Marc B. Geller

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Marc B. Geller: Attorney with Marc B. Geller, APC
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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.


Areas of Practice (34)

  • Criminal Law
  • Drug Crimes
  • DUI
  • DWI
  • Computer Crimes
  • Felonies
  • Misdemeanors
  • White Collar Crimes
  • Probation
  • Traffic Violations
  • Federal Criminal Law
  • Assault and Battery
  • Burglary
  • Criminal Fraud
  • Drivers License Suspension
  • Driving While Intoxicated
  • Expungements
  • Hit and Run
  • Homicide
  • Manslaughter
  • Money Laundering
  • Murder
  • Parole and Probation
  • Search and Seizure
  • Sexual Assault
  • Theft
  • Weapons Charges
  • Wire Fraud
  • Criminal Investigation
  • DUI/DWI
  • Extortion
  • Forgery
  • Shoplifting
  • Vehicular Homicide

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Southern California, B.A., with high honors, 1970
Law School Attended:
California Western School of Law, J.D., 1973
Year of First Admission:
1973
Admission:
1973, California; 1973, U.S. District Court, Northern, Central and Southern Districts of California, U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit and U.S. Supreme Court
Birth Information:
Los Angeles, California, March 19, 1948
ISLN:
907152253

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Peer Reviews

4.7/5.0 (10 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.7/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.7/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.7/5.0
  • Communication

    4.7/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/19/13 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/19/13 in Criminal Law

    I consider Marc to be an attorney with an excellent grasp of the law & a keen ability to communicate with clients

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/15/13 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/04/13 in Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/03/13 in Criminal Defense

    Mr. Geller is an outstanding attorney.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/26/13 in Juvenile Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/26/13 in Federal Criminal Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 01/26/13 in Criminal Defense

    I have known Marc for nearly 10 years, and during that time I have seen Marc's interactions with his clients and his performance in court. Marc is highly regarded among his fellow defense practitioners, and is well respected by the courts and prosec... Read more

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  • 4.2/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 02/11/13 in Criminal Defense

  • 3.2/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 02/15/13 in General Practice

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3.7/5.0 (6 reviews)
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I hired Mark to defend me in a criminal matter and I can't say enough good things about him. He gets to the point, does not waste time or money and then produces results that will put you back where y...

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