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
- Criminal Appeals
- Writs of Habeas Corpus
- SB 1437, AB 2942, Etc.
- CPL 440
- Article 11.07 Writs
- California
- State Bar of California
- ID Number: 310379
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- Michigan
- State Bar of Michigan
- ID Number: P85889
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- New York
- New York State Office of Court Administration
- ID Number: 5248505
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- Pennsylvania
- Disciplinary Board of the Supreme Court of Pennsylvania
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- Texas
- State Bar of Texas
- ID Number: 24118984
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- U.S. Supreme Court
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- English
- Criminal Defense and Civil Rights Attorney
- Spolin & Dukes P.C.
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- Assistant District Attorney
- Office of the District Attorney, New York City Bronx County
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- Judicial Extern
- Judge Schira Scheindlin, United States District Court, Southern District of New York
- Law Clerk
- Office of the District Attorney, Santa Clara County
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- Business Analyst
- McKinsey & Company
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- Princeton-in-Washington Coordinator
- Princeton University
- Intern
- Senator Dianne Feinstein, United States Senate
- 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
- 2018
- Client's Choice Award
- Avvo
- 2017
- 10.0 Superb Rating
- Avvo
- Super Lawyer
- Super Lawyers
- 2021-2023
- Best Criminal Defense Attorneys in Santa Monica
- Expertise.com
- State Bar of California # 310379
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- State Bar of Texas # 24118984
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- State Bar of New York # 5248505
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- Los Angeles County Bar Association
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- Beverly Hills Bar Association
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- Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association
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- American Bar Association
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- New York State Bar Association
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- State Bar of Michigan
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- James Madison Award Speech, Presentation of James Madison Award to Supreme Court Justice Steven Breyer
Spolin Laws Mission Statement
The criminal justice system treats defendants like dirt. We fight this trend by aiming to treat all clients
Spolin Law - Criminal Defense & Civil Rights
Spolin Law is one of California's leading criminal appeals law firms. The firm serves clients throughout California.
Aaron Spolin explains AB 256
AB 256 (Assembly Bill 256) is known as the
CAN YOU APPEAL A CONVICTION IF YOU PLEAD GUILTY?
Most criminal cases end when the accused enters a negotiated guilty plea to specific charges. Unfortunately, many people who are completely innocent of wrongdoing end up pleading guilty because they...
Criminal Appeals Lawyer Aaron Spolin Explains SB 483
Senate Bill 483 provides for the resentencing of thousands of inmates serving extra time due to enhancements. https://www.spolinlaw.com/california/resentencing-convictions-involving-enhancements-under-sb-483/
Criminal Appeals Lawyer Aaron Spolin Explains SB 775
Senate Bill 775 may allow many people convicted of attempted murder and manslaughter to get a sentence reduction. Even defendants who have not yet been convicted can benefit. https://www.spolinlaw.com/california/reducing-a-sentence-under-sb-775/
Ineffective Assistance of a Counsel
Every defendant in the United States has a right to an effective attorney when they are facing criminal charges or appealing their case. If you have received ineffective assistance of...
People v Strong SB 1437 Update
Spolin Law - Criminal Appeals & Post Convection
Spolin Law defends people accused of crimes and those whose civil rights were violated by the government. Learn more about who we are and why we do the work we...
What is a Notice of Appeal
The first step to challenge a wrongful conviction or improper sentence is to file a Notice of Appeal. A skilled California criminal appeals attorney at Spolin Law P.C. can guide...
What is Commutation of a Sentence?
A commutation is a type of executive clemency that reduces or terminates a sentence imposed for a criminal offense. It does not change or reverse a finding of guilt; it...
You Can Win A Criminal Appeal, A Top Criminal Appeals Lawyer Explains
You can win a criminal appeal. I
