$ 500-750 per hour
Laura Frances Marran
About Laura
Biography
I am deeply committed to helping people who are facing the hardest time of thier lives.
I am a details oriented and hands on person which means that you have my complete attention to the facts of your specific case.
I was brought up the fifth of six children by my parents who instilled in us to live by the "Golden Rule," doing to others what we would wish them to do for us. We are a big irish catholic family who believe in contributing to the community and being kind to all living beings.
I like to play tennis, socialize and swim when I am not busy defending someone who has been charged with a crime. I also love hanging out with my kids and dogs.
Practice Areas
1
Practice Area
Federal Crime
100%
27 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in California for 27 years
State: California
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 36 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Laura Marran
1 Colombia Place, Suite 1150, San Diego, CA, 92101
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Posted by Julián | July 16, 2025 | Criminal Defense
The Best Lawyer
All I can say is she is very good at what she does, I don’t know how my case would’ve ended if I didn’t get her help. My case could’ve ended way worse and she got me the best sentence posible, so thank you Laura for everything.
Posted by Joana Mendoza | June 23, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Es una abogada muy eficaz y muy atenta.
Recomiendo ampliamente a la abogada Laura, es muy atenta y muy eficiente en su trabajo. Siempre me tuvo informada de todo lo sucedido con el caso que a ella le tocó llevar. Le estamos muy agradecidos mi familia y yo, por su gran trabajo
Posted by anonymous | June 19, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Excellent lawyer
Laura marran, a first-class level defense attorney, provides warm and thoughtful services. She is professional and dedicated to protecting the law, and serve her clients with passion and heart.
Posted by Gilberto | June 09, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Dedicated Lawyer
All I can say is that having Ms Marran as my lawyer was a blessing she did everything in her power to help me in my case. I will forever be greatful for the dedication she gave in my case.
Posted by Juan | March 13, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Excellent representation
Laura Frances Marran fought tirelessly for my case. It was an emotionally exhausting case she helped me achieve a favorable outcome. Exceptional service and results.
Laura Frances Marran's Lawyer Endorsements
"Laura is an extremely talented and smart attorney. She is detailed and relentless. One could not endorse her more highly."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Ms. Marran both as opposing counsel and as associate counsel. She fights hard and is very reliable."
"Laura is a passionate and committed advocate whose genuine empathy for her clients sets her apart. I look forward to working with her again in the future."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura is compassionate, highly dedicated and a brilliant attorney. I am happy to provide this endorsement as a testament to her knowledge and skills."
"Laura and I have worked on several cases together. She first worked with me on a complex witness tampering and obstruction of justice case, which resulted in an acquittal. Laura thought outside the box, and worked very hard. I hire her to work with me every time I can. I endorse this lawyer."
"Laura and I were co-counsel in a criminal trial earlier this year. She is a very dedicated and capable attorney with many years of criminal law experience. Laura was particularly effective with client management and in generating client trust and confidence under very difficult circumstances."
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Experience
Honors
2017
Top Lawyers in San Diego, Criminal Lawyer Inn
2016
Top Lawyers in San Diego, Criminal Lawyer Inn
2009
Outstanding Leadership, Hadley S. Depuy
1997
Special Achievement Award, US Department of Justice
1993
Special Achievement Award, US Department of Justice Antitrust Division
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Principal, Marran Law Firm
2017 - 2017
Prinicpal, Marran, Farias and Walker
1995 - 2000
Federal Prosecutor, United States Attorneys San DIego
1991 - 1995
Trial Attorney, US Deparment of Justice
1988 - 1991
Associate, Breed Abbott & Morgan
Associations
2015 - Present
Hon. William B. Enright American Inn of CourtAssociate Member
1996 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1989 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1990 - 2015
Ethel Kennedy FoundationTrustee
Sample of Legal Cases
United States v. Garica-Santillan
acquittal
United States v. Timothy Joel
acquittal
United States v. Mark Lopez
Plea to One Limited transaction in one count
Education
1988
Georgetown University Law Center
JD - Juris Doctor
1985
Hamilton College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1993
anitcompetetive practices
Antitrust Presentation
Publications
1988
Gerogetown Journal of Law and Technology
Editor
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Does it help my federal case if my co defendant was deported even before arraignment?
03 Feb 2021
Q&A
My niece, 17 years old is getting charge with a felony for recklessly driving. Is it possible for her not to get any jail time?
13 Oct 2017