Appelbaum Law founding attorney recognized for the second consecutive year in Criminal Defense and White Collar.
November 2026 | Appelbaum Law, P.C. is pleased to announce that founding attorney Sharon Appelbaum has been selected to the 2027 Lawdragon 500 Leading Litigators in America, earning recognition in Criminal Defense and White Collar for the second consecutive year.
The annual guide recognizes accomplished litigators nationwide for their work in significant legal disputes, investigations and complex litigation.
A former Manhattan prosecutor with more than two decades of criminal law experience, Appelbaum represents companies, executives, professionals and individuals in federal and state criminal matters, government investigations and sensitive corporate investigations.
Her practice focuses on complex financial fraud allegations, pre-indictment defense, regulatory and criminal subpoenas, and matters involving overlapping criminal, civil and financial exposure. She also conducts internal investigations, advises clients responding to government inquiries and represents third parties whose interests are implicated in investigations involving other individuals or entities.
Appelbaum’s work increasingly includes cross-border investigations, international business-related inquiries and subpoena compliance. She also serves as local and conflict counsel for other law firms requiring experienced criminal defense and investigative representation in San Diego and throughout Southern California.
“Many of the most important decisions in a criminal matter are made before charges are ever filed,” said Appelbaum. “Whether a client is responding to a subpoena, navigating allegations of financial misconduct or preparing for trial, our responsibility is to understand the facts, identify the legal and practical risks, and develop a strategy that protects the client’s interests at every stage.”
Appelbaum’s experience includes complex federal white collar trials, significant financial fraud investigations and sensitive matters involving professional and reputational consequences. Her approach combines independent investigation, strategic advocacy and collaboration with forensic accountants, investigators, other attorneys and specialized professionals as appropriate.
This recognition adds to Appelbaum’s recent professional distinctions, including recognition as a 2026 Legal Visionary by the Los Angeles Times, selection to the Los Angeles Business Journal’s 2026 Women of Influence: Attorneys, and recognition by Doyle’s Guide in Criminal Defense and White Collar Crime & Investigations.
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