About Marc
About Pelta Law
Pelta Law is the San Francisco practice of Marc Pelta, a former prosecutor who has practiced criminal defense privately since 2008.
Felony focus, with misdemeanor representation
The practice emphasizes felony defense and also accepts misdemeanor cases. Marc works directly with clients on criminal matters, restraining orders and professional licensing matters.
Pelta Law serves the nine Bay Area counties from its San Francisco office: San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara, Contra Costa, Marin, Solano, Sonoma and Napa. Appointments are by arrangement.
Working with Marc
Marc offers a no-charge 20-minute initial phone review of a criminal matter, by arrangement and after a conflict check. Representation is paid on a flat-fee basis. Scope and fees are agreed before representation begins.
The firm welcomes incoming felony and misdemeanor referrals from other attorneys. The For Attorneys page explains the initial contact process. Read more about Marc Pelta and his background as a former prosecutor.
Office and contact
1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94102. Call 415-963-1152 or email marc@peltalaw.com. Do not send case facts or documents before a conflict check.
Common questions
Does Pelta Law take matters other than felonies?
The practice focuses on felony defense and also accepts misdemeanor cases. Pelta Law also takes DUI, domestic violence, restraining order and juvenile matters, and matters where a professional license is at stake. Whether a particular matter fits the practice is decided after the conflict check and the initial review.
What happens on the first call?
The first step is a conflict check, which needs only the names of the people involved, the county, the type of charge, custody status and any court date. Once the check is clear, Marc Pelta reviews the paperwork and the stage of the case with the caller and explains the next court event. Any engagement is then set out in writing before work begins.
Pelta Law · San Francisco
A place to begin.
Contact Pelta Law to discuss your inquiry. A conflict check comes before any case detail is shared.