Sharon Appelbaum is a former Manhattan prosecutor now utilizing her extensive trial and investigatory skills in defense of her clients in criminal cases in California. She is a member of both the New York State Bar and California State Bar.

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Firm Overview

Criminal Defense

The Law Offices of Sharon Appelbaum are dedicated to advocating for the rights of clients. The firm works to defend clients in criminal cases including robbery, assault, burglary, driving under the influence, drug possession and sale, domestic violence, theft, and white collar crimes. Additionally, the firm provides defense to probation and parole violations and can help you in obtaining an expungement or certificate of rehabilitation in the appropriate situation.

White Collar Fraud

Sharon Appelbaum has vast courtroom experience conducting hearings and trials involving white collar fraud. The Law Offices try such cases coast to coast. If you have been accused of real estate fraud, health care fraud, money laundering, conspiracy to defraud the Government, or other assorted white collar crimes, Sharon’s experience in these issues both as a former prosecutor and a defense attorney ensure that she will be a strong advocate in your defense.

Client Advocacy

Being charged with a crime can be a trying situation and Sharon Appelbaum will guide you through it, explaining the process, and fighting to get you the best outcome for your case. Sharon Appelbaum will personally meet with you and discuss your case to decide on the right course of action for you. As a former prosecutor, Sharon Appelbaum is the perfect person to work on your defense. You deserve a lawyer who will think several steps ahead of law enforcement officials involved in your case and fight for your legal rights.

Why Choose Sharon Appelbaum?

  • I retained Sharon after being charged with a felony assault with a deadly weapon charge in 2014. She worked nonstop on my case for close to a year and it resulted in a plea bargain that lowered my charge from a strike offense to a non-strike offense. My case never went to trial and I served no jail time. I now must complete probation and community service when I was looking at years in prison initially. Sharon provided great guidance and counsel and I highly recommend her services.

    — A. M., client

  • When Sharon was hired she was only given two weeks by the Judge to prepare to represent me for my preliminary hearing in a felony case (due to excessive continuations by the DA and my previous attorney). In the shortest of time she fought ethically and got the bail reduced by a million dollars. Then she continued to fight getting the entire case dismissed completely. I thank God for her efforts and zeal. Sharon is far above average and is afraid of no fight.

    — R. H., client

  • If you need a lawyer for a case involving domestic violence, I highly recommend you hire Sharon Appelbaum. I was falsely accused by my abuser and Sharon worked hard on my case until the charges against me were dropped. She is an excellent lawyer who really knows both the law and court procedures as well as the difficulties domestic violence survivors endure. She is as steady as a rock, which made me feel safe for the first time in a very long time! She went over and above for me!

    — K. G., client

  • Sharon was extremely helpful throughout my case. After our first conversation over the phone, there was no doubt in my mind that she was a confident, intelligent, and compassionate lawyer that was going to do everything in her power to help me. Sharon is a great communicator, easy to talk to, and efficient in every way, shape and form. I’m lucky to have had her on my side.

    — A. G., client

  • Experienced Trial Attorney.
  • Former Manhattan Prosecutor.
  • Communicates with her Clients.
  • Experienced Negotiator.
  • Cares about her Clients &
    Fights for their Rights.