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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
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Posted by Phaemy legitime | December 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Don’t be scammed out of money.
One of the worst law firms I have ever worked with. From the beginning there was no form of communication…I kept speaking with rep. Jose or Joseph Cepin who literally knew nothing regarding my loved ones case review. Katie Lewis was awful too.. the only one who actually would return calls and attempt...
Posted by Steve | May 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Thank you, Aaron!!!
Aaron is an amazing attorney! He was involved in my case and helped guide me through this stressful time. He really cares for his clients. The things I appreciated the most were his knowledge of the law, advice and presentation of all options, and most importantly, patience through the duration of my...
Posted by Douglas Parker | March 31, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Very Positive Experience. Very Positive Result.
A big thank you to Spolin Law for all your help! The lead attorney is an amazing lawyer. He also was respectful in his interactions with me, including returning phone calls, answering my various questions, and guiding me through how the process works. I was lucky because Mr. Spolin came up with a...
Posted by Margot | February 12, 2017 | Criminal Defense
Knows his stuff, for sure!!
I totallly recommend Aaron and his law practice, Spolin Law. His past experience as a Assistant DA has helped him understand how the whole criminal process works, which is important since it's really confusing and overwhelming. Aaron is calm and reassuring, The counsel he gave me not only put me at...
Posted by Madeline | January 10, 2017
Highly Recommend!
I've known Aaron for many years, and he has always provided excellent legal analysis for the issues I've had him look over. He has a sharp mind, and he's one of the top lawyers out there. He was able to give me a lot of personal attention and answered my questions as they came along. It's clear th...
"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!"
"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."
"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."
"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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2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2018
10 Best, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2012
Medal for Excellence in Advocacy, American College of Trial Lawyers
2008
Lynde Prize, Princeton University
2016 - Present
Criminal Defense & Civil Rights Attorney, Spolin Law P.C.
1900 - Present
Member, Spolin & Dukes P.C.
2013 - 2016
Assistant District Attorney, Office of the District Attorney, Bronx County
2012 - 2012
Judicial Extern, Federal District Court, Southern District of New York
2011 - 2012
Law Clerk, Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County
2008 - 2010
Consultant, McKinsey & Company
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Beverly Hills Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - 2016
New York City Bar AssociationMember
Transfer to juvenile court; release of client.
Overturned murder conviction; client released.
Overturned verdict and sentence.
Overturned murder conviction
Won appeal
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
2007
Presentation of James Madison Award to Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer
2006
Presentation of James Madison Award to Former Secretary of State George P. Schultz
2008
2007
2007
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