Victor A. Orsatti

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Victor A. Orsatti

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 37 years

Criminal defense Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Criminal Defense, DUI & DWI

5353 Mission Center Road, Suite 202, San Diego, CA

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About Victor

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Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Criminal Defense 50%

All Felony and Misdemeanors including Domestic Violence, Drug crimes, Theft crimes, Sex crimes and Violent crimes. Attorney Orsatti practices in San Diego, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, Los Angeles and Imperial counties.

30 years

50%
DUI and DWI 50%

Attorney Orsatti handles all DUI cases including DUI alcohol, DUI drug and DUI prescription drug. He handles Felony DUI, Misdemeanor DUI, Under 21 DUI, DUI with priors and DUI with Injuries. Don't lose your license or your freedom.

30 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2026 2013

Licenses

Licensed in California for 37 years

State: California

Acquired: 1989

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Victor Orsatti

5353 Mission Center Road, Suite 202, San Diego, CA, 92108

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Victor A. Orsatti's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

25 Client Reviews


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Reviewers overwhelmingly praise the lawyer for providing compassionate, highly effective representation in criminal defense and DUI matters. Clients frequently highlight the lawyer's direct communication, fair pricing, and deep knowledge of the court system, noting that they achieved highly favorable outcomes, including reduced charges and case dismissals.

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Posted by Chris | September 14, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Falsely accused man needed a quality attorney

Unfortunately I recently went through the most traumatic and stressful situation in my life. Early this year I was accused of felony domestic violence with injury. Due to her initial conversation with police I was arrested after midnight and yanked out of my own home. We do not live together and I wa...s never able to give my side. This was literally a tug of war gone wrong. There were no punches, kicks, etc. After spending the night in jail I had court next week. Due to her words only when I showed up to court the public defender said I was facing 9 years. I almost threw up on the table. I knew then I needed a real lawyer. I found Victor on Google and after many interviews with a few attorneys I met with him in person. Right off the bat he listen to my story and believed I was innocent. He made me feel calmer in a very stressful situation. He told me right away I don’t believe she has any injuries. He also advised me what to do to help my situation in court. Each time we went to court you saw his expertise. My charges got less each time due to her lack of cooperation and story full of holes. My once felony of 9 years ended up being a misdemeanor with NO jail time or formal probation. He made all the right calls and helped me not only in court but was always available to calm my nerves or answer any questions. I hope you never need Victor Orsatti, but if you do he is your man! Thankfully, Chris W.

Victor Orsatti

Replied last October 14, 2026

Thank you Chris. Your case was definitely over-charged by the prosecutor. The District Attorney who supervises the Domestic Violence cases in the North (San Diego County/Vista Courthouse is very aggressive when it comes to filing these cases. Thankfully, you followed my advice and were patient with the process; as we waited for your accusers medical records to be produced and turned over to the defense. As I predicted, she had no injuries and this then made reducing your case to a misdemeanor the only fair and just result. I hope you can now put this all behind you and go back to living your best life. Victor Orsatti

Posted by Destiny | June 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Great Price smooth Experience ( Highly Recommend)

My father wants to expunge his record and was getting the run around from the Public Defenders' office. He also felt that other lawyers were asking way too high a price, some 4,000, some 5,000. That was way out of his price range. Victor answered me as soon as I messaged him, kept us updated during t...he whole process, and got it all done in less than 3 months. It was a smooth and great experience. I would recommend him to anyone trying to expunge their record in a heartbeat.

Posted by Robert | February 11, 2026 | Hired Attorney

A great San Diego lawyer.

I don't practice in San Diego County. I send those cases from my law office to Victor Orsatti. He handles things really well for the people I refer to him. Very fine work throughout San Diego County.

Posted by Ronald | February 10, 2026 | Hired Attorney

Experience makes the difference

Mr. Orsatti has many years of experience and he is very professional and knowledgeable as a Criminal Law Attorney. As a lawyer I know that while it is important to know the law, it is just as important to know how the courts "really" work, and to have a good reputation with the people who work ther...e. Due to many years of experience in the court system, Mr. Orsatti has mastered this skill in many different courts. This mean Victor Orsatti gets the best outcome for his clients possible. I strongly recommend Mr. Orsatti for any criminal matter.

Posted by Eric | May 30, 2013

Outstanding

I had an DUI 5 years ago, of which certain obligations with the state were not met. I am in the military and with a transfer, the correspondence didn't catch up with me. Needless to say I was pulled over only to find I had a suspended license. So now I have a ticket for driving after suspension in... addition to the obligations and expenses from my past incident. I made 3 appointment with attorneys, of whom, Victor was the first. Upon our initial meeting he was very friendly and professional. He made no promises but reassured my he thought we had some pretty viable options with regard to reducing the driving charge as well as helping me properly fulfill my state obligations from my past infraction. He knew they systems and was very familiar with both San Diego and Chula Vista courthouses, as he was going to have to go to both since these charges were in different areas. I singed the contract after our first visit. I met with two other attorneys as planned but I was confident in Victor. He charged me a rate which was more than fair, especially considering he would have to go to two different court houses. He kept me informed every step of the way and was able to get my charges reduced as well as getting me back on track to close out my DUI case. I am very satisfied with Victor and would recommend him to anyone.

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Victor A. Orsatti's Lawyer Endorsements

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Charles Gilliland

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mr. Orsatti for more than 30 years and have seen him in action many times. He is a very knowledgeable, experienced and compassionate lawyer. I endorse him without hesitation."

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Timothy Richardson

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 19

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Victor and I had a case together and I was very impressed with his knowledge of the law. He was able to get a great result for his client."

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James Dicks

DUI and DWI lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.This lawyer has an expertise in DUI defense. By attending DUI seminars throughout the year to keep up on the latest in the law, field sobriety testing, blood testing, and breath testing, this attorney is an asset to the clients. This lawyer is a member of the California DUI Lawyers Association. I endorse this lawyer."

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James Hairgrove

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Richard Huffman

Criminal defense lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2026

Best Criminal Defense Lawyer in San Diego, Evergreen Awards

2026

Who's Who in American Law, Marquis Who's Who in American Law

2021

10 Best Attorneys- California, American Institute of Criminal Law Attorneys

2013

Client's Choice, Avvo

Work Experience

2014 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Victor Orsatti

1996 - 2014

Owner, San Diego Law Center

Associations

2026 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

2026 - Present

San Diego North County Bar Association

Member

2026 - Present

Criminal Defense Lawyers Club

Member

2026 - Present

Criminal Defense Bar Association of San Diego

Member

2026 - Present

National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers

Member

2026 - Present

Better Business Bureau

Member

1989 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1989 - Present

The State Bar of California

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

People v, Davis

Kidnapping charges dismissed

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Education

1985

Loyola Law School, Loyola Marymount University

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

University of Southern California

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2008

San Diego Criminal Defense Lawyer Blog Varies week to week

Languages

English

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