Elite legal representation specializing in white collar criminal defense, commercial litigation, and plaintiff-side civil litigation, including advocacy for victims of employment discrimination and sexual assault. Stanton Law DC protects your rights across Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
Beyond the courtroom, Josh Stanton is a trusted commentator on the constitutional and democratic questions facing Washington, D.C. and the country.
"Jim Jordan is abusing his power. Fani Willis should call his bluff."
— MSNBC, Morning JoeAggressive representation in state and federal courts. Stanton Law DC protects your future and your freedom with trial-hardened experience and a track record of outstanding results.
Whether through a prompt and highly favorable settlement, or a verdict at trial, Stanton Law DC relentlessly seeks victory for clients—as they define it. Josh Stanton is a plaintiff-side employment lawyer representing victims of discrimination, harassment, sexual assault, and retaliation in Washington, D.C. and Maryland.
Big-law sophistication with boutique focus. Josh Stanton has extensive experience representing founders, entrepreneurs, and sophisticated investors in complex, high-stakes business disputes, in court and in arbitration.
Secured an exceptionally rare full written declination of charges on behalf of the target of a high-profile federal investigation in the Southern District of New York.
Obtained "Not Guilty" jury verdicts in multiple criminal cases, delivering results in high-pressure trial environments.
Negotiated full dismissals of numerous felony charges post-indictment, protecting clients' records and liberty.
Negotiated a seven-figure settlement on behalf of a victim of whistleblower retaliation, holding high-level institutional actors accountable.
Negotiated numerous six-figure settlements on behalf of victims of unlawful discrimination in the workplace.
Negotiated a rare and favorable monetary settlement on behalf of a pretrial detainee for violations of his constitutional rights.
* Prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Over a decade of trial-court experience in state and federal courts, including leadership at Vanderbilt Law School's criminal defense clinic.
Former partner of a top boutique NYC firm. NYU Law (magna cum laude, Order of the Coif) and former federal clerk.
Honored in Lawdragon 500 X — The Next Generation (2025).
Confidential evaluations for criminal and civil matters in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia.
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