Friday, April 6, 2001

Obituary

yard said.
    As president of the San Fernando Valley Criminal Bar Association in 1985, Rosen-berg "bridged the gap between the public and private bar," Rosenberg's son,      Lawrence, a Van Nuys attorney, said..
    He said that 1985 was "the first year that public defenders and the private bar came together with one common agenda, which was practicing criminal defense."
    "He was a very dedicated lawyer, he really was concerned for his clients, " former Los Angeles Public Defender Wilbur Littlefield.  "He liked people and people liked him."
  Born Feb. 14, 1919, in Rochester, N.Y., Rosenberg served in the Army during World War II, gaining the rank of captain and receiving two Purple Heats during his service. 

   While raising his family in California, Rosenberg received his law degree from Southwestern Law School, and he was  admitted to the State Bar in 1965.
    He began his career in Criminal defense in Hollywood, concentrating on First Amendment law issues.  He established a private practice in Beverly Hills before settling in Van Nuys.
    Burial services for Rosenberg were held March 23 at Eden Memorial Park in Mission Hills.
    In addition to his son Lawrence, Rosen-berg is survived by his wife, Ruth, son Brian, brother Haskell and sister Sarah Lee Goldstein.
    Donations in Rosenberg's name may be made to the Jewish Family Service of Greater Los Angeles, 22622 Vanowen St., West Hills 91207.