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Robert M. Helfend
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Robert M. Helfend

4.4
19 reviews

23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit 309, Malibu, CA 90265 [2, *]+ 2 locations

Criminal Defense, Criminal Law, Federal Crime and 4 more

About Robert M. Helfend

Robert M. Helfend has spent more than four decades defending people accused of serious crimes under California criminal law. He understands how district attorneys build cases, how judges evaluate credibility, and how to identify weaknesses in the prosecution’s theory. He is known for careful preparation, forceful advocacy, and trial skills that hold up when the stakes are highest.

People hire Robert M. Helfend for the same reason they search for a skilled criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles: they want serious representation from someone who has handled serious cases before.

Clients trust him because he offers:

More than 40 years of criminal defense experience

A record of results in high-stakes cases

Experience in state court and federal court

Strategic early intervention when possible

Clear communication about risks and legal options

Relentless preparation for hearings, negotiation, and trial

When the consequences are serious, experience is not a bonus. It is part of the defense.

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 4
    • Criminal Defense
    • Federal Crime
    • DUI/DWI
    • Sex Offenses
  • White Collar Crime 1
    • White Collar Crimes
  • Other 1
    • Drug Violations

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1984, California
    1984, U.S. District Court, Northern, Central, and Southern Districts of California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Pepperdine University
    Class of 1983
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of California at Berkeley
    Class of 1980
    B.S.

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4.4
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23838 Pacific Coast Highway, Unit 309Malibu, CA 90265U.S.A.

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312 Arizona AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90401U.S.A.

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13101 Washington Blvd., Suite 464Los Angeles, CA 90066U.S.A.

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Santa Monica, CA

312 Arizona AvenueSanta Monica, CA 90401U.S.A.

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Los Angeles, CA

13101 Washington Blvd., Suite 464Los Angeles, CA 90066U.S.A.

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    Robert M. Helfend was admitted in 1984 to the State of California.
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    Robert M. Helfend attended Pepperdine University.

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