Aaron Spolin

Award-Winning Criminal Appeals Lawyer & Former Prosecutor

Spolin Law P.C.’s founder, Aaron Spolin, is a former prosecutor and award-winning criminal appeals attorney. He has achieved successful outcomes on hundreds of criminal cases, including numerous dismissals of major felony cases; non-criminal resolutions to complex fraud and insurance fraud defense cases; successful appellate outcomes from various appellate courts; and multiple not-guilty jury verdicts at trial. Innocent Spolin Law clients wrongfully accused of murder and other serious crimes are now free because of his work.

Aaron is the recipient of various awards for his advocacy, including the American College of Trial Lawyer’s Medal for Excellence in Oral Advocacy as well as Princeton University’s Lynde Prize. He is ranked in the top 1% of criminal law attorneys, is on the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” list of The National Trial Lawyers, and is recognized as one of the “10 Best Criminal Law Attorneys” by the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys.

Aaron received his B.A. from Princeton University and his J.D. from U.C. Berkeley School of Law (Boalt Hall). He is a former member of California Law Review. Aaron is also the author of the book Witness Misidentification in Criminal Trials and co-author of the Harvard Law School Public Interest Office’s advocacy guide Serving Immigrants and Refugees. Prior to serving as a prosecutor and criminal defense attorney, Aaron worked for the East Bay Community Law Center in Berkeley, California, and for federal judge Shira Scheindlin in the Southern District of New York. He is admitted to practice law throughout the states of California, Texas, Michigan, and New York, as well as various federal courts, including the United States Supreme Court.

Appeals & Appellate
Civil Appeals, Federal Appeals
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
White Collar Crime
Civil Rights
Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
Arbitration & Mediation
Business – Arbitration/Mediation, Consumer – Arbitration/Mediation, Family – Arbitration/Mediation
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Video Conferencing GoToMeeting
Fees
  • Free Consultation
    varies on situation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
California
State Bar of California
ID Number: 310379
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Languages

  • English

Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney
Spolin & Dukes P.C.
2016 –

Current

Assistant District Attorney
Office of the District Attorney, New York City Bronx County
2013 –

2016

Judicial Extern
Judge Schira Scheindlin, United States District Court, Southern District of New York

2012

Law Clerk
Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County
2011 –

2012

Business Analyst
McKinsey & Company
2008 –

2010

Princeton-in-Washington Coordinator
Princeton University

2007

Intern
Senator Dianne Feinstein, United States Senate

2005

University of California, Berkeley School of Law
J.D. (2013) | Law
California Law Review
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Princeton University
B.A. (2008) | Public Policy
Honors: Lynde Prize
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Top 10 Attorneys in California – Criminal Defense
American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
2023
2018
Client’s Choice Award
Avvo
2023
2017
10.0 Superb Rating
Avvo
2023
Super Lawyer
Super Lawyers
2023
2021-2023
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa Monica
Expertise.com
2023

Top 10 Law Firms in California for Criminal Law
Attorney & Practice Magazine
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers – Criminal Law
The National Trial Lawyers
2018
Medal for Excellence in Advocacy
American College of Trial Lawyers
2012
Lynde Prize
Princeton University
2008

State Bar of California

&nbsp# 310379

Member
Current
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State Bar of Texas

&nbsp# 24118984

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Current
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State Bar of New York

&nbsp# 5248505

Member
Current
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Los Angeles County Bar Association

Member
Current
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Beverly Hills Bar Association

Member
Current
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Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association

Member
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American Bar Association

Member
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New York State Bar Association

Member
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State Bar of Michigan

Member
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Websites & Blogs

Website
Spolin & Dukes P.C.
Blog
Criminal Appeals Guide
Blog


Spolin & Dukes P.C.
Los Angeles Office
11500 W Olympic Blvd., Suite 400
Los Angeles, CA 90035
US
Toll-Free: (310) 589-3793
Telephone: (310) 424-5816
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
Austin Office
7600 Chevy Chase Drive, Suite 300
Austin, TX 78752
US
Toll-Free: (866) 716-2805
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
New York Office
80 Broad Street, 5th Floor
New York, NY 10004
US
Telephone: (212) 789-1320
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
Detroit Office
400 Renaissance Center, Suite 2600
Detroit, MI 48243
US
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
Houston Office
2500 Wilcrest, Suite 300
Houston, TX 77042
US
Toll-Free: (866) 716-2805
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
San Francisco Office
1390 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102
US
Toll-Free: (310) 589-3793
Telephone: (310) 424-5816
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
Dallas Office
17304 Preston Road, Suite 800
Dallas, TX 75252
US
Toll-Free: (866) 716-2805
Notice: By Appointment

Spolin & Dukes P.C.
San Diego Office
501 W. Broadway, Suite 800
San Diego, CA 92101
US
Toll-Free: (310) 589-3793
Telephone: (310) 424-5816
Notice: By Appointment

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Aaron Spolin

(310) 589-3793