Prominent Los Angeles criminal defense attorney Justin E. Sterling and the Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling have been retained to represent Angelo Jose Saldivar in the pending San Bernardino County prosecution arising from the October 27, 2025 death of San Bernardino County Sheriff’s Deputy Andrew Nunez.
Mr. Saldivar is charged with murder and related offenses in San Bernardino County Superior Court, Case No. FWV25004311. The prosecution has alleged special circumstances and firearm enhancements that, if proven, could expose Mr. Saldivar to life imprisonment without the possibility of parole or the death penalty.
Mr. Sterling will serve as defense counsel as the case proceeds through the pretrial and trial stages.
“This is an extraordinarily tragic case, and we recognize the profound loss experienced by Deputy Nunez’s family, his colleagues and the broader community,” Sterling said. “At the same time, the Constitution requires that Mr. Saldivar be presumed innocent and that the allegations against him be tested through a fair and impartial judicial process — not through district attorney press conferences, headlines or public speculation. Our team will conduct a comprehensive and independent investigation, scrutinize the prosecution’s evidence, and ensure that Mr. Saldivar’s constitutional rights are protected at every stage of these proceedings.”
Justin E. Sterling is a veteran Los Angeles trial attorney whose practice focuses on high-stakes criminal defense cases, including capital defense.
Because the prosecution remains pending, Mr. Sterling and the defense team will not litigate the evidence through the media. Additional public statements will be made when appropriate and consistent with Mr. Saldivar’s right to a fair trial.
The case has drawn significant attention due to the involvement of a prominent defense attorney and the potential for a capital prosecution. Sterling’s retention signals that Saldivar will mount a robust defense against the charges, which stem from the death of a law enforcement officer.
The outcome of this case could have broader implications for the administration of justice in San Bernardino County and for how capital cases are handled in California. Sterling’s emphasis on the presumption of innocence and the need for a fair trial underscores the constitutional principles at stake, even in cases involving the death of a sheriff’s deputy.
For more information about the Law Offices of Justin E. Sterling, visit https://www.sterlingdefense.com. To read the original press release, see https://www.24-7pressrelease.com/press-release/512345/prominent-los-angeles-defense-attorney-justin-e-sterling-retained-to-represent-angelo-saldivar-in-san-bernardino-county-capital-murder-case.
