Pelta Law

Reviews

• AF

  A F

  Aug 14, 2026
  5.0
  After I was arrested for misdemeanor Domestic Violence in Santa Clara County, I hired Marc Pelta because I’m not a U.S. citizen yet, and I’m really worried about what a conviction could mean for my immigration status. My wife and I have children and stable jobs, and I don’t want to be deported or have anything happen that could affect my ability to stay here with my family. Marc was able to persuade the District Attorney to consider allowing me to get a dismissal if I can present a good mental health diversion plan. I really like that approach, and my wife does too. I feel like it gives me an opportunity to work on myself while also avoiding a criminal conviction that could seriously hurt me when it comes to my immigration status.
• CH

  Client Happy

  Jul 23, 2026
  5.0
  There was an ongoing dispute between my spouse and myself against another family member and their partner regarding a building we purchased as tenants in common in San Francisco. Unfortunately, to gain leverage in the dispute, my family member filed a Domestic Violence Restraining Order against me. Marc reviewed all our evidence with us and informed us that one option was to file restraining orders against my family member and their partner, which we did given their long history of abusive behavior. We secured temporary restraining orders against them to protect ourselves and our animals. My family member has an aggressive attorney, but Marc has protected us every step of the way, including by guiding us in making police reports because my family member and their partner have violated the TROs several times. Marc proved to be a great listener and advocate for us, and he was always one call away.
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  Lucas Correa

  Jun 15, 2026
  5.0
  I was arrested for DUI with a high BAC in San Mateo County. Unfortunately, I did not hire Marc til after the DMV hearing. He tried to resolve my case with the DA on favorable terms. However, the DA demanded I plead no-contest/guilty to an additional Refusal enhancement/charge. The DA told the Court that that they had incorrectly filed the case initially. Although Marc objected to the amended complaint adding the refusal, he decided to fight the case and I am pleased with that because I agree with him that there is no point in me pleading no-contest or guilty to a refusal at this point.
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  Mac G. de Martinez

  May 3, 2026
  5.0
  My cousin has 4 criminal cases pending against them in North California, including a felony case involving criminal threats and a misdemeanor involving violation of a court order. She is the victim of a harassment campaign by a vindictive ex-boyfriend & his wife who will not leave her alone. Marc was accessible. He met with my cousin at the Jail then with me. Marc followed up a couple of days later explaining his plan and how he could help resolve all of these cases. This has been a big relief for our family.
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  Jorge Martinez

  Apr 28, 2026
  5.0
  my niece has four criminal cases pending against her in Humboldt County , including one felony case involving criminal threats, and 3 misdemeanor ones Involving charges of violation of a court order, & Unlawful Taking /Distributing Lewd Material. Mark was accessible and willing to help. He met with my niece at the the Humboldt County Jail and after that met my nephew Because he was also very familiar with the facts of the cases. Mark then followed up a couple of days later, explaining his plans and how he could help resolve all of these cases so that my niece can move on with her life. She is in custody and we want her released so she can return to her full-time work as a bookkeeper in the Eureka area. So, far, we are very pleased with how Mark has communicate communicated with us and my niece about these cases

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