Marc David Pelta

Former prosecutor. Experienced criminal, DUI, and juvenile defense attorney across California from North to South. Marc also represents people in Restraining Order cases.

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California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 253315

Criminal, DUI, and Juvenile Delinquency Defense

Pelta Law

2012 - Current

I am a former prosecutor with extensive experience with felony and misdemeanor cases. I have used that experience to help represent and advise clients involved in criminal cases.

Restraining Orders Litigation

Pelta Law

2012 - Current

I possess extensive experience representing clients in Domestic Violence and Civil Harassment Restraining Order cases. The first 20-30 minutes are at no-charge. It is helpful for you to have a PDF of any documents connected with your situation that can be e-mailed to me to review.

City University of New York School of Law

J.D. (2002) | Law

1999 - 2002

I volunteered as a Bar-certified Law Clerk with both the Los Angeles and San Francisco District Attorney Offices where I prosecuted felony and misdemeanor cases under the supervision of a licensed attorney. Prior to that, I served as a Summer Law Extern with the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York.

Honors: Law Review & Moot Court

Activities: Civil Rights Externship, Executive Articles Editor for the New York City Law Review, co-edited "How to Do Your Best on Law School Exams"

California State University - San Francisco State University

B.A. (1997) | History (Honors Program) and Political Science

1994 - 1996

I was a dual major in preparation for going to law school.

Honors: History (Honors Program)

Activities: Academic Senate

Super Lawyer

Super Lawyers

2024

State Bar of California  # 253315

Member

Current

Q. I got a gun charge with a speeding ticket and dui what could I be facing

December 3, 2024

A: It depends upon many factors such as what your criminal history is like and what the facts of the case now are. Regardless, you should consult with experienced criminal defense counsel asap.

Q. In county jail my sister was doing her sentence and filed a 1381 form to different county she had

November 30, 2024

A: No, I do not see how a letter to a judge will matter at this point unless your sister works with experienced criminal defense counsel to draft such a letter. I realize that this kind of "advice" is common in jails. We refer to it as "jailhouse lawyering". I've even been told over the years that some jail guards and probation officers advise defendants/minors to do this. However, please keep in mind that such legal advice is illegal under the Business and Professions Code. Moreover, none of those officers would appreciate it if lawyers told them how to do their jobs. Likewise, I hope your sister is not being given legal advice by non-attorneys in the jail.

Q. My sister was in custody in orange county and her case in riverside county case she got a warrant

November 30, 2024

A: Your sister needs experienced criminal defense counsel she trusts to represent her in this case.