Criminal Defense Lawyers in Vista, CA

21 criminal defense firms serving Vista and the surrounding area. Compare ratings and reviews below.

Local Data · FBI Crime Data Explorer

Vista Crime Statistics (Latest FBI Crime Data)

Understanding local crime trends adds context if you or a loved one is facing charges in Vista. Figures are reported offenses for 2023 from the FBI's national database — not convictions.

377 Violent crimes reported ▼ 0.5% vs 2022
1,179 Property crimes reported ▼ 19.7% vs 2022
66% Violent cases cleared Cleared by arrest/exception
97,457 City population (2023) FBI agency estimate

Crime Trend (2019–2023)

Annual reported offenses.

2023 Crime Breakdown

Share of reported offenses by type.

Violent Crime Rate vs. California & U.S.

Reported violent offenses per 100,000 residents.

Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer (UCR/NIBRS Summarized Data). Reported offenses do not represent convictions or guilt. Data availability varies by agency and year.

Criminal Defense Firms in Vista

jD Law Criminal Defense AttorneyJL
Criminal justice attorney

jD Law Criminal Defense Attorney

5.0(579 reviews)

📍 400 S Melrose Dr #109, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-891-5141
Christoph Law OfficesCL
Criminal justice attorney

Christoph Law Offices

5.0(197 reviews)

📍 400 S Melrose Dr #101, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-941-5720
Attorney Peter M. LissAP
Criminal justice attorney

Attorney Peter M. Liss

5.0(109 reviews)

📍 380 S Melrose Dr #301, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-643-4050
Nicholas W. Christoph, Attorney at LawNW
Criminal justice attorney

Nicholas W. Christoph, Attorney at Law

5.0(19 reviews)

📍 400 S Melrose Dr # 101, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-941-5720
Sevens Legal Vista Criminal LawyersSL
Criminal justice attorney

Sevens Legal Vista Criminal Lawyers

5.0(9 reviews)

📍 410 S Melrose Dr #215, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 619-317-1005
Law Office of Richard MuirLO
Lawyer

Law Office of Richard Muir

5.0(6 reviews)

📍 630 Alta Vista Dr Ste 205, Vista, CA 92084

☎️ +1 760-726-6131
Vista Criminal Attorney Law FirmVC
Criminal justice attorney

Vista Criminal Attorney Law Firm

5.0(2 reviews)

📍 380 S Melrose Dr #375, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-691-1551
Law Office of Bradley R. CorbettLO
Criminal justice attorney

Law Office of Bradley R. Corbett

4.9(144 reviews)

📍 440 S Melrose Dr Ste 204, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-201-9839
The Law Office of David PflaumTL
Criminal justice attorney

The Law Office of David Pflaum

4.9(83 reviews)

📍 380 S Melrose Dr Suite 305, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-806-4333
Rafael Acosta Jr Law OfficeRA
Criminal justice attorney

Rafael Acosta Jr Law Office

4.4(14 reviews)

📍 217 Civic Center Dr Suite 6, Vista, CA 92084

☎️ +1 760-639-1818
Stephen R. BrodskySR
Criminal justice attorney

Stephen R. Brodsky

4.1(9 reviews)

📍 380 S Melrose Dr #362, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 877-524-2889
Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal LawyersHW
Criminal justice attorney

Herbert Weston & Tanya Weston, Criminal Lawyers

4.0(25 reviews)

📍 378 Vista Village Dr, Vista, CA 92083

☎️ +1 760-945-5535
The Vista DUI Attorney Law FirmTV
Criminal justice attorney

The Vista DUI Attorney Law Firm

3.7(6 reviews)

📍 380 S Melrose Dr #336, Vista, CA 92081

☎️ +1 760-691-1540