VISTA DEFENSE ATTORNEY:
TOP SKILL – IMMEDIATE RESPONSE

I am Vista criminal defense attorney Peter M. Liss, and I can help you if you or a family member has been arrested or charged with a crime. I have 35 years of experience with a track record of successes obtaining acquittals, dismissals, and reduced charges for my clients, which has left me ranked as one of the best criminal and DUI lawyers in Vista on Google, Yelp and Avvo. I’ve personally tried over 100 criminal jury cases and negotiated countless plea bargains. My practice areas include all types of felonies and misdemeanors, including:

• Domestic violence (including corporal injury and domestic battery as well as restraining order violations)
  
• DUI (including DMV license suspension hearings, felony drunk driving charges and DUIs involving accidents)
• Drug Charges (including the crimes of possession, sales, manufacturing, trafficking and driving under the influence of drugs)
• Juvenile Crimes (including charges related to vandalism, shoplifting and underage DUIs)
• Misdemeanor and Felony Traffic Offenses (including reckless driving, hit and run accidents and driving without a license)
• Sex Offenses(including sex crimes against children, sexual assault and child pornography)
  
• Theft Crimes (including shoplifting, burglary, robbery and joyriding)
• Violent Crimes (including assault, battery, weapons charges and murder)
• White Collar Charges (including fraud, embezzlement, forgery and computer crimes)
• And more…

I am certain that no matter what the charges you are facing, I can help you. As the only lawyer in my Vista criminal defense law firm, I can promise that when you hire me, I am the only person who will be working on your case and I will always return your calls and address your concerns promptly and courteously.

True Dedication to Fighting for Your Best Results

I know that many people who are in legal trouble for the first time simply start out by searching online for a “criminal attorney near me.” And while that’s a good way to start your search, it’s important to make sure you find the best defense lawyer for your specific situation. That means doing research beyond simply clicking on a few Vista criminal defense attorney websites to find out whether or not someone is actually worth hiring to represent you in your case.

As a criminal attorney, I’m a tough negotiator and successful trial lawyer. Judges and prosecutors respect me because I fight hard to obtain the optimal result for my clients and do everything possible to protect their rights. I guarantee the high quality of my work and my dedication to seeking the best outcome possible for each and every client under the facts and law.  If you are a parent or grandparent, you can retain me to defend your child, of any age, if he or she has been arrested.

I have experience fighting  all types of criminal charges and am well-seasoned in evaluating and presenting the right defenses for each of my clients based on their unique situations. When you meet with me, we’ll discuss what happened to you and how I can help ensure you the strongest possible defense based on the specifics of your case.

I can help you through every step of the criminal process, by:

• arguing for reduced bail
• investigating your case to gather evidence on your behalf
• making court motions
• fighting on your behalf in trial or while negotiating a plea bargain
• working to minimize your sentence
• seeking out alternative sentencing options, such as community service, diversion programs or house arrest

In fact, as your Vista defense lawyer, in most misdemeanor cases (with the exception of domestic violence charges) , I can represent you without you ever having to go to court. You won’t need to miss work or other activities for your arraignment or trial and can rely on my experience and dedication to ensure you will get the best possible results in your case.

Top Quality Representation at Affordable Rates:

My Vista law offices have free parking and are conveniently located directly across the street from the North County San Diego Courthouse, Jail, and Traffic Court, just off the 78 freeway and the 5 freeway.

When you schedule an appointment with me, your first consultation is free. My fees are very reasonable and I accept all major credit cards. I am available 24/7 thanks to my 24-hour in-person phone answering service and I provide prompt and courteous responses to all inquiries.  Hablamos Espanol.

Call (760) 643-4050 or (858) 486-3024– I will respond quickly:

I consider all criminal matters urgent and will respond as quickly as possible to your phone call. Please call me any time, any day, at (760) 643-4050 or (858) 486-3024.

My Experience as a Vista Defense Attorney

I graduated from the University of California, Berkeley Law School in 1983 and have been practicing law ever since. For 15 years, I served the public through the United Farm Worker’s Union and Legal Aid Society of San Diego, which is where I started working exclusively on criminal law in 1987, and the San Diego County Public Defender’s Office. While working as a public defender, I tried many murders and a death penalty case and worked my way up to serving as the Assistant Supervising Public Defender in the Vista office (meaning I was the second person in charge in that location).

In 1998, I opened my own private practice, offering criminal defense services to adults and juveniles across the county from my office located right across the street from the Vista courthouse. Throughout my 22 years as a Vista defense lawyer working in a solo practice, I have maintained this same office, serving clients in Oceanside, San Marcos, Escondido, Fallbrook, Rancho Bernardo and the rest of North County. I have since added a second San Diego Criminal Law Office in Carmel Valley, serving clients in Del Mar, Solana Beach, Mira Mesa and Central and Northern San Diego. Many of my clients have been from neighboring counties in Southern California, but I have even represented many clients from out-of-state who have been charged with drunk driving or other crimes in California.

In my spare time, I teach trial practice skills to other attorneys at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy and I strive to help my community by serving as President of San Diego Affordable Housing Advocates. When my schedule allows, I also enjoy biking, reading newspapers and traveling. As for my personal life, I am married and have two sons, both students at the University of California.

I rely on my experience as a top defense lawyer in my area to personally edit every article on this website. To ensure each article is factually accurate at the time of publication, I always stay up to date on the newest legal news with a subscription to West Law as well as four newspapers.

That being said, the information offered on this website should not substitute as legal advice. If you have been arrested or charged with a crime, or believe you may be under investigation, always discuss your case with a qualified Vista defense attorney.