Adam Apperson

Adam has worked in the criminal law field for nearly eight years and began clerking at the Riverside County District Attorney’s Office in 2013.  While working at the District Attorney’s Office, Adam gained significant criminal law experience.  He worked extensively in general felonies, the domestic violence unit, the gang unit, and writs and appeals.  As a certified law clerk, he has tried both misdemeanor and felony jury trials, conducted 32 preliminary hearings, and has argued before the appellate court.

In 2017, Adam joined the Greenberg, Greenberg & Kenyon team.  Adam draws from his criminal law experience when meeting and working with clients in explaining the criminal justice system, the laws pertaining to their case, and helping in preparation of their criminal defense.  Adam also conducts extensive legal research and writing.  Adam has written successful motions to dismiss and suppress, mental health diversion, formal expungements, invitations to strike a strike (Romero), bail reduction, compel evidence, early termination of probation, appellant’s opening briefs, respondent’s briefs, and various writs in the District Court of Appeals.

Outside of the office, Adam is an avid rock climber, and enjoys spending time with his fiancée outdoors, exploring national parks, or in the local climbing gym.  He is also a devoted Seattle Seahawks fan.  Adam holds a Bachelor of Arts in English from the University of California, Riverside and a Juris Doctor from Western State College of Law, where he was awarded the school’s Certificate in Criminal Law Studies.  He is slated to take the California Bar Examination in July 2021.