Errol H. Stambler

Errol H. Stambler is the sole practitioner of the Law Office of Errol H. Stambler in Los Angeles, California, and a board-certified specialist in criminal law by The State Bar of California. With nearly 55 years of distinguished experience, he dedicates his practice exclusively to criminal defense, the prosecution and defense of habeas corpus writs, and criminal appeals.

Mr. Stambler represents clients in matters ranging from drug-related offenses, including conspiracy and trafficking, to complex fraud and federal and white-collar crimes. He is also acclaimed for filing appeals and writs on behalf of individuals wrongfully convicted. Admitted to practice in both California and the Netherlands, he appears before various federal courts and the Supreme Court of the United States. 

In 2025, the State Bar honored Mr. Stambler for 40 years of service as a California State Bar Certified Criminal Law Specialist – a testament to his exceptional skill and dedication. An academic at heart, he holds a Bachelor of Arts degree in history from the University of Georgia and a Master of Arts from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. He earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Oklahoma College of Law. 

Mr. Stambler’s peers have recognized his ethical standards and legal acumen with an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. Over the course of his career, he has represented numerous notable clients and served on the Central District’s Criminal Justice Act Trial Attorney Panel since 1979. He maintains active membership in the California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the Criminal Law Section of The State Bar of California. 

Additionally, Mr. Stambler contributes his competence to the Anti-Defamation League’s Advisory Committee and has held leadership and pro bono roles in a variety of professional organizations. Driven by a singular goal – to provide the highest caliber of criminal law representation – he serves clients throughout Los Angeles and across the United States, frequently sharing his insights and analyses through his professional blog.

*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards, and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.