Atty. Marc Pelta
At Pelta Law, Marc Pelta prioritizes his clients' needs and diligently works to achieve their legal objectives. As a former prosecutor, Marc brings extensive experience in criminal litigation, managing cases from the pre-filing stage through arrest, police reporting, and ultimately to sentencing, whether from a trial conviction or a plea agreement.
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Marc Pelta is an Attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Pelta Law. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on dui/dwi, criminal defense, federal crimes, white collar, and dv defense. Admitted to practice in California (2007), United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit (2008), United States District Court for the Northern District of California (2008), and United States District Court for the Eastern District of California (2015). Educated at San Francisco State University (B.A. History, 1997) and City University of New York School of Law at Queens College J.D. Honors: Law Review Executive Articles Editor; Practicing Law Student (California & New York) (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- At Pelta Law, Marc Pelta prioritizes his clients' needs and diligently works to achieve their legal objectives
- As a former prosecutor, Marc brings extensive experience in criminal litigation, managing cases from the pre-filing stage through arrest, police reporting, and ultimately to sentencing, whether from a trial conviction or a plea agreement
- He has represented clients across California in all types of criminal matters, for both juveniles and adults, along with civil harassment, domestic violence, and elder abuse restraining order cases
- Marc understands the complexities of criminal charges, recognizing that they often stem from underlying issues like addiction or mental health challenges
- He is committed to persuading prosecutors to consider alternatives to incarceration, advocating for sentences that focus on rehabilitation through drug treatment and counseling
- Known as an aggressive yet personable advocate, Marc has built a reputation for innovative, client-centered solutions
- His approach consistently earns respect and trust from clients and colleagues alike
- Marc is admitted to practice before all California State Courts, as well as Federal Courts, and has the distinct honor of being admitted to the Bar of the Supreme Court of the United States, allowing him to represent clients at the highest judicial levels
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Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco 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 substantive 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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