Best Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego

Verified attorney rankings based on State Bar credentials and Google reviews

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Updated January 2026
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Client reviews from Google Business Profiles are factored in, considering both the average rating and total number of reviews.

Our methodology prioritizes verified, public data. Rankings are based on a combination of State Bar verification (50%) and Google review metrics (50%). We do not accept payment for placement.

Top 25 Personal Injury Lawyers in San Diego

All attorneys verified through the State Bar of California

John H. Gomez - San Diego Personal Injury Attorney
#1

John H. Gomez

Gomez Trial Attorneys

94.5
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.9 (953 reviews)

With over 30 years of experience, John H. Gomez is one of San Diego's most accomplished personal injury trial attorneys. His firm has secured numerous multi-million dollar verdicts and settlements for clients injured in car accidents, truck accidents, and catastrophic injury cases.

CA Bar # 171485
Experience: 31 years (since 1994)
755 Front St, San Diego, CA 92101
Eugene Gerard Bruno - San Diego Personal Injury Attorney
#2

Eugene Gerard Bruno

Eugene Bruno & Associates

89.3
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
5.0 (357 reviews)

Eugene Bruno brings over three decades of personal injury experience to his San Diego practice. With a perfect 5-star rating from over 350 clients, his firm specializes in car accidents, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death cases throughout San Diego County.

CA Bar # 171740
Experience: 31 years (since 1994)
3180 University Ave #150, San Diego, CA 92104
Ross Adam Jurewitz - San Diego Personal Injury Attorney
#3

Ross Adam Jurewitz

Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers

88.2
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.8 (457 reviews)

Ross Jurewitz founded Jurewitz Law Group to provide aggressive representation for accident victims throughout San Diego. With 25 years of experience, he focuses on auto accidents, motorcycle crashes, and premises liability cases.

CA Bar # 211226
Experience: 25 years (since 2000)
600 B St #1450, San Diego, CA 92101
#4

Lee Ippolito Jurewitz

Jurewitz Law Group Injury & Accident Lawyers

88.2
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.8 (457 reviews)

Lee Ippolito Jurewitz brings over 26 years of legal experience to the Jurewitz Law Group. She specializes in personal injury litigation, helping San Diego families recover compensation for injuries caused by negligence.

CA Bar # 204952
Experience: 26 years (since 1999)
600 B St #1450, San Diego, CA 92101
#5

Michael Pines

Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers, APC

87.1
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.9 (298 reviews)

Michael Pines is a founding partner of Pines Salomon Injury Lawyers with nearly four decades of experience. His La Jolla-based firm has earned recognition for handling complex personal injury cases including auto accidents, brain injuries, and wrongful death claims.

CA Bar # 140602
Experience: 37 years (since 1988)
7777 Fay Ave Suite 212, La Jolla, CA 92037
#6

Michael Patrick Hernandez

HHJ Trial Attorneys

85.8
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
5.0 (282 reviews)

Michael Hernandez is a founding partner of HHJ Trial Attorneys, one of San Diego's highest-rated personal injury firms. With a perfect 5-star rating and hundreds of reviews, his firm specializes in car accidents, wrongful death, and catastrophic injury cases.

CA Bar # 292679
Experience: 12 years (since 2013)
1917 India St #200, San Diego, CA 92101
#7

Adam Joseph Hepburn

HHJ Trial Attorneys

85.8
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
5.0 (282 reviews)

Adam Hepburn co-founded HHJ Trial Attorneys with a commitment to aggressive client advocacy. His firm has earned a perfect 5-star rating from over 280 clients, handling complex personal injury and accident cases throughout San Diego County.

CA Bar # 292736
Experience: 12 years (since 2013)
1917 India St #200, San Diego, CA 92101
#8

Elliott H. Jung

HHJ Trial Attorneys

85.8
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
5.0 (282 reviews)

Elliott Jung is a founding partner at HHJ Trial Attorneys with 13 years of experience fighting for injury victims. The firm's perfect rating reflects their dedication to personalized service and aggressive negotiation on behalf of clients.

CA Bar # 285491
Experience: 13 years (since 2012)
1917 India St #200, San Diego, CA 92101
#9

Adrian M. Terrado

Law Office of Adrian Terrado, APC

85.5
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
5.0 (276 reviews)

Adrian Terrado has built a reputation for providing personalized attention to each client. His firm handles car accidents, slip and falls, and dog bite cases throughout San Diego County.

CA Bar # 299771
Experience: 11 years (since 2014)
501 W Broadway Ste. 800, San Diego, CA 92101
#10

Ashkan King Aminpour

King Aminpour Car Accident Lawyer

82.4
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience
4.6 (346 reviews)

King Aminpour has been representing injured San Diegans for nearly three decades. Known for his aggressive negotiation tactics, he specializes in car accident cases, rideshare accidents, and wrongful death claims.

CA Bar # 183534
Experience: 29 years (since 1996)
317 Ash St, San Diego, CA 92101
#11

David Seabold Casey Jr.

Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP

81.2
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.8 (80 reviews)

David Casey Jr. brings over five decades of legal experience as a named partner at one of San Diego's most established personal injury firms. His firm has handled landmark cases throughout California and is known for taking on complex catastrophic injury and wrongful death claims.

CA Bar # 60768
Experience: 51 years (since 1974)
110 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
#12

Paul N. Batta

Batta Fulkerson Law Group

80.7
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
4.9 (192 reviews)

Paul Batta co-founded Batta Fulkerson Law Group with a mission to level the playing field against insurance companies. The firm focuses on auto accidents, motorcycle accidents, and catastrophic injuries.

CA Bar # 283188
Experience: 13 years (since 2012)
1899 McKee St, San Diego, CA 92110
Mark Carleton Blane - San Diego Personal Injury Attorney
#13

Mark Carleton Blane

Law Offices of Mark C. Blane, APC

79.8
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.9 (139 reviews)

Mark Blane has spent over 25 years fighting for personal injury victims in San Diego. His firm handles car accidents, motorcycle crashes, brain injuries, and wrongful death cases, providing aggressive representation against insurance companies.

CA Bar # 201811
Experience: 26 years (since 1999)
3465 Camino del Rio S #410, San Diego, CA 92108
#14

Robert Hamparyan

Hamparyan Personal Injury Lawyers San Diego, APC

78.8
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.9 (100 reviews)

Robert Hamparyan brings nearly 30 years of trial experience to every case. His boutique firm provides hands-on representation for victims of car accidents, truck accidents, and workplace injuries.

CA Bar # 181934
Experience: 29 years (since 1996)
275 W Market St UNIT 1000, San Diego, CA 92101
#15

Matthew D. Clendenin

The Clendenin Firm APC

78.0
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
4.9 (89 reviews)

Matthew Clendenin leads The Clendenin Firm with a focus on personal injury and accident cases. With over a decade of experience, he has earned a 4.9-star rating by providing dedicated representation to injured San Diegans.

CA Bar # 284536
Experience: 13 years (since 2012)
600 B St #2230, San Diego, CA 92101
#16

David Patrick Finn

Finn Trial Attorneys APC

77.3
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
5.0 (73 reviews)

David Finn brings 18 years of trial experience to Finn Trial Attorneys, where he has earned a perfect 5-star rating. He specializes in complex personal injury litigation, including car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and premises liability.

CA Bar # 249247
Experience: 18 years (since 2007)
501 W Broadway Suite 800, San Diego, CA 92101
#17

Ramin Hariri

Hariri Law Group P.C.

76.7
Score
State Bar Verified Highly Rated
5.0 (67 reviews)

Ramin Hariri leads a client-focused firm dedicated to personal injury victims in San Diego. With a perfect 5-star rating, his team handles auto accidents, pedestrian injuries, and premises liability claims.

CA Bar # 251625
Experience: 18 years (since 2007)
401 W A St #1150, San Diego, CA 92101
#18

Brian Joseph Bickel

Bickel Sannipoli APC

76.5
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
5.0 (65 reviews)

Brian Bickel brings over 25 years of legal experience to Bickel Sannipoli APC, where he has maintained a perfect 5-star rating. His firm handles complex personal injury cases including auto accidents, motorcycle crashes, and wrongful death claims.

CA Bar # 205646
Experience: 26 years (since 1999)
701 B St UNIT 1200, San Diego, CA 92101
#19

Keith Jordan Stone

Law Offices of Keith J. Stone

75.6
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
5.0 (61 reviews)

With nearly four decades of legal experience, Keith Stone is among San Diego's most seasoned personal injury attorneys. He provides personalized representation for accident victims seeking justice.

CA Bar # 126445
Experience: 39 years (since 1986)
555 W Beech St #210, San Diego, CA 92101
#20

Craig Rene McClellan

The McClellan Law Firm

74.5
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience
4.9 (38 reviews)

Craig McClellan has nearly five decades of experience representing personal injury victims. His Del Mar-based firm focuses on catastrophic injury cases, medical malpractice, and wrongful death claims throughout San Diego County.

CA Bar # 71865
Experience: 48 years (since 1977)
1201 Camino Del Mar, Del Mar, CA 92014
#21

Gordon Ralph Levinson

Levinson Law Group

74.2
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience
4.9 (41 reviews)

Gordon Levinson brings nearly three decades of experience to his San Diego personal injury practice. Based in Carlsbad with a downtown San Diego office, he represents clients in car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and catastrophic injury cases.

CA Bar # 185649
Experience: 29 years (since 1996)
406 Ninth Ave UNIT 306, San Diego, CA 92101
#22

Brett Cole Peterson

Law Office of Brett Peterson

73.9
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience
5.0 (39 reviews)

Brett Peterson provides focused, individualized attention to each personal injury case. With 27 years of experience, he helps San Diego residents navigate the complexities of injury claims.

CA Bar # 199183
Experience: 27 years (since 1998)
605 C St Floor 3, San Diego, CA 92101
#23

Jacob Layne Stipp

Jacob Stipp Law Injury Attorneys

73.2
Score
State Bar Verified
4.9 (32 reviews)

Jacob Stipp operates a boutique personal injury practice in Carlsbad, serving clients throughout San Diego County. His firm handles car accidents, motorcycle crashes, and premises liability cases with personalized attention.

CA Bar # 282338
Experience: 13 years (since 2012)
6965 El Camino Real #105, Carlsbad, CA 92009
#24

Frederick Schenk

Casey Gerry Schenk Francavilla Blatt & Penfield, LLP

72.8
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience Highly Rated
4.8 (80 reviews)

Frederick Schenk is a named partner at one of San Diego's premier personal injury firms with over four decades of experience. He specializes in complex litigation including medical malpractice, product liability, and catastrophic injury cases.

CA Bar # 86392
Experience: 45 years (since 1980)
110 Laurel St, San Diego, CA 92101
#25

Robert Frank Vaage

Vaage Law

68.5
Score
State Bar Verified 20+ Years Experience
3.8 (4 reviews)

Robert Vaage brings over four decades of legal experience to his personal injury practice in downtown San Diego. He handles car accidents, slip and falls, and general negligence claims.

CA Bar # 106437
Experience: 42 years (since 1983)
750 B St Suite 3020, San Diego, CA 92101

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best personal injury lawyer in San Diego?

Look for attorneys with active State Bar of California licenses, strong client reviews, and experience handling cases similar to yours. Consider their years of experience, communication style, and whether they work on contingency (no fee unless you win). Meeting with a few attorneys for free consultations can help you find the right fit.

How are these San Diego personal injury lawyers ranked?

Our rankings are based on verified State Bar of California credentials and Google review data. We verify each attorney's license status through the official State Bar database and factor in their Google rating and review count. We do not accept payment for rankings or placement.

What does a personal injury lawyer cost in San Diego?

Most San Diego personal injury lawyers work on a contingency fee basis, meaning you pay nothing upfront and they only get paid if you win your case. Typical contingency fees range from 33% to 40% of the settlement or verdict. Some attorneys may also cover case expenses and only recover them if you win.

How long do I have to file a personal injury claim in California?

California's statute of limitations for most personal injury claims is 2 years from the date of injury. Claims against government entities have a shorter deadline of 6 months. Discovery rules may extend deadlines in some cases, but it's important to consult an attorney promptly to protect your rights.

What types of cases do San Diego personal injury lawyers handle?

Personal injury lawyers in San Diego typically handle car accidents, motorcycle accidents, truck accidents, pedestrian injuries, bicycle accidents, slip and falls, dog bites, medical malpractice, product liability, wrongful death, and workplace injuries. Many attorneys specialize in specific case types.

Injured in an Accident?

Contact any of the verified attorneys above for a free consultation. Most personal injury lawyers in San Diego offer free case evaluations and work on contingency.

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