Michael Scafiddi

Attorney Michael Scafiddi is the owner and president of the Law Offices of Michael A. Scafiddi, which has office locations in San Bernardino, San Diego and Temecula, California. A former police officer and sergeant, Mr. Scafiddi has more than 33 total years of experience in the legal system, the past 17 of which he has spent providing exceptional defense counsel to clients across his region who stand accused or are under investigation for any type of felony or misdemeanor offense.Mr. Scafiddi's background in law enforcement provides him with a unique and invaluable insight into the criminal justice system that he uses to devise the most effective strategies possible to help his clients protect their rights and preserve their liberties and freedom. He has developed strong, professional relationships with many judges, prosecutors and law enforcement officers in his area, and he has become a recognized authority on street gangs as well as drug recognition, DUI and juvenile crimes.A 1991 graduate of Chaffey College with an Associate Science Degree, Mr. Scafiddi earned his Bachelor of Science in Law from California Southern Law School in 1995 and his Juris Doctor from the school in 1996. He has also completed numerous special courses and training involving a host of criminal matters, earning certification in Police Officers Standards and Training as well as certification as a traffic school instructor. He has also served as a licensed private investigator in California.Along with maintaining a successful criminal defense practice, Mr. Scafiddi is highly active in many local, state and national legal organizations. He currently serves as vice president of the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino, and he once served as president and member of board of directors of the San Bernardino Bar Association as well as member of the organization's Fee Dispute/Arbitration Panel.Honored for his outstanding professionalism and service, Mr. Scafiddi received the Kearney Nydam Award in 2010 for his selfless pro bono contributions, and he received the St. Thomas Moore Award in 2012 for his commitment to his community and justice. He is also the recipient of the Access to Justice Award from the Legal Aid Society of San Bernardino.Moreover, the National Trial Lawyers voted Mr. Scafiddi among the Top 100 Trial Lawyers in the United States, and he holds an AV Preeminent peer review rating* from Martindale-Hubbell. He has also received Superb client ratings on Avvo along with many testimonials and referrals from his satisfied clients.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Rating™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.