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David Richard Silldorf

also known as Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC
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  • San Diego, CA
  • Licensed for 14 years
  • Free consultation
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About David

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

  1. Criminal defense: 25%

    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

  2. DUI and DWI: 25%

    15 years

  3. Domestic violence: 25%

    15 years

  4. Federal crime: 25%

    15 years

Languages spoken

English, Spanish

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Contact

David Silldorf Law

402 W Broadway Suite 1300
San Diego, CA, 92101

    Resume

    License
    StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
    CAActive200702/07/2022
    We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
    Avvo Contributions
    Legal answers1
    Legal guides0
    Awards
    Award nameGrantorDate Granted
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2021
    Best Criminal Defense AttorneysSan Diego Magazine2020
    Top Lawyer: Criminal LawSan Diego Magazine2017
    Top LawyerSan Diego Magazine2016
    Preeminent 5.0 out of 5Martindale-Hubbell2016
    Top 40 Under 40National Trial Lawyers2015
    AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review RatedMartindale-Hubbell2015
    American Jurisprudence Award - Advance Trial PracticeCalifornia Western School of Law2007
    American Jurisprudence Award - Arbitration AdvocacyCalifornia Western School of Law2006
    American Jurisprudence Award - ADRCalifornia Western School of Law2006
    Phi Beta KappaBoston University2003
    Summa Cum LaudeBoston University2003
    work experience
    TitleCompany nameDuration
    OwnerLaw Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC2018 - Present
    PartnerSilldorf & Levine, LLP2013 - 2018
    Adjunct ProfessorCalifornia Western School of Law2009 - 2014
    Trial AttorneyLaw Offices of Timothy A. Scott, APC2008 - 2012
    Associate AttorneySilldorf & Levine, LLP2007 - 2008
    Legal InternSan Diego Public Defender's Office2005 - 2005
    associations
    Association namePosition nameDuration
    San Diego Inn of CourtMember2015 - Present
    Federal Bar Association (San Diego chapter)Member2015 - Present
    San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember2009 - Present
    San Diego County Bar AssociationMember2007 - Present
    Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember2015 - 2017
    American Inns of CourtMember2015 - 2017
    San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationBoard Member2014 - 2016
    publications
    Publication nameTitleDate
    San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationSan Diego Criminal Defense Bar Association Member Profile2014
    education
    School nameDegreeGraduated
    California Western School of LawJuris Doctor2007
    Boston UniversityBA - Bachelor of Arts2003
    Trinity College, Oxford UniversityN/A2000
    speaking engagements
    Conference nameTitleDate
    Exploring Careers in Criminal LawThinking About Going to Law School?2012
    Criminal Law PanelExploring Options in Criminal Law2012
    legal cases
    Case nameOutcome
    United States v. an IndividualDismissed
    United States v. IndividualDismissed pre-indictment
    People v. an IndividualDismissed
    United States v. Romero-GomezNot Guilty
    People v. HaAcquitted at Jury Trial and Later Dismissed

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    Lawyer Somair Syed Alam

    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.

    Lawyer Theresa Marie Filicia

    Theresa Filicia, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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    I endorse this lawyer.

    Lawyer Somair Syed Alam

    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.

    Lawyer Theresa Marie Filicia

    Theresa Filicia, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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    Lawyer Shani O Zakay

    Shani Zakay, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 24, 2015
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    Lawyer Omar G Nassar

    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.

    Lawyer Adam Jackson

    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.

    Lawyer Nicole Elizabeth Boros

    Nicole Boros, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 7, 2014
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    Lawyer James Nelson Dicks

    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.

    Lawyer Michael Shemtoub

    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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