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Joe Biden has hired a high profile criminal defense attorney as investigations ramp up into use of autopen and clemency decisionsBiden has hired Amy Jeffress, a prominent attorney specializing in criminal defense and national security law, as his new personal lawyer as controversies surrounding the former president heat up, including investigations into his use of an autopen for clemency decisions in late 2024 and early 2025. This move comes after his longtime personal attorney, Bob Bauer, quit, reportedly over the growing autopen scandalJeffress is married to DC District Court Judge Chris Cooper - and is presiding over multiple lawsuits against President Donald TrumpCooper - was appointed by Barack Obama in 2014. Merrick Garland officiated their wedding. Biden reportedly chose Jeffress, a partner at a prominent law firm, to represent him in potential legal challenges from the Trump administration and congressional probes. Jeffress is a seasoned lawyer with extensive experience in federal prosecution, national security, and white-collar defense.The connection has raised questions about conflicts of interest, as Cooper is presiding over several lawsuits challenging actions by the current Trump administration.