Marcia Lynn Silver

Marcia Lynn Silver

4.9
Rating: 9.7

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI, Expungement

15 Boardman Pl, San Francisco, CA

About Marcia

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 70%

Former Deputy District Attorney Specializing in All Areas of Criminal Defense 26 Years Experience As a Lawyer Aggressive Representation and Negotiation Excellent Results Reasonable Rates Free Initial Consultation See Client Reviews on Yelp (Marcia L. Silver Lawyer) All felonies, misdemeanors (including DUI's), probation violation and restraining order cases. Entire San Francisco Bay Area including Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties.

38 years | 1,000 cases

70%
DUI and DWI 20%

Former Deputy District Attorney Specializing in Criminal Defense and DUI Cases 26 years Experience as a Lawyer Agressive Representation and Negotiation Excellent Results Reasonable Rates Free Initial Consultation See Client Reviews on Yelp (Marcia L. Silver Lawyer). Entire San Francisco Bay Area including Marin, Sonoma, Napa, Alameda, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Contra Costa counties.

38 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 20 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2005

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1988

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 21 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2004

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Attorney At Law

15 Boardman Pl, San Francisco, CA, 94103-4727

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Marcia Lynn Silver's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.9 /5.0

45 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kristi | May 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

Marcia is

Marcia is a phenomenal lawyer! Her legal mastery and acumen are evident as she is willing to go the extra mile and research options, make contacts and explore multiple strategies. This was so important to our case and a real game changer. Marcia worked closely with our family and had a sincere inter...est in making sure that she reviewed every angle of my son’s case. She was personally vested to work with him every step of the way, including prep before court, coaching him on the different scenarios that might happen and even recommending what he should wear in court. She gave advice on steps he needed to take to put himself in the best position for a more positive outcome of his case (i.e. get a job, go to school, etc.). I felt she truly cared about his well-being and wanted the best in life for him. She was resourceful, relentlessly tracking down whatever information she could that might help our case. She reached out to her colleagues for their perspective on the different players since this case took place outside of San Francisco. She researched every angle, from the court calendar, DA, PD, and judge for options. I learned a lot personally from watching her approach. It’s not just about the rule of law but negotiating with those related to the case - building relationships, gathering information and using all of that for tactical advantage. I really felt that our son’s case was in good hands with Marcia. She was calm and confident and that inspired confidence in us and our son. She kept us up to date via phone, texts, email, and face to face meetings so we always knew where we stood with the progress of the case. All of her hard work and strategic planning resulted in an outcome of my son's case which was BEYOND all of our expectations! This would not have happened without Marcia’s commitment, dedication, tenacity, moxie and just being an amazing lawyer. We are incredibly grateful to her and lucky that we picked such an awesome lawyer to represent our son.

Posted by Julie | December 25, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

She knows how to defend you!

Marcia is knowledgeable about the sustem because she used to be a DA. I hired her to defend my son from a first offense. She made it disappear quickly and painlessly.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Criminal Defense

I wish I'd hired Marcia Silver sooner!

Marcia Silver helped me deal with post conviction relief. I was throughly impressed with Marcia. She is quick-witted, intelligent, honest and straightforward. I wish I had hired Marcia to handle my original case. Her fee would have been a third of what I paid, and I believe my outcome would have ...been better. She really fights for you. I've referred others to her and I've received the best possible feedback. I recommend her without hesitation to anyone needing a criminal defense attorney.

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2017 | Family

Omg where do I begin...

When you are looking or searching for a Lawyer, you want the Best. You want someone who is going to fight for you and win. After searching, googling, yelping for a long time to find the best lawyer, I found Marcia Sliver. I read the reviews and I decided to give her a call for a quote and tell her my... case. After speaking with her, I knew this was it. She specializes in many different areas, criminal, DUI, ect.. but mine was restraining order. Her legal advice and guidance was very helpful and I was able to defend my case in the best way possible. Not only that, when we deal with the law, possible record, or consequences it can be extremely stressful and yes depressing. I was scared. Lawyers are just suppose to guide you, but not Marcia. She called me to check in almost every week, she was understanding, encouraging, supportive, responsive, and brought a human kindness throughout this process that it helped me get through it. I don't like writing reviews because I just don't have the time. Reading the testimonials is how I selected her, so I hope this helps for anyone reading it. She has a unique approach that can expedite the legal process. She has over 25 years of experience and you truly feel like you have a lawyer working hard to fight for you. She went above and beyond for me. If you want the best shot at winning your case, hire her. It's a competitive market out there with a bunch of lawyers with great reviews, but what makes her stand out is she is aggressive, intelligent, knows how to work the judge, the other parities, and helps you not stress out. I was scared about my case, I didn't know what to do, and I didn't want to waste my money, I kept calling and getting quotes from others, her fee was really good. With Marcia I can honestly say I got lucky, she is the best.

Posted by Wilson | November 18, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Awesome defense attorney

Marcia is the best. She helped me fight a tough case where I was at disadvantage and stayed in communication with me the entire time during the case. She advises you with all the options that you can possibly get and advises you the best one. She is not one of those type of lawyers that only want you...r money, but want the best result for you. I don't know where I'll be without Marcia. She's the best defense attorney.

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Marcia Lynn Silver's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gary Labin

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have worked with Marcia Silver on several criminal cases, and I can say without reservation that she is not only very knowledgeable and hardworking, but she is passionate about defending her clients, with a seemingly tireless desires to fight for their rights. I wholeheartedly endorse Marcia."

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Mary Needham

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Marcia professionally for 20 years and have worked with her and consulted with her on many cases. All clients I send to her are very happy with the result and appreciate working with her. For clients, Marcia calms the anxiety from the extremely stressful situation of an arrest / criminal charges. She is very organized and efficient, often negotiating impressive results based on her intelligence and strong relationships with D.A.s in various counties. As a veteran trial attorney, Marcia effectively defends cases in court. She is exemplary in all phases of representing clients in criminal cases, DUIs, expungements, etc. and has a wealth of knowledge and experience to share with consulting attorneys. I highly recommend her."

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Stanley Goff

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Marcia is a very good and skilled criminal defense and trial attorney. I have consulted with her several cases in the past and each time I have been impressed with her knowledge and expertise. It has been an honor to know her and I highly recommend her to anyone looking for a criminal defense attorney."

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Sarah Hinks

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marcia is a asset to the community. She is ethical and forthright and yet she is pragmatic. I have known her for eight years and during that time I have grown to respect her and admire her work ethic."

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Richard Gomez

Criminal defense lawyer | Feb 18

Relationship: Other

"I practice out of state and had the need to consult with a criminal attorney for a client who had a criminal issue arise in CA. Marcia was very knowledgable on the issues and was able to ease my client's fears about the process. I would have no hestitation to refer other criminal matters to Marcia in the future."

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Richard Shikman

Criminal defense lawyer | Nov 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I met Marcia probably 20 years ago when she was a DA and I was a defense attorney. I know her work as both a prosecutor and a defense attorney. She is an excellent lawyer. She is very dedicated to her clients and gets amazing results. I would wholeheartedly recommend her to any potential defendant looking for a criminal defense lawyer."

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C. Shapiro

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Marcia Silver is is a great lawyer. She is intelligent. She knows the law and she really cares about her clients."

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Aaron Bortel

Criminal defense lawyer | Dec 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Marcia is a fantastic lawyer who understands how to fight all out for her clients. I've had the pleasure of talking strategy with Marcia on numerous DUI cases. She knows how to get the best results and knows what it takes to win a Jury Trial. I highly recommend consulting with Marcia before making a decision on which criminal attorney to hire."

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Kenneth Quigley

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I recommend Marcia Silver without reservation. She does excellent work, and works very, very hard to defend her clients. I have seen her handle many cases, and she gets great results. One reason for that is that she never, ever gives up. She really listens to her clients and finds out what they need. Then she goes after the prosecution and finds a way to win, often by getting them to drop charges! She's great!"

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Nils Rosenquest

Criminal defense lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Highly experienced criminal defense attorney."

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Bruce Nelson

Criminal defense lawyer | May 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Marcia for over 15 years. I refer anyone who contacts me seeking criminal defense. She has handled a range of cases for these people, from DUI to sexual assault. She is attentive and responsive, and has gotten them excellent results."

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Experience

Rating:  9.7 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Notable, Martindale-Hubbell

2017

Client Choice Award 2017, Avvo

2015

Client Choice Award, Avvo

2014

Client Choice Award, Avvo

1987

Dean's List, Santa Clara University School of Law

1986

Dean's List, Santa Clara University School of Law

1985

Dean's List, Santa Clara University School of Law

1983

Cum Laude, University of California at Santa Barbara

1983

Dean's List, University of California at Santa Barbara

1982

Dean's List, University of California at Santa Barbara

Work Experience

1993 - Present

Attorney, Law Office of Marcia L. Silver

1992 - 1993

Attorney, Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati

1990 - 1991

Deputy District Attorney, San Mateo County District Attorney's Office

1987 - 1990

Associate, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro

1987 - 1987

Extern, California Supreme Court

1986 - 1986

Summer Associate, Pillsbury Madison & Sutro

Associations

1999 - 2005

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2005

California Public Defenders Association

Member

1999 - 2005

San Francisco Bar Association

Criminal Conflicts Attorney - Misdemeanors

1999 - 2005

San Francisco Bar Association

Criminal Conflicts Attorney - Felonies

Sample of Legal Cases

Obtained Expungement for Client

The court ordered the conviction expunged.

Obtained Expungement for Client

Court ordered convictions expunged.

Won Appeal on Restraining Order Case

Won appeal.

Won Appeal on Motion to Suppress

Test result ordered inadmissible

Restraining Ordered Case Dismissed

Dismissed

DUI Trial Result

Jury 11 to 1 and 9 to 3 in our favor.

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Education

1987

Santa Clara University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

1983

University of California - Santa Barbara

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2004

TV Correspondant

Murder Trial

Languages

English

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