Alan Baum

Alan Baum

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 57 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Encino, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, White Collar Crime, Federal Crime

16501 Ventura Blvd, 4th Floor, Encino, CA

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Biography

Practice Areas

3

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

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  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 57 years

State: California

Acquired: 1968

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Alan Baum

16501 Ventura Blvd, 4th Floor, Encino, CA, 91436

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Alan Baum's Reviews

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4.7 /5.0

20 Client Reviews

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Showing 11 - 15 of 16 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by G | January 04, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer!

Unfortunately I found myself needing legal counsel for a federal criminal I stupidly committed in the spring of 2008. I was looking at the real possibility of going to federal prison for 12 plus years. I hired Mr. Baum to represent me. This turned out to be the best move possible. Mr. Baum immediate...ly found me medical help for the tremendous amount of emotional stress I was under. The government waited an additional five plus years to actually charge me, all the while Mr. Baum stayed by my side. Mr. Baum was always honest and forthright with me the entire time. The government did offer me a plea deal. Mr. Baum explained the risk and benefits of taking a plea deal and of going to trial. I decided the best move was to take a plea deal, like the vast majority of all federal cases like mine do. However, with Alan’s legal expertise I was able to provide a very strong defense to the court for leniency in my judgment. In the end thanks to Alan I received an incredibly light sentence. I would recommend Mr. Baum to anyone facing a federal charge without any hesitation.

Posted by Kolt | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Great Lawyer and got the job done.

I hired Alan because of his fantastic reputation and he did not disappoint. I was looking at more than 15 years for a large white collar crime case and now I'm going home to be with my family. I don't know what these other people here are posting but I can assure you he did everything he could to do ...the best possible job for me and he delivered big time. I'm not sitting in jail and will be spending time with my family this holiday season I would recommend Alan to anyone needing a great Lawyer. He was very considerate and caring about my case and my family and again I would recommend anyone needing a lawyer to call him you will not be disappointed.

Posted by Tom | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Strategic

The bottom line is this, you can hire an attorney who tells you exactly what you want to hear so you hire them and then get disappointed when things dont go the way you want them to. Or you can hire a realist who will advise you as to the best approach considering all the variables of your case, your... history, and your prospectus. This is the kind of attorney I feel Alan is. He is a straight shooter who will help you understand the best approach to your particular situation and advise you accordingly. Alan genuinely represented not just me but my whole family and anyone else who honestly cares for me during my case because ultimately you are not the only one fighting for the best outcome. He is thorough, experienced, and knowledgeable in his craft and it was proven in my case. I was facing about 13 years for drug offenses and ended up getting some house arrest and probation due to his guidence. I would personally recommend Alan to anyone I feel deserves a fair and honest shake at making their particular nightmare the best it can realistically be. If your considering Alan you're at the very least moving in the right direction.

Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Criminal case

Alan was very professional and always looked out for my best interest. I looked at hiring other attorneys and settled on Alan. I believe I made the right choice and was found not guilty by a jury. Thanks Alan!!

Posted by Jackie | November 19, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

The and most excellent lawyer and caring man

Mr. Baum was the best lawyer I ever hired, he paid attention to our family needs. He defended and won a criminal case for me in 2012. My family and I will be forever grateful. First, to God, for putting Mr. Baum in our path. I recommend him 110%. My family is all together and very happy.

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Alan Baum's Lawyer Endorsements

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Amir Soleimanian

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Mark Cunningham

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Ike Sherman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Alan. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Richard Wagner

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baum is one of the best criminal lawyers in the State. If you have been accused of a crime, do not hestitate to make the call to Mr. Baum's office. He will aggressively defend your criminal case in federal court or state court."

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Ashli McKeivier

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan is an exceptional criminal defense attorney not only on the state level but also in the federal system. As a lawyer particularly focused in this area too, Alan has been a great mentor and teacher both in the court and with client relationships. Unfortunately, in this business some clients tend to be repeat clients, and Alan's always return to him for any of their criminal matters."

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Eric Chase

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Alan and I have worked together for over 10 years. It should go without saying that being a certified criminal law specialist and consistently named a SuperLawyer by LA Magazine that Alan is one of the best out there. While he is great at serious felony defense at the state level having successfully defended drug, murder and white collar cases there, his really specialty is federal defense. He is exceptionally well respected in all federal courts, by the judges and the U.S. Attorneys and his results there are often astounding."

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Joshua Solberg

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 12

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Baum's professional practice has been an example for my own. His ability to find novel approaches in resolving difficult cases is second-to-none."

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Charles Eyster

Criminal defense lawyer | May 13

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"Mr. Baum is an outstanding attorney. You cannot go wrong having him handle your defense."

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Bruce Kaufman

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Eric Chase

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Certified Specialist - Criminal Law, State Bar of California

2011

Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

2006

Southern California Super Lawyer, Southern California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

1968 - Present

Owner/Attorney, Law Offices of Alan Baum

Associations

1968 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1968 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

1968 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

1968 - Present

California Attorneys for Criminal Justice

Member

1968 - Present

San Fernando Valley Bar Association

Member

1968 - Present

Association of Federal Defense Attorneys

Member

San Fernando Valley Criminal Bar Association

Past President

Sample of Legal Cases

People vs Tyann Allen

Murder charges dismissed

People vs Flores (Los Angeles)

Not Guilty of Murder

People vs Chaney (Compton)

Not Guilty of Murder

People vs Wallace (Compton)

Not Guilty of Murder

People vs Worthman (Long Beach)

Not Gulity of Murder

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Education

1967

San Fernando Valley College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1962

University of California - Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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