Sharon Baumgold, Appellate Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Los Angeles, CA
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Sharon Baumgold is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Appellate.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- Appellate
- Handles Appellate matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
About Sharon Baumgold: Sharon Baumgold is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Appellate.
Areas of practice
Sharon's practice areas in Los Angeles
Sharon concentrates on appellate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sharon handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate cases in Los Angeles, California
Sharon takes appellate matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sharon agrees to represent you.
Biography
Sharon Baumgold, appellate attorney serving Los Angeles
Sharon Baumgold is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Appellate. Sharon works from Los Angeles, California and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Sharon Baumgold is an expert in the arcane science of California appellate writs. She spent nearly four decades as a writs attorney on the California Court of Appeal’s Second District. There, she reviewed, analyzed, and advised appellate justices on more than 10,000 appellate writ petitions in all areas of state law, including arbitration, business and commercial litigation, employment, entertainment, government, insurance, real estate, and probate law. Frequent topics included jurisdiction, service of process, pleading, class certification, discovery (including e-records), expert witnesses, summary adjudication and summary judgment, attorney fees and costs, enforcement of judgment, and others.
She “wrote the book” on writs — literally. Sharon authors the Action Guide: Handling Civil Writs in the Courts of Appeal for California’s CEB, Continuing Education of the Bar, and has done so every year of publication since 1992, including the latest 2019 edition.
Sharon also writes and lectures widely on writ practice in California. She chaired the Appellate Courts Committee of the Los Angeles County Bar Association for two years. Sharon has presented on writs practice to the Los Angeles County Bar Association, California Center for Judicial Education and Research, Women Lawyers’ Association of Los Angeles, the Administrative Office of the Courts, and the Beverly Hills Bar Association, and other groups. In addition to her work for CEB, Sharon has published articles on writs for the Association of Business Trial Lawyers and in Los Angeles Lawyer.
Sharon's approach to appellate cases
Sharon Baumgold is an expert in the arcane science of California appellate writs. She spent nearly four decades as a writs attorney on the California Court of Appeal’s Second District. There, she reviewed, analyzed, and advised appellate justices on more than 10,000 appellate writ petitions in all areas of state law, including arbitration, business and commercial litigation, employment,…
Clients Sharon works with
Sharon reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Sharon studied and practices
University of California Los Angeles
J.D. magna cum laude · 1977
Sharon studied at J.D. magna cum laude in University of California Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Sharon completed J.D. magna cum laude in University of California Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sharon runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Sharon's legal honors and published work
Sharon has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026).
Locations
Sharon Baumgold's office in Los Angeles
Sharon's primary office is at 355 South Grand Avenue, Suite 2450, Los Angeles, California, 90017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Sharon Baumgold — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sharon usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Sharon charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sharon will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sharon
Sharon discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sharon confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Sharon's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Sharon Baumgold
How much does it cost to hire Sharon for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sharon walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sharon offer a free consultation?
Sharon charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sharon's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Sharon's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in California typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sharon gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sharon take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Sharon is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sharon will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Sharon?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sharon will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sharon accepting new appellate clients right now?
Sharon's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Appellate attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Sharon handles appellate matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified appellate attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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