Allison B. Margolin

Allison B. Margolin is the founder of her law practice, Allison B. Margolin, PLC, located in Beverly Hills, California. She primarily focuses on criminal defense and serves a broad client base throughout California, particularly in Los Angeles and Siskiyou counties. Additionally, she is recognized for her knowledge of medical cannabis law, having represented individuals in the medical marijuana sector since 2006.

Ms. Margolin’s extensive knowledge and experience have led to her admission as a pro hac vice in various states nationwide. Esteemed outlets, including the Los Angeles Times, LA Weekly, The New Yorker and Hustler magazine, have all highlighted her as a leading figure, drawing on her authoritative insights in her field of proficiency.

Upon attaining her Bachelor of Arts in political science and government from Columbia University in 1999, Ms. Margolin pursued legal excellence by earning her Juris Doctorate from Harvard Law School in 2002. Additionally, she promptly secured her license to practice law in California that very year.

As a distinguished appointee to the Los Angeles misdemeanor appellate panel, Ms. Margolin has contributed her legal acumen to the authorship of more than 30 writs and appeals. Her legal prowess is further evidenced by her successful defense strategies in numerous prominent criminal cases across California. She has extensive and vigorous legal practice within the state and federal court systems.

In addition to her legal endeavors, Ms. Margolin has been an active member of The State Bar of California and the National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws (NORML). Furthermore, she holds the position of director at Advocates for Healing America. She is an accomplished author, having penned "Just Dope," published by North Atlantic Books in partnership with Penguin Random House. She also upholds a “Superb” rating on Avvo.