About Lawrence Irwin
Lawrence Irwin Wolf is a California attorney admitted to the State Bar in 1975, holding bar number 68057. His license status is currently "Not Eligible to Practice Law" as of February 2026. Mr. Wolf is the founder of the Law Offices of Lawrence Wolf, a criminal defense firm based in Los Angeles, California. The firm has multiple office locations, including Pasadena, Marina del Rey, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, South Bay, and Burbank. Mr. Wolf has been practicing law for over 50 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Wolf earned his Juris Doctor degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at California State University, Northridge. He has been practicing law for over 50 years, serving clients throughout Southern California.
Mr. Wolf specializes in criminal defense, focusing on cases involving drug crimes, federal crimes, white-collar crimes, violent crimes, domestic violence, theft crimes, expungements, sex crimes, juvenile crime, three strikes crimes, and pre-file investigations. He has extensive experience in all stages of litigation, including hearings, appeals, negotiations, and trials. His firm has been recognized for developing alternative sentencing programs such as house arrest and diversionary programs. They have established relationships with judges and district attorneys in Los Angeles, Orange, Sacramento, and Ventura Counties.
Throughout his career, Mr. Wolf has handled cases in various courts, including the Superior Court of California for the County of Los Angeles, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to founding his own firm, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in Century City for five years.
Mr. Wolf is an active member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association and the California State Bar Association. He holds membership in the American Bar Association Section of Litigation. He is also a certified mediator through the Los Angeles County Superior Court mediation program. Mr. Wolf is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of Los Angeles County effectively.
