202-6360 Fax: (561) 828-0983 ecf@b

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127.pdf

DOJ-COURT-127

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358-2382 Case 9:08-cv-80119-KAM Document 127 Entered on FLSD Docket 05/29/2009 Page 9 of 9 Doe 101 v. Epstein Page9 Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 [email protected] Counsel for Defend

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DOJ-COURT-104

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West Palm Beach, FL 33401-5012 561-659-8300 Fax: 561-835-8691 [email protected] Counsel for Defendant Jeffrey Epstein Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. & 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 561-202-6360 Fax: 561-828-0983 [email protected] Counsel for Defe

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