Dan Rashbaum
Lead defense attorney for Charlie Adelson in his 2023 trial; referenced in testimony as a discussed third party during Donna Adelson's 2024 trial.
About
Rashbaum is a case-record anchor in two respects: as the documented architect of the extortion defense theory whose strategic choices across twenty proceedings define the trial-2 defense record, and as a named reference point in trial-3 testimony that links his trial-2 advocacy to post-murder legal coordination activity alleged in the Donna Adelson case.
Trial Record (42)
CA Charlie Adelson Oct 26, 2023 – Nov 6, 2023
Trial Summary
Lead defense attorney throughout all eight trial days, Rashbaum delivered the opening statement and closing argument, cross-examined every major prosecution witness, and directed Charlie Adelson's multi-session testimony around a unified extortion counter-narrative.
Appearances (38)
DA Donna Adelson Aug 22, 2025 – Sep 4, 2025
Trial Summary
Charlie Adelson's defense attorney, referenced in testimony regarding a jail call recording, a text message from Donna Adelson during Charlie's trial, and attorney consultations with co-counsel Marissel Descalzo about Baker Act obligations and warrant status.