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also known as Malalai Ramadan
Attorney Malalai Farooqi was fortunate to discover her passion for criminal law early in life. Ms. Farooqi graduated from the University of California Irvine with a bachelor’s degree in both Criminology, Law and Society and Philosophy. She decided to follow her passion by accepting a scholarship to attend the University Of La Verne College Of Law and graduated Magna Cum Laude in 2012. While in school, Ms. Farooqi was the Chief Executive Editor for the University of La Verne Law Review and spearheaded a nationally recognized landmark International Law Symposium on the rule of law and state building in the nation of Afghanistan.
Ms. Farooqi has also worked at the Department of State in the nation’s capital as a South and Central Asian representative, helping the countries continue their efforts in pursuing democracy. She is dedicated to her clients and works tirelessly to ensure they are treated to the fair trial they deserve. She has helped hundreds of clients in a wide spectrum of criminal cases including but not limited to: murder, drug charges, DUI, vehicular manslaughter, domestic violence, sexual offenses, juvenile cases, theft and larceny, fraud, weapons and gun charges, probation violations, and white collar crimes.
Ms. Farooqi is an associate attorney at the Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi and was recently promoted to managing attorney for the San Bernardino Office. She is also lead counsel for all San Bernardino county misdemeanor cases and felony matters involving domestic violence, drug felonies, property claims, and financial fraud felonies. She is also the lead juvenile case attorney and handles all juvenile matters for the San Bernardino office.
She has also recently been designated as the office liason to the San Bernardino County Bar Associations. This role will ensure continuity of local court rules so that all lawyers practicing defense will have continous updates of emerging rules and protocols.
Lastly, Ms. Farooqi has published works on women's rights both in the Inland Empire and overseas, namely Afghanistan and the Middle East.
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432 N. Arrowhead Ave, San Bernardino, CA, 92401
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Posted by Patrick | December 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney
This review is for Ms Farooqi, who I had contacted due to a family member that had come in contact with the law. We visited the Law Office on a walk-in basis and were greeted warmly by a Receptionist, she referred us to Ms Farooqi, who took the time, and gave us a free consultation, she showed conce...
Posted by Amani | October 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney
I can't say enough about Malalai! Got myself into a situation where I was looking at a substantial amount of prison time. Malalai never once judged me and she was very honest about the direction she wanted to go. She was my lawyer throughout this journey, the work she put in was unbelievable. She ...
Posted by anonymous | June 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
The ultimate outcome for any client is getting a case flat out “dismissed”, and that is exactly what Malalai was able to do for me. She communicated the scenario to the D.A. and negotiated and arranged an outcome that ended in a dismissal!
Posted by Patrick | November 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney
I can't thank Malalai enough for what she did for me. I had faced charges that were gonna forever haunt me and prevent me from doing a lot of things in my life. I'm 26 years old and I have a whole life to live with Malalai help i can actually live it now. She got all the charges taken off, it was the...
Posted by David | October 9, 2017 | Hired Attorney
My nephew got himself into some legal trouble. This something new for my family and I. We didn’t know where to start or who to contact. I’m glad I contacted Mal. We met with her, and from that day she promised to work hard and get my nephew the best outcome. She did just that. After a few court dates...
"Malalai is a fierce advocate and extremely hard working. I highly recommend her for your legal needs!"
"I endorse this lawyer. She is an excellent and very smart lawyer who works hard to get great results for her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. Malalai is a zealous advocate who fights hard for her clients. I would trust Malalai to handle any criminal defense matter."
"I endorse this lawyer. She has a great reputation in the community for fighting hard for her clients in the pursuit of justice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Two years ago while in court I noticed this lawyer and was amazed by her wonderful skills. She is smart, assertive and a powerful force in and out of the court room. I learned that she also possessed a great knowledge of the law and legsl writing skills. She was the law review editor at her law school. I hired her and within two years she was been promoted three times and now is the senior lawyer for our San Bernardino county court cases. She has the best resolution rate and the highest statifaction % with the clients. She is a true raising legsl star in our local legal community. She is well respected by the judges, court staff, bailiffs and other attorneys. I am very proud of this amazing lawyer!"
"Mal is an awesome person and even better attorney. She is highly respected across Southern California. Judges, lawyers, bailiffs, court staff, everyone I have ever talked to has a great opinion of her and the work she does for her clients. You won't be in better hands! I fully endorse Malalai."
"I endorse this lawyer. Malalai is smart, aggressive and great at what she does. I have worked together with her on several cases and would highly recommend her."
"I endorse this lawyer. Malalai is both intelligent and tenacious. She is able to work well with clients and DA's giving her the ability to obtain the best possible resolutions for her clients. Malalai fights for her client with persistence and always has a positive attitude."
"Not only would I recommend Malalai for her talent/abilities in the courtroom, but I would also say she is such a positive, energetic and upbeat person who gives her all for our clients. She is a pleasure to work with and I can confidently recommend her!"
"Malalai is a spirited, caring, and zealous advocate for her clients. She cares passionately about their concerns, and puts out maximum effort in ensuring they obtain the justice they deserve. She has a great rapport with court staff, fellow attorneys, district attorneys, and judges. I highly recommend Malalai."
"A brilliant attorney, and highly respected in the legal community. Can definitely endorse and recommend without reservation."
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Client's Choice, Avvo
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice, Avvo
2012
Excellence in Lawyering Skills Practicum, University of La Verne College of Law
2012
Deans List, University of La Verne College of Law
2011
US State Dept Excellence in Service, United States Department of State
2011
Deans list, University of La Verne College of Law
2014 - Present
Managing Attorney, Law Offices Of Michael A. Scafiddi
2012 - 2014
Associate, Law Offices of Michael J Holmes
2011 - 2011
South and southeast Asian affairs liason, United States Department Of State
2010 - 2011
Legal Intern, San Bernardino District Attorney
2009 - 2010
Legal Intern, Inland Valleys Justice Center
2017 - Present
U.S. District Court Central DivisionMember
2017 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar Associationmember
2016 - Present
Riverside County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
San Bernardino Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Western San Bernardino County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
U.S. District Court Southern DivisionMember
2014 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
California Attorneys for Criminal JusticeMember
DUI was reduced to a misdemeanor and the great bodily injury enhancement was stricken, client received credit for time served
Client received misdemeanor for credit time served and dismissal of gang allegation
Case was reduced to a traffic violation and dismissal of the child endangerment charge
Client received misdemeanor credit for time served
Motion was filed to seal arrest record and was granted
Felony was reduced to a misdemeanor with credit for time served and clients immigration rights were safeguarded
Case was reduced to a misdemeanor disturbing the peace for credit with time served
Case was dismissed and DMV hearing was won
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