Atty. Benjamin Robert Margolis
Benjamin Robert Margolis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, landlord and tenant law, debtor and creditor. Benjamin Robert received a degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science in 1967, and has been licensed for 40 years.
Criminal Law & More Attorney · Serving Pacific Palisades, CA · 40+ Years Experience
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About Benjamin Robert Margolis at a Glance
Benjamin Robert Margolis is a criminal defense, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Pacific Palisades, California. They have 40+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1986. Admitted to practice in California (1986), U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Tax Court (1986), and District of Columbia (1987). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D. Pharm.D., 1984) and Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science (B.Sc. Southwestern, 1967). Serves clients in Pacific Palisades, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Benjamin Robert Margolis
- Benjamin Robert Margolis is a lawyer practicing criminal law, landlord and tenant law, debtor and creditor
- Benjamin Robert received a degree from Philadelphia College of Pharmacy & Science in 1967, and has been licensed for 40 years
- Benjamin Robert practices in Pacific Palisades, CA
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Benjamin Robert Margolis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Benjamin Robert Margolis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pacific Palisades.
Criminal Defense in Pacific Palisades
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Creditor Rights & Collections in Pacific Palisades
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Landlord & Tenant in Pacific Palisades
Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pacific Palisades
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pacific Palisades are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pacific Palisades Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pacific Palisades-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pacific Palisades Choose Benjamin Robert Margolis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Benjamin Robert Margolis's practice in the field of criminal defense, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Benjamin Robert Margolis brings 40+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court, Central District of California and U.S. Tax Court, and District of Columbia, Benjamin Robert Margolis can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, creditor rights, and landlord/tenant, Benjamin Robert Margolis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pacific Palisades
A Pacific Palisades-based practice means Benjamin Robert Margolis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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