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.
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City University of New York School of Law at Queens College, Flushing, New York
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Juris Doctor
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Honors: Moot Court Competition
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Law Review, New York City Law Review, Executive Articles Editor
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San Francisco State University
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Bachelor of Arts
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Honors: cum laude
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Honors: History (Honors Program) & Political Science
Jurisdictions Admitted To Practice Law
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California State Courts and Courts of Appeal
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U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit
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U.S. District Court Northern District of California
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U.S. District Court Eastern District of California
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U.S. District Court Central District of California
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Supreme Court of the United States of America
Professional Associations
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National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
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California Public Defenders' Association
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The Private Defenders of California
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California DUI Lawyers' Association
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California Attorneys for Criminal Justice
