Bruce Margolin

Bruce Margolin (born September 11, 1941) is an American criminal defense attorney who specializes in marijuana and drug laws.

Since 1973, he has served as the executive director of the Los Angeles chapter of NORML (National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws).

He is the writer of the Margolin Guide to Marijuana Law.

Early life
Margolin was born in Cleveland, Ohio and moved to Los Angeles, California as a young child. He began his practice when he was 25 years old, after earning his law degree from Southwestern Law School in 1966.

Political ambition
In 1970, Margolin ran for California State Assembly, losing by 5 percentage points.

In 1971, he traveled to India with writer and spiritual leader Baba Ram Dass. Since he returned, he has remained a lawyer.

Award
In 1999, he was awarded the Criminal Defense Attorney of the Year award by the Century City Bar Association.

Political ambition again
Margolin unsuccessfully ran for governor in the California recall election, 2003. Margolin planned to legalize marijuana and free all marijuana prisoners in the state of California if he were to win the election.

Personal life
Margolin's daughter Allison has also established a reputation as a marijuana lawyer.