Faith S. Pelton

Faith Pelton joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2026 and is a member of the firm’s Business Litigation Practice group. She brings valuable courtroom experience to her practice, having previously served as a Public Defender for two years and handled more than 1,500 misdemeanor and felony cases. She also received the highest bar examination score in Florida’s Sixth District Court of Appeal on the July 2024 bar examination.

Faith’s experience includes representing clients throughout all stages of criminal proceedings, from pre-trial matters through trial. She has conducted jury trials and is experienced in all aspects of trial advocacy, including voir dire, opening statements, cross-examination, and closing arguments. She has also argued substantive pre-trial motions and developed strategies tailored to the unique circumstances of each case.

In addition to her courtroom experience, Faith has extensive experience negotiating favorable outcomes on behalf of her clients. Her background as a Public Defender provides her with a practical understanding of the criminal justice system and the challenges clients face when navigating complex legal matters.

Faith is originally from Franklin County, Missouri and enjoys golfing and hanging out with her family.