Chris Kaltsas

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Of Counsel

T 415.276.4827 San Francisco
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Chris Kaltsas is a seasoned trial lawyer and investigator. Before joining DWT, Chris spent seven years with the U.S. Department of Justice, handling significant cases and investigations involving asset forfeiture, cyber scams, cryptocurrency, and complex white-collar matters. He most recently served as an Assistant United States Attorney in the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of California, where he was the office's digital assets investigations coordinator.

Chris's practice focuses on civil litigation, investigations, white collar criminal defense, and cybercrime enforcement. Chris's experience as a federal prosecutor included the investigation and prosecution a broad array of cases, from charging to trial and appeal. Among other things, Chris has charged and tried complex white-collar cases involving pharmaceutical fraud, honest services fraud, wire fraud, forfeiture, national security matters, and the Bank Secrecy Act. He is also a recognized expert in asset forfeiture; Chris has prosecuted numerous forfeiture matters, including one of the largest cryptocurrency seizures in U.S. history.

Chris has put his expertise in investigating and prosecuting cybercrime to use while working with the DOJ's Criminal Division, the SEC, the CFTC, and other federal agencies. He is a frequent speaker on cryptocurrency, forfeiture, and white collar crime, previously acting as a subject matter expert during training for agencies that investigate financial and cybercrimes, including the FBI, the DEA, IRS – Criminal Investigation, and the U.S. Secret Service.

Practice Highlights

Cybercrime investigations

Manages multi-jurisdictional investigations against cyber actors engaged in consumer fraud, intellectual property theft, and financial crimes. Experienced in presenting matters to criminal authorities for prosecution.

Financial investigations and asset recovery

Represents victims of criminal actors in restitution and forfeiture proceedings before courts and administrative decision-makers, including in remission and restoration requests presented to the U.S. Department of Justice.

Civil litigation and government investigations defense

Represents clients in sophisticated matters involving sensitive government investigations and litigation, including financial litigation, securities matters, and regulatory matters.