Richard W. Westling
Washington, DC
Trusted criminal defense attorney serving Washington.
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Richard W. Westling is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
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- Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Criminal Defense · White Collar
- Handles Criminal Defense and White Collar matters from Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA.
- Recognized with Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Nashville) (2026).
About Richard W. Westling: Richard W. Westling is an attorney based in Washington, DISTRICT OF COLUMBIA. The practice focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Areas of practice
Practice focus
Richard W. Westling represents clients in Washington, District of Columbia across the following areas of law. Each area links to other verified attorneys with the same focus.
Biography
About Richard W. Westling
Richard W. Westling is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar.
Richard W., who practices law in Washington, District of Columbia, has been recognized since 2019. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Richard W. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Credentials
Education
Tulane University
J.D. · 2011
Recognition
Awards & honors
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Nashville)
2026
Lawyer of the Year — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (Nashville)
2022
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Governmental Investigations
2026
Locations
Office locations
1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 600 South
Washington, District of Columbia 20004-2533
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What areas of law does Richard W. Westling practice?
Richard W. Westling focuses on Criminal Defense and White Collar.
Where is Richard W. Westling located?
Richard W. Westling primarily serves clients in Washington, District of Columbia, with an office at 1001 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW, Suite 600 South.
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