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Michael Alessandro Molfetta
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Biography
Mr. Molfetta has completed over 250 jury trials all over the country including Idaho, Texas, New York, Florida, Connecticut, Mass., and New Jersey. He has handled cases in Mexico, Italy, and Canada as well. He has been a legal analyst on ABC's World News Tonight as well as many other prominent shows. He is one of the main subjects in two "true crime" novels.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Criminal Defense
100%
36 years | 5,000 cases
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Licensed in California for 35 years
State: California
Acquired: 1991
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Michael Alessandro Molfetta
3070 Bristol Street, Suite 580, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626
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Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Punctuality
Posted by Charles | May 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
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The most recent reviews giving poor ratings are the same experience my family had. Hire Michael for a Federal case and promised great insights with his experience on a similar case. His office spends more time dialing for time-share settlements - no joke! Horrible follow through on his part. After I ...
Posted by scott | February 26, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Ethics & Professional Responsibility
big mistake
he promised the world but once money was paid, he was impossible to get ahold od and never returns calls or e-mails, had to file a grievance with the bar association and they had hearing and I one and he had to return the money I paid him which than I had to hire another attorney to collect from him,...
Michael Molfetta
Replied last February 26, 2016This review is simply not true. It was written by or on behalf of a person who is spending his entire life in prison for doing despicable things. I was simply hired to do some post conviction work. Apparently his depravity is my fault...consider the source. Go to State Bar website. THERE HAS NEVER BEEN ANY RECORD OF STATE BAR DISCIPLINE AGAINST ME; MY RECORD IS SPOTLESS.
Michael Alessandro Molfetta's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known Michael Molfetta as both a prosecutor and a criminal defense attorney. He is one of the best defense attorneys in the county and an excellent trial lawyer."
"Without question, Mr. Molfetta is one of the finest trial attorneys I have see practice in court. I have known Michael Molfetta for nearly 20 years and can say I am often impressed with his knowledge, creativity, and trial skills. Michael works hard to successfully secure the best outcomes for his clients. If you are looking for a criminal defense attorney who can win a trial even in the toughest of cases, you should hire Michael Molfetta."
"I have known Michael Molfetta for 25 years having worked with him in the D.A.'s Office and as a fellow defense attorney. I can say without question that Mike is extremely smart, talented and fearless. He has the respect of the Orange County Legal Community and is well liked by the Bench. Anyone having Mike standing beside them in Court will have someone willing to go the distance and care about them on a personal level. He has a tremendous amount of experience on both sides that his clients are able to benefit from. He's exceptional at what he does!"
"I endorse this lawyer. I can confidently refer those important to me to Mike for assistance with their most difficult challenges. He is a consummate professional and cares about his clients."
"I had the pleasure of working with Mike at the Orange County District Attorney's Office. Later, when he moved to private practice, we opposed each other on several cases. Mike is one of the most talented trial attorneys I have had the opportunity to work with and against. He is dedicated to his clients' best interests and will vigorously defend his clients' rights at all stages of criminal proceedings."
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Experience
Honors
1992
Prosecutor of the Year, Orange County District Attorney
Work Experience
1996 - Present
Criminal Defense Attorney, Law office of Michael Molfetta
1991 - 1996
Deputy D.A., Orange County District Attorney
Associations
1996 - Present
NACDLMember
Sample of Legal Cases
People v. Timothy Cho
NOT GUILTY
People v. Emmanuel Rodriguez
NOT GUILTY
People v. Murphy
Hung Jury
People v. Richard Phillips
Not Guilty
People v. Randy McDonald
Jury hung 10-2 for not guilty/ case dismissed
People v. Michael Araiza
Not Guilty
Education
N/A
Southwestern Univ SOL
law
N/A
Occidental Coll
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2013
Trial Lawyers Association
Cross Examination of "snitch"
2013
Law Practice Seminar
Criminal Defense Practice
2012
APCDL
Voire Dire in Death Penalty Cases
2009
APCDL Annual Conference
Homicide Defense
Publications
2011
Law Talking Guys
The Trial Lawyers Dilemma
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can someone leave town while on probation
11 Aug 2013
Q&A
I fell down at heb store the manger made a report of it but i know i broke a toe can i still get heb
29 Jul 2013
Q&A
I am on felony probation in elkhart county and just got a pi in st. joe coutny
28 Jul 2013
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
"Sex Crimes"
03 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Homicide / Death Penalty Cases
02 Aug 2013
Legal Guide
Identity theft under California law
02 Aug 2013