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Stanley L. Friedman

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Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Awarded Practice Areas
Criminal Defense: White-Collar
SF
Stanley L. Friedman
Beverly Hills, CA
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Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Stanley L. Friedman is a criminal defense attorney based in Beverly Hills, California, and founder of the Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman. He represents healthcare professionals, executives, business owners, public officials, corporations, and high-profile individuals in complex federal and state investigations throughout the United States, with a primary focus on matters in California and Nevada. His practice includes significant work in white-collar criminal defense, handling allegations involving financial crimes, healthcare fraud, public corruption, and regulatory enforcement.

Mr. Friedman is a former federal prosecutor and is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. With nearly four decades of legal experience, he has handled matters involving grand jury proceedings, search warrants, asset forfeiture actions, parallel civil and regulatory investigations, trial litigation, and appeals in both federal and state courts.

Having served as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney, Mr. Friedman approaches each matter with insight into how criminal investigations are developed and prosecuted. This background informs the strategic counsel he provides to clients facing serious allegations, government investigations, and high-stakes litigation.

From his office in Beverly Hills, Mr. Friedman represents individuals and organizations confronting complex criminal defense matters, including white-collar investigations and related enforcement actions. His practice focuses on protecting the rights, reputations, and professional interests of clients navigating the criminal justice system.

Works at
Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman

1 Best Lawyers award

Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Southern California, J.D., graduated 1985
  • University of California - Los Angeles, B.A., graduated 1981

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada, 2001
  • California, The State Bar of California, 1985

Court Admissions

  • All federal and state courts in California and Nevada
  • United States Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit of Appeals

Affiliations

  • State Bar Criminal Law Advisory Commission - Commissioner

State Clerkships

  • California - Trial Courts

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Criminal Defense: White-Collar
Awards:
  • The Los Angeles Business Journal: 2019 Healthcare Leadership Award

  • American Association of Attorney Advocates

  • American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel

  • U.S. News & World Report Best Law Firms for White-Collar Criminal Defense in California

  • The National Trial Lawyers Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers

  • AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2006

  • Super Lawyer every year since 2012

Additional Information

  • Notable Cases

The following matters in which Stanley L. Friedman served as counsel have been published in official court reporters and legal reporting services.

Published Cases in Official Court Reporters

United States Supreme Court

  • Douglas v. Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal. (Healthcare)565 U.S. 606, 132 S. Ct. 1204, 182 L. Ed. 2d 101 (2012)

United States Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals

  • Moore v. Kayport Package Express, Inc. (Securities Fraud)885 F.2d 531 (9th Cir. 1989)
  • Comm. Futures Trading Com’n v. Topworth Int’l (Commodities Fraud)205 F.3d 1107 (9th Cir. 1999)
  • United States v. Hagege (Bankruptcy Fraud)437 F.3d 943 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 549 U.S. 818 (2006)
  • Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal. v. Shewry (Healthcare)543 F.3d 1047 (9th Cir. 2008)
  • Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal. v. Shewry (Healthcare)543 F.3d 1050 (9th Cir.), cert. denied, 557 U.S. 920 (2009)
  • Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal. v. Shewry (Healthcare)590 F.3d 725 (9th Cir. 2009), vacated on other grounds sub. nom.Douglas v. Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal., Inc., 565 U.S. 606 (2012)
  • Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal. v. Maxwell-Jolly (Healthcare)572 F.3d 644 (9th Cir. 2009)
  • Managed Pharmacy Care v. Sebelius (Healthcare)705 F.3d 934 (9th Cir. 2012)
  • Managed Pharmacy Care v. Sebelius (Healthcare)716 F.3d 1235 (9th Cir. 2013)
  • Independent Living Ctr. of S. Cal. v. Kent (Public Interest)909 F.3d 272 (9th Cir. 2018)

United States District Courts

  • Managed Pharmacy Care v. Maxwell-Jolly (Healthcare)603 F. Supp. 2d 1230 (C.D. Cal. 2009)
  • In Re: Medi-Cal Reimbursement Rate Reduction Litig. (Healthcare)652 F. Supp. 2d 1378 (J.P.M.L. 2009)

California Court of Appeal

  • Best Products, Inc. v. Superior Court (Attorney-Client Privilege)119 Cal. App. 4th 1181, 15 Cal. Rptr. 3d 154 (2004)
  • People ex rel. Harris v. Rizzo (Political Corruption)214 Cal. App. 4th 921, 154 Cal. Rptr. 3d 443 (2013)

CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide

Decisions involving Stanley L. Friedman have been reported in the CCH Medicare and Medicaid Guide, which covers legal developments concerning the federal programs established under Titles XVIII (Medicare) and XIX (Medicaid) of the Social Security Act.

  • Independent Living Center of Southern California v. ShewryMed & Med GD (CCH) P 302,604 (August 18, 2008)
  • Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. v. ShewryMed & Med GD (CCH) P 302,624 (September 17, 2008)
  • Managed Pharmacy Care v. Maxwell-JollyMed & Med GD (CCH) P 302,772 (February 27, 2009)
  • Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. v. Maxwell-JollyMed & Med GD (CCH) P 302,920 (July 09, 2009)
  • Independent Living Center of Southern California, Inc. v. Maxwell-Jolly306 Med & Med GD (CCH) P 302,951 (August 07, 2009)
  • Gray Panthers of San Francisco v. SchwarzeneggerMed & Med GD (CCH) P 303,114 (September 01, 2009)
  • Gray Panthers of San Francisco v. SchwarzeneggerMed & Med GD (CCH) P 303,120 (September 01, 2009)
  • California Medical Transp. Ass’n v. DouglasMed & Med GD (CCH) P 303,992 (March 21, 2012)
  • TLC of the Bay Area, Inc. v. DouglasMed & Med GD (CCH) P 304,236 (December 11, 2012)
  • Managed Pharmacy Care v. SebeliusMed & Med GD (CCH) P 304,239 (December 13, 2012)
  • Managed Pharmacy Care v. SebeliusMed & Med GD (CCH) P 304,470 (May 24, 2013)

Federal Securities Law Reporter

A decision involving Stanley L. Friedman reported in the Federal Securities Law Reporter, which tracks developments under federal securities laws and regulations.

  • Moore v. Kayport Package Exp., Inc.Fed. Sec. L. Rep. P 94,922 (September 06, 1989)

RICO Business Disputes Guide

A decision involving Stanley L. Friedman reported in the RICO Business Disputes Guide, which compiles civil litigation addressing racketeering allegations in complex business disputes.

  • Connecticut General Life Ins. Co. v. New Images of Beverly Hills49 RICO Bus.Disp.Guide 11,387 (November 13, 2007)

American Federal Tax Reports

A decision involving Stanley L. Friedman reported in American Federal Tax Reports, which publishes federal court decisions interpreting federal tax laws.

  • United States v. Huynh121 A.F.T.R.2d 2018-681 (January 11, 2018)

Commodity Futures Law Reporter

A decision involving Stanley L. Friedman reported in Commodity Futures Law Reporter, which covers legislative, regulatory, and case law developments affecting the commodity futures and derivatives industry.

  • Commodity Futures Trading Com’n v. Topworth Intern., Ltd.Comm. Fut. L. Rep. P 27,676 (June 28, 1999)

Federal Rules Service

A decision involving Stanley L. Friedman reported in Federal Rules Service, which publishes federal court decisions interpreting the Federal Rules of Civil and Appellate Procedure.

  • United States v Hagege69 Fed. R. Evid. Serv. 602 (February 22, 2006)

Copyright Law Decisions

A decision involving Stanley L. Friedman reported in Copyright Law Decisions, which reports copyright infringement litigation.

  • George S. Chen Corp. v. Cadona Intern., Inc.Copr.L.Dec. P 29,513 (January 17, 2008)

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