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International law firm headquartered in Washington, D.C
Steptoe & Johnson LLP represented Jeffrey Epstein as his criminal defense counsel during his 2019 sex trafficking case in the Southern District of New York, with partners Reid Weingarten and Michael Miller serving as lead attorneys.
The firm appears extensively in legal correspondence, court filings, and attorney-client communications related to Epstein's criminal defense. Reid Weingarten and Michael Miller from the firm's New York office handled Epstein's representation in his 2019 federal sex trafficking case, appearing in court proceedings, filing motions, and coordinating with prosecutors. The documents show active legal representation including communications about evidence, court appearances, bail matters, and strategic legal decisions. Most mentions are email signatures and letterhead from official legal correspondence, reflecting the firm's role as counsel of record.
Key Highlights
- •Steptoe & Johnson partners Reid Weingarten and Michael Miller served as Epstein's criminal defense attorneys in his 2019 SDNY sex trafficking case
- •The firm billed over $100,000 for Epstein's defense, with emails showing Epstein had paid approximately $450,000 and owed about $300,000
- •Reid Weingarten's emails revealed a decade-long personal relationship with Epstein beyond legal representation, being mentioned 109 times in House Oversight Committee documents
- •After Epstein's death, the firm invoked attorney-client privilege on behalf of his estate and declined cooperation with the DOJ Inspector General investigation
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Books for Further Reading
Perversion of Justice: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
Julie K. Brown
Investigative journalism that broke the Epstein case open
Filthy Rich: The Jeffrey Epstein Story
James Patterson
Bestselling account of Epstein's crimes and network
Relentless Pursuit: My Fight for the Victims of Jeffrey Epstein
Bradley J. Edwards
Victims' attorney's firsthand account
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Client Who Stood Up for Boies Goes Public in Sex Trafficking Case Law_com.mht
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ticipate in an effort to intimidate or silence women or anyone else.” In a Nov. 21 brief in the Epstein litigation, defense lawyer Michael Miller of Steptoe & Johnson LLP argued that Ransome had never satisfied requirements to file anonymously and had publicly identified herself with her letter to the Times, so she sho
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Sep 8, 2015Source: House Oversight Committee
, The Litigation Daily September 4, 2015 Hope you never have to call Reid Weingarten. Because if you do, it means you’re in a world of trouble. The Steptoe & Johnson LLP partner is one of the country’s preeminent white collar defense lawyers. His clients have included former WorldCom CEO Bernard Ebbers, former Enron c
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/08/05/US-evaluating-new-Turkish-documents-on- Gulen.html Michael A. Keough Associate • direct | + Ifax Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas | New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Stepto
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
english.alarabiya.net/en/News/middle-east/2016/08/05/US-evaluating-new-Turkish-documents-on-Gulen.html Michael A. Keough Associate direct fax Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com his message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe &
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
nson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
arten, Reid" 1 Subject: FW: WSJ inquiry - on deadline Privileged - Redacted Michael C. Miller Partner www.steptoe.com/mmiller Steptoe direct fax cell Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York. NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
arten, Reid". Subject: FW: WSJ inquiry -- on deadline Privileged - Redacted Michael C. Miller Partner www.steptoe.com/mmiller Steptoe direct fax cell Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe
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artner www.steptoe.com/mmiller Steptoe direct fax cell Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 ww
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ffrey E. [[email protected]] RE: Importance: High Privileged - Redacted Michael C. Miller Partner www.steptoe.com/mmiller Steptoe direct fax cell Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe
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1 mentionSource: House Oversight Committee
nson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If
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ut a couple of days ago. Thank you. )(6); b)(7)(C) b)(6); (b)(7)(C) This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read, copy, distribute, or use this information. If
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LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP that may be confidential andfor privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read. copy, distribute. or use this information. If
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we will not otherwise serve them. Mike Michael C. Miller Partner +1 212 506 3955 direct I +1 917 349 9129 mobile I +1 212 506 3950 fax Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Ste
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l-c2.pdf Dear Please see the attached that we filed a few minutes ago. Mike Michael C. Miller Partner www.steptoe.com/mmiller Steptoe direct Steptoe & Johnson LLP fax 1114 Avenue of the Americas cell New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the la
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. 490 (RMB), letter motion for order of nolle prosequi Date: Mon, 19 Aug 2019 20:00:32 +0000 Thank you, Mike Michael C. Miller Partner Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Ste
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LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10036 www.step[oe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Steptoe & Johnson LLP that may be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient, please do not read. copy, distribute, or use this information. If
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the Southern District of New York or FBI agents working with them at any time from 2007-2019. Very truly yours, Reid Weingarten Michael Miller Steptoe & Johnson LLP Martin G. Weinberg Martin G. Weinber , P.C. EFTA00020941
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the ring, diamonds, and funds? EFTA00020954 --- PAGE BREAK --- Many thanks. Mike Michael C. Miller Partner www.steptoe.com/mmiller Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Step
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facts or arguments that you envision making tomorrow that are not contained in your written submissions? Mike Michael C. Miller Partner Steptoe Steptoe & Johnson LLP 1114 Avenue of the Americas I New York, NY 10036 www.steptoe.com This message and any attached documents contain information from the law firm Ste
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