Stefano Molea S
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About Stefano Molea

Stefano is proud to be a San Diego criminal defense lawyer. He is a partner at the Law Offices of David P. Shapiro, where he brings experience representing diverse clients facing a variety of charges. Stefano has helped waiters, lawyers, construction workers, doctors, CEOs, teachers, and others who have been accused of crimes ranging from theft, fraud, DUIs and drug possession, all the way to vehicular manslaughter, robbery, aggravated mayhem, sex crimes and murder. Regardless of the client or charge, each case is handled with the same thoroughness and passion. Stefano enjoys every aspect of being a criminal defense lawyer including researching, writing and arguing successful motions, and litigating cases at trial. Stefano is immersed in the San Diego County criminal defense community as a board member of the San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association. He also belongs to the California Public Defender’s Association, California Attorneys for Criminal Justice and the National College for DUI Defense. Stefano is honored to have been recognized as a Rising Star by Super Lawyers for 2016-2020. He has been selected as a Top 40 Criminal Defense Lawyer Under 40 in California for 2016 and was voted Best of the Bar for Criminal Defense in 2016 by the San Diego Business Journal. Most of all, Stefano is humbled by the many clients who have written testimonials for his dedication to their cases, attentiveness to their issues, and ability to walk them through the convoluted and sometimes frightening criminal justice system.

βš–οΈ Practice Areas

βœ“ White Collar Crime βœ“ Domestic Violence βœ“ Criminal Law βœ“ DUI & DWI

Credentials & Experience

πŸŽ“ Education

Thomas Jefferson School of Law
J.D. (2011)
Law
University of Redlands
B.A. (2008)
Philosophy and Government

πŸ“‹ Bar Admissions

National College for DUI Defense Member
Member Member
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Member
Board Member Member
California Attorneys for Criminal Justice Member
Member Member

πŸ’Ό Professional Experience

Partner
The Law Offices of David P. Shapiro, APLC 2018 - Current
Associate Attorney
Law Offices of Kerry L. Armstrong 2013 - 2017

πŸ† Awards & Recognition

Rising Star
Superlawyers
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Special Director&#039
s Award
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Rising Star
Superlawyers
Best of the Bar
San Diego Business Journal
Top 40 Under 40 Criminal Defense
The American Society of Legal Advocates

πŸ“š Publications

  • Opinion: We Should Temper Our Immediate Reaction to News of Alleged Crimes
  • Times of San Diego
  • Interacting With Law Enforcement Officers in 2016
  • Millennial Magazine
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