Matthias Jahn

Prof. Dr. Matthias Jahn is a Professor of Criminal Law, Criminal Procedure Law, Commercial Criminal Law, and Legal Theory at Goethe University Frankfurt am Main. He also serves as a Judge at the Higher Regional Court and leads the Chair of Criminal Law at the Institute for Criminal Sciences and Philosophy of Law. His research focuses on legal theory, criminal defense strategies, and white-collar crime. He co-authored Zeugen der Verteidigung, an oral history of prominent German criminal defense attorneys, and contributes to legal podcasts like The Justice Reporters.

His academic work emphasizes the intersection of legal practice and societal impact, particularly in navigating media influence on criminal proceedings. He actively engages in public legal discourse and advises on litigation-PR strategies in high-profile cases.