As an attorney myself, I can only offer exceptional plaudits for Faraji's performance throughout the course of my defense. Without going into specifics, I can just say I was impressed by Faraji's ability to communicate and focus on the issues at hand, while expertly avoiding pitfalls I would have fal...len into if I had represented myself. He had a clear strategy as the trial unfolded, and knew how to appropriately cross examine my accuser in order to get what he needed in order to deliver an acquittal following the defense case-in-chief. He is smart, efficient, and confident in the courtroom. Further, his pre-trial advice and expectations were clear, and I never felt that he did not take my case seriously. I hope I never have to hire him again, but I guarantee if another issue comes up in my life in this regard, Faraji will be the first person I call.

I contacted Mr. Rosenthall after my daughter was charged with multiple drug felonies and misdemeanors after they were found in her car, though not all were my daughter's. She also was charged with another felony as well. I left a message and he immediately responded on a Sunday and walked us throu...gh the process that would be unfolding over the next several months. He was calm, took his time with us and communicated clearly to both myself and my teenage daughter. We hired Mr. Rosenthall and he counseled us through multiple court visits, the changes happening in the courts with the new election, various prosecutors, and explained our options at each step. In the end, my daughter had 1 felony and misdemeanor dismissed and the others will be dismissed after successfully completing two programs. I cannot be more thankful for the guidance and skill he provided and for providing my daughter with the opportunity to move forward in life with a new slate but one based on the knowledge and responsibility of her actions. I would highly recommend Mr. Rosenthall to anyone faced with the his areas of specialization.

My lawyer was negligent when it came to my case. I was forced to take a plea I really didn’t want to take. I was informed multiple times that I wouldn’t be going to jail at all, and I ended up getting sentenced to 3 months. It was my first offense, I’m full time in college and had a full time job. Mr.... Rosenthall charged me $7,500. I’ve never hired a lawyer before, but he told me this was a normal amount. The prosecutor offered me and my 2 co-defendants (whom had priors and public defenders) the same plea, without looking at any evidence. They offered 4 months jail time or 2 felony convictions. Mr. Rosenthall STRONGLY advised me not to take either of those. I informed my lawyer I did not want jail time or any felonies. My lawyer had the evidence for 2 months, and despite my many requests, he never allowed me to view the footage or any evidence he had in his possession. He told me repeatedly that I was safe, I had nothing to worry about, I wasn’t going to jail, he would get me off completely. I figured for that amount of money he charged me, I should have a successful outcome. 2 months later we went to court again, and he told me this was the last court date, we’d get no more continuances, I’d have to make a decision today. He stated that they changed the prosecutor at the last minute, and it was someone brand new who knew nothing of my case. He then told me they were offering 3 months jail time, or the felonies. I asked him what did he think I should do, if I should take it to trial. My lawyer told me, it’s up to me, whatever I decide, but we wouldn’t win at trial so I need to take the 3 months. I didn’t understand how for $7,500 my lawyer only negotiated a 1 month difference plea, than what was originally offered with a public defender. I asked if he could negotiate probation, restitution, house arrest, anything other than jail time. My lawyer said I’d have to take the felonies if I didn’t want to go to jail, he said the jail time wouldn’t be that bad, I’d be out in no time. Only had to do 6 weeks. I was afraid of getting a worse conviction or a higher jail sentence as mr. Rosenthall told me I would get if I didn’t take the plea, so I took the plea. I strongly believe my lawyer did not fight for me to the best of his ability as she should have, I trusted him 100%. As a result, I lost my job, my home due to not being able to afford my rent and I have to drop out of college until I’m able to afford it. I used my financial aid money in order to pay him, I went to jail and lost everything. My 3 co defendants deals they received were probation, another got a 2 month jail sentence, and the 3rd one got community service with no jail time, all with public defenders. I got sentenced to 3 months on just one misdemeanor petty larceny with a $7,500 lawyer. I fired my public defender in hopes of a better outcome, and I wish I kept him. I received a warrant during court, and he stated he was going to come down with me to the magistre, Mr. Rosenthall never showed up, nor was able to bond me out or contact my family to post my bond. I feel like I was just a simple transaction to Mr. Rosenthall. He rarely answered my phone calls, and didn’t provide me with any of my case information. Long story short, please hire at your own risk. I got the same plea for $7500 that could’ve been gotten with a public defender. There was no fight or concern for my case.