Michael A. Scafiddi

Michael A. Scafiddi: Attorney with Michael A. Scafiddi, Esq. and Associates
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

Michael A. Scafiddi, Esq. Top-notch criminal defense attorney for all San Bernardino and Riverside County courthouses, including the Murrieta Southwest Justice Center, Banning, Fontana, Joshua Tree, Barstow and Victorville.

San Bernardino County criminal defense attorney Michael Scafiddi enjoys an ideal background for defending those accused of crimes: he's a former police officer and police sergeant. Attorney Scafiddi uses the real-life experience and insight he gained in law enforcement now to serve his criminal defense clients.

As a police officer, Mr. Scafiddi investigated a wide range of criminal cases from DUI to child abuse to robbery to carjacking. He gained a reputation as a straightforward and honest, yet relentless crime-solver.

Additionally, as a police officer, Mr. Scafiddi was personally involved as an investigator in over 2,000 arrests for DUI’s. In 1981, Mr. Scafiddi was designated a gang expert by the Superior Courts of the State of California. Mr. Scafiddi has testified over 150 times as a gang expert. In 1987, Mr. Scafiddi was recognized by the Superior Court of the County of San Bernardino as a certified Drug Recognition Expert (DRE). It is this type of practical experience that makes Mr. Scafiddi a successful criminal defense litigator.

Now as a San Bernardino criminal defense lawyer, Mr. Scafiddi brings the same tenacity and street-smarts to the task of assisting clients charged with crimes. Knowing how the police put together criminal cases, he's better able to devise strategies to fight the cases.

Criminal defense lawyer Scafiddi also enjoys a great rapport with people throughout the court system. He is on a first-name basis with many of the judges, prosecutors, probation officers and police detectives throughout San Bernardino and Riverside Counties

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Areas of Practice (85)

  • Criminal Law
  • Assault and Battery
  • Bribery
  • Burglary
  • Capital Offenses
  • Civil Forfeiture
  • Crime Victims Compensation
  • Criminal Antitrust
  • Criminal Appeals
  • Criminal Conspiracy
  • Criminal Defense
  • Criminal Forfeiture
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Criminal Investigation
  • Criminal Prosecution
  • Death Penalty
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • DUI/DWI
  • Electronic Surveillance
  • Expungements
  • Extortion
  • Extradition
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Felonies
  • Forensic Accounting
  • Forensic DNA
  • Forensic Medicine
  • Forensic Science
  • Forgery
  • Grand Jury Practice
  • Habeas Corpus
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • International Criminal Law
  • International Extradition
  • Mail Fraud
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • Manslaughter
  • Misdemeanors
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Parole and Probation
  • Post-Conviction Remedies
  • Sex Crimes
  • Sexual Assault
  • Shoplifting
  • Stalking
  • Theft
  • Traffic Violations
  • Vehicular Homicide
  • Victims Rights
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Wiretapping
  • White Collar Crime
  • Embezzlement
  • White Collar Criminal Defense
  • White Collar Fraud
  • Civil Litigation
  • Law Enforcement
  • Corrections Law
  • Excessive Use of Force
  • False Arrest
  • False Imprisonment
  • High Speed Police Pursuit Litigation
  • Law Enforcement Disciplinary
  • Proceedings
  • Law Enforcement Liability
  • Law Enforcement Officers Rights
  • Police Brutality
  • Police Liability
  • Police Liability Defense
  • Police Misconduct Drugs and Narcotics
  • Civil Drug Forfeiture
  • Controlled Substances Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • Drug Forfeiture
  • Drug Trafficking
  • Wrongful Death
  • Personal Injury
  • Accidents
  • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
  • Catastrophic Injury
  • Products Liability
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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
California Southern University, B.S., 1994
Law School Attended:
California Southern University, J.D., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1997
Admission:
1997, California; 1997, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
ISLN:
913953202

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Peer Reviews

4.8/5.0 (46 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.8/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/15/14 in Criminal Defense

    Michael Scafiddi is very deserving of an A-V Rating. I know him both professionally and personally and couldn't give him higher praises. I urge MH to rank him where he belongs, with the top rated lawyers. Should you need further information, please d... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/11/14 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/11/14 in Criminal Defense

    In addition to being a highly qualified and ethical attorney, Michael is also an important member of the community as a whole and contributes his time and funds to access of legal services for the indigent.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/11/14 in Criminal Law

    I have recommended many criminal clients to Michael as I trust his expertise in the field. Most importantly, he is a true professional that fights extremely aggressively for his clients. He is well known,liked and respected throughout the Greater I... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/11/14 in Criminal Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Of Counsel on 07/11/14 in Criminal Appeals

    Mike is a great lawyer, and a good man. I recommend him highly.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 07/11/14 in Death Penalty

    Excellent lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/11/14 in Trial Practice

    Highly skilled trial lawyer

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Judge on 07/11/14 in Criminal Law

    An outstanding trial lawyer. Highest rating in ethics, civility and effectiveness. He is highly regarded by his colleagues including those opposing him. I have observed hundreds of jury trials and would consider him among the finest lawyers to try a... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 07/11/14 in Civil Litigation

    Excellent lawyer and an even better civil strategist.

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Avvo Client Review
5.0/5.0 (246 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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Lawyers Client Review
4.3/5.0 (5 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

"If you are facing serious legal trouble, look no further than Michael Scafiddi Law. I was dealing with a felony strike charge and felt completely overwhelmed, but this firm handled my case with absol...

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