Atty. Fay Arfa
Fay Arfa practices criminal law exclusively. She has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases, tried more than 100 jury trials, and handled more than 500 criminal appeals.
Appeals & More Attorney · Serving Los Angeles, CA · 45+ Years Experience
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About Fay Arfa at a Glance
Fay Arfa is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Fay Arfa A Law Corporation. They have 45+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1981. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, sex crimes, and appellate. Admitted to practice in California U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit U.S. District Court, Eastern Dist (1981). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 1981) and University of California at Los Angeles (M.P.A. University, 1975). Serves clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Fay Arfa
- Fay Arfa practices criminal law exclusively
- She has successfully handled hundreds of criminal cases, tried more than 100 jury trials, and handled more than 500 criminal appeals
- Fay Arfa has the distinction of being Certified as a Specialist in two separate areas of law – Criminal Law as well as Appellate Law – by the California State Bar, Board of Specialization
- The National Board of Trial Advocacy has also awarded her a board Certification in Criminal Trial Advocacy
- With decades of experience, Attorney Arfa tenaciously represents defendants in criminal trials, appeals, and post-conviction matters such as Motions for New Trial, habeas corpus petitions, and resentencing petitions
- The Attorney Arfa has exceptional expertise in cases involving sex crimes and serious felonies including murders
- For many years, Fay Arfa has been selected as a California Super Lawyer
- Attorney Arfa testifies as an expertwitness in cases raising ineffective assistance of counsel issues
- The National Board of Trial Advocacy (NBTA) has selected Attorney Arfa, to receive the 2025 NBTA 's President's Award
- The NBTA member colleagues and staff from across the country have chosen her as one of the "best of the best
- The National Child Abuse Defense & Resource Center (NCADRC) has deemed her one of the most successful lawyers nationwide
- A CA state bar certified criminal law specialist and National Board Criminal Trial Advodate (NBTA) Attorney Arfa, leverages top-tier technology and investigative methods to craft comprehensive defenses, to make sure every client gets dedicated support
- Attorney Arfa offers knowledgeable, excellent, and experienced legal advocacy for those navigating the complexities of the criminal justice system
- Attorney Fay Arfa graduated from UCLA with academic honors, including Phi Beta Kappa
- She then earned a Master's Degree in Public Administration from UCLA
- After earning her master's degree, Attorney Arfa spent several years in pubic service
- She worked for several years as a Deputy to Zev Yaroslavsky, then councilman of the Fifth District of Los Angeles
- While attending law school at night, Attorney Arfa accepted a law clerk position in a prestigious Century City law firm
- After four years of working full time and going to law school at night, Attorney Arfa earned her law degree
- She then worked for the United States government as an attorney for the Federal Aviation Administration and later prosecuted criminal cases as a Los Angeles Deputy City Attorney
- Attorney Arfa dedicates herself toward helping all people accused of crimes
- She prides herself on giving personal attention and pulling out all the stops for people accused of crimes
- She fights as hard as she can for all of her clients and makes sure that all of her clients get the most vigorous defense possible
- Attorney Arfa's clients consider her the “Best Defender.”
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Fay Arfa's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Fay Arfa handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Los Angeles.
Criminal Defense in Los Angeles
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Sex Crimes in Los Angeles
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Appellate Practice in Los Angeles
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Los Angeles
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Los Angeles are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Los Angeles Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Los Angeles-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Los Angeles Choose Fay Arfa
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Fay Arfa's practice in the field of criminal defense, sex crimes, and appellate.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Fay Arfa brings 45+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, sex crimes, and appellate, Fay Arfa can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Los Angeles
A Los Angeles-based practice means Fay Arfa attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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