Atty. David Michael Baum
David Michael Baum is a lawyer practicing criminal law, labor and employment, litigation. David received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1990, and has been licensed for 25 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 25+ Years Experience
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About David Michael Baum at a Glance
David Michael Baum is a Principal based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Baum Law Corporation. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, employment, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2001). Educated at University of La Verne College of Law (J.D., 1995) and University of California (B.A., 1990). Active member of State Bar of California American Bar Association Los Angeles County Bar Association California Trial Lawyers Association. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About David Michael Baum
- David Michael Baum is a lawyer practicing criminal law, labor and employment, litigation
- David received a B.A. degree from University of California in 1990, and has been licensed for 25 years
- David practices at Baum Law Corporation in Los Angeles, CA
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David Michael Baum's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases David Michael Baum handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Employment Law in Los Angeles
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose David Michael Baum
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish David Michael Baum's practice in the field of criminal defense, employment, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
David Michael Baum brings 25+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, employment, and litigation, David Michael Baum can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means David Michael Baum attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues David Michael Baum Handles in Los Angeles
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