Award-Winning Criminal Appeals Attorney & Former Prosecutor.
Spolin Law P.C.’s founder, Aaron Spolin, is a former prosecutor and award-winning Los Angeles criminal appeals attorney. He has achieved successful outcomes on hundreds of criminal cases, including numerous dismissals of major felony cases; non-criminal resolutions to complex fraud and insurance fraud defense cases; dismissals of drug, DUI, murder, and other violent-crime charges; successful appellate outcomes from the California Court of Appeal and California Supreme Court; and multiple not-guilty jury verdicts at trial.
Aaron is the recipient of various awards for his advocacy, including the American College of Trial Lawyer’s Medal for Excellence in Oral Advocacy as well as Princeton University’s Lynde Prize. He is ranked in the top 1% of criminal law attorneys in California, is on the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list of The National Trial Lawyers, and is recognized as one of the “10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys” in California by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.
Before becoming a criminal defense attorney in Los Angeles, he served as an Assistant District Attorney in New York City, Bronx County. At the District Attorney’s Office, Aaron was assigned to the economic crimes bureau, where he managed some of the office’s more complex cases. He also served as trial counsel on a high-profile murder case, which he won, that was prosecuted in conjunction with the office’s Gangs and Major Cases bureau. Throughout his career, Aaron has also filed hundreds of legal motions regarding suppression of evidence and Constitutional rights.
Aaron received his B.A. from Princeton University and his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). He is a former member of California Law Review. Aaron is also the author of Reforms for the Process of Eyewitness Identifications in Criminal Trials, a Princeton university thesis, and co-author of the Harvard Law School Public Interest Office’s advocacy guide Serving Immigrants and Refugees. Prior to serving as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Aaron worked for the East Bay Community Law Center in Berkeley, California, and for federal judge Shira Scheindlin in the Southern District of New York
To learn more about Spolin Law P.C., what we do, and how we can help, call us for a free consultation. We are available at (310) 424-5816.
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Spolin Law P.C. - West Los Angeles Office
11500 W. Olympic Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA, 90064
Spolin Law P.C. - San Diego Office
501 W. Broadway
Suite 800
San Diego, CA, 92101
Spolin Law P.C. - San Francisco Office
1390 Market Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA, 94102
Spolin Law P.C.
7600 Chevy Chase Drive
Suite 300
Austin, TX, 78752
Spolin Law P.C.
80 Broad Street
5th Floor
New York, NY, 10004
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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TX | Eligible To Practice In Texas | 2020 | 05/28/2022 |
CA | Active | 2016 | 06/16/2022 |
NY | Due to Register within 30 Days of Birthday | 2014 | 07/18/2022 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Top 100 Trial Lawyers | National Trial Lawyers Association | 2018 |
10 Best | American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys | 2018 |
Medal for Excellence in Advocacy | American College of Trial Lawyers | 2012 |
Lynde Prize | Princeton University | 2008 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Attorney | Spolin Law P.C. | 2016 - Present |
Assistant District Attorney | Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County | 2013 - 2016 |
Judicial Extern | Federal District Court, Southern District of New York | 2012 - 2012 |
Law Clerk | Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County | 2011 - 2012 |
Consultant | McKinsey & Company | 2008 - 2010 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Beverly Hills Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association | Member | 2016 - Present |
New York State Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
American Bar Association | Member | 2013 - Present |
New York City Bar Association | Member | 2013 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Book | Witness Misidentificaiton in Criminal Trials | 2020 |
Princeton Thesis | Reforms for the Process of Eyewitness Identifications in Criminal Trials | 2008 |
Princeton Undergraduate Law Journal | Prospective Reforms for the Administration of the Death Penalty | 2007 |
Harvard Law School, Office of Public Interest Advising | Serving Immigrants and Refugees | 2007 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California at Berkeley, Boalt Hall School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2013 |
Princeton University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2008 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Bales Trial Tournament | Trial | 2013 |
James Madison Award Speech | Presentation of James Madison Award to Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer | 2007 |
James Madison Award Presentation | Presentation of James Madison Award to Former Secretary of State George P. Schultz | 2006 |
Case name | Outcome |
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People v. A.B. | Won appeal |
People v. T.W. | Case dismissed |
People v. M.D. | No charges filed |
People v. L.A. | Won motion |
People v. Eugene Graham | Won trial |
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Matthew Delgado, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2020
Relationship: Worked together on matter
There is a reason why I am Of Counsel with Mr. Spolin and Spolin Law (aside from getting great results): Aaron is an extremely intelligent, thoughtful, and aggressive attorney with a great support staff to boot!
Matthew Barhoma, Criminal defense Attorney on May 14, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Aaron is an outstanding counsel. He cares deeply for his clients and brings them amazing results. I worked with Aaron on a number of matters. His strategic approach is unmatched and his ability to advocate effectively is unparalleled.
Jesse Arana, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 10, 2016
Relationship: Friend
I strongly endorse Mr. Spolin. He is a hard-working and dedicated attorney with exceptional skills and experience in the courtroom. I know him personally as well as professionally. I know that he is committed to the defense of the individual and to maximizing opportunity for everyone.
Joshua Falakassa, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 19, 2016
Relationship: Friend
Aaron is a dedicated professional and leader. He will go above and beyond for his clients, and is well known for his strong work ethic and detail oriented approach to his cases. He is able to reach the best outcome for his clients. I wholeheartedly endorse Aaron for any criminal or civil legal matter.
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