Attorney Peter M. Liss
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24 firms listed · 7 in Vista · 8 open 24/7 · 10 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
The 24 firms listed for Vista, CA defend criminal charges for people. What each states about the offenses it takes and the courts it appears in comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.

7 of the 24 firms we list are based in Vista; the other 17 serve Vista from towns including Carlsbad (5 mi), Oceanside (5 mi) and Escondido (10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,221 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (70%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "understanding" and "knowledge". 8 are open around the clock; 10 are open on Saturdays and 8 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are criminal defense (3), car accidents (2), domestic violence (2), dui (2) and motorcycle accidents (2). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 42 years. 8 offer urgent consultations; 13 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 4 have Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
10 of the 24 firms on this page list hours on a Saturday or a Sunday. Arrests keep no office hours, so the more useful question is whether a firm answers its phone for a custody call at night. Ask that directly when you call, and ask who picks up.