White collar criminal defense law firm Kaplan Marino announced today that Chambers USA has listed the firm as a top tier Band 1 law firm in the White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations category. Additionally, Founding Partner Nina Marino has been named again as a top professional in the field.

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“Kaplan Marino is a Los Angeles-based criminal boutique firm which is known for its broad capabilities within the field. The group is experienced in the representation of high-profile individuals in matters including healthcare, cybersecurity, public corruption and more,” reported Chambers USA editors.

Clients describe the firm as “Kaplan Marino is a Los Angeles-based criminal boutique firm which is known for its broad capabilities within the field. The group is experienced in the representation of high profile individuals in matters including healthcare, cybersecurity, public corruption and more.”

"They appear to be deeply and emotionally involved in the welfare of, and achieving a positive outcome for, their clients."

Marino’s clients call her “one of most pleasantly dogged lawyers [they] have seen.” “She doesn't give up, she's just unstoppable in trying to get what is best for clients." "She is very, very good. Nina is extremely senior; she knows what she is doing and she's seen it all. She knows everything about judges and courts and she is extremely helpful."

Most recently, in a stunning defeat for the United States Attorney’s Office, Marino led Kaplan Marino in securing a full acquittal for their client charged in a public corruption conspiracy after a 10 week jury trial in Honolulu.  Marino has been recognized as a “Leading Lawyer in America” by Lawdragon and named to the Top 50 Women Southern California Super Lawyers List. She is recognized by U.S. News and World Report Best Lawyers’ top practitioners in white collar criminal defense.