Stanley L. Friedman earns 2027 Super Lawyers, Best Lawyers honors

Beverly Hills criminal defense attorney Stanley L. Friedman was selected for the 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers list and the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America for white-collar criminal defense. He also was named to Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of LA, Legal 2026, extending a long run of recognition for his white-collar and healthcare fraud practice.

Why it matters: - The recognitions highlight Friedman’s standing in Southern California criminal defense, where peer-selected awards can influence client trust and referral decisions. - The honors also reinforce his profile in white-collar defense, healthcare fraud, and other complex federal and state matters.

What happened: - The Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman announced that founding attorney Stanley L. Friedman was selected to the 2027 Southern California Super Lawyers list. - Friedman was also recognized in the 2027 edition of The Best Lawyers in America® for Criminal Defense: White-Collar. - Los Angeles Magazine named Friedman to Best of LA, Legal 2026 in Criminal Defense. - The announcement came Sept. 1, 2026, from Beverly Hills.

The details: - Super Lawyers says no more than 5% of attorneys in Southern California receive its distinction. - Best Lawyers says about 5% of practicing attorneys earn recognition each year, and its selection process is based on peer review. - Friedman said he was honored to receive the recognitions and to be included in Los Angeles Magazine’s Best of LA. - Friedman said the firm has represented healthcare professionals, business owners, executives and individuals facing serious federal and state investigations and prosecutions for more than three decades. - Friedman is a former federal prosecutor. - His practice focuses on complex white-collar criminal matters, including healthcare fraud, financial fraud, public corruption, regulatory enforcement and related federal and state investigations. - Since founding the Law Offices of Stanley L. Friedman in 1995, Friedman has represented clients in matters involving alleged losses reaching into the millions, tens of millions and hundreds of millions of dollars. - His experience includes grand jury proceedings, search warrants, asset forfeiture matters, parallel civil and criminal investigations, trials and appeals. - Friedman is board certified in criminal law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. - His cases have included significant healthcare and financial fraud litigation in federal and state courts, including matters that resulted in published appellate decisions. - The 2026 and 2027 recognitions add to prior honors, including an AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell since 2006 and inclusion in The National Trial Lawyers, Top 100 Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers since 2013.

Between the lines: - The repeated awards suggest Friedman has built sustained peer recognition rather than a one-time credential spike. - The combination of former prosecutor experience and repeated defense accolades positions Friedman as a specialist in high-stakes, document-heavy cases. - The firm is leaning on third-party recognition to underscore its credibility in healthcare and white-collar defense markets.

What's next: - The firm will likely continue to use these honors to support its positioning in criminal defense and white-collar matters. - Friedman’s next public milestones will likely come from future rankings, appellate outcomes or notable case developments.

The bottom line: - Stanley L. Friedman’s latest awards extend a long-running track record of peer recognition in criminal defense and white-collar law. - More information is available on StanleyFriedmanLaw.com.