Attorneys
Principal attorney Zachary Margulis-Ohnuma opened a solo practice of law in 2004 after clerking for a federal judge in the Southern District of New York and working at a large international law firm. He built the practice focusing on sex crimes, complex federal crimes, and serious civil rights abuses. The ZMO Law PLLC grew as Mr. Margulis-Ohnuma obtained reversals of state and federal convictions, acquittals in state court, and verdicts and settlements for tens of millions of dollars in civil rights cases. The firm incorporated as ZMO Law PLLC in 2020 and now has three full-time criminal defense attorneys.
Partner Tess Cohen joined after eight years as an assistant district attorney in Manhattan. Ms. Cohen had interned in our office while in law school in 2010.
The Team
ZMO Law attorneys are supported by two full-time bilingual paralegal specialists and a part-time law clerk. Colombian-born NYU graduate Camila Matamoros speaks fluent Spanish and working Chinese. Anne Ayotte, a dual-degree graduate of UC Berkeley, has extensive experience in public service and administration in the NYC metropolitan area. ZMO Law’s paralegal team brings energy and passion to our cases, helping ensure we are focused on our clients and ready for trial.
