David Menninger is Special Counsel in Buchalter’s Los Angeles office and a member of the firm’s Litigation and White Collar & Investigations practice groups. A former Deputy Federal Public Defender and federal judicial clerk at both the district and appellate levels, he brings a calculated, insider’s perspective to the most complex, high-stakes cases. David’s practice is defined by his ability to take on the Department of Justice and win, consistently delivering favorable outcomes for clients facing fraud, tax, money laundering, and immigration-related charges.
His record of trial successes includes a high-profile jury acquittal that garnered national media attention, as well as a not guilty verdict in a category where such victories occur in only 0.03% of cases. David’s strategic reach extends well beyond trial: he has engineered the dismissal of numerous indictments through creative pretrial litigation and leveraged critical depositions to compel the government to vacate a wrongful murder conviction. Respected by the bench and bar for his credibility and legal acumen, David delivers stat-defying results in high-pressure environments, whether navigating sensitive federal investigations or securing appellate reversals.