ROBERT L. JENKINS, JR. (XI 1992) is a name synonymous with excel- lence, justice, and unwavering service. Elected Senior Grand Vice Polemarch (SGVP) on July 21, 2023, for the 35th Administration of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Inc., Brother Jen- kins exemplifies the fraternity’s highest ideals through his distinguished career, impactful leadership, and steadfast commitment to community uplift.
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TRAILBLAZING LEGAL CAREER
Recognized as one of Northern Virginia’s Top 10 criminal defense attorneys by Attorney and Practice Magazine and featured on Washing- tonian Magazine ’s prestigious “Top Lawyers” list, Brother Jenkins is a legal luminary whose expertise resonates far beyond the courtroom. In 2023, DC Luxury Magazine honored him on its “Power Players List” as one of the most influential professionals in the nation’s capital. Whether analyzing high-stakes cases on national networks including CNBC’s reality series American Greed or contributing to respected publica- tions like The Washington Post, The
Wall Street Journal, and The Balti- more Sun his voice carries authority, wisdom, and compassion. “I am an advocate,” he says. “Whether in a courtroom, a board- room, or a fraternity hall, my mission remains the same: to advance efforts that improve the condition of others.” LIFELONG COMMITMENT TO SERVICE SGVP Jenkins’ dedication to justice extends far beyond his professional accomplishments. A Life Member of the NAACP, Sigma Delta Tau Legal Fraternity, and Sigma Pi Phi Fraternity
With over 25 years of legal expertise, SGVP Jenkins has built a reputation as one of the nation’s foremost federal criminal defense attorneys. After earning his Juris Doctor from George Washington University Law School in 1995, he launched a legal career marked by a relentless pursuit of justice. His firm, Bynum & Jenkins Law, operating in Northern Virginia and Washington, D.C. has become a beacon of hope for those facing complex cases involving white-collar crimes such as wire fraud, embezzlement, and tax violations.
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