According to DOJ-released documents indexed by Epstein Exposed, Roy Black appears in 0 case documents, and 6 email records in the Epstein files.
Renowned Miami criminal defense attorney (1945-2025) and founding partner of Black Srebnick who served on Epstein's legal 'Dream Team' alongside Alan Dershowitz and Kenneth Starr. Helped Epstein secure the controversial 2008 plea deal in Florida that allowed him to avoid federal sex-trafficking charges. A member of the Trial Lawyer Hall of Fame, Black was previously known for winning the 1991 acquittal of William Kennedy Smith on rape charges.
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Background
Roy Black is a prominent Miami criminal defense attorney and partner at Black, Srebnick, Komspan & Stumpf, P.A. He became nationally known for his successful defense of William Kennedy Smith on a rape charge in the early 1990s. He has also represented high-profile clients such as Rush Limbaugh. Black is recognized as one of the leading criminal defense lawyers in the United States and is a past president-adjacent figure in the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers circles.
Epstein Connection
Roy Black served as one of Jeffrey Epstein's primary defense attorneys during the federal criminal investigation and subsequent legal proceedings in the Southern District of Florida. He was part of an unusually large and high-powered legal team that included Alan Dershowitz, Gerald Lefcourt, Kenneth Starr, Jay Lefkowitz, Guy Lewis, Lilly Ann Sanchez, Jack Goldberger, and others. Black participated in meetings with federal prosecutors, communicated with the U.S. Attorney's Office regarding the Non-Prosecution Agreement (NPA), and continued to represent Epstein's interests in related proceedings for years, including as an intervenor in the Crime Victims' Rights Act (CVRA) case. He also directed private investigators working on Epstein's behalf during the investigation. Financial records show multiple wire transfers from Epstein's accounts to Roy Black spanning from at least 2014 through 2016, indicating a long-running attorney-client financial relationship. Black continued communicating with Epstein via email as late as May 2019.
Key Allegations(8)
Roy Black instructed Jeffrey Epstein to have CPUs removed from computers, as admitted by Epstein's subsequent attorneys Gerald Lefcourt and Lilly Ann Sanchez, though they insisted the instructions were given well in advance of any legal issue.
documentedPrivate investigators working for Epstein stated they were under the direction of Attorney Roy Black during the Palm Beach Police investigation.
documentedAs part of Epstein's defense team, Black and other attorneys argued that the Palm Beach Police Department presented a 'distorted view' of the case to the media and that alleged victims had credibility issues.
documentedOn August 7, 2008, the line federal prosecutor emailed Roy Black with notice of a motion to disclose the NPA to the victims, and the Government intended to oppose the victims' request.
documentedEpstein hired an unusually large number of well-known attorneys including Roy Black, which was noted as remarkable not only for the prominence of the names but also the unusual number of them.
documentedIn June 2007, the government subpoenaed an investigating agent of Epstein's attorney Roy Black, which Epstein's defense characterized as an effort to invade the defense camp.
documentedRoy Black sent an email on May 29, 2019 referencing a pending pleading and a 'Trump story' related to Epstein.
documentedRoy Black was part of the defense team whose heavy-hitting representation, combined with Epstein's 'limitless assets,' raised questions about whether Epstein was able to escape equal justice.
allegedLegal Status
Roy Black is not charged with or convicted of any crime. He appears throughout the documentary record as Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorney in the federal criminal investigation (Operation Leap Year), the subsequent Non-Prosecution Agreement proceedings, the CVRA case (Case No. 9:08-cv-80736-KAM), and related matters. He also served as counsel for intervenors in the CVRA proceedings.
Notable Statements(2)
“Can we schedule a short meeting in your office hopefully before the year ends.”
“Have the rothstein transcripts been released?”
Contradictions(3)
Epstein's defense team, including Roy Black, argued that the State Attorney's decision to present the case to a grand jury was standard procedure and not a sign of leniency, and that the case lacked sufficient evidence.
Internal DOJ memoranda describe extensive evidence including multiple victim statements, financial records, and corroborating physical evidence sufficient to support a multi-count federal indictment of Epstein.
Epstein's attorneys, including Roy Black, claimed that the alleged victims had credibility issues.
The FBI and Palm Beach Police investigation documented numerous consistent victim and witness statements from multiple underage girls describing similar patterns of abuse, along with corroborating financial and physical evidence.
Epstein's subsequent attorneys admitted Roy Black instructed Epstein to have CPUs removed but insisted this occurred well in advance of any legal concern.
The CPU removal instruction was noted in the context of a federal prosecution memorandum discussing potential obstruction, suggesting the timing was considered relevant by prosecutors.
Key Relationships(10)
Roy Black served as Jeffrey Epstein's defense attorney throughout the federal investigation and subsequent proceedings. Multiple wire transfers from Epstein's accounts to Roy Black are documented from 2014 through 2016. Email communications between Black and Epstein continued through at least May 2019.
Alan Dershowitz and Roy Black were both members of Epstein's defense legal team and co-recipients on email communications regarding Epstein's legal matters.
Gerald Lefcourt served alongside Roy Black on Epstein's defense team. They participated in joint meetings with federal prosecutors, including on June 26, 2007.
Martin Weinberg was a co-recipient with Roy Black on email communications regarding Epstein's legal defense, including the May 29, 2019 email about a pending pleading and 'Trump story.'
Kenneth Starr was listed alongside Roy Black as part of Epstein's defense team.
Jay Lefkowitz was part of Epstein's defense team alongside Roy Black.
Guy Lewis was listed as part of Epstein's defense team alongside Roy Black.
Roy Black communicated directly with AUSA Marie Villafana regarding the Epstein case, including letters and emails about the NPA and work release.
Alexander Acosta was the U.S. Attorney to whom the prosecution memorandum was addressed, and Roy Black's defense efforts were directed at influencing Acosta's office's decisions on Epstein's case.
Paul Cassell, representing the victims in the CVRA case, communicated with Jackie Perczek, who identified herself as one of Roy Black's partners handling the matter.
Timeline(19 events)
Private investigators working under Roy Black's direction were active during the Palm Beach Police investigation of Epstein. When confronted, Epstein's local attorney stated investigators worked for Roy Black.
Epstein pleaded not guilty. Roy Black was part of his defense team alongside Gerald Lefcourt, Alan Dershowitz, and Kenneth Starr.
Roy Black instructed Epstein to have CPUs removed from computers, as later admitted by Epstein's attorneys Lefcourt and Sanchez.
Government subpoenaed an investigating agent of Roy Black in what Epstein's defense characterized as an effort to invade the defense camp.
Prosecutors and agents met with Roy Black in early summer 2007 regarding Epstein's case. Black is noted as 'perhaps best known for his successful defense of William Kennedy Smith.'
Meeting between U.S. attorneys and defense team including Roy Black, Gerald Lefcourt, and Lilly Sanchez.
Letter from Roy Black to Marie Villafana with handwritten attorney notes, arguing against federal prosecution.
Email from Roy Black to AUSA regarding Jeffrey Epstein case.
Federal line prosecutor emailed Roy Black notice of motion to disclose the NPA to victims, assuring that the Government intended to oppose the victims' request.
Email from Roy Black to Marie Villafana and Karen Atkinson regarding Jeffrey Epstein's work release arrangements.
Officer contacted Attorney Roy Black of Black, Srebnick regarding Epstein's case.
Scheduled breakfast meeting with Roy Black at 8:00 AM.
Wire transfer from Epstein's Deutsche Bank account to Roy Black (DB_JEE_Roy Black_5-12-2014.pdf).
Wire transfer from Epstein's Deutsche Bank account to Roy Black (DB_JEE_WT_Roy Black_3.27-2015.pdf).
Wire transfer from Epstein's Deutsche Bank account to Roy Black (DB_JEE_WT_Roy Black_8-12.2015.pdf).
Wire transfer from Epstein's Deutsche Bank account to Roy Black (DB_JEE_WT_Roy Black_11.5-2015.pdf).
Wire transfer from Epstein's Deutsche Bank account to Roy Black (DB_JEE_WT_Roy Black_1-19-2016.pdf).
Email from Roy Black regarding a Reuters article about a federal lawsuit alleging rape by Jeffrey Epstein and Donald Trump in 1994. Email chain includes Reuters reporter David Ingram seeking comment from Epstein.
Email from Roy Black to Martin Weinberg and Jeffrey Epstein referencing a pending pleading and an unnamed 'Trump story.'
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Document Mentions
Email Mentions (6)
Re: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
Sent from my iPhone
Re:
He will be by himself. Perhaps a trump administration aide to assist and accompany him.
epstein
Dear : we have no comment on the trump story. We are finalizing our pleading regarding the plaintiff's position on remedies. I intend to hold off comm
Epstein
Jay, You have renewed your request for certain information which this Office does not generally make available in similar pre-indictment situations.
Re:
He will be by himself. Perhaps a trump administration aide to assist and accompany him.
Re: Reuters / lawsuit against Jeffrey Epstein
Privileged - Redacted • Roy Black Sent from my iPhone
Schedule (1)
2013-06-19 to 2013-06-19
Conf. Call w/Marty Weinberg, Roy Black & Darren
Financial Flows (1)
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