Law360 Profiles Jeffrey Then as a Criminal Practice Rising Star

Following his selection as a 2026 Law360 Rising Star in Criminal Law, Jeffrey Then is featured in a newly published profile highlighting his work on some of the country's most significant criminal and constitutional matters.

The profile spotlights Jeffrey's role in representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia following his erroneous deportation to El Salvador and subsequent return to the United States, helping secure the dismissal of human smuggling charges that had been brought against him in one of the nation's most closely watched criminal cases.

The profile also highlights Jeffrey's successful advocacy before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit on behalf of an incarcerated man's religious freedom claims, as well as his commitment to public service and mentorship. Reflecting on what motivates his work, Jeffrey told Law360: “It was instilled in me at a very young age that part of why we're here on this world, on this earth, is just to do more for others.”

The profile also traces Jeffrey's path to criminal defense, his commitment to public service, and his efforts to support the next generation of attorneys through mentorship.

Read Jeffrey’s full profile here.