James Raza Lawrence

James Raza Lawrence

also known as Raza Lawrence

5.0
Rating: 9.4

Licensed for 21 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Beverly Hills, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, Litigation, Civil Rights ... +2 more

8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 440, Beverly Hills, CA

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 21 years

State: California

Acquired: 2004

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Location

Margolin & Lawrence

8484 Wilshire Blvd, Suite 440, Beverly Hills, CA, 90211

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James Raza Lawrence's Reviews

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7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Dartanyon | January 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

He'll Fight For You!

He teamed up and took the case over with Allison Margolin to do me extreme justice. I had a Marijuana sales case to an undercover officer. Raza worked relentlessly to get me a win in the case. I had a prior strike and was facing about 4 years. With his hard work he had the case reduced to a Misdemean...or, and summary probation until the Community Service was completed. Thanks Again. I recommend him to anyone in need of help to keep their freedom.

Posted by Angelo | December 23, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great trustworthy attorney

Raza and her partner were able to help me with an outstanding warrant of 2 years of which I had no idea I had against me until I found out through a background check done on me. I spoke to other attorneys before and not only were they more expensive but they said it could take weeks, even months to g...et this resolved. Raza was able to do it on the first day he went to the court house for me! I am extremely happy I was able to find such good attorneys who keep their word and work hard for their clients. If you need legal advice or representation, look no further.

Posted by Kris | October 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Highly recommended

I called upon Raza of Margolin and Lawrence when things looked very grim for me coming up on trial for a felony DUI. I was referred by a close friend who had hired them. Raza was able to minimize my sentence with 3 days left before trial when my other lawyer admitted to me that things didn't look go...od for me and he had no other recourse. I wish I would have hired them off the bat, would have had an ideal outcome, I'm sure of it. They are especially familiar with judges and courtrooms in LA county

Posted by James | March 11, 2015

Don't be fooled by Raza's calm, cool, and collected demeanor.

Raza Lawerance is a top notch lawyer. Don't be fooled by his calm, cool, and collected demeanor. He is silent but deadly. In the court room he is like a Grandmaster chess player. He knows his stuff. I watched him many times, listening to the prosecutor calmy, and digesting all of what was being said... and the information, you can tell his mind is working hard and planning his next move. And with great success. I had three felony charges pending against me. Cultivation, sales and pirating electricity. This was in the Pasadena court system. It was a lengthy process because the court did not want to budge on a decent deal. Raza and team persevered pulling out no stops, filing motion after motion until we had a great deal on the table. One felony dropped, one felony reduced to a misdemanor with the ability to be expunged, and the last felony diverted to a PC 1000 program, which I will not receive a felony for. A great deal at that, considering. Raza, is very communicative, he answered any and all of my questions. If he was unavailable he would get back to me within a timely manner. He even took my call while he was on vacation. He kept me very informed on what was going on and where we were at with my case. I would highly recomend Mr. Lawerance. James

Posted by Dean | September 10, 2014

James Raza Lawrence is my Hero!

I hired the Lawrence/Margolin team after two earlier attorneys had left a lot to be desired. I was charged with two felonies: Possession of Marijuana with the intent to sell and Transportation of Marijuana. James and his partner Allison did everything in the book and never relented on my case. They t...ried a number of different approaches including a Pitchess Motion, a 995 Motion and finally a Motion to Suppress Evidence which resulted in both charges being completely DISMISSED!!!. James was arguing the motion to suppress evidence and did so brilliantly. I am now using the Lawrence/Margolin team in a civil case in which I am suing the police department for violating my fourth amendment rights and the resulting lost wages I suffered from the two pending felonies that lingered on my background report for the two years I was fighting my case. I can't thank James enough for his hard work and dedication.

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James Raza Lawrence's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ryan Camastra

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 18

Relationship: Family member

"I strongly endorse this lawyer. He is among the most intelligent, diligent, and effective attorneys I have met."

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Melissa Lewkowicz

Criminal defense lawyer | Jan 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the great pleasure of working with James and seeing his brilliant legal mind in action. James is creative and dedicated to getting his clients the best possible outcomes. If you are looking for a true advocate, look no further! I endorse this lawyer without pause."

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Jessica Arteaga

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Raza Lawrence is a Harvard trial attorney with great work ethic. I have worked with Raza for the past 4 years, he is very knowledgeable about the law, and great with judges and juries. Raza Lawrence is a great mentor to myself and the associates at the office. I would recommend Raza to anyone in need of legal assistance."

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Paul Molinaro

Civil rights lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Marcus Musante

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I first met Raza while I was a DA in Van Nuys. I could tell right away that he was vey smart and knew the law. As time went on, I took notice of just how much better he was getting in front of the jury and how his unique style had developed. A Harvard-educated trial attorney with his own unique style? A valuable thing, says Captain Obvious. But I also respect Raza for his work ethic and fully endorse him for anyone who gets in trouble."

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Allison Margolin

Criminal defense lawyer | Sep 02

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. Raza and I have worked together for the past five years. He is extremely effective because he is human, unassuming, and very intelligent dealing with judges, juries, and our clients. I could not ask for a better law partner."

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Melissa Lewkowicz

Criminal defense lawyer

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Marcus Musante

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.4 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2015

Nation's Top One Percent, National Association of Distinguished Counsel

2014

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, Southern California Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Partner, Margolin & Lawrence

2004 - 2009

Associate, Munger, Tolles & Olson LLP

2003 - 2004

Law Clerk for Judge Morris S. Arnold, U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit

Education

2003

Harvard University Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2000

Washington University in St. Louis

A.B

2000

Washington University in St. Louis

A.B

Speaking Engagements

2013

Beverly Hills Bar Association MCLE Extravaganza

Elimination of Bias

Publications

2013

Hustler Magazine Know your Rights

2013

Hustler Magazine Liberate the Green Rush

Languages

English

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