YOUR CRIMINAL DEFENSE ATTORNEY

Our Practice is Your Solution.

11-e1405980980947Margolin & 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.

harvard-attorneyOur 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.

No Charges for Gun on a Plane

People v. LAX weapon (2011, Los Angeles County, LAX Court): Our client accidentally carried a loaded firearm onto the airplane at LAX. Attorney Allison Margolin convinced the City Attorney to not file a case.

A Win For A Servicemember

People v. JI (2013, Orange County): Our client was an active member of the military, and he was charged with 20 counts of shooting a bb gun into cars. One count, where the car was occupied, was a felony, which meant he could be discharged from the military. David Pobelete convinced the OC District Attorney’s […]

Released From Custody After Weapons Conviction

People v. JY (2012, Santa Ana Court, Orange County): The work furlough program would not allow him to participate because he was convicted of a weapons charge. Attorney Raza Lawrence persuaded a judge to release a client from custody and give him a non-custodial sentence.

New Evidence Leads to Domestic Violence Dismissal

People v. KH (2010, LA City Attorney) : Our client was accused of pushing the mother of his child with the child in her hands. Margolin and Lawrence attorneys discovered surveillance footage impeaching the statements of the alleged victim and were able to get the City Attorney to not file a domestic violence case.

Dismissal After Probation for Theft

People v. E.B. (Tulare County, 2012): Our client was facing his second misdemeanor theft accusation. Allegedly he had taken items from Walmart. Attorney Raza Lawrence was able to negotiate a disposition wherein the client could obtain a dismissal after completing terms of probation. Unless the client picked up a new case, his record would never […]

No Prison Time for Identity Theft Defendant

People v. PB (Burbank, 2013): The defendant had just been released on parole for a robbery case when he was charged in an identity theft case. He was allegedly found in possession of others’ profiles, including credit card numbers and social security information. He faced a minimum of 32 months in state prison, but Attorney […]

Fingerprints? Still No Strike for a Burglary

People v. YY (2013, Beverly Hills Court): A client was accused of stealing $2,000 from his friend’s room, and his fingerprints were allegedly found on the the window screen of the apartment. Allison Margolin persuaded the district attorney to dismiss the residential burglary strike charge and instead allow the defendant to plead to a commercial burglary wobbler.

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"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...

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