About Blake Weiner Law
Civil Rights & Criminal Defense Law Firm. Former Assistant U.S. Attorney.
The Firm
Blake Weiner Law, PLLC, is a police misconduct and criminal defense law firm providing zealous advocacy on behalf of its clients. The Firm has offices in Atlanta, Georgia (LLC) and Richmond, Virginia (PLLC), and represents clients throughout the United States. Blake Weiner also serves as local counsel in Georgia and Virginia for a national federal litigation firm. If you are the victim of police misconduct or other civil rights violation, or have been charged with a serious crime in State or Federal Court, Blake Weiner Law will fight for you to ensure that you receive the elite representation you deserve.
Blake A. Weiner
EDUCATION
Blake Weiner graduated cum laude from Georgetown Law–one of the most competitive law schools in the United States–and had many achievements during his legal education. He was recognized as a top five brief writer for the Leahy Appellate Advocacy Competition, earned the highest grade in Criminal Procedure, served as an Annual Survey Editor for the American Criminal Law Review, and was recognized for achieving the “exceptional pro bono pledge.” Mr. Weiner also gained valuable litigation experience during law school through internships with various legal entities such as the Public Defender Service in Washington, D.C., the Mid-Atlantic Innocence Project, and the District Attorney’s Office in Las Vegas, Nevada.
LEGAL EXPERIENCE
Federal Clerkship
After graduating at the top of his class from Georgetown Law, Mr. Weiner accepted an immensely competitive and prestigious federal clerkship in the United States District Court–a position that was offered to less than 5% of his graduating class. During this employment with the United States Courts, Mr. Weiner conducted legal research and drafted judicial opinions in various civil and criminal cases, as well as worked closely with his federal judge, the Honorable Robert C. Chambers, during courtroom proceedings including trials, motions hearings, plea hearings, and sentencings. Throughout his clerkship, Mr. Weiner worked on various high stakes civil cases–such as lawsuits involving breach of contract, Title IX violations, Section 1983 violations, and employment discrimination–as well as criminal cases ranging from drug distribution to child pornography possession.
Department of Justice
Following his federal clerkship, Mr. Weiner accepted a position with the Department of Justice to become an Assistant United States Attorney in Washington, D.C.–a position Yale Law School refers to as “highly sought after,” for which “competition is fierce.”
While at the U.S. Attorney’s Office, Mr. Weiner worked on both criminal and civil matters. In the Superior Court Division, Mr. Weiner represented the United States in criminal prosecutions, and was responsible for handling and overseeing all stages of criminal investigations and prosecutions, including conducting trials and detention hearings in the District of Columbia. In the Civil Division Mr. Weiner represented the United States, its agencies, and employees at the trial level and on appeal in federal court in civil actions involving claims asserted pursuant to the United States Constitution, Administrative Procedure Act, Federal employment discrimination laws, Federal Tort Claims Act, Freedom of Information Act, and other laws. Mr. Weiner lead mediations, negotiated settlements, and drafted countless briefs in federal court, including motions to dismiss, motions for summary judgment, replies in support thereof, and oppositions to various motions.
Armed with an exceptional legal eduction and the rare experience gained from clerking in federal court and representing the United States at the Department of Justice, Mr. Weiner now uses his significant legal knowledge and insider view of the court system for your benefit.
Blake Weiner Law – Civil Rights & Criminal Defense Trial Practice
After leaving the Department of Justice, Blake Weiner founded Blake Weiner Law to represent individuals in serious criminal cases and civil rights lawsuits against police officers and other government officials.
Since entering private practice, Blake has developed substantial courtroom experience on both sides of the criminal justice system. He has obtained acquittals and dismissals for clients facing serious criminal charges in state and federal court and has successfully represented individuals whose constitutional rights were violated by law enforcement.
Police Misconduct & Civil Rights Litigation
A significant part of Blake Weiner Law’s practice is devoted to police misconduct and civil rights litigation. Blake represents individuals in cases involving false arrest, excessive force, unlawful searches and seizures, unconstitutional detention, and other violations of the United States Constitution.
Blake has successfully tried federal civil rights cases before juries, including obtaining jury verdicts for individuals whose constitutional rights were violated by law enforcement and correctional officials. The Firm has also obtained substantial settlements and recoveries for clients in civil rights matters.
Today, Blake Weiner Law represents victims of police misconduct in both Georgia and Virginia.
Serious Criminal Defense & Jury Trials
Blake also represents individuals charged with serious crimes in state and federal court. Since leaving the Department of Justice, he has obtained acquittals in both federal and state jury trials and has successfully defended clients facing charges carrying potentially life-altering consequences.
His experience as both a former federal prosecutor and criminal defense attorney gives him perspective from both sides of the courtroom. That experience is particularly valuable in police misconduct cases arising from arrests and criminal prosecutions, where understanding the underlying criminal investigation can be critical to evaluating whether law enforcement violated the Constitution.
A Trial-Focused Practice
Blake Weiner Law is built around litigation and trial work. Blake personally handles his clients’ cases and prepares cases with the understanding that they may ultimately have to be presented to a judge or jury.
His work has resulted in successful jury verdicts, acquittals, dismissals, settlements, and substantial civil recoveries. His cases and legal commentary have also been featured by national and local media, including affiliates of CBS, NBC, ABC, and other major news organizations.
Blake Weiner Law maintains offices in Atlanta, Georgia and Richmond, Virginia and represents clients in police misconduct, civil rights, and serious criminal matters.