The Law Office of Michael A. Coffino is a premier criminal defense firm based in the San Francisco Bay Area, specializing in aggressive and strategic representation for individuals facing serious criminal charges. With over 20 years of experience and a reputation for courtroom excellence—dubbed the “best attorney money can’t buy” by the Marin Independent Journal—the firm stands out for its commitment to protecting clients’ rights, freedom, and reputations through meticulous investigation and vigorous litigation.
Michael Coffino employs a comprehensive, science- and fact-based defense approach, leveraging a network of top experts in toxicology, forensics, medicine, and computer science to challenge the prosecution’s evidence. The firm is dedicated to securing favorable outcomes, whether through acquittals at trial, dismissals, diversions, or creative pre-filing interventions. It serves clients across the Bay Area, including Marin, Contra Costa, Sonoma, Napa, and San Francisco counties, and offers free initial consultations to assess each case thoroughly.
Services Offered
- Criminal Defense
- DUI Defense
- Domestic Violence Defense
- Drug Crimes Defense
- Sex Crimes Defense
- Shoplifting, Theft, and Burglary Defense
- Assault and Weapons Charges Defense
- Restraining Order Representation (seeking and defending)
- Pre-filing Intervention and Case Dismissal Strategies
- Constitutional Rights Violation Challenges (4th, 5th, 6th Amendments)
- Trial Representation for Felonies and Misdemeanors
- Expert Witness Coordination (toxicology, forensics, engineering, medicine, computer science)
- DMV License Suspension Hearings
- Drug Treatment and Diversion Programs
The firm serves clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area, including Marin, Alameda, Contra Costa, Napa, San Francisco, and Sonoma counties, with specific experience in jurisdictions such as Sausalito, San Rafael, Oakland, and Berkeley. Fluent in the complexities of California criminal law, Michael Coffino is recognized for his successful acquittals in high-stakes cases including homicide, rape, kidnapping, and DUI.
