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.”
