Prior to joining Goode, Hemme, & Peterson, attorney John Malki was lead counsel at the Law Offices of Mark Steven Kessler in Escondido. John joined the firm upon Mr. Kessler's retirement in 2007. He established the firm’s satellite office in downtown Escondido to serve our North County clients. His tenacity, creativity, and congenial demeanor have earned him a track record of avoiding litigation or resolving many cases before trial.

Mr. Malki’s background prior to becoming an attorney includes over twenty years of experience in the fields of real estate, automotive, small business, and ministry. Mr. Malki is a licensed California Real Estate Broker, with experience in residential, commercial, and mortgage transactions. Mr. Malki currently practices in the areas of:

• Real Estate Law and Transactions
• Business Law
• Contracts
• General Civil Litigation

Mr. Malki is a member of the State Bar of California, San Diego County Bar Association, North County Bar Association, and San Diego Association of Realtors. He is admitted to practice before all State Courts in California, as well as the United States District Court for the Southern and Central Districts of California. Mr. Malki is also an Adjunct Professor of Law at Thomas Jefferson School of Law in San Diego, teaching Real Estate Transactions and Secured Land Transactions.

Mr. Malki attended Thomas Jefferson School of Law, where he was a State Bar Certified Law Student and Clinical Education Intern, named to the Honor Roll and National Dean's List five times, received the Witkin Award for highest grade in Secured Land Transactions, and received his Juris Doctorate cum laude in 2005.

As a native Southern Californian, John enjoys the outdoor activities that our region has to offer. He is married and has two children.

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