Terry S. Allen - Vista, CA
Lawyers in Vista, CA
Suite 106 410 S Melrose Dr Vista, CA 92083 - 6607
Updated: 02/15/2026
Reviews
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Hired Law firm 2024“Poor experience with Terry Scott Allen—unprepared, ineffective, and failed to protect my rights in court.”
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Hired Law firm 2023-2024Terry S. Allen allowed a part-time volunteer law clerk to argue at my felony preliminary hearing and failed to object to double hearsay testimony. A police officer testified under Proposition 115 about statements from a reporting party who had no firsthand knowledge of the alleged offense. His failure to provide competent representation led to my unjust binding to Superior Court.
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Hired Law firm 2023-2024I strongly caution against hiring Terry S Allen. He deceives clients and neglects their cases, taking their money without providing the dedicated legal representation they deserve. His dishonesty and incompetence make him unsuitable for effectively practicing law.
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