Lawrence Irwin Wolf

Lawrence Irwin Wolf

also known as Lawrence Wolf, Larry Wolf

4.6
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 50 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Los Angeles, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, White Collar Crime ... +3 more

11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 520, Los Angeles, CA

About Lawrence

Biography

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 25%

I aggressively defend clients in all California criminal matters, including DUI, drunk driving, lewd acts, sex crimes, white collar crimes, bribery, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, larceny, perjury, violent crimes, pre-file investigations, federal crimes, domestic violence, juvenile crime, mob crime, strike crimes, theft crimes, and expungements.

51 years | 1,000 cases

25%
DUI and DWI 25%

I aggressively defend clients in all California DUI matters, including alternative sentencing, breath tests, DMV hearings, field sobriety test, underage DUI, license suspension, DUID, multiple DUI convictions, felony DUI and out of state license DUI.

51 years | 1,000 cases

25%
Federal Crime 20%

I aggressively defend clients in all Federal matters, including all white collar crime matters, bribery, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, larceny, and perjury.

20%
White Collar Crime 20%

I aggressively defend clients in all California white collar crime matters, including bribery, embezzlement, extortion, forgery, fraud, larceny, and perjury.

51 years | 1,000 cases

20%
Domestic Violence 5%

I aggressively defend clients in all California Domestic Violence matters, including alternative sentencing, and treatment.

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 50 years

State: California

Acquired: 1975

Not Eligible to Practice Law (Not Entitled)

No misconduct found

Location

The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf

11845 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 520, Los Angeles, CA, 90064

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Lawrence Irwin Wolf's Reviews

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4.6 /5.0

13 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 1 of 1 review | Identity Theft

Posted by L.S. | September 03, 2009 | Identity Theft

Lawrence Wolf works hard on your side!

After my relationship with my ex ended horribly, I faced not only the difficulty of moving on with my life, but also the threat of criminal charges from my ex and her mother for alleged theft of money, identity theft, and domestic abuse. My case was a worst case scenario, since my ex had many close ...ties to the police department in the juristiction in which we lived. As a result of her insistence, I was arrested and prosecuted for 8 alleged felony counts- each of these carried a possibility of 2 years in prison or more. Larry was able to cast sufficient doubt on the credibility of the complaint and to negotiate with the DA for a successful outcome. Instead of facing a harsh prison sentence, I received probation, community service, and zero jail time which was a very favorable result given the severity of the charges. I was also living out of state while my case was being prosecuted, and Larry played an instrumental part in working with the DA to avoid me being in custody during the proceedings. I cannot thank Larry and his team enough for the results he achieved- hiring Larry was the best decision I made during such a difficult ordeal. If you are arrested or being accused of a crime, don't speak to the police- make a call to Larry Wolf's offices in order to protect your rights and to have Larry work hard on your side.

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Lawrence Irwin Wolf's Lawyer Endorsements

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Arash Hashemi

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Wolf is highly knowledgeable in the area of criminal defense. I have had the pleasure of working with him on several cases and highly endorse him."

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Jonathan Lacour

Unknown lawyer | Jun 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"One of the absolute best. Exceptional attention to detail, service next to none. I endorse this lawyer."

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Arthur Khachatourians

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Schwarz

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Very competent and skilled layer I recommend his services"

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Stacey Washington

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jul 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Wolf is an experienced and highly regarded DUI defense attorney. He will fight for your rights. I endorse this lawyer."

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Steve Sitkoff

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Larry is a hardworking attorney who fights for his clients. He is innovative and creative in helping his clients through some very difficult situations."

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George Mueller

DUI and DWI lawyer | Jan 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work: trustworthy, conscientious, hardworking and fundamentally dedicated to every Client, familiar Californians recognize that Mr. Wolf is an excellent defense attorney who is a beneficial asset to Los Angeles County and the entire DUI Defense Bar community. Any person in need of a premier criminal defense lawyer will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of reasons (but without enough character space to properly do this fine attorney justice), I am honored to endorse this superb lawyer."

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B. Mashian

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Larry for over 15 years, both professionally and personally. During that time I have had the pleasure of seeing Larry's personal interactions, his compassion, his patience and his personal commitment to all those that he comes in contact with. I highly recommend Larry to anyone who needs the best."

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Candice Lee

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jack Gold

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work. Have known Larry for many years and over these years have seen fine work from him. He has appeared before me while I was a Superior Court commissioner (now retired) superb knowledge of the law"

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Michael Kraut

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer's work."

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S Rombro

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Lawrence Wolf for over 30 years. I have worked with him, and opposed him, on many matters; and I am personally familiar with his work and his reputation. He is an outstanding criminal defense attorney."

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Donald Sowers

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 22

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I first met Larry in 1986 when I was a deputy district attorney in the Inglewood Juvenile courts. Larry represented a young man accused of a sexual assault. Larry was able to bring an insightful and creative "Anotomical Line Up" motion to the court that was a significant factor in the ultimate disposition of his client's case. Since that time I have stayed in contact with Larry both as a D.A. and now as a fellow criminal defense attorney. I know that he has a well earned reputation of aggressively pursuing the best results possible for his clients. Sincerely, Don Sowers Partner Takakjian, Sowers & Sitkoff LLP"

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Karen Rose

Child abuse lawyer

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Justin Sterling

Criminal defense lawyer

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Steve Sitkoff

Criminal defense lawyer

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Jack Gold

Juvenile law lawyer

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Michael Kraut

Criminal defense lawyer

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Donald Sowers

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2016

Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Beverly Hills Court Judge Pro Tem Appreciation Award, Beverly Hills Municipal Court

N/A

First AME Achievement award, First AME Church

N/A

California State Bar Arbitrator Appreciation Award, California State Bar

N/A

Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Pro tem Appreciation Award, Los Angeles Superior Court

N/A

Santa Monica Court Judge Pro Tem Appreciation Award, Santa Monica Municipal Court

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Culver City Court Judge Pro Tem Appreciation Award, Culver City Municipal Court

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Los Angeles County Bar Arbitration Award, Los Angeles County Bar Association

Work Experience

1979 - Present

Owner - Principle Attorney, The Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf

2014 - 2015

Judge Pro Tem, Beverly Hills Municiple Court

2014 - 2015

Judge Pro Tem, Santa Monica Municipal Court

2014 - 2015

Judge, Los Angeles Superior Court

1977 - 1980

Public Defender, Los Angeles County Public Defender's Office

1975 - 1977

Prosecuting Attorney, Santa Monica City Attorneys Office

Associations

1979 - Present

The Center for Law and Addiction

Founding Member

1975 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member

Education

1975

Santa Clara University,School of Law

LL.B - Bachelor of Laws

1972

California State University, Northridge

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2010

LLP Provisor Meeting

Why In the World Would I Need to Confer with a Criminal Law Attorney for One of My Clients?

2010

California Association for Alcohol/Drug Educators

An Addiction Counselor's Role in the Criminal Justice System

2009

KRLA 870AM radio show "Uncuff Me"

California Criminal Defense

1996

Pacific Legal Institute: Culver City

Criminal Defense for the Civil Practitioner: A Nuts and Bolts Primer

1995

Pacific Legal Institute: Santa Monica

Criminal Defense for the Civil Practitioner: A Nuts and Bolts Primer

1995

Pacific Legal Institute: Santa Ana

Criminal Defense for the Civil Practitioner: A Nuts and Bolts Primer

Publications

Languages

Spanish

English

Activity

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