About Marc David
Marc David McBride is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1997 and holds bar number 188077. His license is currently in active status. Mr. McBride is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Marc McBride, a firm located in Santa Ana, California. He has been practicing law for over twenty-eight years, focusing exclusively on criminal defense matters at the trial court level throughout Southern California.
Mr. McBride earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from California State University, Long Beach, in 1994. He then pursued his Juris Doctor degree at Western State University College of Law, graduating in December 1996. During his time at Western State, he participated in the full-time accelerated program and engaged in internships as a certified law clerk and defense investigator in San Bernardino County, experiences that provided him with practical insights into criminal defense.
Mr. McBride's practice areas encompass a wide range of criminal defense cases, including drug crimes, theft, embezzlement, DUI, domestic violence, and sex offenses. He represents clients at all stages of the legal process, from initial case evaluation and pre-trial motions to negotiations, trials, and appeals. His extensive experience allows him to handle cases involving serious charges, such as drug manufacturing and three-strikes life cases, as well as less severe offenses like petty theft.
Throughout his career, Mr. McBride has appeared in various courts across Southern California, including the Superior Courts of Orange, Los Angeles, and San Bernardino counties. He has also represented clients in federal courts within the region. His dedication to criminal defense has been demonstrated through his work with several criminal defense firms and his service on numerous indigent criminal defense matters, handling thousands of cases over the years.
Mr. McBride is an active member of the State Bar of California and has been in good standing since his admission in 1997. He is also a member of the Orange County Bar Association. In his personal life, he resides in the Huntington Beach area, where he enjoys spending time with family and friends, including his two dachshunds. He is an avid motorcycle and boating enthusiast and enjoys winter sports such as snow skiing and snowmobiling. Additionally, he has a passion for working on mechanical projects, including building engines and custom paintwork on various vehicles.
