Criminal Defense · San Francisco · Bay Area

Hire A Former Prosecutor To Stand By Your Side! Attorney Marc Pelta knows the system!

Marc Pelta has run a private criminal defense practice since 2008. Aggressive defense for both misdemeanor and felony charges across California. You work with Marc directly, on a transparent flat fee agreed before work begins.

20minutes

No-charge 20-minute initial case review, by arrangement

1Name, county & court date2Conflict check320-minute phone review
Marc Pelta, criminal defense attorney, Pelta Law, San Francisco
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Marc Pelta
Former prosecutor
Criminal defense since 2008
State Bar No. 253315
Serving 38 California LocationsSan FranciscoOaklandSan JoseRedwood CitySan MateoFremontHaywardDaly CityBerkeleySan RafaelMill ValleyNapaMartinezPittsburgPleasantonSan RamonSanta ClaraMountain ViewLos GatosMenlo ParkHalf Moon BayPacificaSacramentoRosevilleAuburnStocktonModestoMantecaSan JoaquinBeverly HillsLos AngelesSan Fernando ValleySanta BarbaraRiversideSan BernardinoSan DiegoTemeculaWalnut Creek+ Statewide by arrangement Serving 38 California LocationsSan FranciscoOaklandSan JoseRedwood CitySan MateoFremontHaywardDaly CityBerkeleySan RafaelMill ValleyNapaMartinezPittsburgPleasantonSan RamonSanta ClaraMountain ViewLos GatosMenlo ParkHalf Moon BayPacificaSacramentoRosevilleAuburnStocktonModestoMantecaSan JoaquinBeverly HillsLos AngelesSan Fernando ValleySanta BarbaraRiversideSan BernardinoSan DiegoTemeculaWalnut Creek+ Statewide by arrangement
Proven Courtroom Defense

Strategic Criminal Defense. Built On Prosecution Experience.

Marc Pelta prosecuted thousands of criminal cases for the state. Today, he puts that exact prosecutorial insight to work for individuals facing serious California misdemeanor and felony charges.

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Criminal Defense Veteran
Get a former prosecutor on your side. You've got one shot, make it count. Trial attorney, Marc Pelta, gets the job done!
Pelta Law Defends:
  • All Misdemeanors
  • All Felonies / Strikes
  • DUI
  • Drugs
  • Burglary / Robbery
  • Sex Crimes
  • Expungements
  • Diversion / DEJ
  • Probation / Parole Violations
  • And More ...Call For Details
Hire Pelta Law to help you move on!
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D.U.I. Experience
Ask Pelta Law about new DUI Laws. Marc prosecuted 1,000's of DUI's for the state. Now, he defends you with that experience.
Pelta Law Defends:
  • DUI - 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th
  • Wet Reckless
  • Dry Reckless
  • High BAC & Enhancements
  • DUI Drugs
  • Driving W/O A License
  • Driving On A Suspended License
  • Driving On A Revoked License
  • Dismissals
  • And More ...Call For Details
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Drug Law Professional
Meet a lawyer who's current on Drug laws. Narcotic legislation has changed! Marc Pelta is a professional in this tricky field.
Pelta Law Defends:
  • Possession For Personal Use
  • Possession With Intent To Sell
  • Possession With Intent To Sell Within The Proximity Of A School
  • Trafficking
  • Manufacturing
  • Prior Drug Conviction Enhancements
  • All Federal Narcotic Offenses
  • Prop 36 / Drug Court
  • And More ...Call For Details
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Trial experience reality

A Scary Truth About Lawyers. Most Lack Real Trial Experience.

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Most Attorneys Lack Trial Experience!
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Rely On Marc Pelta to go the distance!
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He was trained by the District Attorney to litigate!
FACT: Reasons Most Lawyers Settle & Avoid Trial
  • Over 180,000 licensed lawyers in California
  • Most cases settle out of court before jury trial
  • Novice attorneys are afraid to fight in trial
  • Average litigators are overworked and rushed
  • Some lawyers are simply unwilling to put in the trial work
Active Trial Litigation Active courtroom trial litigation with defense counsel and court bailiffs
Trial Experience In The Courtroom Marc Pelta brings years of courtroom prosecution and criminal trial litigation to protect your future.
180,000+

Lawyers in California, but only a fraction have tried serious criminal cases before a jury.

2008

Marc Pelta has defended criminal clients in private practice after serving as a state prosecutor.

1-on-1

You work directly with Marc. Your case is never handed off to an untested junior associate.

Most lawyers will take the worst deal to avoid real work.

Hire Attorney Marc Pelta to get you the best results you can get!

Practice areas

Aggressive Criminal Defense. Misdemeanors & Felonies.

Every criminal charge deserves relentless preparation and immediate strategic action, whether it is filed as a misdemeanor or a felony. Marc Pelta defends clients across nine Bay Area counties and throughout California. Contact Marc about the charge, the county and the next court date.

Service areas

We Cover The Following Locations Across California.

While based at Fox Plaza in San Francisco, attorney Marc Pelta is licensed by the State Bar of California (No. 253315) and defends clients in courts across the 9 Bay Area counties, Northern California, and statewide.

San Francisco (850 Bryant)
Daly City
Half Moon Bay
Menlo Park
Pacifica
Redwood City Courthouse
San Mateo
Oakland (Wiley Manuel / Rene C.)
Berkeley
Fremont
Hayward Hall of Justice
Martinez Courthouse
Pittsburg
Pleasanton
San Ramon
Walnut Creek
San Jose (Hall of Justice)
Santa Clara
Mountain View
Los Gatos
San Rafael (Marin Civic Center)
Mill Valley
Napa Courthouse
Sacramento Courthouse
Roseville
Auburn
Stockton
Modesto
Manteca
San Joaquin
Beverly Hills
Los Angeles
San Fernando Valley
Santa Barbara
Riverside
San Bernardino
San Diego
Temecula
The office

A San Francisco practice serving the Bay Area.

The practice serves San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Marin, Solano, Sonoma and Napa counties. Appointments are by arrangement.

Fox Plaza

1390 Market Street, Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102

By BART and Muni Metro, use the Civic Center / UN Plaza station at 1150 Market Street. San Francisco criminal cases are heard at the Hall of Justice, 850 Bryant Street.

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