David M. Murphy
Mr. Murphy has handled some of the most serious and high-profile criminal cases in New York City and Los Angeles, including the representation of:
• An alleged mafia associate facing the possibility of a death sentence on murder and racketeering charges
• Numerous individuals accused of participating in a large-scale narcotics conspiracies in both state and federal courts
• A key witness in the investigation of a major university accused of paying significant amounts of money to lure a prized athlete
• An alleged serial killer who evaded law enforcement for nearly 20 years
Mr. Murphy has extensive experience in defending individuals and organizations accused of committing white collar crimes such as embezzlement, insurance fraud, tax fraud, wire fraud and RICO violations. Mr Murphy also represents individuals facing a wide range of California state court felony and misdemeanor charges including homicide, assault, burglary, robbery, domestic violence, drug charges, weapons charges, sex offenses, computer crimes, and DUI. Mr. Murphy also represents individuals before the Department of Motor Vehicles and in administrative hearings.
Mr. Murphy is a member of the State Bars of New Jersey, California, and Indiana. He is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the Eastern District of California, the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York and the District of New Jersey.
Mr. Murphy is a graduate of Indiana University. After he completed his degree in public policy, he attended Seton Hall University School of Law on a scholarship.
Education
Indiana University
BS, Public Policy, Lambda Chi Alpha Fraternity
Seton Hall University School of Law
Recipient of Faculty Merit Scholarship
Member, Interscholastic Moot Court Board
Member, Appellate Advocacy Moot Court Board
Professional Organizations
Secretary, Beverly Hills Bar Foundation
Board of Directors, Beverly Hills Bar Foundation
Member, Beverly Hills Bar Association
Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
Member, Federal Bar Association
In the Media
"Jailhouse Call"
Los Angeles Lawyer Magazine | Sept. 2009
"Mayo investigations going strong"
ESPN.com | May 14, 2009
"Report: Floyd paid cash for Mayo"
ESPN.com | May 13, 2009
"Did USC's Tim Floyd pay for O.J. Mayo?"
Los Angeles Times | May 13, 2009
"USC probe centers on control"
Yahoo.com | May 12, 2009
"Source: Floyd gave cash to Mayo handler"
Yahoo.com | May 12, 2009
"Man charged in murder of Ashton's ex"
TMZ.com | August 30, 2008
"Officials talk to Mayo accuser"
Los Angeles Times | June 13, 2008