About Marc Steven
Marc Steven Applbaum is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California in 2002, holding. He is the owner of Midway Law Firm APC, located at 4275 Executive Square, Suite 200, La Jolla, California. Mr. Applbaum has been practicing law for over two decades, serving clients throughout San Diego County and the broader Southern California region.
Mr. Applbaum earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Southern California in 1999. He then pursued his Juris Doctor at the Thomas Jefferson School of Law, graduating in 2002. During his time at Thomas Jefferson, he gained practical experience through internships and clerkships, preparing him for a diverse legal career.
His practice areas encompass real property disputes, civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury cases. He represents clients at all stages of legal proceedings, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. His experience spans both state and federal courts, handling complex cases that require a comprehensive understanding of the law.
Throughout his career, Mr. Applbaum has been admitted to practice before several courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. Prior to establishing his own firm, he served as an associate attorney at the Law Offices of G. Cole Casey from 2009 to 2012, focusing on DUI defense. Additionally, he worked as a Deputy City Attorney for the San Diego City Attorney's Office from 2004 to 2008, where he successfully litigated over 50 jury trials.
Mr. Applbaum is an active member of the California State Bar, holding membership since 2002. He is also a member of the San Diego County Bar Association. In 2013, he founded the Law Offices of Marc Applbaum, which later became Midway Law Firm APC. He is fluent in English and Spanish, enabling him to effectively serve a diverse clientele in the San Diego area.
In July 2025, Mr. Applbaum was suspended from the practice of law for 90 days and placed on probation for two years after stipulating to committing three acts of professional misconduct related to revealing protected information without the client's informed consent. This disciplinary action was reported by the Daily Journal in September 2025. Despite this, he continues to practice law, focusing on real property disputes, civil litigation, criminal defense, and personal injury cases, representing clients at all stages of legal proceedings, including hearings, appeals, litigation, negotiations, and trials. His experience spans both state and federal courts, handling complex cases that require a comprehensive understanding of the law. ([dailyjournal.com](https://www.dailyjournal.com/articles/387426-september-2025?utm_source=openai))
