Mr. Silldorf focuses his practice in the areas of both federal and state criminal defense. He has successfully defended serious federal cases throughout the country including California, South Carolina, Wyoming, and North Dakota, to name a few.
Mr. Silldorf has represented thousands of defendants charged with a variety of offenses in both federal and state courts and has tried several significant, high-stakes cases to verdict. Mr. Silldorf has also represented clients before the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals including at oral argument. Additionally, Mr. Silldorf has been designated by the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of California as an experienced criminal practitioner qualified to handle appointments arising under the Criminal Justice Act.
Practice areas
Tough, experienced trial lawyers ready to fight back to protect our clients. David Silldorf has been trusted by thousands of people to help them successfully deal with their criminal cases over the past 14 years.
15 years, 1,000 cases
15 years
15 years
15 years
Languages spoken
English, Spanish
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2007 | 02/07/2022 |
Legal answers | 1 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2021 |
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys | San Diego Magazine | 2020 |
Top Lawyer: Criminal Law | San Diego Magazine | 2017 |
Top Lawyer | San Diego Magazine | 2016 |
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 | Martindale-Hubbell | 2016 |
Top 40 Under 40 | National Trial Lawyers | 2015 |
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
American Jurisprudence Award - Advance Trial Practice | California Western School of Law | 2007 |
American Jurisprudence Award - Arbitration Advocacy | California Western School of Law | 2006 |
American Jurisprudence Award - ADR | California Western School of Law | 2006 |
Phi Beta Kappa | Boston University | 2003 |
Summa Cum Laude | Boston University | 2003 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Owner | Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC | 2018 - Present |
Partner | Silldorf & Levine, LLP | 2013 - 2018 |
Adjunct Professor | California Western School of Law | 2009 - 2014 |
Trial Attorney | Law Offices of Timothy A. Scott, APC | 2008 - 2012 |
Associate Attorney | Silldorf & Levine, LLP | 2007 - 2008 |
Legal Intern | San Diego Public Defender's Office | 2005 - 2005 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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San Diego Inn of Court | Member | 2015 - Present |
Federal Bar Association (San Diego chapter) | Member | 2015 - Present |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association | Member | 2009 - Present |
San Diego County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
Lawyers Club of San Diego | Member | 2015 - 2017 |
American Inns of Court | Member | 2015 - 2017 |
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association | Board Member | 2014 - 2016 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association | San Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Member Profile | 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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California Western School of Law | Juris Doctor | 2007 |
Boston University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2003 |
Trinity College, Oxford University | N/A | 2000 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Exploring Careers in Criminal Law | Thinking About Going to Law School? | 2012 |
Criminal Law Panel | Exploring Options in Criminal Law | 2012 |
Case name | Outcome |
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United States v. an Individual | Dismissed |
United States v. Individual | Dismissed pre-indictment |
People v. an Individual | Dismissed |
United States v. Romero-Gomez | Not Guilty |
People v. Ha | Acquitted at Jury Trial and Later Dismissed |
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Somair Alam, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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David is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence.
Theresa Filicia, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Somair Alam, Criminal defense Attorney on Feb 12, 2017
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David is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence.
Theresa Filicia, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Shani Zakay, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Omar Nassar, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 5, 2015
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David is an outstanding attorney with an exceptional reputation. I highly recommend his services.
Adam Jackson, Criminal defense Attorney on May 4, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. Highly skilled and incredibly passionate, hire him today.
Nicole Boros, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
James Dicks, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 29, 2013
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This attorney works very hard for the client and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney.
Michael Shemtoub, Criminal defense Attorney on Sep 30, 2013
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Your resume speaks for itself and I consider you a valuable member of the attorney community. I would recommend you to anyone and everyone who needs your services. I whole heartedly endorse this lawyer!
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