Abbe David Lowell (born April 28, 1952) is a prominent and renowned American defense attorney based in Washington, D.C., specializing in white-collar criminal defense and political law. With over four decades of experience, he has built a reputation as a high-profile attorney representing politicians, organizations, and other prominent figures across the political spectrum in major national controversies, ethics probes, and congressional investigations. Notable clients include Democratic Senator Bob Menendez in his ongoing corruption trial, former presidential candidate John Edwards during his 2012 campaign finance scandal, Hunter Biden in various legal proceedings, Jared Kushner and Ivanka Trump during the Mueller investigation, former House Speakers Jim Wright and Dan Rostenkowski in ethics probes, financier Charles Keating in the Savings and Loan scandal, Congressman Joseph M. McDade in a bribery case, AIPAC staff in the AIPAC case, and New York Senate Majority Leader Joseph Bruno in a corruption trial. His legal career often involves defending clients against allegations of corruption, ethics violations, and investigations by federal authorities. A native New Yorker, Lowell graduated from Columbia University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in 1973 and earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1976. He began his career as a legislative aide before entering private practice, and he has served as counsel to congressional committees. Lowell's firm, The Law Offices of Abbe D. Lowell, handles cases involving complex legal strategies in both criminal and civil matters, earning him recognition as one of Washington's most influential lawyers. His approach often emphasizes challenging prosecutorial overreach and navigating media scrutiny, contributing to acquittals or favorable outcomes in several cases. Lowell is known for his bipartisan client base and has been involved in landmark cases that highlight intersections of law, politics, and power in the United States.