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Mark K Khalaf
About Mark
Biography
Mr. Khalaf has been practicing criminal defense law since 2003. While in law school, Mark worked for the United States Attorney's and the Los Angeles County District Attorney's offices. Upon graduating law school, Mark was an attorney for one of the largest civil litigation law firms in the nation. Thereafter, Mark worked for one of the largest criminal defense law firms in Southern California. Finally, Mark also has over 11 years experience as a reserve Deputy Sheriff.
Mark handles all criminal defense cases including federal crimes, drug crimes, theft, expungements, rape, murder and DUI in Pasadena.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
DUI and DWI
75%
24 years | 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense
25%
24 years | 1,500 cases
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 23 years
State: California
Acquired: 2002
No misconduct found
Location
Khalaf & Khalaf
33 S Catalina Ave Ste 202, Pasadena, CA, 91106
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Mark K Khalaf's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 8 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by anonymous | December 27, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
WON my DUI!
I was working with a top lawyer on AVVO but they were not performing at all, someone else recommended me to move over my DUI case with Mark Khalaf. He is an outstanding lawyer!!! I was charged with a DUI and a driver license suspension. He fought for me every step of the way and I've got it reduc...
Posted by marcos | December 31, 2014
no one is better than mark
mark is the best lawyer in town!!! give him a shot and you will see what honest and amazing person he is! he got me out of trouble and reminded me that this is no joke, if it wasnt for mark i would not be writting this...thank you so much!
Posted by Johnny | December 31, 2014
Best in the world.
Mark is an amazing lawyer, deffinetely trustworthy in every way, shape and form. If you need someone you can really rely on something that is really worth fighting for...Mark is there for you, for me and for us all.
Posted by eric | December 31, 2014
THE BEST!!!!!!!!!!!
If you do not give mark a chance, you are basically losing the opportunity to have next to you the best lawyer in california! thank you so much mark for helping me. if it was not for mark I would not be writing this! thank you!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Posted by eldemie | December 31, 2014
If you read this, you must know he is the best
The reason I am writing this review is because I would not be here if it was not for Mark. Hands down thee best lawyer out there! If he cant help you no one will be able to! Please please I cannot stress enough how amazing of a person Mark is. Thank you!
Mark K Khalaf's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is a great lawyer with a great reputation in the Los Angeles Courts. I have known him for years and have never heard a bad thing about him."
"I highly endorse Mr. Khalaf. Truly exceptional and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact him for help first."
Alexandra Gonzalez-Waddington
Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mark is an incredibly sharp, kind and generous lawyer. I have personally seen Mark litigate with exceptional results in both DUI and other criminal matters time and time again. Mark is a cut above; he is well prepared, organized and smarter than most people in the courtroom. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Mark."
"Mark has practiced law as a U.S. attorney and a District attorney. Knowledge of federal and state criminal laws is very strong as is evident from his pro bono contributions. Client reviews are stellar and should be read. If you are in or near Pasadena do yourself a favor and schedule a consultation."
"I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly endorse Mr. Khalaf as an experienced and caring criminal defense attorney. He is well respected by judges and his peers in the legal community. He cares about his clients and fights to protect their constitutional rights. I highly recommend Mr. Khalaf!"
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark knows criminal defense inside and out. He is dedicated to his clients and has is passionate about helping others."
"I endorse Mark. He is an outstanding attorney with a wealth of knowledge. He is very proficient in the complexities of DUI law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mark is a dedicated in the trenches DUI and Criminal Defense Attorney. He is careful, creative and a powerful advocate. Definitely a guy you want in your corner!"
"I endorse this lawyer. His reviews say it all- he is an excellent advocate for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. We respected in the commnity of legal professionals. Hard work and zeaous advocate of his clients."
"I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
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"Mr. Khalaf is a smart, hardworking criminal defense lawyer who places his clients' interests above all else. Given his background as an intern for the federal prosecutor, he knows the court system and uses the skills he has honed for over a decade to achieve superior results for his clients. I would gladly refer criminal cases to him."
"Mr. Khalaf is a brilliant criminal defense attorney that handles cases aggressively while producing great results. Mr. Khalaf is a tremendous advocate for his clients and is well-respected in the legal community. I endorse him wholeheartedly."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Outstanding Board of Director, Criminal Courts Bar Assocation
2014
Top DUI Attorney, AVVO
2014
AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale - Hubbell
2014
Client's Choice Award, AVVO
2002
American Jurisprudence, Southwestern Univ SOL
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Adjunct Professor, La Sierra University
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Khalaf & Khalaf
2005 - Present
Founding Partner, Khalaf & Khalaf
2004 - 2005
Associate Attorney, Wallin & Klarich
2002 - 2004
Associate, Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith
2001 - 2001
Student Prosecutor, Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office
2000 - 2014
Reserve Deputy Sheriff, Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department
Associations
2013 - Present
Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar AssociationBoard of Directors
2013 - Present
Provisors - Pasadena 5Memeber
2011 - Present
Rotary Club of ArcadiaBoard of Directors - International
2007 - Present
FreemasonsPast Master
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Sheriff's DepartmentReserve Deputy Sheriff
2013 - 2015
Focus OutMember
Sample of Legal Cases
DUI
DUI dismissed
DUI
DUI dismissed
DUI Trial
Not Guilty Verdict
DUI
DUI and hit and run dismissed
DUI Dismissal
Dismissal
Education
2002
Southwestern Univ SOL
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
La Sierra University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1999
San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy
POST
Speaking Engagements
2014
Provisors
DUI Training
2012
Guest Speaker - Advocacy in Practice
Domestic Violence
Publications
2013
Ignition Interlock Laws
Ignition Interlock Laws
2012
Web Blog
Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking
2012
Police Need Warrant to Follow GPS
Police Need Warrant to Follow GPS
Languages
English
Spanish
Arabic
Activity
Legal Answers
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16 Jul 2014