About
Allison Margolin
ATTORNEY | AUTHOR | EXPERT WITNESS
Allison Margolin is an American attorney from Beverly Hills, CA. Allison Margolin has authored over thirty writs and written appeals in state court alone, along with habeas corpus cases, appearing in courts across multiple counties in California and pro hac vice in other states. She regularly consults the Los Angeles Public Defender Appellate Department on various legal issues related to criminal defense practice and is on the Appellate’s Division of Appointed Attorneys.
During her time at Harvard Law, Margolin was a part of The Prison Legal Assistance Project, where she developed a deep commitment to justice and defending the rights of individuals. This dedication continued through her pro bono work for Cornell University's Death Penalty Project in Columbia, South Carolina, during the summer of 2000 between her first and second years of law school. After graduating, she transitioned into her role as a criminal defense attorney, advocating relentlessly for her clients.
Over the past two decades, Margolin has handled a diverse range of cases in both state and federal courts. She began her legal career representing people with terminal diseases who were facing criminal charges for marijuana activity. By 2008, she had a reputation for getting cases dismissed, and for recovering marijuana plants that had been seized by the police. Her caseload has included various criminal cases, from marijuana-related offenses to murder, as well as DUIs, kidnapping, sexual battery, forgery, theft, burglary, and robbery cases.
Supporting Staff
Kasra Parsad
Of Counsel
Born and raised in Grand Rapids, Michigan, Kasra experienced firsthand the value of community and hard work in a city that blends big-city opportunities with small-town closeness.
Warren Arndt
Head Paralegal
Whether performing legal research, case planning, or writing motions, you'll know Warren as much as Allison—if not more so. Warren keeps the ship rocking and is truly a captain's captain.
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Truman Costello
Forensic Paralegal
With a B.S. in Computer Science from the University of Southern California, Truman dismantles the unsound forensic procedures that plague the criminal justice system.
Diana Aboul-Hosn
Law Clerk
Ironing out the fine details, Diana holds the firm together by drafting motions, organizing court appearances, and making sure our court filings are always timely.