Michael Sclafani, ESQ
Criminal Defense Attorney
Diligent, zealous, and dedicated to representing each client with the utmost attention and care
Attorney Michael Sclafani has a decade of experience litigating high-stakes criminal cases in the Atlanta area, which include serving as lead counsel in over 50 jury trials as an attorney at the DeKalb County Public Defender’s Office. He lead cases ranging from murder charges– where on more than one occasion Attorney Sclafani was able to fully exonerate his clients by winning not guilty verdicts– to DUIs and simple misdemeanors.
Now as a solo practitioner, Attorney Sclafani is committed to keeping a small number of clients and a low case count to ensure that each client receives highly personalized, focused and rigorous representation. This client-centric form of representation is the the basis of Sclafani Defense Law’s philosophy. Once you hire him, he will be in your corner from the beginning until the end. You can expect to speak with Attorney Sclafani directly throughout the duration of the case as he fights for the best possible outcome no matter the charges and no matter the stakes.
Experience
Attorney at Dekalb County Public Defender’s Office (2014-2023)
Plea Negotiations, Pretrial Diversion and Services, Bench Trials, Murder Trials, Pretrial Investigation, Post conviction relief
Emory Law JD
2012-2014
Areas of Law
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Traffic violations, (speeding, Failure to Maintain Lane, Driving with Suspended License)
DUI, Reckless Driving, Vehicular Homicide
Simple Battery, Assault
Family Violence
Theft by Taking
Theft by Shoplifting
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Entering Auto
Motor Vehicle Theft
Robbery by Force
Armed Robbery
Aggravated Assault and Battery
Murder