$ 900-1000 per hour
Allison Brandi Margolin
About Allison
Biography
I am a partner at Margolin & Lawrence (Est. 2010), Attorneys at Law, a firm dedicated to criminal defense and civil litigation, including employment and trademark. We handle criminal cases ranging from drugs to violent to white collar crime. My patner is J. Raza Lawrence, who went to Harvard Law School with me. We are also flanked by associates Patrick Brooks, Tom mcmahon, Andrew Koussevitzky, and Robert Uriostegui. I have been practicing criminal law in state and federal court for the last ten years and have done civil litigation since associating with my now parnter Raza, who had over five years experience at Munger, Tolles, and Olson when he joined my first law practice on my own, the Law Office of Allison B. Margolin, Est. 2004.
Our team is committed to handling each case with the care of the proverbial "federal case," and our willingness to go to trial where appropriate, and history of success in trial, enures to the benefit of not only those clients but helps us obtain the best dispositions and settlements around because the other side knows we are not afraid to "pull the trigger" (try a case) where the facts and/or defenses call for it.
We get those results also through our willigness to seek interlocutory writs in the courts of appeal even during cases, where that is the best recourse. During 2012 alone, we successfully forced courts from Los Angeles County to Yuba County to give medical marijuana defenses to sales charges, by obtaining relief from the courts of appeals in those respective counties before trial.
We are focused on maintaining our client's liberty in criminal cases, keeping their records as clean as possible and in civil cases, helping our clients really achieve life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness in whatever we can through the legal system.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Criminal Defense
52%
23 years | 1,000 cases
DUI and DWI
25%
23 years | 300 cases
Domestic Violence
7%
23 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Margolin, Allison B. Attorney
8484 Wilshire Boulevard, Suite 440, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211
Margolin, Allison B. Attorney
99 South Almaden Blvd., Suite 600, San Jose, CA, 95113
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819 Eddy Street, San Francisco, CA, 94109
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Posted by anonymous | August 31, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Misdeamanor charge DISMISSED!
Allison & Raza are one of few of the best defense lawyers out there! You can not go wrong with her! I interviewed several lawyers out there before I settled out on Allison, and boy I am so glad I did. This was the first charge which I have ever faced in my entire life, and was an extremely hard si...
Posted by anonymous | August 12, 2015 | Criminal Defense
Life Saver!!!!
I was looking at a strike and 14 years in prison and Allison Margolin worked hard I my case and got me only a few months in jail and probation. She honestly saved my life due to her hard work and dedication. I couldn't of made a better decision and I hired her after firing a lawyer because he couldn'...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2015 | Cannabis Law
Excellent defense attorney
Excellent lawyer I couldnt have asked for a better lawyer. Everything I asked she had answer for her staff is on point. I would have one my case regardless of the fact that the cops didn't have shown up because they knew they were in the wrong but we were ready to go trial and have everything dropped...
Posted by Christopher I | June 24, 2014 | Criminal Defense
Chris I. Allison = THE BOMB.COM
Working as a delivery driver dealing with marijuana can be quite the task taking risks for these clinics. I got pulled over during a delivery in my area. Already on bail for my gun charge. The Cops took that as I'm a major criminal and I got arrested. After 5 days in jail i was out on bond at a high...
Posted by anonymous | December 08, 2013 | Criminal Defense
Felony Drug Charge Client
Hiring this attorney will be the best thing you will ever do, at least it was for me. I was facing serious Drug Felonies (4). Every single attorney I spoke to regarding my case told me I would have to SERVE TIME, except Allison. Allison and her firm were able to get ALL my charges COMPLETELY DISMIS...
Allison Brandi Margolin's Lawyer Endorsements
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"I endorse this lawyer. Best Marijuana Attorney in town"
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"Allison Margolin is one of those lawyers that you do not forget after meeting. As a prosecutor, I knew that she would be bringing her perspective, and everything the law has to back it up, with her on each case (especially the ones involving marijuana). And she is very successful doing that. Very. This is either appreciated or resented - as is the case with someone who stands for something. On the defense side, I appreciate Allison for the advocate that she is and the mind she has. Her clients are in good hands."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is the most successful trial lawyer I know. She has more victories in the courtroom than other lawyers with 20 or 30 years of experience."
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"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."
"Allison is an awesome attorney"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an amazing lawyer. I have seen her fight very hard for her clients. Very well respected in the legal community."
"Allison is an esteemed colleague in the criminal defense community who has been recognized for her advocacy for her clients. A fellow graduate of Harvard Law School, she is frequently cited by the national media for drug crime and legalization issues. Allison is brilliant and will fight hard for all of her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Rising Star, LA Magazine
2011
Rising Star, LA Magazine
2010
Rising Star, LA Magazine
1998
Arthur Rose Teaching Fellowship, Arthur Rose
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Partner, Margolin & Lawrence
2010 - 2011
Partner, Law Office Of Bruce Margolin (Margolin Law Office)
2008 - 2008
Adjunct Professor, University Of West Los Angeles School Of Law
2004 - 2010
Owner, Law Office of Allison B. Margolin
2000 - 2000
Summer Associate, Jeffer Mangels Butler & Marmaro
Associations
2011 - Present
Advocates for Healing AmericaDirector
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Byron
See above
Education
2002
Harvard University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
Columbia College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
Beverly Hills Bar Association MCLE Extravaganza
Elimination of Bias
2013
American Bar Association Annual Conference
Ethics in Marijuana Representation
2012
Current Issues in Marijuana Regulation
Medical Marijuana Regulation
2010
Debate
Prop. 19
2010
Debate
Proposition 19
Publications
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Mandatory Deportation Not Triggered by Social Pot Use
2013
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Dog Sniff Ruling Not So Bad After All
2013
Hustler Magazine
Liberate the Green Rush
2013
Hustler Magazine
Know Your Rights
2012
LA Times Blowback Online
Marijuana Dispensaries: Hands off, City Hall
Languages
Spanish
Filipino
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Q&A
If there is no District Attorney assigned to your case for pre trial, what does that mean?
17 Jan 2013
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What happens when you lose at trial?
12 Jan 2013