Atty. Marc B. Geller

Atty. Marc B. Geller

Mr. Geller has accumulated a wealth of experience defending cases in state and federal court for over 40 years.

San Diego San Diego 53 J. Erfahrung 53 year
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About Marc B. Geller at a glance

Marc B. Geller is a Member based in San Diego, California, practforg at Marc B. Geller, APC. They haand 53+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1973. Admitted to practice in California (1973) and U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, (1973). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 1973) and University of Southern California (B.A., 1970). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Geller has accumulated a wealth of experience defending cases in state and federal court for over 40 years
  • His knowledge of the law, personal charisma, exquisite courtroom demeanor, and skill at persuasion make him one of the preeminent criminal defense advocates in San Diego
  • The very highest degree of criminal defense representation provided by Mr. Geller allows him to effectively protect your rights and serve your interests during investigation, trial, and appeal of your criminal case
  • Mr. Geller’s ability to effectively and persuasively communicate with prosecutors, judges, and juries are essential to his success at consistently achieving the best possible resolution of his client’s cases
  • The Geller Firm provides clients with formidable skills in factual investigation, crafting legal arguments, negotiation, protection of rights, and litigation
  • Proven Successes Drug Possession Case: Client charged with possession for sale of marijuana had prior convictions for possession of marijuana
  • Case verdict was deferred entry of judgment (Prop 36)

Drug Cultivation Case

  • Client was charged with cultivation of 200 marijuana plants using stolen power from SDG&E
  • The case was made based on a questionable initial police search without a search warrant
  • Case verdict was a dismissal of the cultivation charge, and settlement of mere power cost restitution, or payment, to SDG&E

Drug Cultivation Case

  • Client was charged with cultivation of 236 marijuana plants, with sales to 9 marijuana collectives
  • Case verdict reduced cultivation of marijuana charge to simple possession of more than an ounce and 5 days of community service

DUI Case

  • Client was charged with driving while under the influence of Xanax
  • Case verdict was a dismissal

Illegal Alien Transportation Case

  • Client was charged with transportation of 3 illegal aliens, but a questionable search occurred based upon a questionable stop of the vehicle
  • Case verdict was for a misdemeanor for aiding entry of an illegal alien with a sentence of merely 5 months in jail

Drug Trafficking Case

  • Client was charged with importing 5 ounces of cocaine
  • Case verdict was 30 months in custody

White Collar Crime

  • Client was charged with wire fraud, bribery and illegal contracting with the Department of Defense
  • Verdict was 11 months in custody

Theft Case

Client was charged with theft of $400.00 worth of clothing from a department store: Verdict was simple trespassing

DUI Case

  • Client was charged with driving while under the influence of drugs after a prior conviction of driving while under the influence of alcohol and driving with a suspended license
  • Verdict was a wet reckless driving judgment

Drug Sales Case

  • Client was charged with possession for sale of marijuana
  • Verdict reduced to a misdemeanor for simple possession of marijuana with 5 days of community service

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practforg law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in San Diego are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is Marc B. Geller's law office located?
Marc B. Geller's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Marc B. Geller, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Marc B. Geller practiced law?
Marc B. Geller has 53+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1973.
Where did Marc B. Geller go to law school?
Marc B. Geller earned their education at (J.D., 1973); (B.A., 1970).
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What awards or recognition has Marc B. Geller receiandd?
Marc B. Geller's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 1973
B.A.
University of Southern California
- 1970

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1973
U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals,
Admitted: 1973

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