Peter Michael Liss

Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Defense Attorney

10+ Years of Experience

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  • Biography

I have been a lawyer for over 40 years, with a practice exclusively devoted to criminal defense and DUI law. I personally handle every case from beginning to end. I graduated from the top-ranked University of California, Berkeley Law School. I have tried well over 100 criminal jury trials, handling every type of misdemeanor and felony, including homicides. I also teach lawyers trial skills at the National Institute for Trial Advocacy. I am known for my persistence and dedication to fighting for the best results for my clients.

  • Practice Areas
DUI & DWI
Criminal Law
Criminal Appeals, Drug Crimes, Expungement, Fraud, Gun Crimes, Internet Crimes, Sex Crimes, Theft, Violent Crimes
Juvenile Law

  • Video Conferencing
Video Conferencing FaceTime Zoom Microsoft Teams
  • Fees
Fees
  • Free Consultation
  • Credit Cards Accepted
  • Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
    Flat fees.
  • Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
California
Since 1983
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  • Languages
Languages

  • English:
    Spoken, Written

  • Professional Experience
Owner
Attorney Peter M. Liss
1998 –

Current

Criminal defense of adults and juveniles. DUI & DMV. All felonies and misdemeanors.
Supervising & Deputy Public Defender
San Diego County Public Defender
1989 –

1998

Misdemeanor and felony trials including homicides and a capital case. Assistant supervising attorney of Vista branch.
Staff Attorney
Legal Aid Society of San Diego
1984 –

1989

Adult and juvenile criminal defense.
Staff Attorney
United Farm Workers Union
1983 –

1984

Labor law lawyer for UFW-Cesar Chavez
  • Education
Univ of California Santa Barbara
Undergraduate Degree
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UC Berkeley School of Law Boalt Hall
Law Degree
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  • Awards
Public Service Award
San Diego County Bar Association
2010
Public service award to Affordable Housing Advocates of which I am President.
  • Professional Associations
Affordable Housing Advocates

President & Board Member
2000 –
Current
Activities: I am President and board member of a San Diego legal and advocacy organization for affordable housing.
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San Diego County Bar Association

Member
1998 –
Current
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National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Faculty
1995 –
Current
Activities: I teach lawyers trial skills.
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California State Bar

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Member
1983 –
Current
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  • Websites & Blogs
Websites & Blogs

Website
Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss
Blog
Vista DUI Lawyer and Criminal Attorney Peter M. Liss
  • Contact & Address

Peter Liss, Criminal Attorney
380 S. Melrose Dr., # 301
Vista, CA 92081
US
Telephone: (760) 643-4050
Fax: (760) 643-4070
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Notice: I always try to make myself available to my clients at all times of the day since I know some things can’t wait. That’s why whenever I am away from my desk, I have an answering service take my calls so I can be contacted in case of emergencies.
Peter M. Liss, Attorney at Law
11622 El Camino Real, #100
San Diego, CA 92130
US
Telephone: (858) 486-3024
Fax: (858) 486-3028
Monday: Open 24 hours
Tuesday: Open 24 hours
Wednesday: Open 24 hours (Today)
Thursday: Open 24 hours
Friday: Open 24 hours
Saturday: Open 24 hours
Sunday: Open 24 hours
Notice: I may not always be at my desk, but I have an answering service that handle my calls around the clock, so I can always be available when a client needs me the most.
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