About 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. 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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Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 09, 2025
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I picked up a DUI in the Bay Area as on out-of-state resident, and had no idea what to expect. I reached out to Marc based primarily on reviews, and I'm glad I did. He was thoroughly professional, responsive, and explained the entire process to me. As a first time offender with no idea of what to expect, Marc walked me through the process, the options, and the decisions that needed to be made. I could not be happier to work with Marc and would highly recommend his services.

 
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I very much appreciate your feedback and kind words. I enjoyed the opportunity to help protect your rights and get this case behind you.
Domestic Violence
Posted by anonymous
May 14, 2022
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I am an international student attending an MBA program. I hired attorney Marc Pelta to defend me in San Francisco against someone seeking a Domestic Violence Restraining Order" against me. Marc was able to negotiate a settlement to avoid going to a hearing and gave me the certainty and peace of mind that I can move on with my life with no adverse consequences upon my future, including my immigration status. I am very glad I hired Marc Pelta.

 
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It is important to me to also represent my international clientele here in California, including students, so that you can move on with your lives.
Criminal Law
Posted by anonymous
April 05, 2019
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MY SON WAS INCORRECTLY LABELLED AS A "MENTALLY DISORDERED OFFENDER" AND WAS BASICALLY SENTENCED TO A LIFETIME COMMITMENT TO PRISON. i WAS REFERRED TO PELTA lAW BY MY FAMILY ATTORNEY, JOHN SHILT. MARC PELTA CLEARLY PRESENTED HIS POSITION TO ME, AND WHAT HE WOULD DO AND WHY. HE THOROUGHLY PREPARED THE CASE AND KEPT ME AWARE OF HIS PROGRESS, RESPONDING TO ALL MY COMMUNICATIONS, KEPT ME AWARE OF WHAT HE WOULD DO AND WHY. HE WAS THOROUGHLY PREPARED FOR THE CASE, AND AND WON! I HAVE MY SON BACK!

 
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It was my pleasure to help you and your son.

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Areas of Law

  • Domestic Violence
  • Restraining Orders
  • Other 28
    • Criminal Defense Veteran
    • DUI Experience
    • Drug Law Professional
    • Juvenile Delinquency
    • Pre-Filing Request to the District Attorney to Not File Charges Against the Client
    • Driving with no License or with a Suspended/Revoked License
    • Burglary
    • Robbery
    • Larceny
    • Embezzlement
    • Strikes
    • Violent Felonies
    • Serious Felonies
    • Parole Hearings
    • Mentally Disordered Offender Hearings
    • Sexual Violent Predator Hearings
    • Drugs Crimes
    • Human Trafficking
    • Fish & Game
    • Federal Crimes
    • Modification or Early Termination of Federal and State Probation
    • Professional License Defense before various State Boards Civil Harassment Restraining Order Hearings
    • Domestic Violence Restraining Order Hearings
    • Elder Abuse Restraining Hearings
    • Detailed Second Opinion Case Evaluations with Proposed Defense Plan Defense
    • Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
    • Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
    • Elder Abuse Restraining Orders

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    2007, California
    2008, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
    2008, United States District Court for the Northern District of California
    2015, United States District Court for the Eastern District of California
    2021, United States District Court for the Central District of California
    2022, United States Supreme Court
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    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)
    Other Education
    San Francisco State University
    Class of 1997
    B.A.
    History Honors Program, cum laude
    Legal Certifications
    State Bar of California, SBN 253315

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1390 Market Street, Suite 200San Francisco, CA 94102U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Marc Pelta was admitted in 2007 to the State of California.
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