Preparatory education at the University of California at Irvine, graduating in June, 1969 with B.A. degree in History. Honor Roll and Dean's List.

Legal education at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. Juris Doctor degree received in May, 1972. Dean's List. Member, Moot Court Board. Student Instructor in U.S. Magistrate's trial program.

Mr. Marlin became a member of the California Bar and the Ninth Circuit District Court Bar in December of 1972. Since 1973, Mr. Marlin has been a principal in his own law firm, limiting his practice to civil litigation. Mr. Marlin has successfully litigated numerous civil actions, complex litigation, class actions and related matters.

Mr. Marlin is a member of the California Bar Association, the Orange County Bar Association, Consumer Attorneys of California, American Trial Lawyers Association, and Consumer Attorneys of Los Angeles.