About Robert Craig

Robert Craig Zafis is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in California in 1983, holding. He is currently in active status and serves as the principal attorney at Zafis Law, a firm specializing in securities law, located at 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 210, San Diego, CA 92123. Mr. Zafis has over 40 years of experience in the legal field, focusing on securities fraud, regulatory defense, SEC and FINRA investigations, and securities arbitration matters.

Mr. Zafis earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law in 1980. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate studies at MacMurray College, obtaining a Bachelor of Science degree in Business and History in 1977.

Throughout his career, Mr. Zafis has represented clients in various securities-related matters, including defending firms, advisers, and private investors in securities fraud cases, regulatory defense, SEC and FINRA investigations, and securities arbitration. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, from initial case evaluation and discovery to mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.

Mr. Zafis has appeared before multiple courts, including the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California, the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California, and the U.S. District Court for the Central District of California. He has also argued before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. In addition to his California practice, he is admitted to the Texas State Court and the Indiana State Court, both on inactive status.

Mr. Zafis is a member of the California State Bar and holds the designation of Investment Adviser Certified Compliance Professional. He has been involved in various professional associations and has contributed to the legal community through his extensive experience in securities law.

Education

MacMurray Coll

Undergraduate Degree

Western State Univ

Law Degree

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

Indiana State Court Admitted 1980
U.S. District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1983
U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1983
U.S. District Court for the Central District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1983
Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals U.S. Circuit Court · Admitted 1983
Texas State Court Admitted 1991

Types of Cases Handled

securities fraud regulatory defense SEC investigations FINRA investigations securities arbitration

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations Trials

Office Locations

Main Office

 9201 Spectrum Center Blvd., Suite 210 San Diego CA 92123