Pelta Law

(193 reviews)

I first called Adam Gurley after being served with divorce papers on Valentine's Day, which I can…read moreonly assume was my ex's idea of a parting gift. From that first conversation, Adam was steady, sharp, and reassuring, and he has been ever since. If you're looking for a family law attorney in San Francisco, he's the call to make. What stands out most is his integrity. Adam tells you the truth and gives you advice you can actually trust. He leaves you feeling looked after rather than worked over. He also knows this world cold. He's seasoned and genuinely fluent in the local courts, the process, and the people in it, and it shows. Even when the other side gets aggressive, Adam stays calm and clear-eyed, translating all the legalese into plain, practical guidance you can act on. He's responsive, reachable, and steady exactly when you need someone steady, which, in a divorce, is roughly always. Just as important, he's consistent. His guidance never wavered, and he followed through, start to finish. He treats clients like people, not case numbers, or billable hours, and he clearly cares about how things turn out. I always trusted that his advice was in my genuine interest. I can't recommend Adam highly enough. If you want someone exceptionally competent, ethical, reasonable, and genuinely on your side, call him. Preferably or hopefully not on Valentine's Day.

The dude started my divorce thirteen years ago, then he handed off to some lady who wasn't an…read moreattorney for very long. Time went by and my divorce never got finalized, my ex husband is scamming me, using my soc sec number. I call Adam and all the dude lawyer did was insult me, telling me, (oh it's only a few thousand let it go) when all i really needed was help with the rest of my divorce. Im sorry but this dude is an @$$hole and then he tells me, oh it's going to be difficult to get a divorce now. Mind you im just a woman (human being) try ing to get help for myself to divorce my husband and all this jerk did was insult me and say bye. What kind of person acts like that? He couldn't even remember me. I dont care how many people think he's so great, as far as im concerned he in asshole in my eyes. And I dont care if he like my saying so or not. Screw him, never will I ever recommend this man for anything. He's a prick lawyer who thinks his $#!t doesnt stink. Pompous creep

Romanov Law

(57 reviews)

I can't recommend my Diana Romanov enough. I was in a really complicated situation where my ex was…read moremaking it extremely difficult for me to move forward and finalize my divorce. It felt like things were being dragged out unnecessarily, and I honestly didn't know how I was going to get through it. She stepped in and completely changed that. Not only was she able to help me obtain my single status despite all the complications, but she also guided me all the way through to finally getting everything finalized. She was extremely helpful, knowledgeable, and on top of every detail the entire time. What I appreciated most was how confident and reassuring she was throughout the process. She made something that felt overwhelming actually feel manageable. If you're dealing with a difficult or high-conflict situation, you definitely want her on your side.

I'm really thankful for the support and guidance Diana Romanov provided at the very beginning of my…read morecase. This was my first professional experience working with an attorney, and only after being involved in these matters over the past few years did I truly realize how complex they can be and how much they require skilled legal guidance. From the start, Diana was clear, thoughtful, and made smart strategic decisions that helped put things on the right track. Her filing of joinders at the early stage was especially important and made a real difference moving forward. She combines strong strategy with professionalism and a practical understanding of how these cases actually work. I truly value the role she played at a critical moment and would recommend her to anyone looking for a capable and strategic attorney.

Divorce with Dignity - San Francisco

(61 reviews)

Bron helped so much making the process of divorce more approachable and took care of all the…read moretechnical aspects and paperwork so I felt confident that everything was filed correctly. She went above and beyond, and even would reach out after the proceedings completed to ensure I had all the paperwork I needed to feel confident it was finalized. She is professional, pragmatic, and easy to contact, and I would recommend her.

Bronwyn was nonpartisan and mediated a painful process with empathy and without judgment. I hope…read moreyou never need her services, but if you do, I recommend her.

Law Offices of Robert A Goodman

(70 reviews)

I prefer to call him Robert because I respect him so much even though he prefers to go by Bob. A…read moretrue Oracle, gentleman and human being, who will push aside his personal life to make sure your urgent family situation (missing children!) is addressed -- even on Christmas Day. My wife physically assaulted me while on a court-ordered a EPO and then abducted my children the week before Christmas for a month. Bob spent four hours during Christmas Day with me laying out everything I would need to know and he was later proved to be 100% accurate on every single word that came out of his mouth. Bob is truly a nice guy. I don't think he'll ever retire because he loves what he does and he provides such a strong value to the local families who urgently need his expertise navigating the challenging family court situation often for the first time. I tried to find an attorney several days before Christmas and the entire industry was out of service until the second week of January. I believe my wife took my children that week specifically to make it very challenging for me, but Bob stepped up and saved the day in a huge way. I could ramble on for hours about how Bob and Carolyn are consummate professionals, and how they changed my perspective on family lawyers. Bob and Carolyn secured 50% parental access for me within three weeks. The opposing firm told my wife to run away with our kids after removing them from the home and was using every tactic in the book, but Bob played hardball in the most professional way during the most important time in my entire life. He stepped up like an athlete during the Olympics and I forever will love Bob.

Bob Goodman and his associate Carolyn Pettifer worked hard to help secure my community property…read moreinterest in my ex-wife's pension. It took a while but thanks to Carolyn's persistence we were finally able to get the matter resolved. Without her efforts I would never have been joined to my ex-wife's pension because the divorce was 28 years ago and the original court's order was not carried out due to pre-digital record keeping snafus. I'm also very grateful to Bob for helping me navigate through a very challenging time in my marriage. He is extraordinarily responsive and knowledgeable and I recommend him and Carolyn to anyone contemplating a divorce or other family law matter.

Affordable Document Preparation Services

(37 reviews)

This service providers states they have/are mediators yet they pursue conversations with clients to…read moredispute instead of working with families in a positive fashion. Kinda like gossiping and it creates fear in the elderly so they will pay more out of pocket for their paperwork. This company has the worst president as staff. The quality of produced documents usually have errors, poor print quality.

Marcel and team did a great job for us, familiar with the process and easy to work with. Got it…read moredone right, on the first try.

Parks Law Group

(47 reviews)

Bill is currently assisting me with an ongoing case. We had wrapped it up years ago, but new…read morethings have come up and I can confidently say he continues to be incredibly thorough, professional, and supportive every step of the way. From the beginning, he brought clarity and structure to a very difficult situation, and he hasn't missed a beat since. He's patient, detail-oriented, and truly listens -- which is rare to find. Having someone like Bill in your corner during a stressful legal process makes all the difference. I continue to be grateful for his guidance and highly recommend him to anyone needing strong, compassionate legal representation.

I am grateful to have found Bill Parks to assist me with the legal family process. I tried 2 other…read morefamily attorneys prior to Bill and was extremely disappointed and almost lost hope in finding an attorney whom I can trust. Bill is extremely attentive and promptly answered all of my questions, both via email and phone. He even explained to me some court systems used in the process. He was patient to hear my concerns and worries and even provide some emotional support. If you are looking for a family attorney, Bill is the one. His professionalism and competency make him stand out.

Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove, LLP

(48 reviews)

Sean Joyce was an incredible support during one of the most stressful times in my life. I first…read morereached out to him after being denied a move-away request in San Francisco Family Court in 2024, and I was in a complete panic. He was calm, validating, and realistic about the challenges I was facing, which immediately helped me feel more grounded. He was always easy to work with and highly communicative, typically responding within 24 hours, which made a huge difference during such a difficult time. After reconnecting with him in early 2025, he represented me in a second move-away trial that was successfully granted in early 2026. Sean is honest, detail-oriented, and truly makes you feel heard and supported. He is also very mindful of costs and works efficiently, often checking in about where to focus his time, which I really appreciated. He took the time to thoroughly prepare me for trial, and I felt as ready as possible going into court. I truly can't thank Sean enough and highly recommend him for family law matters. He's the real deal!

I've been working with Sean Joyce for over a year now, and he's been incredible. It's been a very…read moretough divorce and we've dealt with some really difficult/complicated issues. I don't know what I would have done without him. When I first started looking for a lawyer, I worried about two things. That they'd never have time for me, and that they'd drag things out just to rack up costs. Sean has been the exact opposite. We mostly communicate over email and he's extremely responsive. And he genuinely tries to keep costs down and resolve things quickly. What I appreciate most is his calm, level-headed approach. He always tries to resolve things to avoid court. But when going to court is necessary, he's confident and effective. And when we have gone, we've won.

Levine Family Law Group

4.5

(76 reviews)

Absolutely amazing. I had stan who is sadly no longer there but this firmed helped me out so much…read moreduring the worst period of my life. It's expensive but worth every penny. I'm in the coast guard and I would recommend to any one of my fellow coasties.

I thought very hard about writing this review, but I do feel other people ought to be warned. I am…read morea trans woman, and I wanted to hire a lawyer to do my name / gender change forms. I googled and found that Levine Family Law advertises this service. They charged, as I recollect, $3500. The forms went in fine, but then I waited for months for the court order to be entered. At first they said six weeks, but the timeline kept slipping. I started having calls with Levine asking what was happening--they said the SF court was backed up and that it would take time. But it became clear that they did not have a direct line to the courthouse and had a very difficult time getting hold of human beings over there: they were essentially blind. I asked for a call with my lawyer, Stan, but was informed he had left the practice (nobody had told me). I had a call with the office manager Katie, and she basically told me I'd just have to wait. It was very nice and all, but she said I just needed to wait. I live about 20 min drive from the courthouse, so after that call I got so frustrated I got in my car, and I went to the courthouse. There was no line at the records office. They pulled my application, and the clerk said he'd put it on the top of the stack on Monday. By Tuesday, my name/change order was granted, and I had my certified copies. What makes me angry is that I was repeatedly told that the courthouse was busy and, essentially, incompetent, but actually every interaction I've had with them, whether for this or for other records requests, has been prompt and efficient. There is almost never a line; they are very helpful in answering questions. It has become clear to me that Levine Family Law merely scapegoats the courthouse, and that the true issue is their inability to get anyone there on the phone. In the USA, we don't hire lawyers merely to fill out forms--we hire them to shepherd us through the legal process. Levine family law certainly would never be as cavalier about the fate of a child custody or divorce decree--it is only their trans clients that they leave to fend for themselves, twisting in the wind for months. It is unconscionable to charge people $3500 and then be unwilling to take twenty minutes to, say, show up at the courthouse and make sure the decree actually gets entered. If you're not willing to do what it takes to get the decree granted, please don't offer it as a service. As it is, I have no doubt that if I'd filled out the forms myself and gone to the courthouse on my own, I'd have gotten everything done much quicker and more cheaply. I want to reiterate that the forms they filed were apparently fine, but they had absolutely no orientation to actually following up with the court. No doubt they will respond to say that they did their job when they filed the forms. But I was advised by Stan specifically that he was going to be in my corner, following up on these forms. When a firm charges for this service, they are charging for peace of mind--the idea that they will handle everything. If all you want is someone to file forms, maybe this law office is fine, but if you want someone who will make sure the decree actually gets granted, you shouldn't go with them.

Bay Area Law Group

(46 reviews)

Great and professional work with clear communication and options …read more Quick turnaround and solid presentation at the family court house . Very grateful for their work and ethics.

I request a consultation with this business and the owner was very rude. They were out of the…read morecountry but still taking calls just to turn them down. No guidance provided or referrals and they just couldn't get off the consultation call soon enough. There was no sympathy and definitely didn't feel like they wanted to help whatsoever.

Law Offices of Norma Lambert MacLeod

(28 reviews)

Norma represented my ex wife in a divorce and I cant say I was very impressed. Google searches on…read moreNorma reveal numerous complaints about her filing frivilous DVROs which are laughed out of Court and run up the bills on her clients, I dont know if thats true but its all over Google. She also seems too old to practice law, my guesss is the pic on her website is at least 20 years old, if you are seriously considering hiring her I suggest meeting with her in person and asking basic questions about what day of the week it is or who is President and see if you really want someone that age representing you in Court.

I have now been to Dr. Garg for the second time and I am very satisfied with the Xeomin treatment…read more Everything was calm and professional, and I felt well taken care of during the appointment. The staff in the practice were friendly and attentive, and the waiting time was reasonable (about 20 minutes).

Law Offices of Robert L Goldstein

4.4

(64 reviews)

I had a few tax matters that needed attention, so I visited with a few tax attorneys, and I'm…read moreextremely pleased that I chose Rob and team. I have not only benefited from their service, but I feel that I was listened to, and I was treated fairly and professionally. Rob has always been extremely responsive and kind to me. I am confident in saying that I will be a long-term client and I will also refer friends and family to Rob and team. Thank you for everything Rob and team!

When I contacted the law firm of Robert Goldstein, I had seven years of unfiled and unpaid taxes,…read moreand the IRS was threatening me with levies and seizures. I was in a panic, had no idea how to work with the IRS, and certainly had no way to pay the tens of thousands of dollars of past due taxes, interests, and penalties. Mr. Goldstein and his staff immediately put my mind at ease. I began to understand what the various steps would be, what documents I would need to file, and learned that the levies against my bank accounts would be lifted. The letters from the IRS stopped, and my anxiety began to calm down. Over a period of time, his staff collected all of the necessary documentation from the IRS so that we could file the missing returns. Although I had many questions, they were always patient and informative. Finally, they drafted an Offer in Compromise, which the IRS accepted. This saved me a very large amount of money. I couldn't be happier with the efficiency, supportive communications, and of course, the final result. Don't make the mistake of expecting a CPA to handle the complexities of dealing with the IRS; you need an experienced tax attorney. It's the best investment you could make.

Hsiang Law Group

(56 reviews)

I had a very positive experience working with Justin Hsiang during a difficult issue with my…read moreapartment. From the beginning, he was professional, knowledgeable, and very clear about my options. He took the time to understand the situation and helped me navigate the process without making things feel more complicated than they needed to be. I especially appreciated that he was practical and focused on finding a reasonable solution rather than unnecessarily escalating the situation. With his help, I was able to transfer to a new apartment that I'm very happy with, and the whole matter was ultimately resolved smoothly. I'm very grateful for his help and would definitely recommend him to anyone dealing with a similar landlord-tenant issue.

My experience with attorney Justin Hsiang was extremely disappointing…read more I contacted him for help with a legitimate legal dispute involving a defective vehicle repair and warranty issue. What I expected was competent legal support, clear direction, and meaningful advocacy. Instead, I experienced poor follow-through, minimal effort, and a lack of attention to detail. From early in the process, there were avoidable mistakes, including an incorrect VIN number in the original communication. In a vehicle-related legal dispute, that is not a small detail. Accuracy matters, and that mistake reflected what became a broader concern: I repeatedly felt like I had to push the matter forward myself. Rather than feeling represented, I felt like I was managing the attorney. Communication and follow-through were not at the level I expected, and the case did not appear to be handled with the urgency or diligence required. When the matter reached the point where litigation needed to be considered, it became clear to me that Justin was not the right attorney to carry the case forward. My concern is not simply that the outcome was unresolved. My concern is the pattern of limited effort, lack of attention to key facts, and failure to provide the level of advocacy I needed. Based on my experience, I would not recommend Justin Hsiang for a matter that requires persistence, litigation readiness, or active case management.

Douglas Greenberg

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(55 reviews)

Yelp oddly prompted me to finish this review two years later. Doug responded to my original…read moreone-star review, but his response was not accurate.He repeatedly called me "buzzed," talked over me constantly, and showed little interest in listening. He spent most of the session rambling on unrelated topics. The only thing he did was log me into my IRS account -- which I had already done myself.I received no meaningful value, yet I was still charged for a retainer. His claim that it would not be "economically beneficial" for me felt like a condescending way of saying I couldn't afford him.In my experience, I would not recommend him.

I first reached out to Mr. Greenberg six years ago, and from day one, he supported me with honesty,…read moreintegrity, and the kind of care you'd expect from someone truly in your corner. He has an exceptional ability to bring clarity and peace of mind to even the most stressful tax situations. I can't recommend him highly enough--Douglas is the kind of trusted professional you want on your side. If you're facing any tax concerns, don't hesitate--run, don't walk--to Mr. Greenberg. He's helped me once again in a time of real need, and I'm incredibly grateful.

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Haley O.

9 years ago

Hiring Marc Pelta of Pelta Law was the best decision we made in this case. My husband was arrested on trumped up felony child endangerment charges because he was defending his mother from getting beaten up by some bikers. Marc was compassionate, understanding and listened to our concerns. This was the first time my husband was ever arrested and it was so important that we felt that we had someone on our side who was listening to us and guiding us through this emotionally difficult experience. Marc advised us not to bail my husband out because the DA would let him go in 1-2 days. Marc knew that because he was already in discussions with the DA's Office from Sunday night when it happened. Somehow, Marc knew whom to reach in the DA's Office on the weekend. Marc presented our side -- which the cops did not care to share with the DA. Marc got the police to re-investigate. My mother-in-law who was also arrested for the same trumped up reason was released by the DA with no charges in Court despite the fact that the Court and DA told me she would be charged the next day. We are incredibly grateful that Marc not only guided us how to save a lot of money on bail, but also in persuading the DA to not file felony charges against my husband and mother-in-law. We are very grateful for criminal defense attorney Marc Pelta's superb legal advice and successful efforts in getting the DA to not file any charges." read more

Bobby O.

315

9 years ago

Hiring Marc Pelta of Pelta Law was the best decision we made in this case. I was arrested on trumped up felony child endangerment charges because i was defending my mother from getting beaten up by some bikers. Marc was compassionate, understanding and listened to our concerns. This was the first time i was ever arrested and it was so important that we felt that we had someone on our side who was listening to us and guiding us through this emotionally difficult experience. Marc advised us not to bail out because the DA would let me go in 1-2 days. Marc knew that because he was already in discussions with the DA's Office from Sunday night when it happened. Somehow, Marc knew whom to reach in the DA's Office on the weekend. Marc presented our side -- which the cops did not care to share with the DA. Marc got the police to re-investigate. My mother who was also arrested for the same trumped up reason chose to listen to Marc and was released by the DA with no charges in Court despite the fact that the Court and DA told me she would be charged the next day. We are incredibly grateful that Marc not only guided us how to save a lot of money on bail, but also in persuading the DA to not file felony charges against me and my mother. We are very grateful for criminal defense attorney Marc Pelta's superb legal advice and successful efforts in getting the DA to not file any charges. read more

Sheena T.

8 years ago

I was wrongfully detained because the agent claimed, incorrectly, that I consumed an alcoholic drink at a concert here in San Francisco. It was not true. But I am 18 years old and this is what happened to me just because I carried a drink for a friend. I did not know what to do or whom to hire to protect my rights. I am not a citizen of the USA. I am an international student here in San Francisco. I knew that I needed a good and experienced lawyer to fight for and protect me. One of my friends met with criminal defense attorney Marc Pelta of San Francisco. He suggested I meet with Mr. Pelta and consider hiring him. I met with Mr. Pelta and felt that he was the right person who would get me the best result possible. He was easy to talk to and I knew he would have my back no matter what. He explained how he could win my case and what his next steps would be to persuade the DA to not prosecute me. And it worked! No criminal charge will be filed against me. I feel that this is a good deal for me because I know what I am getting asap and can move on with my life with no negative impact on my future. I appreciate how Pelta Law has protected me. read more

Kris A.

6 years ago

We love Marc. He was supportive, offered us insights on how to move forward in a positive manner, and was instrumental guiding us through a difficult time with our daughter and CPS. Unfortunately, our daughter made some bad decisions with the help of her friends and made some false accusations of child abuse against me and my husband to get out of trouble. We did not know what to do or even where to go because this baseless accusation came out of nowhere in response to some privileges that we took away from her and some new rules we made in our home. Although it was only her word against ours, her two false accusations (after the first accusation was dealt with), she and CPS/HSA kept us plenty busy dealing with the back-to-back investigations that never seemed to end. Marc assured us that it would be okay and helped us navigate this minefield because we have our other children to also care for. I decided to hire him to defend us in this juvenile dependency matter that was ultimately not filed with the Court because of his experience. I highly recommend Marc Pelta, if you are looking for a good lawyer in this area of law. Thank you Marc! read more

K.B J.

6 years ago

I was arrested in Alameda County and charged with soliciting, even though I never agreed to do such a thing. The police decoy/undercover made a false accusation. I initially hired another lawyer and saw he was not responding to me nor keeping his word. I then found another experienced criminal defense lawyer, Marc Pelta. He met with me and assured me that he could help. Marc even requested various things from me that the first lawyer never asked for: family photos, proof of my employment and schooling. He did everything that he said he would do and the DA then met with us and personally told me that the case would not be filed against me. The prosecutor even told me that 'your lawyer wrote us an excellent letter and presentation packet representing you.' I am very pleased with that result because I am an immigrant and in the process to become a United States citizen along with my wife. Having the wrong lawyer could have had disastrous consequences for me and my family. This was also my first arrest. I had no idea what to expect. I am very happy that I hired Marc Pelta to represent and defend me, he did a perfect job. read more

Mitch M.

9 years ago

So here's the deal - I was falsely arrested for battery at a music festival on Treasure Island after a misunderstanding and some highly overzealous & underpaid security guards decided to take advantage of me. The San Francisco DA prosecuted me and would not let it go. After looking around & googling a ton of Bay Area lawyers, I decided to hire Marc Pelta @ Pelta Law because I wanted someone very experienced and who would be my advocate. Marc Pelta is a former prosecutor and I thought having an ex-prosecutor would help me because it was such a ridiculous situation. Honestly, one of the best decisions I have made. Marc fought for me to get my dismissal despite some issues with the DA not wanting to let the case go. He was successful & got both charges completely dismissed. And he was extremely communicative to me, & calm throughout the whole process. He made one of the worst situations I have ever been in, in my life, completely manageable. Highly recommended, seriously, so grateful for Marc. read more

R W.

8 years ago

I was wrongfully detained for providing alcohol to a minor. I was scared and did not know what to do or whom to hire to protect my rights. I am not a citizen of the USA. I am an international student here in San Francisco. I knew that I needed an experienced lawyer and searched for one on the internet. I interviewed criminal defense attorney Marc Pelta of San Francisco. He explained all of my rights and expectations to me because he has a lot of experience defending clients across California, including, here, in San Francisco. I liked that he was personable and had been a prosecutor before. He reached out to the DA and worked out the case, so that it was not filed against me. This is even better than a dismissal because I am getting closure and a positive result much sooner. I feel that I made the right decision to to hire Pelta Law to protect me. I even referred a friend to Pelta Law and she hired Mr. Pelta, too. read more

Suzette G.

8 years ago

"I was unlawfully arrested for a DUI by the Hayward Police Department because someone who wanted to get back at me claimed that I was driving my car under the influence of alcohol, which was NOT true! Because Marc Pelta did a great job for someone I know, I called him for help. He personally answered the phone and set-up a meeting for me the next day, at no-charge. He listened to what I shared with him and proposed a cost-effective solution: to write the Alameda County District Attorney in Oakland a letter to persuade against prosecuting me. It has so far been more than 2 months since my arrest and both the DA and the DMV have left me alone. I give credit to Mr. Pelta for that and hope that I will not be prosecuted and that my driver license will remain in good standing. I am very pleased with the service I received from Pelta Law." read more

C S.

6 years ago

I was arrested and charged with DUI in Napa County. I've never been in trouble with the law before and did not know what to do. I just moved here from out-of-state. I found DUI defense lawyer, Marc Pelta, with the help of a website by Martindale Nolo. Even though I could not afford Mr. Pelta when I met with him, he agreed to hold the discounted price open for me until I was able to gather the funds. I was also pleased that Marc had experienced both defending and prosecuting DUI, and also, that he did not judge me. He let me know that he needed to represent me in both the DMV and Court aspects of the case, even after I told him that I was prepared to represent myself with the DMV hearing. After I got the Public Defender, Marc took over. I have not seen how the case has turned out yet, but so far I am very pleased with Marc's work. read more

Aron B.

9 years ago

I hired Marc Pelta because of Pelta Law's stellar reputation. I was the victim of fraud in a complex bitcoin transaction and the Secret Service seized my money and refused to return it. Marc Pelta worked with me and my wife to ensure that all of the correct forms were drafted, filed and delivered to the appropriate locations. Then Marc Pelta had to work with the prosecutor in Texas to get our money back. Using his skills of persuasion, Mr. Pelta got the prosecutor to drop the case and return our money to us. After that, he even followed-up with the US Attorney's Office and the Secret Service because the Government tried to take a long time to return our money. Mr. Pelta had it returned to us quickly. If you are serious about hiring the best in a federal criminal defense case, hire Marc Pelta read more

R R.

13 years ago

Mordechai Pelta is truly an outstanding attorney. I have worked with and around many attorneys in my time in law enforcement. I knew his level of dedication and aggressiveness as a prosecutor. He is the best attorney I have worked with. He knows the strategies of both sides of the court. His level of dedication ensures that your case is covered by every aspect possible for your defense or litigation. He is aggressive in and out of the court room and will tell you the truth about your options. He is definitively a person that does not give up in the face of opposition...especially when it is unjust. I could go on about the many different aspects that make him a great lawyer, but the meat and potatoes of him is that he is not afraid of anything. read more

London B.

8 years ago

"I was wrongfully prosecuted for violating a domestic violence restraining order. My ex simply lied to the police. Oddly enough, the District Attorney in Napa still filed a charge against me. I knew that I needed a good attorney and searched for one on the internet, which is overwhelming. I interviewed criminal defense attorney Marc Pelta of San Francisco. He explained my rights and expectations to me because he had experience in Napa, in addition to having been a prosecutor. He reached out to the DA several times and worked out a DISMISSAL for me. I am very glad I hired Pelta Law to fight for me. If you are looking to hire a very good criminal defense attorney in California then hire Marc Pelta." M3 read more

Sarah C.

7 years ago

I hired criminal defense lawyer Marc Pelta of San Francisco because my son was prosecuted in Napa Superior Court for a felony after calling 911 for help! Someone was breaking into his home and he was arrested for exercising self-defense. Mr. Pelta quickly arranged for us to come into his office and quoted us a much lower fee than his competitors in the area, which we were pleased with. He did explain that in order to get my son the best possible deal that we would have to very patient, which was correct. Although we wish it would have taken less time to resolve the case, we realize that this is a part of the process and we are very pleased with the result: no jail time and no felony on my son's record. read more

Andy C.

118

7 years ago

I was charged with misdemeanor Domestic Violence in Napa, even though it was a lie and it was my ex's word against mine. My dad found attorney Marc Pelta and we hired him after we met in-person. We decided to hire him because of his experience both in Napa as a criminal defense lawyer and also because of his background as a former Deputy District Attorney where he told us he prosecuted many similar kinds of cases. Marc got me a good deal -- after the DA did not want to give the one I wanted. I did not want to go to trial despite the fact that Marc made it affordable to do so because I wanted to move on with my life. In the end, Marc got me the deal I wanted. I am very glad he represented me." AC read more

Steven B.

9 years ago

Marc provided on-your-feet thinking and quick responses to any challenges offered by opposing counsel and pretty much pulled my rear out of the fire. Marc is personable and will explain pretty much in detail everything that happened after court so you as the plaintiff or defendant aren't in the dark as to what just transpired. He seems to have a lot of experience with the nuances of the court system that would be completely lost on anyone without representation that would otherwise sound your death knell in court. Trust me, this guy is good and very thorough in his representation. Also very cool to chitchat with after everything's said and done. Worth the money. read more

Suzette G.

10 years ago

My 18 year old son was facing a battery conviction. Attorney Marc Pelta started the process to get his case dismissed. I am very satisfied that I hired him as our criminal defense attorney. Marc is extremely knowledgeable of the law, the procedures and the local court system. He was able to walk us through the steps to assure the most favorable result. He was always available for questions and was present for every appearance. Marc made a stressful and intimidating process go very smoothly. I would highly recommend Marc to anyone going through a similar experience as he is highly competent, reasonable and professional. read more

David C.

6 years ago

"My son was charged with committing misdemeanor Domestic Violence in Napa County, even though we feel it is not true and it was merely his ex's word against his. My son has never been in trouble with the law before and we did not know what to do. I was referred to attorney, Marc Pelta because a lawyer I know in San Diego found Mr. Pelta after searching for experienced criminal defense lawyers in Napa. Marc took the time to speak with me on the phone and then meet with my son, all at no-charge to us. We decided to hire him because of his experience. In the end, Marc got a good deal for my son and I am happy we hired him." read more

Steve B.

8 years ago

I was facing a Failure to Appear and driving on a suspended license in a court located far away from me. The fine was a few thousand dollars, I was innocent and it was a complicated problem. I was referred to Marc Pelta, a criminal defense attorney in San Francisco, by his former boss from when Mr. Pelta was a prosecutor. Although I gave Mr. Pelta permission to get me a good deal, he insisted that he could get the case dismissed! Even though I was skeptical, I figured that I had no choice. I was amazed and very happy when Marc Pelta called me after court to let me know the good news! "CASE DISMISSED." read more

John H.

7 years ago

"I was facing a traffic ticket and did not know where to turn because a police officer did not feel I stopped long enough at a stop sign. I assumed I did not have a chance of winning. I found attorney Marc Pelta in San Francisco. I enjoyed meeting with Marc because he we welcoming, a good listener, a former prosecutor, an experienced defense attorney, and non-judgmental. He told me that he handled many of these kinds of tickets in the past and that even though he was not allowed to promise or guarantee results, he was confident that he could help me. He won the case! read more

Spencer C.

7 years ago

My son was arrested for DUI in Livermore in Alameda County. It was his first arrest and we had no idea what to do. After searching on the internet, I found DUI defense lawyer, Marc Pelta. We met with him and felt he was the right person to defend my son because of his prior DUI prosecution experience. It took a while for him to get the DA to give us the deal that we wanted because the DA refused to back down, but in the end, we got the deal. Mr. Pelta was not judgemental and was responsive, and kept his word. We are very happy pleased with the result. read more

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