Sharon Beth Appelbaum

Successfully defended a real estate agent facing extensive jail time during a federal trial in the District of New Jersey. Ultimately, the client received a single misdemeanor and no jail time.

Trial for client facing life in prison ended with no convictions after experts and extensive cross-examination of accuser dismantled multiple sexual assault charges

Advised and counseled a public figure on potential lawsuits and criminal charges stemming from unsworn sexual misconduct allegations, including public perception risks.

Case dismissed after firm’s investigation revealed contradictions and falsehoods against a client facing life in prison who had been the target of false accusations due to a nasty divorce.

No charges were filed after the firm conducted an independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against a retired firefighter and shared with law enforcement

Represented at trial a surgeon charged in a federal health care fraud case with conspiracy, illegal kickbacks, and money laundering in the Northern District of Texas in a complicated multi-defendant case.

Represented a doctor in San Diego County originally facing substantial prison time for multiple allegations regarding kickbacks and Labor Code violations. Obtained a lesser sentence on a plea to far fewer charges and minimal jail time.

Represented a client against numerous allegations of falsifying insurance claims in Ventura County.

Aided client who sought to prevent law enforcement from unlawfully accessing and seizing home security system footage.

Successfully quashed the subpoena when tech industry client was subpoenaed across state lines on suspicion of stealing trade secrets from a prior employer.

Case dismissed by prosecutors on the eve of trial after firm’s independent investigation in a case where the actual victim had been charged with domestic violence and assault with a deadly weapon in Los Angeles County.

Case dismissed by prosecutors against a contractor in New York County after the firm’s investigation and presentation of a viable self-defense claim.

Defended client at trial in Los Angeles charged with two counts of attempted murder; case was overturned on appeal due to error made by the Judge which our firm had pointed out and preserved at the time.

Represented client charged with attempted murder, gang, and firearm enhancements. Negotiated non-life sentence.

Represented student in Los Angeles County charged with felony mayhem. After defense investigation and negotiation, charge was reduced to a misdemeanor with no jail time.

Represented client in Los Angeles County charged with burglary. Investigated and had a mental health evaluation conducted. The judge granted mental health diversion, and the client pled to a lesser count.