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For Attorneys: Referrals, Second Opinions and Co-Counsel

Pelta Law accepts felony and misdemeanor referrals from attorneys across the nine Bay Area counties. Marc Pelta is a former prosecutor in private criminal defense practice since 2008.

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

01Refer a criminal matter to Marc

The referral program brings matters to Marc for him to handle. It does not require reciprocal referrals or sending a client's case elsewhere.

Start with your name, firm, callback number, county, broad charge category and any approaching court date or custody concern. Ask how to provide the names needed for a conflict check before sending documents or substantive case details.

Marc reviews each inquiry for conflicts, scope and availability. Representation begins only when agreed. Discuss any updates to referring counsel with Marc and the client; no automatic sharing of case information is promised.

The practice emphasizes felony defense and also accepts misdemeanor matters, including DUI and domestic violence defense.

02Second opinions, trial consulting and co-counsel

Contact Marc to discuss a defined review or role on a pending criminal matter. Scope, availability, responsibilities and fees are agreed for that matter. A request for a second opinion does not extend a deadline or keep a plea offer open. Existing counsel remains responsible unless the representation changes.

03Conflicts and fees

A referring firm's conflict does not establish that Pelta Law can accept a case. Marc conducts a separate conflict check. Any lawyer-to-lawyer fee division is discussed separately and documented only if applicable; it is not a condition of making a referral.

04Contact Marc directly

Call 415-963-1152, text Marc or email marc@peltalaw.com. Marc answers when available; if a call goes to voicemail, leave contact and scheduling information only.

Office: 1390 Market Street, Suite 200, San Francisco. Appointments by arrangement.

Pelta Law · San Francisco

For your next inquiry.

Start with the county, the stage of the matter and how to reach you. Case detail waits for the conflict check.

Call Marc · 415-963-1152Text MarcEmail marc@peltalaw.comDo not send case facts or documents in an initial message.