Michael Alessandro Molfetta

Michael Alessandro Molfetta

3.8
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 35 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at Costa Mesa, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense

3070 Bristol Street, Suite 580, Costa Mesa, CA

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Criminal Defense 100%

Former prosecutor who has dedicated his entire career to criminal defense. Has handled thousands of cases ranging from Capital Murder, White collar, all felonies and misdemeanors in State and Federal Courts all over the country. Has handled cases in california, new York, Florida, Texas, Idaho, and Connecticut. Attorney has appeared as a legal analyst on ABC World News Tonight, Court TV, Fox News, NBC, and CBS s well as being a regular guest on Nancy Grace's show.

36 years | 5,000 cases

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 35 years

State: California

Acquired: 1991

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Location

Law Offices of Michael Alessandro Molfetta

3070 Bristol Street, Suite 580, Costa Mesa, CA, 92626

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Michael Alessandro Molfetta's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 4 of 4 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Sean | August 29, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Foreclosure

Successful timeshare exit!

My father and I had an excellent experience with Teran Mawhinney and Molfetta law. My parents were stuck in a timeshare that they weren’t able to get out of and the property was going into foreclosure. Teran helped us quickly sign a deed, in lieu of foreclosure with the timeshare company that got bo...th of my parents out of the timeshare. These timeshare companies can be a real pain to deal with, and Teryn and team helped us fix the problem quickly and professionally. Thank you so much much.

Posted by Ann | March 25, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Contracts & Agreements

What a lier

Hired him to cancell my time share. He told us he would get rid of it in 18 to 24 months. Heard nothing from him after couple months. After the 24 month period I contacted California bar. He lied to them and my case was cancelled. Don't believe any timeshare lawyer especially Mr Molfetta

Posted by Mary | July 12, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Real Estate

Do not hire!

I hired Molfetta Law to get me out of my timeshare contract. After 18 months no work has been done. I've called and no one answers. I've emailed and no response. I've left voice messages and no return calls. Since no work was done I tried to cancel my contract. No luck there either. Don't wast...e your time or money with Molfetta Law.

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,... now he won't return the case file which another grievance has been filed with the bar association and they are saying they will suspend him for not returning my case files for over 18 months, my new lawyer needs them badly, just a horrible experiance, he took a bad situation and made it so much worse, missed filings, constant extensions because he wasn't prepaired, did not show up to hearing in front of bar association arbutration panel but sent another lawyer but my mom who went to the hearing by herself won the case against him without a lawyer because it was so obvious he did not perform his duties as my lawyer and the panel of lawyers admonshid his attorney for the poor performance in this case

Michael Molfetta

Replied last February 26, 2016

This 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.

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Michael. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Thomas Welbourn

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in 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."

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Doreen Boxer

Criminal defense lawyer | Jul 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lewis Rosenblum

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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!"

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Joseph Manning

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Scott Petersen

Criminal defense lawyer | Apr 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"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

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

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

NACDL

Member

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

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Education

N/A

Southwestern Univ SOL

law

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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

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