Sexual Misconduct Investigations and Defense

At Appelbaum Law, P.C., we provide in depth investigation and strategic defense for individuals facing allegations of sexual misconduct. Whether these allegations are made in the civil or criminal context, our firm is at the ready to fight. It is necessary to have a defense team that understands how best to investigate and defend these allegations. Whether facing allegations of sexual misconduct, or an internal investigation, Appelbaum Law, P.C. is committed to protecting your reputation, your business, and your future. We handle every aspect of the defense process, from pre-investigation advisory services to trial advocacy, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive and aggressive representation and that our clients’ concerns are heard.

Representative Matters

Sexual Misconduct Allegations

  • Strategic Advice for Public Figure on Sexual Misconduct Allegations

    Advised and counseled a public figure on potential lawsuits and criminal charges stemming from unsworn sexual misconduct allegations, including public perception risks.
  • No Convictions at Trial in Life Case

    Trial for client facing life in prison ended with no convictions after experts and extensive cross-examination of accuser dismantled multiple sexual assault charges.
  • Case Dismissed Against Falsely Accused Public Utilities Company Employee Facing Life in Prison
    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.
  • Pre-Litigation Defense for Estate of Public Figure 

    Represented the estate of a public figure facing civil litigation for child sexual abuse allegations during the pre-litigation stage in Los Angeles County.
  • Retired Firefighter Cleared of Sexual Misconduct Allegations

    No charges were filed after the firm conducted an independent investigation into sexual misconduct allegations against a retired firefighter and shared with law enforcement
  • Sexual Assault Allegation Dismissed
    Represented client accused of sexual assault. Cross-examined accuser extensively at the hearing and presented evidence. Case dismissed after the hearing.
  • College Student Avoids Charges in Sexual Assault Case

    Represented a student accused of sexual assault by a fellow student. The college found no basis for the claims and no criminal charges were filed.
  • Former Marine Not Charged in Alleged Sexual Abuse of a Teen

    No charges were filed against a former Marine in Riverside County following an investigation into false sexual misconduct allegations involving a teenager.
  • Sexual Battery Charge Reduced for Financial Analyst

    Negotiated a plea to simple battery and summary probation for a financial analyst accused of sexual battery, avoiding sex offender registry conditions.
  • No Charges Filed Against Government Contractor
    No charges filed after representing a government contractor under investigation for child sexual assault.
  • Preliminary Hearing Representation for Actor Client
    Represented actor charged with multiple counts of rape and special allegations through the preliminary hearing stage in Los Angeles County.
  • Charges Dismissed at Preliminary Hearing

    Charges dismissed at the preliminary hearing for a client facing multiple child sexual molestation allegations in Los Angeles County.