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Showing 126 - 130 of 153 reviews | Criminal Defense

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2012

The Best in the IE

At the beginning of the year I was arrested and charged with 3 felonies after getting caught up in another person’s lies. As I sat in jail my family made phone calls to local attorneys for advice. Nothing of this magnitude had ever happened to anyone close to us but yet, within an hour of my first ca...ll out of my cell, my sister had said that an attorney she found online gave her advice as how to proceed with my situation. That attorney was Michael Scafiddi. Before I even met hit and before I gave him my side of the story or any of my money Mike was helping me out. After I posted bail and sat down with Mike he heard my side of they story and reassured me that he could provide a favorable outcome. I am a pessimistic and suspicious person by nature so his word’s solace would fade after a day or two. Because a conviction on any of the 3 felonies would carry lifelong repercussions that I could never out run I literally placed my life in the hands of this man. As the case progressed and good and bad news trickled in I would sometimes worry that I should prepare for the worst. But Michael kept reassuring me that he would do his best to make things ok and manageable. In my moments of despair I would run to his online reviews and see the stories of how he helped others and thought, “I need him…but he seems too good to be true. He worked miracles for others, could he do it for me?” I started to trust Michael and his abilities when I experienced Michael’s communication, patience and veracity to assist me. These facets of Mike were common themes in previous client’s reviews and when he graced me with his time I knew that he could help me because he had helped others and what they shared in the reviews I experienced myself. After 7 months in the courts I received a plea bargain misdemeanor. I took it and have moved on with my life. If you’re sitting there reading this and wondering if Mike is a great lawyer, know that he is. While he cannot promise the outcome of any case Mike will do his best to fight for his clients. He did it for me and he’s done it for others. Lastly, Mike has a great group of lawyers that are as capable as he is and they will become of the team that will represent you. Also, his office staff is superb and can teach any other organization or corporation the true meaning of customer service. Every time I left his office the senses of dread and worry that I dragged in there with me had vanished after meeting with his team and staff.

Posted by Rick | August 21, 2012

Michael Safiddi knows the law and will fight to win your case!

I came to Mr. Scafiddi in August of 2011 after being arrested in the Temecula wine country for DUI. I was out with my wife and two friends, had 2 glasses of wine over a 2 hour period, and was stopped by a CHP officer after leaving a winery. I failed the breath analyzer test and 1 and 1/2 hours later... tested a 0.1 with a blood test. Michael was able to prove utilizing expert testimony that I had a rising BAC that was below 0.08 at the time I was driving. He was completely prepared at to go to trial and we settled for a dry reckless. His preparation swayed the DA to settle the case. The utilization of expert testimony was paramount to winning the DMV hearing and my license was not suspended. If you hire Michael, do what he asks and give him the ammunition he needs to win your case.

Posted by anonymous | July 31, 2012

Why I would Hire Michael Scaffiddi to defend me again!

Michael Scaffiddi, Is responsible for giving me and my daughter a second chance at life. Without his defense I fear where I would be today. Because of his expertise he was able to get one of my charges dismissed, and another charge reduced to a misdeanor. My family and I are eternally grateful to him... and his firm for all their hard work and their continued support of me and my daughter. I highly recommend him to anyone facing serious criminal charges. He has and will get you the best possible outcome for your individual case.

Posted by Bill | July 16, 2012

Respectd Professional

Mr. Scafiddi came highly recommended by close friends and family that were in law enforcement. My case was a criminal Indictment, politically motivated. Mr. Scafiddi is a true professional that will tell it like it is. He is highly respected by peers, prosecutors, and judges. He is an honest, car...ing person that will fight for you. This was my first time on the defense side of things and my biggest fear was being left out of the loop. I had immediate and consistent contact with Mr. Scafiddi anytime I need to reach him. His staff is outstanding, makimng a seamless approach to any needs that came up. They really do make you feel like part of the family. HIs relentless fight for the truth ended my case with a dismissal of all charges. They just don't get any better than this guy.

Posted by anonymous | July 11, 2012

Will make you feel like one of his own

I was pulled over and cited with a DUI in February 2011. A family member suggested Michael Scafiddi as a great attorney for this type of case. I called the next day, and he talked with me in great detail that night about my case. Just from that conversation I knew I was in good hands. Mike took ca...re of me all the way. We spent over a year battling my case between the Courts and DMV. He personally went to every one of my DMV hearings and really put his heart into it. I cannot tell you how many times we were on the phone at 9pm at night talking about my case. He really cares and it showed. How many attorneys would give you their cell phone number for you to call them anytime just for a simple question? Mike does, and he responds every time. I had somewhat of a complicated case and really thought there was no hope in the beginning. We had maps, diagrams, expert witnesses, blood work, you name it and all for a very reasonable price. In the end after about a dozen court and DMV hearings, my .11 becamse a DRY RECKLESS. NO DUI! Mike saved my career and my nerves. He was reassuring through the whole process and delivered true results. And while all this talk may make him sound soft, believe me that man is a pitbull when it comes to defending his clients. Thanks again Mike!

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