About Michael A. Scafiddi

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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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 30, 2012
Hired Attorney Michael A. Scafiddi

Mr. Scafiddi did an excellent job for my son in a very difficult case. He is very hard working and was always very prepared. He was always available to answer any of our questions at any time. He explained everything that was being done for my son's case. He treated my son as if he was his own son. He helped our family through a very difficult situation. Not only was Mr. Scafiddi my son's lawyer but he is now a very close friend of our family. I would recommend Mr. Scafiddi to anyone.

 
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
September 06, 2012
Hired Attorney Michael A. Scafiddi

From the moment I contacted their offices, I received help immediately. They were extremely professional and handled all matters relating to my case in a timely manner. I was supported by their whole team of lawyers and my questions/calls were always answered. I would highly recommend the law offices of Michael A. Scafiddi.

Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
August 23, 2012
Hired Attorney Michael A. Scafiddi

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 I 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.

 
Malicious Prosecution
Posted by anonymous
January 14, 2021
Hired Attorney Michael A. Scafiddi

What defense attorney doesn’t pull available video camera footage from street cameras and surrounding businesses when it’s a case about a car accident and what really happened. This isn’t the 90’s. Also it would have been pretty easy to dig a bit more into the states star witness and his whole reason for testimony against Michaels client. The state gave their witness a reduced sentence for his crimes to lie and testify against Michaels client. The star witness had a beef with with Michaels client because Michaels client had reported the crimes earlier of this criminal the state used. A very sad ordeal for sure. Since then I’ve come into a lot of money and hired very good investigators. This case should never have gone to court. Thanks Mike

 

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Areas of Law

  • Criminal Law 13
    • Death Penalty
    • DUI/DWI
    • Expungements
    • Federal Criminal Law
    • Felonies
    • Homicide
    • Misdemeanors
    • Parole and Probation
    • Sex Crimes
    • Theft
    • Traffic Violations
    • Weapons Charges
    • Drug Crimes

  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Malicious Prosecution
  • White Collar Crime
  • Litigation 1
    • Civil Litigation
  • Law Enforcement
  • Personal Injury 1
    • Wrongful Death
  • Products Liability
  • Other 63
    • 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
    • Driving While Intoxicated
    • Electronic Surveillance
    • Extortion
    • Extradition
    • Forensic Accounting
    • Forensic DNA
    • Forensic Medicine
    • Forensic Science
    • Forgery
    • Grand Jury Practice
    • Habeas Corpus
    • Hit and Run
    • International Criminal Law
    • International Extradition
    • Mail Fraud
    • Manslaughter
    • Money Laundering
    • Murder
    • Post-Conviction Remedies
    • Sexual Assault
    • Shoplifting
    • Stalking
    • Vehicular Homicide
    • Victims Rights
    • Wire Fraud
    • Wiretapping
    • Embezzlement
    • White Collar Criminal Defense
    • White Collar Fraud
    • 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 Forfeiture
    • Drug Trafficking
    • Accidents
    • Automobile Accidents and Injuries
    • Catastrophic Injury

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Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1997, California
    1997, U.S. District Court, Central District of California
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    California Southern University
    Class of 1996
    J.D.
    Other Education
    California Southern University
    Class of 1994
    B.S.

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Principal at Michael A. Scafiddi, Esq. and Associates
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432 N. Arrowhead AvenueSan Bernardino, CA 92401-1421U.S.A.

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432 N. Arrowhead AvenueSan Bernardino, CA 92401-1421U.S.A.

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43460 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 200Temecula, CA 92590U.S.A.

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432 N. Arrowhead AvenueSan Bernardino, CA 92401-1421U.S.A.

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43460 Ridge Park Drive, Suite 200Temecula, CA 92590U.S.A.

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  • Is this attorney admitted to practice in any U.S. Federal Courts?
    Michael A. Scafiddi is admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Michael A. Scafiddi has a 4.1 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Michael A. Scafiddi, Esq. and Associates has 6 attorneys at this location.
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    Michael A. Scafiddi is affiliated with Shouse Law Group and Michael A. Scafiddi, Esq. and Associates.
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    Michael A. Scafiddi is listed in the Criminal Trial Practice section of the Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers.