I hired Mr. Rosenthall because of his previous experience as a prosecutor. This was one of the worst mistakes I ever made. It was my first charge and initially I had consulted a different practice who straight off the bat told me they would get it reduced for a "lesser charge" for $3500. Instead, I p...aid Mr. Rosenthall $7500 because I thought he was more qualified and would fight harder for me. He was very lazy and avoidant after I cut him the check for $7500. I E-mailed and called him constantly for weeks and he only returned my E-mail a week before my court date. He never even attempted to obtain video tape of the incident, which is easily available. I had 2 meetings with him, the consultation and the follow up meeting when I gave him the check. He never returned my calls or E-mails up until a week before the court date. He literally just showed up to court, offered me the plea bargain and that was it. The plea bargain, you ask? My charge was reduced to the same "lesser charge" the first practice guaranteed. Since my defamation, I've dealt with serious financial and social hardships, which led me to become severely depressed. Do yourself a favor and hire somebody that actually cares.

Not a competent attorney. Poor representation. $2500.00 up front and was he was more interested in speaking to his former colleagues at my arraignment. Did not return my emails nor telephone messages to his office during the process. I was on twelve month probation and never heard from him at all dur...ing that time. Wouldn’t return my telephone messages nor emails. Should have chosen a court appointed attorney. Would not recommend him.

I had a need to hire an attorney to fight bogus criminal charges filed against me. Faraji was very patient in explaining the legal process to me and set up a payment arrangement. His flat fee is very reasonable with appeal included if needed-I didn't have to use appeal since the charges were droppe...d. He was very responsive with questions I had and acted professionally in court to get the bogus charges dropped.

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.

Faraji Rosenthal is a thorough, intelligent and compassionate attorney who helped get my daughters drug possession charges dismissed. I first contacted Mr. Rosenthal at 6:30AM after leaving the hospital where my adult daughter was recovering from an overnight drug overdose and was being charged ...with drug possession. Since it was so early in the day I sent him an email and he contacted me back 15 minutes later. I was in a daze, panicked for my child's health and fearful of a first time drug charge. All of this was new to me. I had no experience dealing with police let alone a felony charge. Mr. Rosenthal was calm, patient, compassionate and detailed in explaining step by step what was going to happen after my child got out of the hospital and had to turn herself over to authorities. He spent a lot of time on the phone with us that weekend ( he was out of town on a prior commitment) as my daughter was in jail. His experience as a former district attorney helped him explain the Courts point of view. As my daughters attorney he managed to get her released without posting bail. This was a huge help. The first of many positive results in our interaction with him. We are former residents of Fairfax but have moved 9 hours away. My daughters arrest came when we were back visiting Fairfax. Mr. Rosenthal was mindful of our travel restrictions and our interactions were long distance, mainly by text and email. When we had phone calls his confident, calm and respectful demeanor always left us feeling better about the case. At the same time, he never made promises of outcome and was patient in answering our repeated questions and concerns. Because of unusual circumstances our case lingered for over 2 years. While our daughter was his client, we paid his fee. Mr. Rosenthal always kept us in the loop, with her permission, and was respectful of her wishes, despite her often combative attitude due to mental health issues. He was so patient with her, listened to her and helped her understand in detail her choices and the ramifications of each choice. When her case was continued after a year, he quickly corrected the Probation Office from extending her probation ( which the judge had not ordered) saving her from more expense, travel and time on probation. As a result of his professional and thorough representation her felony charge was dismissed. Every interaction with Mr. Rosenthal was a positive one. If you need a thorough, professional, kind, patient and winning attorney don't look any further. Faraji Rosenthal is the best.