Nicholas Rosenberg has been an active member of the State Bar of California since 2004 and is a Certified Legal Specialist in Criminal Law. He earned his law degree from the University of San Francisco and his undergraduate degrees from the University of California at Berkeley in both Philosophy and Architecture. His high academics and community work have resulted in many awards.
Mr. Rosenberg has a science background and a strong litigation record after having been a public defender in Ventura and Central California for three years. He has tried nearly every type of misdemeanor case and several felonies, and has the experience to handle any type of criminal matter. He has the background to focus on the complexities of DUI trials, which are some of the most difficult trials to win.
Additionally, Mr. Rosenberg is quite passionate about defending gang allegations, drug crime allegations, sexual offenses and cases involving conspiracy and criminal organizations. His life experience as a community organizer in high crime and low income neighborhoods distinguish his ability to formulate legal defense strategies.
Mr. Rosenberg was Lead Arbitrator for the San Francisco Community Court for the Tenderloin and South of Market, and codeveloped a Shoplifter Offender Program with the District Attorney’s Office. He was an extern with the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit in the Criminal Research section of the Office of Staff Attorneys dealing with federal criminal appeals.
Mr. Rosenberg has served on the Board of Directors for the Glide Economic Development Corporation developing non-profit housing in San Francisco. Prior to law school he served as the Director of a non-profit agency doing community organizing to improve San Francisco's Tenderloin and Sixth Street corridors. He has been a longtime advocate for rehabilitation and reentry services for inmates and prisoners.
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Posted by Construction Miss_W | November 27, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Rosenberg is a True Defender
I consulted several Attorneys in the past most of them over promises and brag about how fast they can dismiss my case without knowing much about the details assuming that’s what I like to hear they also makes dumb suggestions that aren’t necessary for my case. As much I enjoy music to my ear I don’t ...
Posted by FA | February 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
Got My Fiancee’s Case Dismissed - 14 Year Maximum
My fiancée had a big drug case with over 13 kilos involved. My fiancée heard about Nicholas Rosenberg inside the jail and we hired him to defend his case. Rosenberg was awesome - he kept us informed about the whole process and explained what he was going to do. He filed a Motion To Dismiss based o...
Posted by Christina G | October 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best attorney in Los Angeles!
First I want to say what an amazing job Nicholas Rosenberg did on my husband’s case. At the end of 2013 my husband was charged with first degree murder with a gun. I went on a hunt for a strong attorney that would be able to handle the case. Some that I met with didn’t seem able to handle the case...
Posted by Nancy | October 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Helped my fiancée
My fiancée had A Big Case At The CCB court house .The First Lawyer We Hired Never investigated The case and pressured my fiancée to just take the deal , we then hired Nicholas Rosenberg . He was the first attorney to show my fiancée the police reports , listen to what he said and identify defenses to...
Posted by Ken | September 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
A real fighter for his client
Nicholas Rosenberg helped me out with my son's case immensely. We were facing 5 years prison time when he immediately got a felony robbery charge dismissed at the preliminary hearing. Our prosecutor was relentless but Rosenberg was very professional, informative and provided his legal strategy the wh...
"I definitely recommend Nicholas Rosenberg as the kind of attorney who gets results and knows the answers to difficult questions. He is a true fighter on behalf of his clients, works tirelessly and treats people with respect. As a criminal attorney he is a rising star."
"Attorney Rosenberg's advice is spot on; as shown by the answers he has posted to questions on criminal law, he takes the time to answer questions in a common sense manner and plainly addresses legal issues."
"I endorse this lawyer. He has the legal skills and practical experience needed to excel at Criminal Defense."
"I endorse this lawyer with no reservation whatsoever. He is my go to criminal defense specialist who I trust with my clients who are in the most serious of circumstances. From a DUI to 187--I always call Rosenberg."
"Nicholas is a great attorney who gets great results for his clients. I would always want him in my corner."
"Nicholas Rosenberg displays clear legal wisdom and the eye of a courtroom tiger. Do not hesitate to hire this excellent criminal defense attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. I definitely recommend mr. Rosenberg for anyone facing any kind of criminal charges. He is a very aggressive lawyer and always fights for his clients to the end."
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2013
Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California
2004
Excellence in Local Government Law, CALI Award for Highest Law School Grade
2003
Public Interest Scholarship, California Bar Foundation
2003
Excellence in Constitutional Law, CALI Award for Highest Law School Grade
2010 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of Nicholas Rosenberg
2009 - 2010
Public Defender, Ventura County Public Defender's Office
2006 - 2008
Public Defender, Tulare County Public Defender
2003 - 2003
Judicial Extern, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
2015 - Present
Association of Trial Lawyers of AmericaMember
2013 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaBoard Certified
2009 - Present
California DUI Lawyers AssociationMember
2006 - Present
California Public Defenders Association
2004 - 2005
Mexican American Bar Association of Los AngelesPresident
2004 - 2004
Mexican American Bar Association of Los AngelesPresident-Elect
Not Guilty, Federal Drug Conspiracy
Not Guilty First Degree Murder, CCB Courthouse Los Angeles
Robbery Not Guilty Verdict by Jury
2 strikes Case Dismissed and No Suspended Sentence
DUI with .19% BAC Case Dismissed
DUI with .15% BAC Not Guilty after Jury Trial
2004
Juris Doctor
N/A
2004
Shoplifter Offender Program
2002
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