Marc Pelta - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Pelta Law
Criminal & Juvenile Delinquency Defense Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
1390 Market Street Suite 200 San Francisco, CA 94102
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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19
Years
Experience
San Francisco Criminal & Juvenile Delinquency Defense Lawyer
Updated: 05/08/2026
Reviews
Highlights
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4.8 Value
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4.9 Quality of Service
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5.0 Professional Competence
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2025I have a very complex case. However Atty. Marc Pelta helps me go through the process and find the best help solutions on my case to get a possible dismissal judgement because he believes on the fair judgement and he is very smart to find if there is some sort of discrepancies with his due diligence. He will keep you posted of the status of your case and top of finding the true facts and study it thoroughly. This atty. is not only extremely intelligent but also have a good heart. Unprecedented good character system in his persona, kind and proactive about your case. Highly recommendable this atty. Thank you Atty. Pelta for winning my case!!
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2023-2025I was prosecuted for petty theft in San Mateo County. The DA would not agree to Diversion. However, Marc persuaded the Judge to give me a break for Diversion because I am an outstanding person. I like the outcome because the case will eventually be formally dismissed in a year. Just trust Marc!
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024Attorney Marc Pelta is a no-nonsense lawyer who gets the job done! A friend recommended Pelta Law, having successfully dealt with some complex family issues through them. My case also required professional attention. When dealing with the California courts, it?s essential to keep an open mind and have realistic expectations because nothing is guaranteed. That?s why finding an experienced lawyer was so important for me. Mr. Pelta has the expertise and skills to back it up! From our first meeting, it was clear that he has a deep understanding of the law. He quickly understood the complexities of my case (where other lawyers did not) and devised a strategy that ended up working great! Even if the outcome had been different, I would still leave a positive review. Mr. Pelta genuinely cared about my case, which is rare! Throughout the process, Mr. Pelta anticipated almost every step, and his attention to detail was impeccable. He was patient and kind when I didn?t understand things. He truly invests the time. Mr. Pelta's confidence in the courtroom and his impressive negotiation skills are rare. California feels different today, almost like the wild west. The courts reflect this, and cases can change directions quickly. I felt fortunate to have Mr. Pelta on my side.
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Verified ClientHired Attorney 2024Marc came highly recommended by a Beverly Hills Law Firm. He represented me in two major Federal matters. I could not be more pleased. Excellent results! Thanks Marc!
Areas of Practice
- Criminal & Juvenile Delinquency Defense
- Felony Crimes
- Burglary
- Robbery
- Criminal Threats
- Felony in Possession of a Firearm
- Human Trafficking
- Possession of Controlled Substances for Sale
- Grand Larceny
- Embezzlement
- Violent Felonies
- Serious Felonies
- Strikes
- Corporal Injury Upon a Spouse or Cohabitant - Domestic Violence
- Probation Violations
- Federal Crimes
- Business & Professions Code
- Assault with Intent to Cause Great Bodily Injury
- Weapons crimes
- Vehicle Theft
- Sex crimes
- Child Endangerment
- Murder
- Manslaughter
- Mayhem
- Rape
- Child Pornography
- Felony Vehicular Reckless Evading
- Insurance Fraud
- Stalking
- Firearm Discharge
- Misdemeanor Crimes
- DUI
- Wet-Reckless DUI
- DUI Refusal
- Reckless Driving
- Dry Reckless Driving
- Domestic (Spousal) Battery
- Drug Possession (not for sale)
- Fish & Game
- Solicitation for Prostitution
- Probation Violations (Misdemeanor)
- Business & Professions Code (Misdemeanor)
- Driving on a Suspended/Revoked License
- Driving without a License
- Battery
- Brandishing a Weapon
- Weapons crimes (Misdemeanor)
- Commercial Burglary
- Vandalism
- Petty Theft (Shoplifting)
- Child Endangerment (Misdemeanor)
- Sex crimes (Misdemeanor)
- Misdemeanor Vehicular Evading
- Fraud
- Hate crimes
- Civil Litigation
- Restraining Orders
- Domestic Violence Restraining Orders
- Civil Harassment Restraining Orders
- Elder Abuse Restraining Orders
- State Licensing Board Investigations & Hearings
- Athletic Commission of California
- Board of Pharmacy
- California Board on Teacher Credentialing
- Medical Board of California
- Osteopathic Board of California
- Podiatric Medical Board of California
- Veterinary Medical Board
- Physician Assistant Board
- Board of Occupational Therapy
- Physical Therapy Board of California
- Dental Hygiene Board of California
- Board of Chiropractic Examiners
- Dental Board of California
- Board of Optometry
- Board of Psychology
- Board of Behavioral Sciences
- Dental Board of California (Civil Litigation)
- Board of Registered Nursing
- Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians
- Contractors State License Board
- Bureau of Alcohol Beverage Control
- Board of Accountancy
- California Architects Board
- California Board of Naturopathic Medicine
- Contractors State Licensing Board
- Board for Professional Engineers
- Land Surveyors, and Geologists
- Structural Pest Control Board
- Bureau of Automotive Repair
- Board of Barbering and Cosmetology
- Probation violations (Civil Litigation)
Attorney Information
Overview
Marc Pelta is a former prosecutor with extensive experience in criminal litigation from the pre-filing stage following an arrest/police report to sentencing following a conviction from trial or a plea agreement. Marc represents clients (adult/juvenile) accused of any kinds of crimes throughout the State of California. Furthermore, Marc represents clients in some civil matters such as: Domestic Violence Restraining Orders, Civil Harassment Restraining Orders & Elder Abuse Restraining Orders. Finally, Marc represents clients involved in State Licensing Board Investigations & Hearings.
Criminal charges can result from addiction problems or mental health issues, and he works diligently to convince prosecutors to impose sentencing alternatives, such as drug abuse treatment and counseling, instead of incarceration or other harsh sentences.
Marc is an aggressive advocate for his clients, and he has a reputation among his colleagues and clients of thinking outside the box when it comes to developing client-centered solutions.
Marc is admitted to practice before all State of California courts, in addition to Federal Courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Awards and Honors
Other Sources of Feedback About Marc Pelta
Included on the 2026 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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City University of New York School of Law at Queens College,
Flushing,
New York
Juris Doctor
Honors: Moot Court Competition
Law Review: New York City Law Review, Executive Articles Editor
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City University of New York School of Law at Queens College,
Flushing,
New York
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Non Legal Education
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San Francisco State University
Bachelor of Arts
Honors: cum laude
Honors: History (Honors Program) & Political Science
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San Francisco State University
Bar Admissions
- California State Courts and Courts of Appeal
- U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
- U.S. District Court Northern District of California
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
- U.S. District Court Central District of California
- Supreme Court of the United States of America
Other Affiliations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- California Public Defenders' Association
- The Private Defenders of California
- California DUI Lawyers' Association
- California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
Contact
1390 Market Street
Suite 200
San Francisco, CA 94102
Phone: 415-853-8627
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.peltalaw.com
Hours: By Appointment Only
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