Marc Pelta

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Marc Pelta: Attorney with Pelta Law
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
  • Silver Client Champion
  • Avvo Client Choice
    Avvo Top Contributor
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Biography

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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Areas of Practice (14)

  • DUI Experience
  • Drug Law Professional
  • Pre-Filing Request to the District Attorney to Not File Charges Against the Client
  • Driving with no License or with a Suspended/Revoked License
  • White Collar Crime
  • Strikes
  • Mentally Disordered Offender Hearings
  • Sexual Violent Predator Hearings
  • Human Trafficking
  • Fish & Game
  • 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
  • Criminal Law

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
San Francisco State University, B.A., History Honors Program, cum laude, 1997
Law School Attended:
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)
Year of First Admission:
2007
Admission:
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
Languages:
English
Certifications:
State Bar of California, SBN 253315
ISLN:
922616700

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (8 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    5.0/5.0

  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
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Avvo Client Review
4.9/5.0 (79 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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5.0/5.0 (3 reviews)
Silver Client Champion

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, res...

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