Elliot Silver

Elliot Silver is a veteran criminal defense lawyer at Silver Law Firm with more than 30 years of experience representing people accused of crimes. His practice covers misdemeanors, DUIs, serious felonies, assault, domestic violence, drug crimes, property crimes, sex crimes, weapon offenses, and white-collar charges. He has represented thousands of clients and has taken more than 50 jury trials to verdict. His work extends to related civil matters involving asset forfeiture, restraining orders, tort claims, and gun rights.

Elliot attended the University of Miami for his undergraduate education, earning honors in Communication and History. He later graduated from the University of Miami School of Law. During law school, he was a mock trial finalist and served as editor of the entertainment law section of the school newspaper. His academic and trial advocacy experience helped establish the foundation for a career focused on courtroom defense and criminal litigation.

Elliot began his legal career as an assistant public defender in Miami-Dade, Florida, where he worked for five years. He later entered private criminal defense practice and served as a specially appointed public defender for Florida’s 11th Judicial Circuit. His experience includes defending clients from initial investigations through trial and handling charges carrying severe criminal penalties. He is admitted in Florida, California, the US District Court for the Northern District of California, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals.

Elliot Silver brings extensive trial, public defense, and private criminal defense experience to Silver Law Firm. His official profile lists recognition from The National Trial Lawyers and the American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys, along with an Avvo Client’s Choice Award. He approaches criminal cases with detailed trial preparation, close attention to evidence and procedure, and direct communication with clients facing investigations, prosecutions, and related court proceedings.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Silver Law Firm
• Member, State Bar of California
• Member, The Florida Bar
• Member, National Trial Lawyers, Top 100
• Member, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys
• Member, Alameda County Bar Association

Licensed State

• California
• Florida

Education

• University of Miami School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Miami
  BS in Communication & History

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