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
DUI, Drunk Driving, DWi.
21 years, 1,000 cases
Criminal Defense Including: DUI, Drug Crimes, Sex Crimes, Federal Crimes, Expungements, Domestic Violence.
21 years, 1,500 cases
Languages spoken
English, Spanish, Arabic
Khalaf & Khalaf
33 S Catalina Ave Ste 202
Pasadena, CA, 91106
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2002 | 06/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 24 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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Outstanding Board of Director | Criminal Courts Bar Assocation | 2014 |
Client's Choice Award | AVVO | 2014 |
AV Peer Review Rating | Martindale - Hubbell | 2014 |
Top DUI Attorney | AVVO | 2014 |
American Jurisprudence | Southwestern Univ SOL | 2002 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Adjunct Professor | La Sierra University | 2014 - Present |
Managing Partner | Khalaf & Khalaf | 2005 - Present |
Founding Partner | Khalaf & Khalaf | 2005 - Present |
Associate Attorney | Wallin & Klarich | 2004 - 2005 |
Associate | Lewis Brisbois Bisgaard & Smith | 2002 - 2004 |
Student Prosecutor | Los Angeles County District Attorney's Office | 2001 - 2001 |
Reserve Deputy Sheriff | Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department | 2000 - 2014 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Los Angeles County Criminal Courts Bar Association | Board of Directors | 2013 - Present |
Provisors - Pasadena 5 | Memeber | 2013 - Present |
Rotary Club of Arcadia | Board of Directors - International | 2011 - Present |
Freemasons | Past Master | 2007 - Present |
Los Angeles County Sheriff's Department | Reserve Deputy Sheriff | 2000 - Present |
Focus Out | Member | 2013 - 2015 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Ignition Interlock Laws | Ignition Interlock Laws | 2013 |
Web Blog | Warrantless Cell Phone Tracking | 2012 |
Police Need Warrant to Follow GPS | Police Need Warrant to Follow GPS | 2012 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Southwestern Univ SOL | JD - Juris Doctor | 2002 |
La Sierra University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1999 |
San Bernardino Sheriff's Academy | POST | 1999 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Provisors | DUI Training | 2014 |
Guest Speaker - Advocacy in Practice | Domestic Violence | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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DUI | DUI dismissed |
DUI | DUI dismissed |
DUI Trial | Not Guilty Verdict |
DUI | DUI and hit and run dismissed |
DUI Dismissal | Dismissal |
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Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Greene, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 3, 2016
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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.
Ali Ebrahimzadeh, Unknown Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Greene, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 3, 2016
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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.
Mark Clay, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 16, 2015
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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 Attorney on Oct 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Leventhal, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 23, 2015
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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.
Peter Marek, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 27, 2014
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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.
Colin McCallin, Unknown Attorney on Oct 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. He is highly respected in his field.
Joseph Torri, Unknown Attorney on Sep 24, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Ann Gottesman, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 2, 2014
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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!
Christopher Su, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 17, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. Mark knows criminal defense inside and out. He is dedicated to his clients and has is passionate about helping others.
Jason Coker, DUI and DWI Attorney on Aug 5, 2014
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I endorse Mark. He is an outstanding attorney with a wealth of knowledge. He is very proficient in the complexities of DUI law.
Daniel Perlman, DUI and DWI Attorney on Jul 29, 2014
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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!
Trevor Anderson, Unknown Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. His reviews say it all- he is an excellent advocate for his clients.
Jonathan Rooker, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 10, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. We respected in the commnity of legal professionals. Hard work and zeaous advocate of his clients.
Michael Waddington, Criminal defense Attorney on Jun 6, 2014
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I endorse Mark. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community.
David Flanagan, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 16, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Bryce Fetter, Criminal defense Attorney on Jul 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Jon Pettis, Unknown Attorney on Apr 20, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Navid Soleymani, Criminal defense Attorney on Oct 20, 2011
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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.
Hussein Chahine, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 14, 2011
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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.