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Peter M. Liss, Criminal Defense Attorney
Criminal justice attorney in Vista, CAReviews: 65 | Overal Rating: Good
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My ex-husband used law enforcement to gain the upper hand in our divorce, and was so good at it that he managed to set me up for a false arrest. Beware, if someone ever opens the door of your moving vehicle. Stop your car and call the police yourself, because you may be being set up! Yes, if you don't and you just drive away in fear, like I did, the police can come and find you and ask you questions. If you are frightened and upset and naive enough to speak to them, they may eventually be able to string just enough together to put hand cuffs on you and take you to jail. That is what happened to me, and it was one of the most traumatic experiences of my life. I had no idea that I was being set up. Since then I have learned all of the tell-tale, textbook signs, but at the time I was in total shock and had no idea what to do. I was given the name and phone number of Peter Liss and after my first interaction with him my stress levels reduced dramatically. He got right back to me, and it was after working hours. He explained everything to me. He prepared me for what to expect. He coached me. He showed up so calm and cool and collected and then HE FIXED EVERYTHING. He saved my career. He is so razor sharp that he does not even need notes in court. I'll be indebted to this amazing man for the rest of my life. I'm so very sorry if you are reading this you must be frightened and in some unexpected trouble too. Do yourself a favor and call Peter. He will help you!
He was responsive, informative, understanding, and diligent.
He used his experience to work miracles in court. He handled a 'surprise' first realized in court when a serious charge was not removed which had been agreed upon. He handled the situation with professionalism and obtained the desired result. He also got the fines reduced and obtained a desirable result on a second charge.
He made several court appearances when my Daughter was slow to satisfy the conditions of the second charge and did so without being critical.
Not only is he a great attorney, he’s also a great person. He’s easy to work with and cares about people. We need more like him.
I quickly became confident my Daughter was in good hands. I recommend him and would use him again. I don’t know how anyone could have done better.
exstension necessary. ARE YOU KIDDING ME!? WOW........, I work in a customer/client satisfaction professional environment and to receive the same satisfaction that I strive to deliver in my place of business was impressive.
Thank you Peter/Erika/Espi for all your help and legal counsel during this very stressful time of my life.
Your patience and professionalism is unrivaled, best money I ever spent.
Respectfully,
Digital Bath
Highly recommended
If you need a attorney he is the Man you need! I can not express enough how important it is to go to court for anything with a well prepared and intelligent attorney.
Thank you Mr. Liss! you are GREATLY appreciated!
My case was very emotionally involved. Peter is a beacon of light. His calm and empathetic demeanor offered emotional support. I am eternally grateful to Peter for dismissing my case! I highly recommend Peter Liss.
There are a million lawyers out there, and I'm sure there are plenty that know how to win, but I don't think all attorneys have not only the legal capabilities but also the realness, compassion, and genuine caring about their clients that Peter has. He is the Best!
I have never had legal troubles before and much of it was confusing to me but Mr. Liss was able to help me out and guide me in the right direction. I would easily recommend Peter to anyone!
Tamarkin.
I couldn't have asked for a better attorney to represent my case. He fought really hard for my case to get me the best outcome. Peter is super well known in the courts,he is very familiar with the judges and prosecutors( Vista Court system) He is professional, courteous, and has a truly phenomenal record of acquittals, dismissals, and reductions!!!!Peter Liss is an excellent criminal defense attorney and I would recommend him highly to everyone who is in trouble!!! Peter went above and beyond to help me and im sure he will do the same for you.
Big time.
You see, I did something really dumb: I crashed my brand new M4 while drag racing.
And my BAC was over .1%.
To make matters worse, I had a friend in the car who ran right before the cops showed up (and they were PISSED when they figured out someone had fled the scene.)
I was charged with a DUI, and found Peter on Yelp. His reviews were superb, so I decided to give him a call.
On our introductory phone call, Peter managed my expectations. He said "Look... you crashed your car with a .12% BAC. There's about a 70% chance you're going to be convicted of a full DUI. But I'll do my best to help you."
I appreciated how direct Peter was – in other words, he wasn't trying to sell me the world, and he spent quite a bit of time asking me intelligent questions about the incident and then educated me about our strategic options.
So I pulled the trigger and hired him.
BEST MOVE EVER.
Because Peter worked his magic, charmed the DA, and convinced her to drop the charges down to a 'wet reckless'.
For the record, a 'wet reckless' comes with significantly less penalties, and you don't have a DUI on your record.
Bottom line: If you (like myself) made a stupid mistake, and you've found yourself in some hot water... then GO WITH PETER LISS.
He's your best bet.
We owe him everything!
1) Experience
2) Knowledge
3) Intelligence
I've found that Peter Liss has all of these in spades.
When I met with Peter last month, he had a level of experience that only comes with age and experience. I spoke with more than 5 lawyers and Peter's calm and clear demeanor about my situation was very evident compared to his peers. You don't want to go with a young and eager beaver criminal lawyer. I found that Peter's experience was very helpful in how he articulated what was going to happen. He was very easy to speak with and did not try to instill fear into me like some lawyers.
Peter was also very knowledgeable. He knows the court system, the law and probably most important, the DA's office (I personally thought this was helpful to get a deal done). If you've been a lawyer long enough, you hopefully will know the law and how court works. But how do you know if someone is knowledgeable? In my conversation with Peter, I found him to be self-aware of what he could do and would do and what he would/could not. His reasoning and thought process about how he would advocate for my situation showed me that he knew what he was talking about.
Lastly, he's smart. There are some lawyers that I spoke to that made my situation sound difficult and complicated. Peter simplified things for me. He narrowed my situation down to the core elements and gave me a black and white picture and showed me where the grey area was. I've death with all kinds of people all my life and I find that the smart ones take complicated situations and distill them down to what's important. Dumb people just keep talking and don't know what they are talking about. Peter immediately grasped my situation and was able to pinpoint what I was up against. No BS and no sugar coating but also did not do it in an offensive manner.
I hope my situation ends positively and yes, I'm writing my review early on before any sentencing because this is how I feel about Peter right now.
I cannot say enough wonderful things about his level of integrity and knowledge. Mr. Liss helped us when our daughter was going through a difficult time. He answered calls promptly and navigated the course to have all charges dismissed. He does not over charge for services and he doesn't make promises. He just proceeds methodically, proactively and swiftly to get the best possible result. He's a Godsend and we are very grateful for his assistance!
I reached out to Mr. Liss over a weekend and was surprised to receive a call back rather quickly. I explained our situation and he answered a number of questions for me. I scheduled a meeting him for the following week and sat down for a free consultation. Mr. Liss reviewed my notes on the case then discussed the options and possible outcomes. He did not make any promises, which I very much appreciated. His thorough description of the court process and knowledge of the DA and Judges within Vista Court system helped to make the biggest decision of our daughters life a very easy and comfortable one. It was clear that Mr. Liss was the right choice.
To be clear, Mr. Liss was not the first or only attorney that I met with. I did my research and met with a few local attorneys to help decide who would handle my daughters case. Her future career was at stake and I wanted to look each attorney in the eye and make sure they wouldn't handle this as 'just another case'. Peter Liss stood head and shoulders above the rest.
The outcome of the case turned out much better than expected. My daughter can now put this mistake behind her and move on with her life and career. I would, without a doubt, recommend Peter Liss to friends, family and community members if they find themselves needing a qualified attorney. Many thanks to Mr. Liss and his wonderful team!
Mr. Peter Liss was amazingly comprehensive to my situation. He successfully handled my case with no delays and the outcome was more desirable than I had even hoped. He is competent, knowledgeable and very courteous in his dealings.
Attorney Liss is a fantastic lawyer! He is diligent, determined, and will bend over backward to ensure that you, as a client, are at ease with your case. I asked for Mr. Liss' help and he worked around the clock to grant me the justice that I deserved.
I would recommend Mr. Liss to anyone and everyone.
Thanks Peter and tell your Assistant Erika I really appreciated her taking my call from her home when she was out sick from work. Hope she's felling better.
I have two boys, each of whom have now done something stupid, and have learned from their mistakes. The lawyer I retained for my oldest son can not hold a candle to the professionalism displayed by Peter Liss. Peter explained very professionally and thoroughly the process and possible outcomes to my son. He patiently answered all our questions and handed crying Mom a tissue. Peter handled the DMV hearing as well as the Vista Superior Court hearing. And we are forever thankful for the excellent outcome. There are consequences for poor decisions, that is only fair, with Peter's service we feel the court handed down a punishment that fit the crime. Peter's guidance and knowledge thru the process was invaluable.
unlike the person who left a bad review I will leave my name.