Scrofano Law PC has expanded its criminal defense team with the addition of Jason M. Kalafat as Senior Trial Attorney in 2025. Kalafat brings more than 20 years of trial experience, having defended clients in state and federal courts across the District of Columbia and Maryland. His background includes service as a Deputy Public Defender in Maricopa County, Arizona, where he handled hundreds of cases involving DUI, aggravated DUI, firearms, and drug offenses.
Since relocating to the Washington, D.C., area in 2008, Kalafat has represented clients in D.C. Superior Court and the U.S. District Court for the District of Columbia. He has served as trial counsel in more than 100 trials, covering a wide range of criminal charges. Judges have frequently appointed him for serious felony cases under the D.C. Criminal Justice Act, reflecting his courtroom expertise and reliability. Kalafat holds an AVVO rating and an AV Preeminent peer review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, and he has been recognized as a Super Lawyer.
Founder Joseph A. Scrofano noted that Kalafat's experience and calm demeanor align with the firm's mission of defending clients with honesty, compassion, and skill. Peers and clients describe Kalafat as a capable and unrelenting advocate who communicates effectively. In one notable case, a former prosecutor acknowledged that Kalafat won a gun case despite DNA evidence linking the defendant to the weapon.
Kalafat's addition strengthens Scrofano Law PC's capacity to handle DUI, drug, and serious felony cases. The firm, which serves clients in Washington, D.C., Maryland, and Virginia, is known for aggressive, client-centered representation. For more information, visit www.dc-dui-lawyer.com.
