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

    • 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

    • Entering Auto

    • Motor Vehicle Theft

    • Robbery by Force

    • Armed Robbery

    • Aggravated Assault and Battery

    • Murder

Testimonials

“Mr Sclafani helped my son get out of jail and then got the whole case thrown out!  He always answered my calls and made my son and I feel like his whole attention was on his case.  Every time we asked for an update he answered and talked to the prospector immediately about dismissing the case.  Our family is so thankful for Mr. Sclafani because now my son is not a felon and gets to see his two young sons grow up.”

“We were so scared after our 22 year old daughter was arrested.  We were so frustrated because we didn’t understand the process.  We were terrified until Mr. Sclafani took the case.  He explained everything to us so we always knew what was going on.  He also was very kind and treated us and our daughter with respect and kindness.  However, in court, he was a fighter.  He made us and our daughter feel like he was really on our side the whole time.  Thankfully, even the toughest judge agreed with his argument and our daughter was able to finish her last semester in college!  She also got a good job after Mr. Sclafani made sure to keep her record clean.”