Gjon Juncaj is a highly respected, seasoned trial attorney who has spent his career handling high-profile and sophisticated cases. For more than two decades, he served as a federal prosecutor and international legal advisor, handling some of the government’s most sensitive and important matters in the United States and abroad. Gjon now represents individuals and organizations facing complex government investigations and enforcement actions and is highly experienced in matters involving money laundering, asset forfeiture, and restitution. Gjon also represents clients in a wide variety of complex business litigation, advisory services, and immigration matters.

Gjon most recently served as an Assistant U.S. Attorney in Detroit, where he led significant prosecutions involving public corruption, transnational organized crime, money laundering, and financial fraud. He also served in the National Security Unit, investigating threats to U.S. national security and its citizens.

Gjon’s Albanian heritage and fluency in the language uniquely positioned him to serve in international roles with the U.S. Department of Justice. During his time as the Anti-Corruption Resident Legal Advisor at the U.S. Embassy in Albania, Gjon played a key role in advancing landmark rule-of-law reforms and strengthening the country’s specialized anti-corruption institutions. He also advised U.S. allies across Europe, South America, and the Middle East on combating organized crime and financial corruption.

Earlier in his career, Gjon served as Senior Litigation Counsel in the Office of Immigration Litigation at the U.S. Department of Justice in Washington, D.C. In this role, he supervised and litigated high-profile immigration cases nationwide and argued before several U.S. district and appellate courts. In addition, he served as the lead DOJ attorney on immigration habeas corpus litigation, personally handling such cases or advising U.S. Attorney Offices on the topic. Gjon has briefed and argued immigration cases in the U.S. Court of Appeals for First, Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, Seventh, Eighth, and Ninth Circuits.

Education

Wayne State University Law School (J.D., 2001)
Michigan State University (B.A., Political Science, Prelaw, 1996)

Admissions

Michigan
Eastern District of Michigan
Western District of Michigan
Northern District of Illinois
First Circuit Court of Appeals
Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals
Eighth Circuit Court of Appeals

Government Service

U.S. Department of Justice, Assistant United States Attorney (2010-2015, 2018-2025)
Anti-Corruption Resident Legal Advisor, United States Embassy, Albania (2015-2018)
Senior Litigation Counsel | Trial Attorney, Civil Division (2004-2010)
Judicial Law Clerk | Attorney Advisor, Executive Office for Immigration Review (2001-2004)

Professional Memberships

Federal Bar Association
American Immigration Lawyers Association

Awards & Recognitions

U.S. Attorney Superior Performance Award (2018, 2023)
U.S. State Department Superior and Meritorious Honor Awards (2016, 2017, 2018)
Department of Justice Civil Division Special Commendation Award for Outstanding Service (2008)

Community Service

Albanian-American Student Organization (Founder)
Gjergj Kastrioti Scholarship Fund for Students of Albanian Descent (Founder)