Nina Marino

Nina Marino co-founded Kaplan Marino, PC with partner Richard Kaplan in 1998 to create a platform for the firm's then-burgeoning white-collar practice. Since then Nina has devoted her practice exclusively to white-collar and complex criminal defense achieving global recognition for her successful representation of individuals. Nina Marino recognized by Chambers USA, says, “Nina Marino has cultivated an excellent reputation in the market for her skillful representation of senior executives in white-collar criminal litigation.” .” Forbes Advisor says, “Nina Marino is frequently recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in California.” Clients say, "she is dogged in getting to the bottom of things, but she's smart and flexible. She is very focused on her clients' interests, and she is really top-notch.”

Featured Practices
BUSINESS & FINANCIAL CRIMES
PUBLIC CORRUPTION
HEALTHCARE FRAUD
MONEY LAUNDERING
INTERNATIONAL EXTRADITION
SENTENCING


As a prominent member in the criminal defense bar, Nina Marino has been honored with the American Bar Association Criminal Justice Section's (CJS) Charles English Award, the highest accolade for excellence in criminal justice. She serves as the First Vice Chair of the Section, the Director for Continuing Legal Education, and the founder of the Women in White Collar Subcommittee. Additionally, she is a founding member and City Leader of the Los Angeles Chapter of the Women in White Collar Defense Association (WWCDA) and established the Criminal Justice Section of the Women Lawyers Association of Los Angeles (WLALA). Nina has also represented as a legal representative and was the Appointed Chair of the Ninth Circuit Lawyer Representatives for the Central District of California.

Univ of Miami

Undergraduate Degree

University of La Verne College of Law

Law Degree

University of La Verne College of Law

Criminal Law in Los Angeles

California State Bar

Best Lawyers in America

Best Lawyers

2025

Recognized since 2019 by Best Lawyers as one of the 'Best Lawyers in America.' Marino has received this award for 7 consecutive years.

Band 3 Leading Lawyer

Chambers & Partners

2024

Nina Marino has cultivated an excellent reputation in the market for her skillful representation of senior executives in white-collar criminal litigation.

Best Criminal Defense Lawyers in Los Angeles

Forbes Advisor

2024

"Nina Marino is frequently recognized as one of the best criminal defense attorneys in California. She’s experienced in complex litigation, including white-collar crime such as tax crimes, public corruption and financial fraud. She’s obtained acquittals through jury trials, including for a sheriff’s deputy accused of public corruption, and she’s persuaded the U.S. Department of Justice to decline prosecution all together, including for a navy officer investigated for money laundering." -Forbes

California State Bar  # 142815

Member

1989 - Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 142815

Since 1989