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also known as Fay Arfa
The CA State Bar, Bd. of Legal Specialization certified Fay Arfa as a Specialist in CRIMINAL LAW and APPEALS Law. She is also a Board Certified Criminal Trial Advocate (NBTA). If you want YOUR BEST DEFENDER, call Fay Arfa immediately. She can help! Aggressive, Experienced, Knowledgable.
CERTIFIED SPECIALTIES:
Certified Specialist, Criminal Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
Certified Specialist, Appellate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.
National Board of Trial Advocacy - Certified Criminal Trial Advocate (ABA Accredited)
REPRESENTATIVE PRACTICE AREAS:
Criminal Defense; Criminal Appeals; Felonies; Misdemeanors; Murder; Sex Crimes; Homicide; Manslaughter; Sexual Assault; Habeas Corpus; Post-Conviction; Fraud.
ADMITTED:
1981, California State Bar; 1986, U.S. District Court, Central District of California; 1987, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; 1989, U.S. Supreme Court
LAW SCHOOL:
Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1981
COLLEGE:
University of California at Los Angeles (B.A., cum laude, 1972) Phi Beta Kappa
University of California at Los Angeles, Master of Public Administration ( M.P.A., 1975)
MEMBER:
Los Angeles County Bar: (Member, Small Firm and Solo Practice Executive Committee, 1996-1997)
Century City Bar: (Chair, Sections on: Criminal Law, 1998-present; Substance Abuse Section, 1997-1998; Member, Board of Governors, 1998-present; Vice President, 2010, President 2012.)
Criminal Courts Bar Associations; National Association Criminal Defense Lawyers; California Public Defenders Association; California Appellate Defense Counsel, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice, Los Angeles Women's Lawyer's Association.
BIOGRAPHY:
Fay Arfa, A Law Corporation, 1986 to present.
Deputy Los Angeles City Attorney, 1985-1986.
General Attorney, Federal Aviation Administration, 1982-1984.
Deputy, Los Angeles City Council, Fifth Council District, 1975-1979.
Government Intern, United States Senate, Washington, D.C., Summer, 1972.
PUBLICATIONS:
Author: "Knock, Knock...Who's There? The Police. Do the Police Have a Right to Enter Your House?," Century City Lawyer, November 2000.
Guest Lecturer, "Criminal Law Motion Practice," Loyola Law School, 2002.
Guest Speaker, "Alcohol: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood," UCLA School of Law, 1997.
Speaker, "Substance Abuse: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood," Century City Bar Association, 1997.
Moderator: "Marijuana - The Good, Bad and Legal (?)," Century City Bar Association, 1997
Moderator: "Sex Addiction, the Highs, the Lows, the Ups, the Downs, and the Ins and Outs," Century City Bar Association, 1999.
NEWS COMMENTATOR:
National Public Radio, Sky News, Court TV/CNN.
REPORTED CASES:
People v. Clark (1989) 212 CA 3 1233; In re William S. (1989) 208 CA3 313; People v. Mitchell (1994) 30 CA4 783; People v. Monette (1994) 25 CA4 1572; People v. Ponce (1996) 44CA4 1380; People v. Ellison (1998) 68 CA4 203; U.S. v. Robertson, 158 F.3d. 1370 (1998, 9th Cir.); People v. Borrelli, (2000) 77 CA4 703; People v. Young, (2001) 92 CA4 229; In re Eduardo C., (2001) 90 CA4 937; U.S. v. Franklin, 321 F.3d 1231 (2003 9th Cir.).
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Acquired: 1981
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10100 Santa Monica Blvd., #300, Los Angeles, CA, 90067-4107
17 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 12 reviews | Criminal Defense
Posted by anonymous | October 05, 2020 | Criminal Defense
Exceptional Legal Services
Ms. Arfa and her staff are very courteous and professional. I sought her services in relation to a time sensitive criminal matter. Before my consultation she had looked into our matter and, to my surprise, was able to give us an update and educate us regaining options. Very pleased with her lega...
Posted by anonymous | July 13, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Experienced attorney that fights for you
I had never been in trouble with the law my entire life. Suddenly I found myself with allegations with a potential life sentence. Fay came to bat and fought for me. She is knowledgeable, experienced and tenacious. She works hard and will file motions on your behalf to fight for your freedom. Wh...
Posted by Jared | July 10, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Faced Serious Charges, got off with nothing.
I was working for LAUSD and got accused of a serious sex crime that could have changed my life forever. I have kids and a family, I was filled with anxiety and stress, Once I hired Fay she eased all of that immediately. She was in my corner from before I paid her the first dime. Emails and or calls y...
Posted by anonymous | October 13, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Miracle Worker
Fay is truly a consummate professional and a miracle worker. After speaking to several lawyers about filing to withdraw my plea due to ineffective counsel, I was told by all of them that it was highly unlikely that this would be granted. One (a reputable one at that) went as far as saying that she ha...
Posted by anonymous | November 19, 2014 | Criminal Defense
find another lawyer!
unfortunately if you are a first time offender and do not have any legal knowledge, Fay is useless. Unless, you have some understanding of the judical system and know what to expect don't rely on Fay.She does not explain the being taken into custody, court proceedings, offers and leaves you to learn...
Attorney Arfa prides herself on communicating with her clients and explaining everything the client needs to know, particularly “court proceedings” and “offers.” She strongly advocates for her clients in the trial court; sometimes the best advocacy involves keeping quiet and not being aggressive. Attorneys will leave the courtroom for personal and/or professional reasons; judges commit misconduct if they take out their frustrations on the clients. Please contact our office so we can resolve your concerns and misunderstandings. Tel.: (310) 841-6805.
"I endorse this lawyer. A great attorney with attention to detail. You will not be disappointed with her performance"
"She is my choice when I have a case in Los Angeles and need someone to work with or consult with. There are a lot of top attorneys in LA obviously but she stands out even among that tough competition."
"Attorney Arfa is competent, conscientious, hardworking, helpful, and highly dedicated. She works very hard for her clients and gets outstanding results. She genuinely fights for anyone accused of a crime and pulls out all the stops to insure that her clients get the best results possible. She handles not only trial, but also appeals and post conviction matters such as habeas corpus. I highly recommend Fay Arfa for any and all criminal matters."
"I endorse this lawyer. Her knowledge of complex legal issues is extensive, based on her AVVO answers."
"Unquestionably competent, consistently conscientious, endlessly hardworking, always helpful, and highly dedicated, it is well-known this exceptional lawyer is an excellent trial attorney who is a tremendous asset to the LA Criminal Defense Bar community. Any person in need who hires this superb attorney will know he or she is in capable hands. For a number of positive reasons, I am honored to endorse Ms. Arfa."
"I am familiar with Ms.Arfa's legal work and she is an incredibly effective advocate for her clients. She is experienced, diligent and knowledgeable in state and federal criminal law. I would not hesitate to recommend her services for trial or post-conviction cases."
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Certified Criminal Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1996
Certified Specialist Appellate Law, State Bar of CA - Board of Legal Certification
1991
Certified Specialist Criminal Law, State Bar of CA - Board of Legal Certification
1986 - Present
Attorney, Fay Arfa ALC
1984 - 1986
Deputy City Attorney, Los Angeles City Attorney
1982 - 1984
General Attormey, Federal Aviation Administration
1998 - Present
Century City Bar AssociationBoard of Governors
2012 - 2013
Century City Bar AssociationPresident
1998 - 2011
Century City Bar AssociationCo-chair - Criminal Law Section
Not guilty - All counts
1981
JD - Juris Doctor
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MPA
N/A
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2016
Deconstructiong SANE Findings
1999
Sex Addiction, the Highs, the Lows, the Ups, the Downs, and the Ins and Outs
1997
Marijuana - The Good, Bad and Legal
1997
Substance Abuse: Effects on Life Liberty and Livelihood
2000
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