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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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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West Palm Beach, FL 33409 561-686-6300 Fax: 561-383-9424 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel for Plaintiff, C.MA. 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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ounsel/or Plaintiff, C.MA. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West

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cument 399 Entered on FLSD Docket 11/05/2009 Page 4 of 4 [email protected] [email protected] Counsel/or Plaint/ff, C.MA. 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/or Defenda

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nsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West

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unsel for Plaintiff, C.MA. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West

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nsel for Plaintiff, C.M.A. Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 7 B

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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

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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

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/2009 Page 9 of 9 Page 8 Bruce Reinhart, Esq. Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 S. Australian Avenue Suite 1400 West

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33401 Phone: (561) 659-8300/Fax: (561) 835-8691 .il!gesq (iilbe 11 south. net 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 ccfo:i!bruccrci n hart law. com

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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 A venue, Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 202-6360 Fax: (561) 828-0983 ecf(

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rger & Weiss, P.A. 250 Australian Avenue South West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 863-9100 Fax: (561) 835-8691 [email protected] Bruce E. Reinhart, Esquire Bruce E. Reinhart, P.A. 250 South Australian Ave., Suite 1400 West Palm Beach, FL 33401 Phone: (561) 202-6360 Fax: (561) 828-0983