According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Martin Weinberg appears in 0 case documents, and 42 email records in the Epstein files.
Attorney who served as part of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during his 2019 federal case in the Southern District of New York. Previously represented other high-profile defendants in federal cases.
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Background
Martin G. Weinberg is an American defense attorney who was admitted to the Massachusetts Bar in 1972. His law practice, Martin G. Weinberg, P.C., is based at 20 Park Plaza, Suite 1000, Suffolk, MA 02116. According to court filings, he has never been convicted of a felony, censured, suspended, disbarred, or denied admission by any court, and there have been no pending disciplinary proceedings against him. As of July 2019, he was confirmed as a member in good standing of the Massachusetts bar by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts.
Weinberg is a veteran criminal defense attorney who has represented high-profile defendants in federal cases. His involvement in the Jeffrey Epstein matter spans from at least 2010 through Epstein's 2019 federal prosecution in the Southern District of New York (Case 19 Cr. 490). He served as a key member of Epstein's legal team alongside other prominent attorneys including Alan Dershowitz, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Kenneth Starr, and Guy Lewis. His role encompassed both legal representation and managing media inquiries directed at Epstein.
In the 2019 federal case, Weinberg was formally admitted pro hac vice to serve as co-counsel for Epstein before Judge Richard M. Berman. He actively coordinated with prosecutors regarding seized evidence, electronic media review procedures, and other case logistics until Epstein's death in August 2019.
Epstein Connection
Martin Weinberg served as a long-standing defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein. Documentary evidence shows his involvement dating back to at least February 2010, when Epstein forwarded news articles and case-related communications to Weinberg. He was formally part of Epstein's defense team during the earlier Florida federal investigation, listed alongside Dean Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Alan Dershowitz, Lily Ann Sanchez, and Guy Lewis. In 2019, he was granted admission pro hac vice to represent Epstein as co-counsel in the Southern District of New York criminal case (19 Cr. 490). He served as a primary point of contact between Epstein and the media, and coordinated with prosecutors on case logistics including the review of seized electronic devices. His communications with Epstein were marked attorney-client privileged.
Key Allegations(6)
Served as a member of Jeffrey Epstein's defense team during the earlier Florida federal case proceedings, alongside Dean Kenneth Starr, Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, Alan Dershowitz, Lily Ann Sanchez, and Guy Lewis.
documentedFormally admitted pro hac vice as co-counsel for Jeffrey Epstein in the 2019 SDNY criminal case (19 Cr. 490) before Judge Richard M. Berman.
documentedServed as intermediary between Epstein and media outlets including The Guardian, ABC News, Fox News, Reuters, and the Daily Beast, forwarding inquiries to Epstein and his legal team.
documentedWas copied on strategic communications regarding Epstein's public relations response to a forthcoming James Patterson book, including a suggestion to use an anti-Trump narrative as a counter-strategy.
documentedCoordinated with prosecutors regarding the handling of Epstein's seized electronic devices and personal property following his July 2019 arrest.
documentedWas included in email chain where Epstein discussed a claim from Michael Wolff's book that someone named Alan asked Trump for a million dollars.
documentedLegal Status
Martin Weinberg appears throughout the documents solely in his capacity as defense counsel for Jeffrey Epstein. He was formally admitted pro hac vice in Case 19 Cr. 490 (SDNY). His affidavit confirms no criminal convictions, disciplinary actions, or pending proceedings against him. He is not accused of any wrongdoing in any of the documents reviewed.
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Key Relationships(11)
Defense attorney for Jeffrey Epstein from at least 2010 through 2019. Formally admitted as co-counsel in the 2019 SDNY criminal case. Extensive email correspondence on legal strategy, media inquiries, and case logistics. (d-6308, d-6388, d-20447, d-20044, efta-efta00099246)
Fellow member of Epstein's defense team. Copied on the same email chains regarding news articles, case strategy, and media coverage dating to at least 2010. (d-21554, d-22118, d-34724, d-22199, d-33811)
Fellow defense counsel for Epstein. Roy Black emailed Weinberg and Epstein regarding a pending pleading related to a 'Trump story' in May 2019. (d-25171, d-20447)
Reid Weingarten served as co-counsel for Epstein. Weinberg coordinated with Weingarten and prosecutors on electronic media review in the 2019 case. Both were cc'd on the government's bail opposition letter. (efta-efta00089393, efta-efta00099246)
Darren Indyke, Epstein's attorney/advisor, was frequently copied on the same email chains as Weinberg regarding media inquiries, legal strategy, and case developments. (d-20044, d-35266, d-35701, d-21251, d-20842)
Kathryn (Kathy) Ruemmler was included alongside Weinberg in attorney-client privileged email communications concerning Epstein, including media strategy regarding the Patterson book and ABC News inquiry. (d-33440, d-33601, d-33669, d-35701, d-32828)
Kenneth Starr was a fellow member of Epstein's defense team during the Florida proceedings. (d-20447)
Gerald Lefcourt was a fellow member of Epstein's defense team during the Florida proceedings. (d-20447)
Guy Lewis was a fellow member of Epstein's defense team during the Florida proceedings. (d-20447)
Marc Fernich was copied on communications with prosecutors regarding Epstein arrest seizure items. (efta-efta00083961)
Judge Richard M. Berman presided over the 2019 SDNY case and signed the order granting Weinberg's pro hac vice admission. (d-6308, d-6388)
Timeline(22 events)
Admitted to the Massachusetts Bar.
Referenced as one of Epstein's attorneys during the period of the 2007 Non-Prosecution Agreement negotiations with the U.S. Attorney's Office.
Epstein forwarded news articles about his case to Weinberg and Alan Dershowitz.
Epstein emailed Dershowitz and Weinberg about a Palm Beach Daily News editor's tip regarding clerk/comptroller computer activity before a hearing.
Epstein forwarded additional emails to Dershowitz and Weinberg regarding media coordination and plea deal concerns.
Epstein forwarded a BBC Today programme interview request (regarding Prince Andrew ties) to Weinberg, with Peter Mandelson copied.
Weinberg forwarded a Guardian journalist's inquiry to Epstein and Darren Indyke. The Guardian asked about Swiss accounts, tax evasion allegations, and connections to Bill Clinton and Prince Andrew.
Weinberg sent an attorney-client privileged email to Epstein and Kathy Ruemmler regarding an ABC News inquiry.
Exchange of attorney-client privileged emails between Weinberg and Epstein, marked high importance.
Epstein emailed Weinberg, Kathy Ruemmler, and Darren Indyke about a strategy to counter a forthcoming James Patterson book, including using an anti-Trump narrative as suggested by Michael Wolff.
Weinberg forwarded to Epstein a Reuters inquiry about a federal lawsuit filed in California alleging that Epstein and Donald Trump raped a woman in 1994.
Weinberg forwarded a Fox News media inquiry to Epstein regarding alleged ties to the Clintons and Donald Trump. The reporter cited Alan Dershowitz as a source.
Epstein forwarded to Weinberg a news article about the Miami U.S. Attorney's Office recusing itself from the Epstein victims' rights case.
Darren Indyke emailed Weinberg about a news story revealing Epstein paid $5.5 million to settle three underage-sex lawsuits.
Reporter Kate Briquelet emailed Weinberg inquiring about an alleged Trump-Epstein Palm Beach property deal and potential criminal exposure.
Roy Black emailed Weinberg and Epstein about a pending pleading related to a 'Trump story.'
Epstein emailed Weinberg about a claim in Michael Wolff's book that 'Alan asked Trump for a million dollars up front.'
Certificate of Good Standing issued by the Supreme Judicial Court of Massachusetts confirming Weinberg's bar membership since 1972.
Government filed letter opposing Epstein's pretrial release, copying Weinberg and Reid Weingarten as counsel for defendant.
Court granted Weinberg's motion for admission pro hac vice as co-counsel for Epstein in Case 19 Cr. 490 (SDNY).
Prosecutors communicated with Weinberg regarding Epstein's arrest seizure items, including cash and personal property. Prosecutors noted SDFL had recused itself in March 2019.
Weinberg coordinated with prosecutors Michael Miller and Reid Weingarten regarding review of additional electronic media seized from Epstein, confirming a 3:00 PM call.
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (42)
RE:
Dear Mr. Lefkowitz, Martin Weinberg Here are the questions I'd like to ask Jeffrey Epstein. Would he be available to answer any of these on the phone
Fwd: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
Reporter said 1994 claim fed ct California Will go to press in several hrs Sent from my iPhone
Fwd: media inquiry - Fox News
Sent from my iPhone
Re: Reporter question
Hi Marty, Hope all is well. Noticed this Guardian story about Michael Wolff s new book, which states Donald Trump purchased a Palm Beach property Mr.
Fwd: Viceland
Fyi Sent from my iPhone
Fwd: Viceland
Fyi Sent from my iPhone
ATTORNEY-CLIENT PRIVILEGE
As just received.
FW: inquiry from '1111111.MI.ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
Marty: With the understanding that we have not yet made determinations about what will or will not be included in our broadcast, here are the bullet p
Re: inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
James, just confirming that you are sending me the bulletpoints from the interview you are asking about, thanks
inquiry from ABC News re Jeffrey Epstein
Greetings. This is James Hill of ABC News. I write to you regarding Jeffrey Epstein - and your representation of him in the CVRA case in which he is a
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