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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
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Posted by Dror Chen Shoval | March 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The best legal protection I have got in my whole life
MR Silldorf is a super thorough, profound and professional persona. In contrary to other criminal lawyers I have interacted with before, he is very straightforward, unequivocal and quick thinker which means that he finds sophisticated solutions for complicated situations. When I hired him, I was char...
Posted by Edith | November 10, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Best Lawyer!!!
I was put in a life changing situation, incarcerated, and assigned the worst public defender! I meet with a couple of lawyers, and after meeting with David I knew he was the lawyer to help prove my innocence! He was my right hand through this tough situation, and was able to have my case dismissed!! ...
Posted by Jim | August 17, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
No Charges
My son was involved in a non-injury related hit and run, however that was not known at the time as there was very little information provided by the police. Through advisement from a friend, we contracted David and he took care of everything from there. The first instruction was to have no direct c...
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 Brandon mcc | January 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Federal Crime
Superior excellence lawyer
Well I have to say May 2019 I got in serious trouble federal crime complaint against me for something I have done the superior excellent lawyer by the name of David was appointed to me at the time of my hearing when I was in custody at MCC San Diego California at that time while in custody this Compa...
"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!"
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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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