Daniel Michael Margolis | Cleveland Criminal Defense Lawyer

Mr. Daniel Michael Margolis

Mr. Daniel Michael Margolis

Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile Law, Household Mold, Identity Theft, DUI-DWI, Public Schools, Student Rights, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Education

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About Daniel

Daniel M. Margolis was born and raised in Northeast Ohio. He obtained a B.A. from Carleton College and then attended the Vermont Law School, where he focused his studies on criminal law and constitutional issues. He obtained his J.D. in 1996 and was honored by being named to the Dean's List. While in law school, Dan was also a member of the local volunteer fire department, where he developed a keen interest in arson investigation. He is now admitted to practice law in all Ohio state courts as well as in the United States District Court for the Northern District of Ohio.


After graduating from law school, Attorney Margolis became an Assistant Prosecutor for Cuyahoga County. He was immediately assigned to the Appeals Division, generally considered to be the brain trust of the prosecutor's office. Drawing upon his law school experience as a firefighter, Dan was a founding member of the county's first Arson Prosecution Unit. He also prosecuted several high-profile cases in Cuyahoga County Juvenile Court.


In 2000, Dan entered private practice, focusing on criminal defense in all counties and courts in Northern Ohio. He has defended clients — adults and juveniles — in serious cases ranging from DUI to arson and murder. Over the years, Dan has built a reputation as an aggressive attorney who zealously advocates on behalf of his clients.

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Experience

Managing Partner

Margolis & Atzberger, LLC

2014 - Present

Principal

The Law Office of Daniel M. Margolis, LLC.

2000 - Present

Assistant Prosecuting Attorney

Cuyahoga County Prosecutor's Office

1997 - 1999

Firefighter

The South Royalton Fire Department (Vermont)

1994 - 1996

Admission

Verified Ohio

1996

Education

Carleton College

B.A. (English)

1990

Recognitions & Achievements

Associations
  • - Ohio Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • -National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • -National Organization for the Reform of Marijuana Laws Legal Committee
  • -Ohio State Bar Association
  • -Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association
Honors / Awards
  • -Client Distinction Award
  • -Top 100 Trial Lawyers
  • -10 Best for Client Statisfaction
  • -Top 100 Criminal Defense Lawyer

Notable Work

Cases

STATE OF OHIO V. ANTHONY COLEMAN

Defendant: Attorney for the defendant-appellant, Anthony Coleman. Coleman appealed the judgment entered after his plea f no contest. The judgment found him guilty of possession of drugs. Coleman contends that the trial court erred in their denial of his motion to suppress evidence. The evidence that was to be suppressed was obtained during an unlawful search and seizure. The appeals court found merit to Coleman's appeal and reversed the judgement. The conviction was vacated and the appellant subsequently discharged.

Founded 2001

The Law Office of Daniel M. Margolis, LLC. Highlights

Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile Law, Household Mold, DUI-DWI, Public Schools, Student Rights, Domestic Violence & Neglect, Education

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