$ 900-1000 per hour
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.
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Posted by anonymous | September 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
FairyGod Parents of Criminal Defense
If there is one thing Allison Margolin can do, its pulling miracles to get her clients the best possible outcome. I came to her with a really bad felony situation & facing serious time. Allison along with her partner Raza constantly kept me updated, worked tirelessly on my case, and GOT IT DISMISSED!...
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 | 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 Dean | October 08, 2013 | Lawsuits & Disputes
2 Felonies: Possession with intent to sell and Transport. Both charges DISMISSED!!!
I was referred to Allisons firm by a friend/mentor in the Hydroponic industry. I was charged with 2 Felonies: Possession with intent to sell and Transport, both being for Medical Marijuana. I was represented by both Allison Margolin and her partner Raza Lawrence. I had used two different attorneys pr...
Posted by anonymous | March 27, 2013 | DUI & DWI
Miracle Worker
Hiring Allison Margolin was one of the best decisions I've ever made. When I first met Allison she took the time to ask a lot of questions and understand the facts. Over the next several months, I met with Allison several times to talk about the case. When I called her office the staff always relayed...
"I endorse this lawyer. She is smart, experienced, hard-working, cares about her clients, and extremely kind."
"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."
"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."
"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."
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2012
Rising Star, LA Magazine
2011
Rising Star, LA Magazine
2010
Rising Star, LA Magazine
1998
Arthur Rose Teaching Fellowship, Arthur Rose
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
2011 - Present
Advocates for Healing AmericaDirector
2002 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
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2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2013
Elimination of Bias
2013
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