Margolin & Lawrence is a boutique Beverly Hills law firm of Harvard Law attorneys focusing on criminal defense and civil liberties. We litigate cases throughout California and the nation at both the state and federal levels. We are primarily based in Beverly Hills, but we have satellite offices in Santa Rosa, Las Vegas, and San Francisco.
Our success lies in our passion for the law. We primarily use motions — such as motions to dismiss and motions to suppress evidence — to earn favorable dispositions and early resolution for our clients.
Writ of Appeal Forces Judge to Give Marijuana Defense
People v. Byron (2011, CA Second District Court of Appeal): A trial judge refused to give our client the marijuana collective defense instructions required by Health and Safety Code § 1162.775. The biased judge also allowed the People to introduce evidence without foundation or based on hearsay with no applicable exception. This prejudicial behavior led […]
Firm Overview
Our firm believes every individual deserves the best defense money can buy. No matter where you come from everyone deserves a fair shot. No one should be deprived of hiring the best attorneys. As a matter of professional courtesy the initial consultation is never billed to the client. However, once the parties make a mutual […]
ACQUITTAL FOR 350 POUNDS
(People v. L.J. (2006): Compton, CA) - Acquittal at jury trial on alleged 350-pound marijuana case using caregiver defense. District attorney speaks about this case in LA Times: http://articles.latimes.com/2006/auq/22/local/medopest22).
DUI ACQUITTAL
(People v. A. (2008): Bellflower, CA) - Acquittal at jury trial of DUI case where defendant refused blood alcohol test and allegedly told police he would not do it because of his prior DUI.
350-PLANT CASE DIMISSED
(People v. H. (2009): Big Bear, CA) - Defendant was charged with cultivating marijuana (350 plants). Case dismissed after Motion to Suppress Evidence was granted.
White Collar Crimes
Non-violent acts involving deception, typically known as white collar crimes, are commonly committed by a person of business or a public official. Signs of a white collar crime normally involve a trail of evidence known as a “paper trail,” that investigators use for prosecution of the case. There are many different types of white collar […]
Firm Overview
Our firm believes every individual deserves the best defense money can buy. No matter where you come from everyone deserves a fair shot. No one should be deprived of hiring the best attorneys. As a matter of professional courtesy the initial consultation is never billed to the client. However, once the parties make a mutual […]
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Raza on the system
The Criminal System is Destroying Lives: Raza Lawrence | The Marijuana Times
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The Marijuana Times Presents; Justice. An inside look at the War on Drugs. Episode 2: Raza Lawrence, Harvard Law, LA’s Dopest Attorney, discusses how he started
Awesome article thanks for sharing Jillian Waters.
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Fasting and the Fight to End Solitary Confinement
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As Jews all over the world observed the atonement rituals of Yom Kippur this week, I decided to dedicate my fast to the roughly 80,000 prisoners currently being held in solitary confinement. The mindf
Margolin & Lawrence, Attorneys at Law added an event.
"Need To Know" seminar by Allison Margolin
September 30, 2015, 6:00pm - September 30, 2015, 8:00pm
Margolin & Lawrence, Attorneys at Law
Allison Margolin will discuss new changes in medical marijuana law (AB-266 medical marijuana) and other medical marijuana regulations. What you need to know and do to defend yourself under the new law...
