San Diego, CA criminal defense attorney Sharon Appelbaum talks about how she helps protect clients’ reputations during an investigation. She advises her clients to avoid social media and does not regularly engage with the press, a practice consistent with her firm’s approach. The priority is to keep clients out of the public spotlight, particularly in high-stakes or high-profile cases, to prevent the spread of misinformation. She emphasizes that public perception is often misleading, and the firm focuses on gathering evidence to demonstrate the truth and counter inaccurate assumptions. Her team is dedicated to protecting both the client and their reputation throughout challenging legal matters.