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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 Fidelina B | June 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
Amazing lawyer
This was the first time I've had to use an attorney due to a very bad federal situation. I was facing minimum of 10 years in prison, Mr. Silldorf agreed to be my attorney and I can not be more thankful that stumbled upon him. He has been nothing but professional, helpful and dedicated to me and to my...
Posted by Laura | November 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense
The Best!
All I have to say is THANK GOD my father was given such an amazing Lawyer. We were blessed to have Mr.Silldorf on our side, he was very informative from beginning to end, he explained everything to me and was always there to answer my questions whenever I had any. He is extremely knowledgeable, commu...
Posted by Rodriguez | December 03, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Drug Crime
My Father's case
David did an amazing job with my Father's case. He was looking at 3 1/2 - 5 years prison time for smuggling drugs from the Tijuana border into the US. My father had never been charged with anything at all in his life. I won't get into detail as far as to how much was being crossed, but it wasn't M...
Posted by anonymous | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
The best attorney ever!
I found myself in a desperate situation and did not know what to do or were to turn. I was terrified and confused. Thankfully I found David Silldorf. David was extremely knowledgeable, honest, and thorough. When I went through moments of doubt and fear, which was often, I would contact David and ...
Posted by Michelle | November 13, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Family
Best attorney ever
David silldorf is the best lawer. He is very professional, always available and very dedicated to his clients. He was always there for me to support and represent me. I was so blessed to have him as my attorney. He was always there guiding and assisting me. I am very thankful with him. Wihtout his re...
"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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