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also known as Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC
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.
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Acquired: 2007
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402 W Broadway Suite 1300, San Diego, CA, 92101
37 Client Reviews
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Posted by Hana | April 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Saved my life, literally!
David was a godsend to me and my family. I faced serious potential consequences in federal prison (10-year-minimum-mandatory exposure). He started fighting the minute we retained him, and didn’t stop until my case was dismissed. Thank you, David. From the bottom of my heart. I will never forget what ...
Posted by Denise Merienne | April 10, 2021 | Criminal Defense
Salvo mi vida
El abogado David Silldorf simplemente salvo mi vida yo tuve un caso de felonía en Mayo del 2018 y me esperaban no menos de 6 años, me toco un juez que es considerado de los mas difíciles, sin embargo, David me llevo por buen camino y supo manejar mi caso a la perfección, es una persona muy responsabl...
Posted by Gigi | April 02, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
I got back my freedom..
After long legal battle , Lawyer Silldorf win my case. He was wiser, kind do care for us and very attentive... are awesome lawyer. My case was very serious, was 1 to 5 years of prison time but my Lawyer Silldorf gave a great defense and I GOT MY FREEDOM BACK . Thank you Thank you. Thank you Go...
Posted by Jonathan | March 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
My feedback
I contacted 12 lawyers when I was on my hunt for attorneys David being one of them. When I met him i automatically knew he was serious I just had this intuition he was different then the other lawyers I had previously met with he was dressed casual, not trying to hard you can say which is what stood ...
Posted by Gavin | January 04, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Superior Criminal Defense!
All I can say is wow and thank God for Criminal Defense Attorney David Silldorf! Once I met with David, I could tell right off the bat, that he could & would do everything needed to put me at ease and resolve my case, with the most positive outcome for me. He is very thorough in his communicati...
"David is an exceptional criminal defense attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Recommended with complete confidence."
"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."
"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!"
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2020
Best Criminal Defense Attorneys, San Diego Magazine
2017
Top Lawyer: Criminal Law, San Diego Magazine
2016
Preeminent 5.0 out of 5, Martindale-Hubbell
2016
Top Lawyer, San Diego Magazine
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2007
American Jurisprudence Award - Advance Trial Practice, California Western School of Law
2006
American Jurisprudence Award - Arbitration Advocacy, California Western School of Law
2006
American Jurisprudence Award - ADR, California Western School of Law
2003
Phi Beta Kappa, Boston University
2003
Summa Cum Laude, Boston University
2018 - Present
Owner, Law Offices of David R. Silldorf, APC
2013 - 2018
Partner, Silldorf & Levine, LLP
2009 - 2014
Adjunct Professor, California Western School of Law
2008 - 2012
Trial Attorney, Law Offices of Timothy A. Scott, APC
2007 - 2008
Associate Attorney, Silldorf & Levine, LLP
2005 - 2005
Legal Intern, San Diego Public Defender's Office
2015 - Present
San Diego Inn of CourtMember
2015 - Present
Federal Bar Association (San Diego chapter)Member
2009 - Present
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationMember
2007 - Present
San Diego County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2017
Lawyers Club of San DiegoMember
2015 - 2017
American Inns of CourtMember
2014 - 2016
San Diego Criminal Defense Bar AssociationBoard Member
Dismissed
Dismissed pre-indictment
Dismissed
Not Guilty
Acquitted at Jury Trial and Later Dismissed
2007
Juris Doctor
2003
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2000
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2012
Thinking About Going to Law School?
2012
Exploring Options in Criminal Law
2014
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