Meet The Attorney

Marc Pelta, Former Prosecutor

Marc Pelta is a former prosecutor and a San Francisco criminal defense attorney. He opened Pelta Law in 2008 and represents clients in felony and misdemeanor matters across the Bay Area.

Former prosecutor
Criminal defense since 2008
State Bar No. 253315
Marc Pelta, criminal defense attorney, Pelta Law, San Francisco
Marc Pelta
Former prosecutor. Criminal defense since 2008.
State Bar No. 253315 · Admitted Dec 2007
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

01A practice focused on criminal defense

Marc's practice emphasizes felony cases while also representing people facing misdemeanor charges. Pelta Law handles criminal defense, restraining orders and professional licensing matters. Clients work directly with Marc.

Learn about felony defense, misdemeanor defense, DUI, domestic violence and drug offenses.

02Former prosecutor. Criminal defense since 2008.

Marc's prosecution background informs his review of charges, evidence and case preparation. Each case depends on its own facts and law. A lawyer's former role does not promise a result or special treatment from a court or prosecutor.

03Working with Marc

A no-charge 20-minute initial phone review of a criminal matter is available by arrangement and after a conflict check. Representation is paid on a flat-fee basis, with scope and fees agreed before work begins.

Attorneys may refer felony or misdemeanor matters for Marc to handle directly. The For Attorneys page also explains second opinions, trial consulting and co-counsel inquiries.

04State Bar of California

Marc (Mordechai) David Pelta, State Bar No. 253315. Admitted December 2007.

05Office and contact

1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, CA 94102. Appointments by arrangement. Call 415-963-1152 or email marc@peltalaw.com. Start with contact information; case details follow a conflict check.

Common questions

Answers before the first call.

General information, not legal advice about any particular case. Ask Marc about the law and deadlines that apply to yours.

Which counties does Pelta Law cover?

Pelta Law accepts felony and misdemeanor cases in the nine Bay Area counties: San Francisco, Alameda, Santa Clara, San Mateo, Contra Costa, Marin, Solano, Napa and Sonoma. The office is at Fox Plaza, 1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco, with appointments by arrangement.

Does Marc Pelta take referrals from other attorneys?

Yes. Pelta Law accepts felony and misdemeanor referrals, plus second opinions, trial consulting and co-counsel by agreement from other attorneys. A conflict check is completed before any case detail is shared. The For Attorneys page describes the initial referral process.

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.

Call Marc · 415-963-1152Text MarcContact Pelta LawDo not send case facts or documents in an initial message.