Atty. John Frederick Libby

Atty. John Frederick Libby

John Frederick Libby is a lawyer practicing antitrust, corporate investigations & white collar defense, financial services litigation and 6 other areas of law. John received a degree from Stanford University, Stanford CA, and has been licensed for 42 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 42 Years Experience 42 year
Call (424) 483-5864

Profile Summary

About John Frederick Libby at a glance

John Frederick Libby is a Partner; Co-Chair, Corporate Investigations & White Collar Defense; Litigation based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in District of Columbia (1984), California All State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts in the District of Columbia and Californ (1987), and New York (2019). Educated at Yale Law School JD (—) and Stanford University, Stanford CA Yale Law School, New Haven CT (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Membership Activities Admitted to practice before all state and federal trial and appellate courts in the District of Columbia and California, Member, American Bar Association (including Litigation Section and White-Collar Crime Committee), American Health Lawyers Association, and Los Angeles County Bar Association, and Co-Chair, ABA White Collar Crime Healthcare Fraud Committee, 2012. Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • John Frederick Libby is a lawyer practicing antitrust, corporate investigations & white collar defense, financial services litigation and 6 other areas of law
  • John received a degree from Stanford University, Stanford CA, and has been licensed for 42 years
  • John practices at Manatt, Phelps & Phillips, LLP in Los Angeles, CA and 1 other location

Practice Areas Explained

John Frederick Libby's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases John Frederick Libby handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

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Business & Corporate Law

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

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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.

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Common questions about John Frederick Libby

Where is John Frederick Libby's law office located?
John Frederick Libby's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Manatt Phelps And Phillips Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does John Frederick Libby handle?
John Frederick Libby focuses on criminal defense, business, white collar, litigation, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has John Frederick Libby practiced law?
John Frederick Libby has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did John Frederick Libby go to law school?
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What awards or recognition has John Frederick Libby received?
John Frederick Libby's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

Yale Law School JD
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Stanford University, Stanford CA Yale Law School, New Haven CT
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Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

District of Columbia
Admitted: 1984
California All State and Federal Trial and Appellate Courts in the District of Columbia and Californ
Admitted: 1987
New York
Admitted: 2019

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