Robinson Cole LLP
High Contrast Mode

Victor R. Salgado is a former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer who brings a combination of courtroom experience and enforcement insight to high stakes matters. Victor has litigated complex cases involving fraud, money laundering, sanctions violations, public corruption, campaign finance violations, and matters impacting public and banking integrity.

Victor focuses his practice on white collar defense, government investigations, compliance, and enforcement matters, with a particular emphasis on financial institutions. He supports the firm’s bankruptcy practice as a litigator and is a member of the Government Enforcement and White Collar Defense team.

Drawing on his knowledge of enforcement trends and priorities, Victor advises multinational corporations, financial institutions, and individual clients, including those requiring trial representation at the federal and state levels. He also brings experience handling enforcement work on the financial side and has litigated against leading New York firms in high-profile matters.

Clients rely on Victor’s experience as a decorated federal prosecutor to guide them through complex investigations and enforcement actions. He helps clients navigate government scrutiny, mitigate risk, and respond effectively to enforcement authorities.

Victor is also an Adjunct Professor at Georgetown University Law Center, where he teaches courses on White Collar Crime and Securities Fraud.

Before joining Robinson+Cole, Victor served as Senior Litigation Counsel in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Public Integrity Section, where he prosecuted complex cases involving public corruption, fraud, campaign finance violations, money laundering, extortion, and criminal contempt. He also completed a detail with the DOJ’s Bank Integrity Unit, where he investigated and prosecuted Bank Secrecy Act and U.S. sanctions violations involving major financial institutions and cryptocurrency platforms.

Earlier in his career, Victor served as a Deputy Attorney General in the New Jersey Division of Criminal Justice, where he prosecuted public corruption and government fraud cases. He also worked in private practice, conducting internal investigations and advising multinational corporations on compliance with U.S. laws, including the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act.

An active member of the Hispanic legal community, Victor is fluent in Spanish and leverages his language skills and experience to support clients and initiatives across Latin America.

  • University of Wisconsin Law School (Juris Doctor)
    • Articles Editor, Wisconsin Law Review
    • Representative and Treasurer, Student Bar Association
  • The George Washington University (Bachelors)
    • B.S., Economics

  • District of Columbia
  • State of Virginia
  • State of New Jersey

  • Spanish

U.S. Attorney General - John Marshall Award (Binance) - Jan 2025
Associated with U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

AAG Award for Exceptional Service (Binance) - Dec 2024
Associated with U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

AAG Award for Exceptional Service (Foreign Influence Matter) - Jan 2024
Associated with U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

AAG Award for Exceptional Service (DHS-OIG Matter) - Jan 2023
Associated with U.S. Department of Justice, Criminal Division

Award for Excellence in Trial Litigation
Associated with New Jersey Attorney General's Office

DC SCORES
Member, Board of Directors (2009 - 2012)

Hispanic National Bar Association
President, Law Student Division (September 2005 - February 2006)