Eric D. Shevin
Eric Shevin
Sherman Oaks
California (CA)
Criminal Defense
Appellate
Profile
Mr. Shevin represents clients exclusively in the area of State and Federal criminal law with a focus on marijuana and drug cases. Mr. Shevin’s practice also represents clients in matters dealing with medical marijuana business formation and corporate representation. Presently, Mr. Shevin teaches a course on Medical Marijuana Laws to the Los Angeles County Judiciary, in addition to teaching at the NACDL Advanced Criminal Law Seminar in Aspen, Colorado. Mr. Shevin represents individuals nationally and has won significant victories for his clients in Hawaii, Louisiana, North Carolina, Utah, Arkansas, Missouri, Ohio, New York, Nevada, Texas and Tennessee. Mr. Shevin has been featured and/or quoted in more than 25 articles and news stories including the following media outlets: Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Daily Journal, ABC News, CBS News, MSNBC, Newshour with Jim Lehrer, Huffington Post, National Public Radio, Hartford Courant, Orange County Register, The 420 Times, West Coast Leaf, Marijuana Anti Prohibition Project, Press Enterprise, Metropolitan News Enterprise, Hemp Evolution, The Compassion Club, Cannabis News, The Medical Marijuana Magazine, The Marijuana News, OC Weekly and High Times Freedom Fighter of the month.
Selected To
Southern California Super Lawyers 2012
Southern California Super Lawyers 2009
Southern California Super Lawyers 2005
Southern California Super Lawyers 2004
About Eric Shevin
Admitted: 1992, California
Professional Webpage: shevinlaw.com/staff/eric-d-shevin-esq/
Honors and Awards:
- Peer reviewed recognition of the top 5% of attorneys in Southern California, 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2012. Southern California Superlawyer for 2004, 2005, 2009 and 2012., Southern California Superlawyer, 2004
- Recognized as a leader and advocate for patients and their providers in the fight against inhumane and unjust laws., Defender of Justice Award, American's for Safe Access, 2007
- Presented to attorneys who have demonstrated a continued dedication to the protection of patient and advocate rights., Defender of Justice Award, Americans for Safe Access, 2009
Bar/Professional Activity:
- Lifetime member of NORML legal committee, dedicated to the reform of marijuana laws., 1993
- Sustaning member of the Criminal Courts Bar Association for Los Angeles County, 1993
Pro bono/Community Service:
- United States Supreme Court case, People v. Keith, 1995
Scholarly Lectures and Writings:
- Article outlining the current confusion that the City of Los Angeles is confronting with regard to zoning regulations of medical marijuana collectives and cooperatives., Author, LA's Strict Ordinance Draws Patient Backlash, West Coast Leaf, 2010
- Detailed article outlining the specific rights of medical marijuana patients in the State of California., Author, As a Medical Marijuana Patient, What are my Rights?, The 420 Times, 2010
- Presented a class on medical marijuana legal issues in state and federal court at the advanced criminal law seminary for the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers., Faculty, Lecturer, NACDL, 2011
- Presented a seminar to the Los Angeles County Judiciary on medical marijuana laws., Faculty, Lecturer, Los Angeles County Judciary, 2011
- Presented a class on medical marijuana legal issues for a continuing education course for legal professionals., faculty, teacher, National Business Institute, 2011
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