Robert M. Helfend

An attorney at Helfend Law Group, located in Malibu, California, Robert M. Helfend offers strategic defense representation to clients throughout the region. He focuses his practice on criminal defense matters, including federal and white collar crimes, DUI and DWI cases, sex offenses and drug violations. With decades of legal experience, he represents clients facing serious criminal allegations in both state and federal courts throughout California.

Mr. Helfend has defended more than 4,000 criminal cases during his legal career, handling a wide range of complex and high-stakes matters. Known for his courtroom advocacy and strategic approach to criminal defense, he works closely with clients to navigate the legal system while protecting their rights and interests at every stage of the process.

Among his notable case results, Mr. Helfend secured a not guilty verdict on all counts in a 2024 case before the Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles (Torrance Branch). The charges included murder, shooting at an inhabited vehicle and negligent discharge of a firearm. His experience in trial litigation and criminal defense strategy has contributed to his longstanding reputation within the legal community.

Admitted to practice in California since 1984, Mr. Helfend is also admitted before the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California. His broad admissions allow him to represent clients in a variety of jurisdictions and legal forums involving complex criminal matters.

Mr. Helfend earned a Bachelor of Science from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1980. He later obtained his Juris Doctor from Pepperdine University in 1983. In recognition of his professional accomplishments, he was named a Distinguished Lawyer by Expert Network in 2018.