Iraq Campaign Medal
Earned in military service
Our Team
The Ferrara Law brand is built on a foundation of thorough preparation and relentless advocacy. Personalized and focused representation is critical when a person’s freedom and reputation is on the line, which is exactly what our firm delivers.
A Career Dedicated to Service.
- United States Marine
Deployed to Iraq, supporting democratic elections in the al Anbar Province.
- San Diego State University
Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice, Cum Laude.
- 2010: Law School
Thomas Jefferson School of Law. Represented military veterans and accused citizens.
- 2016: Trial Attorney
Protected thousands of clients before juries, from DUI to First-Degree Murder.
- Today: Founder
Ferrara Law, APC. Certified trial instructor with NITA.
Matt Ferrara
Founder, Trial Attorney
Matt, the founder of Ferrara Law, APC, is a tenacious trial attorney who has dedicated his life to fighting for others. He combines the spirit of a United States Marine with over a decade of high-stakes trial experience to deliver elite representation to the accused. Matt is highly experienced and qualified in the areas of Criminal Defense and Military Law.
The Ferrara Law brand is built on a foundation of thorough preparation and relentless advocacy; a promise that Matt keeps to each and every client. When you retain Ferrara Law, you will rest assured that you have secured a fighter to stand by your side. Matt recognizes that personalized and focused representation is critical when a person’s freedom and reputation is on the line, which is exactly what our firm delivers.
Matt leverages his extensive Jury Trial experience in order to achieve optimal results for his clients.
Matt’s fighting spirit dates back to his early adulthood. Shortly after graduating from high school, Matt became a United States Marine and was deployed to Iraq. During deployment, Matt was involved with supporting democratic elections within the al Anbar Province; he gained a deep appreciation for American democracy and our system of government through this experience. Passion flows through Matt’s style of law practice and is a signature of the Ferrara Law brand.
After completing his military service, Matt went on to earn a Bachelor’s Degree in Criminal Justice from San Diego State University, graduating with Cum Laude honors.
Matt saw a career in law practice as a way to continue his passion for service. So in 2010, Matt enrolled into the Thomas Jefferson School of Law where he developed and sharpened his skills as an attorney. Matt spent time during law school providing legal representation to military veterans and was recognized with high-grade honors. Additionally, Matt spent multiple semesters representing accused citizens within the California Superior Courts; an experience which shaped his future as an advocate.
In 2016, Matt was hired by a large government law firm as a Trial Attorney. In this role, Matt protected thousands of clients, while achieving success in the most difficult, high-pressure cases. Matt has spent the last decade alongside clients, before juries, with charges ranging from DUI to First-Degree Murder; he has secured full acquittals on behalf of clients in multiple court houses. Regarding plea bargaining, Matt understands how to leverage his abilities in order to achieve optimal settlements for his clients, when appropriate. Ferrara Law is always prepared to take a case all the way through jury trial, where we are tested and proven.
In the News
As Seen on NBC 7 San Diego
Matt Ferrara, founder of Ferrara Law, speaking with NBC 7 San Diego.
Also featured in Totally San Diego: “Top 5 Criminal Defense Lawyers in San Diego” (August 2026)
Awards + Recognition
Honors earned in uniform and in the courtroom.
Combat Aircrew Insignia
Earned in military service
Certified Trial Instructor
National Institute for Trial Advocacy (NITA)
Trial Skills Instructor
CPDA
Professional Membership
- State Bar of California
- U.S. District Court, Southern California
- Criminal Defense Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
Kaely Hall
Director of Operations
Kaely Hall brings a unique, deeply empathetic perspective to the legal world as the Director of Operations at Ferrara Law APC. Before transitioning into legal operations, Kaely built a successful private practice as a trauma therapist. This clinical background allows her to view legal challenges through a human-centric lens, ensuring clients feel supported, understood, and heard during some of the most stressful moments of their lives.
In her role, Kaely serves as the heartbeat of our processes and client care. She bridges the gap between organizational efficiency and deep human connection, ensuring the seamless delivery of all legal services. By optimizing our daily operations, she guarantees that no detail is overlooked and that every client receives smooth, reliable, and high-quality representation from start to finish.
Kaely combines therapeutic expertise and operational leadership to guide clients and her team with compassion and clarity.
Kaely earned her master’s degree from Fordham University in Manhattan, where she focused her studies on clinical social work with a concentration on international issues. During this time, she developed a passion for understanding how individuals exercise resiliency during times of system-induced trauma. Today, she channels that passion into supporting individuals accused of crimes and those who have served our nation as they navigate the complexities of the legal experience.
At Ferrara Law APC, Kaely seamlessly merges her therapeutic expertise with operational leadership, guiding both the team and their clients through complex legal journeys with compassion and strategic clarity.
In the Community
Matt gives back to the legal field by training and mentoring new attorneys as a certified instructor with the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. Matt is a member of both the Criminal Defense Bar Association and Consumer Attorneys of San Diego. Ferrara Law engages with non-profit organizations to provide support to youth and homeless veterans and delivers community training in order to teach citizens about their rights within the legal system.
At Ferrara Law, your justice is our mission. If you or a loved one has been accused, do not hesitate to call us at any time for a free case analysis.