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Jeffrey M. PadillaPersonal Injury Attorney in Encinitas, CA
Padilla Law Group, LLP
Personal Injury
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Contact
Email
jpadilla@padillalawgroup.com
Phone
760-536-4415
Address
Encinitas, CA, 92024, US
Professional
Bar Admissions
California2005U.S. District Court Southern District of California2005
About
Jeff Padilla graduated from University of San Diego School of Law in 2005 and immediately passed the bar exam. Prior to his graduation, Jeff spent over two years as a law clerk at Padilla Law Group, LLP, assisting in the firms' representation of clients who were victims of the negligence or wrongful conduct of others. Jeff is married to San Diego Attorney Christine Padilla. Christine is a successful attorney herself, assisting her clients with their estate planning needs. Since being sworn in as an attorney in 2005, Jeff has represented hundreds of clients and participated in several successful trials. His experience includes representing victims of car accidents, product defects, premises liability, industrial accidents, and toxic exposure. His practice has also included representing individuals and entities who were taken advantage of by negligent misrepresentations and/or fraud in their business or real estate transactions. Jeff has been designated one of California's top 40 attorney's under the age of 40 by National Trial Lawyers and a Top 40 Litigation Lawyer Under 40 by American Society of Legal Advocates. He has been named one of San Diego's Top Attorney's by the San Diego Daily Transcript, San Diego Magazine and San Diego Business Journals. Jeff also has received Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer reviewed ranking of AV Preeminent and most recently was honored as member of Super Lawyers. In 2015 Jeff was honored to be accepted to and graduate from Gerry Spence's Trial Lawyers College. Jeff was born and raised in San Diego and presently resides in Del Sur with his wife and two daughters. When not working, Jeff enjoys surfing, golfing and camping.
About Personal Injury Law
Personal injury attorneys represent individuals who have been injured due to the negligence of others. They work to obtain compensation for medical expenses, lost wages, and pain and suffering. Common matters include car accidents, slip and fall, medical malpractice, workplace injuries.
Credentials
Education
University of San Diego School of Law, San Diego, California, 2005 | J.D. | University of California Los Angeles, Los Angeles, California, 1998 | B.A. | Major: Sociology | Trial Lawyers College
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
AV-Preeminent Rating, 2014 | 10 out of 10 Superb Rated Attorney, 2014 | Top 10 Personal Injury Attorney, 2014 | Top 40 Litigation Lawyer under 40 in California | Top 40 Attorney in California Under 40 | Chairman, North County Bar Association, Personal Injury Section, 2011
Associations
San Diego County Bar Association, 2005 - Present | Consumer Attorneys of California, 2005 - Present | North County Bar Association, Personal Injury Section, 2011 - Present (Chairman) | Consumer Attorneys of San Diego | National Trial Lawyers | American Society of Legal Advocates
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Updated: May 25, 2026