Marc Pelta
Marc Pelta
Attorney
At Pelta Law, your goals come first. Marc Pelta is a former prosecutor with deep experience in criminal litigation—handling every stage of a case, from the pre-filing phase after an arrest or police report, to sentencing after trial or a negotiated plea. He has successfully represented clients throughout California in both adult and juvenile criminal cases, as well as in civil harassment, domestic violence, and elder abuse restraining order matters.
Marc understands that criminal charges often stem from underlying issues such as addiction or mental health challenges. He works strategically to advocate for sentencing alternatives—like treatment programs or counseling—instead of incarceration, whenever possible. His goal is not only to defend, but to help clients move forward with their lives.
Known for his aggressive yet personable approach, Marc is a problem-solver who consistently thinks outside the box to deliver client-centered solutions. He has earned the respect of both clients and peers for his creative, effective advocacy.
Marc Pelta is licensed to practice in all California state courts, federal courts, and the Supreme Court of the United States.
Education
- City University of New York School of Law at Queens College, Flushing, New York
- J.D.
- Honors: Law Review Executive Articles Editor
- Honors: Practicing Law Student (California & New York)
- San Francisco State University
- B.A.
- Honors: cum laude
- Honors: History Honors Program
Bar Admission
- California
- 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
Professional Associations
- National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
- California Public Defenders' Association
- The Private Defenders of California
Certified Legal Specialties
- Certified Texas Peace Officer
- Masters TCLEOSE Certification
- State Of Texas in Standardized Field Sobriety Tests
Practice Areas
- 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
- Domestic Violence
- 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 (e.g. nursing, physician, therapist, chiropractor, dentist, pharmacist, general contractor, etc.)
- 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
Contact
- Phone: 323-364-0251
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