Rosenfeld Law Firm

What Rosenfeld Law Firm does

The Rosenfeld Law Firm is a California-based criminal defense boutique founded in 2012 by Kenneth L. Rosenfeld, headquartered in Sacramento with additional offices in San Jose and Palm Springs. The firm provides criminal defense, mental health diversion, juvenile defense, appellate, federal, and prison law representation, with particular depth in mental health diversion (case wins documented in more than 15 California counties) and high-profile matters involving sports figures, politicians, and other public clients. Notable case outcomes include the 2024 appellate reversal of ex-NFL player Dana Stubblefield's rape conviction under the California Racial Justice Act, the acquittal of teacher Patrick O'Neal in what the firm characterizes as the second-biggest sex defense win in California history, and multiple Sexually Violent Predator commitment dismissals.

The firm operates on a partner-led professional services model with hourly billing (one-hour minimum consultation), no publicly disclosed rate cards, and no institutional or private equity backing. Revenue is generated from consultation fees and full-service criminal defense engagements (trial work, appeals, mental health diversion, federal matters). The team includes Kenneth Rosenfeld as lead attorney, Russell Miller (Attorney of Counsel), Atul Kapoor (Criminal Defense Attorney), and a co-counsel relationship with Allen Sawyer for high-profile matters; firmographic headcount is reported as 1-10. Client acquisition relies on attorney referrals, direct consultations, and a sustained media presence — most visibly weekly commentary on KTXL FOX40's "Ask An Attorney" segment, podcast appearances, and coverage in CNN, ABC, NBC, FOX News, the New York Times, and the Wall Street Journal.

Kenneth Rosenfeld has accumulated 25+ years of trial experience, 100+ criminal defense trials, and 150+ California cases ranging from first-degree murder to DUI, and has received industry recognitions including 2020 Litigator of the Year (American Institute of Trial Lawyers), 2021 Super Lawyer and Lawyer of Distinction, 2022 National Trial Lawyers Top 100, 2023 Power Lawyer, and 2024-2025 Lawyers of Distinction (Wall Street Journal). The practice serves both general criminal defendants across California state and federal courts and a niche segment of high-profile clients requiring media-managed, aggressive defense representation.

Name

Rosenfeld Law Firm

Legal name

The Rosenfeld Law Firm

Website

https://therosenfeldlawfirm.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

1–10 employees

Short description

Rosenfeld Law Firm is a Sacramento-headquartered California criminal defense boutique founded in 2012, serving general defendants and high-profile clients across criminal, mental health diversion, juvenile, federal, appellate, and prison law matters through offices in Sacramento, San Jose, and Palm Springs.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Criminal Defense Legal Services

NAICS

Offices of Lawyers (541110)

SIC

Services-Legal Services (8111)

akta.pro primary industry

Criminal Defense (BPAHAAAN)

akta.pro secondary industry

White-Collar Defense & Investigations (BPAHAAAJ)

Keywords

• Criminal defense representation
• Mental health diversion
• Appellate advocacy
• Federal criminal defense
• Sex offender defense

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices3 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Legal Consultation Fees: Consultations are available by appointment, billed by the hour with a one-hour minimum. Clients pay for attorney time during case evaluation and legal counsel.
2. Criminal Defense Legal Services: Full-service criminal defense representation including trial work, appeals, mental health diversion cases, and high-profile case defense billed at hourly rates.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels5 records

Core offering

The Rosenfeld Law Firm is a California-based criminal defense practice providing representation in state and federal criminal cases across California. Its core offerings include criminal defense (felonies, misdemeanors, violent and white collar crimes), specialized mental health diversion representation, federal criminal defense, sex offender and SVP defense, DUI defense, juvenile defense, prison law, and appellate advocacy. The firm also provides high-profile and celebrity defense representation, serving clients from offices in Sacramento, San Jose, and Palm Springs.

Product overview

The Rosenfeld Law Firm is a California-based criminal defense law firm offering a comprehensive suite of legal services across multiple practice areas. The firm's primary service is aggressive criminal defense representation, with specialized expertise in mental health diversion cases, sex offense defense, and high-profile celebrity/sports figure cases. The firm operates from offices in Sacramento, San Jose, and Palm Springs, serving clients throughout Northern, Central, and Southern California. The practice encompasses criminal defense (felonies, misdemeanors, violent crimes, white collar crimes), DUI defense, juvenile defense, mental health law and diversion programs, prison law, sex offender defense, sexually violent predator (SVP) cases, appellate advocacy, and federal criminal defense.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• Criminal Defense Comprehensive criminal defense representation for individuals accused of crimes in California state courts, covering felonies, misdemeanors, violent crimes, and white collar crimes.
• Mental Health Diversion Specialized representation for criminal defendants with mental health conditions, utilizing California mental health diversion laws to secure alternative sentences and treatment rather than prison time.
• Federal Criminal Defense Defense representation for federal criminal charges including drug trafficking, white collar crimes, and other offenses prosecuted in federal court.
• Sex Offender Defense Legal defense for individuals accused of sex crimes, including rape, indecent exposure, lewd conduct, sexual battery, and related offenses.
• Sexual Predator (SVP) Defense Defense against Sexually Violent Predator (SVP) petitions under California Welfare and Institutions Code § 6600, representing clients facing potential lifetime confinement.
• DUI Defense Legal representation for individuals charged with driving under the influence, including license defense and case dismissal efforts.
• Juvenile Defense Legal defense services for juvenile offenders, including representation to keep cases in juvenile court rather than adult court.
• Prison Law Representation for California state prisoners challenging Board of Parole decisions and filing habeas corpus petitions.
• Appellate Attorney Appellate advocacy in California Courts of Appeals, California Supreme Court, Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and United States Supreme Court.
• High-Profile / Celebrity Defense Defense representation for high-profile clients including celebrities, sports figures, and politicians facing criminal charges with media attention.

Quantifiable outcome

• Mental health diversion case wins in more than 15 California counties where clients avoided serious prison time
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

One partnership is on record.

• Allen SawyercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCo-counsel relationship with attorney Allen Sawyer for high-profile cases including Dana Stubblefield matter. Sawyer works jointly with Rosenfeld on significant criminal defense matters, combining their expertise for powerful legal representation.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves8 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Werksman Jackson & Quinn LLP: California criminal defense firm specializing in high-profile and celebrity cases, sex offense defense, and appeals - direct comparable in practice focus on media-attention criminal defense matters.
• Geragos & Geragos: High-profile California criminal defense firm led by Mark Geragos, known for representing celebrities, athletes, and politicians in state and federal criminal matters - directly comparable to Rosenfeld's high-profile client focus and trial-driven model.
• Chambers & Gierach: California-based criminal defense firm handling state and federal criminal matters including sex offenses and appeals - comparable mid-sized California criminal defense practice.
• The Hedding Law Firm: California criminal defense firm with multiple practice areas including DUI, sex crimes, juvenile, and federal defense - comparable regional criminal defense practice with similar service breadth.
• Wallin & Klarich: Established California criminal defense firm with multiple offices statewide, handling felonies, DUI, sex offenses, and juvenile cases - directly comparable multi-office California criminal defense practice with similar practice area breadth.
• Kestenbaum Law Group: California-based criminal defense firm handling high-profile and complex criminal cases including appeals - comparable practice mix with appellate expertise and high-stakes criminal defense focus.
• Gibson & Perkins: Sacramento-based criminal defense firm serving Northern California - direct regional comparable operating in Rosenfeld's home market with similar criminal defense practice.

Broad incumbents

• Quinn Emanuel Urquhart & Sullivan: Large international law firm with a prominent white-collar and criminal defense practice - broader incumbent with overlapping criminal defense capabilities serving high-profile clients, though operating at significantly larger scale.
• O'Melveny & Myers LLP: Major full-service law firm with established white-collar and criminal defense practice in California - broad incumbent offering overlapping capabilities as part of a much wider practice portfolio.

Emerging players

• The Law Offices of John D. Forsyth: California criminal defense firm with focus on serious felonies, mental health diversion, and high-profile cases - emerging player with partial overlap in the same mental health diversion niche where Rosenfeld has built category leadership.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/the-rosenfeld-law-firm

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Number of profiles

Profiles4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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Investments

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