Katherine Filous "Katie" Malka
About Katherine Filous Malka
Katherine Filous Malka is a lawyer based in Tucson, AZ and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2024. Katherine Filous Malka is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Tucson, Arizona
- Criminal Defense: General Practice
- Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- DUI / DWI Defense
Current Firm: Mesch Clark Rothschild
Education: DePaul University, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Tucson, AZ
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