

- About Us
About Your San Diego Car Accident Lawyers
Ray Padilla founded Ray Padilla Law, APC in 2016 with a simple belief: your attorney should help you, not just sign you up and forget about you. A graduate of Arizona State University and admitted to the California Bar in 2012, Ray has dedicated over 14 years to representing injury victims throughout San Diego County and Southern California.
What sets Ray Padilla apart from the billboard lawyers is his commitment to keeping a manageable caseload. While other firms try to sign hundreds of clients, Ray focuses on giving each person the attention their case deserves. His clients have his cell phone number and text him directly with questions. This hands-on approach leads to better communication, stronger case preparation, and faster resolutions.
The results speak for themselves. Ray has recovered millions for his clients, including a $1.5 million settlement for a red-light intersection crash in El Centro, $885,000 for a victim hit by an uninsured drunk driver in San Diego, and $500,000 for a motorcyclist struck by a vehicle. He has been recognized as a Super Lawyers Rising Star (2018, 2019), received the National Trial Lawyers Top 40 Under 40 distinction, and earned the Wiley W. Manuel Award for Pro Bono Legal Services.
Ray is bilingual in English and Spanish and is available 24/7 to take your call. He offers free consultations and works on a contingency fee basis, which means you pay nothing unless he wins your case. When you work with Ray Padilla Law, you get an attorney who fights for you like family.

- Super Lawyers’ 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021 & 2022
- San Diego Rising Star Award Recipient

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- Our Approach
Our Approach: Focused, Honest, Results-Driven

Our Mission
To provide injured San Diego residents with the personal attention and aggressive representation they deserve. We keep our caseload manageable because we believe quality matters more than quantity. When you hire Ray Padilla Law, you get an attorney who knows your name, answers your calls, and fights for every dollar you are owed.

Our Vision
To change how people think about personal injury lawyers. We are not here to sign you up and pass you off to a paralegal. We are here to guide you through one of the most difficult times of your life, keep you informed every step of the way, and deliver results that help you move forward.
Our Value
Honesty comes first. We will never take your case just to make a quick settlement. If we are not the right fit, we will tell you and point you to someone who can help. We answer calls 24/7, communicate in English and Spanish, and never charge a fee unless we win. Your recovery is our priority.
- Law Firm
Personal Injury Law Firm
We are a Personal Injury Law Firm Dedicated to the Pursuit of Justice.
Our clients are good people, regular hard working people who desperately need the help of a personal injury law firm to fight for them. Our job is simple, fight for our clients to get them compensation for the harms that they have suffered. That is it. There is only one other profession in the world that we know of (professional athletes) where like in personal injury law, there are a lot of extremely well paid people on the other side whose sole job and purpose is to make sure we don’t succeed at getting yo compensation for your injuries. Our personal injury law firm thrives on that.
Defendants (insurance companies) hire extremely skilled, aggressive and expensive lawyers, doctors and paid experts to make it as difficult as possible for victims of personal injury accidents to get fair justice for their injuries. Ray spent years working in prestigious firms handling a multitude of Personal Injury and Employment law cases helping thousands of working class individuals recover compensation for their losses. Allow our personal injury law firm to fight for you as well.
- Reviews
What Our Clients Are Saying
Posted onTom NguyenTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray is one of the best attorneys he’ll let you know everything about your case and he’ll fight for you until the end I’ll go to him again and I recommended him to everyonePosted onBernardo JimenezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The best lawyer, find the best doctors and treatments for your injury don’t think it twice call Ray, I’m very happy with the results.Posted onJosh VallTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was in a car accident and I called Ray with some questions. Even though I wasn't sure I was going to need the services, he was still honest and very helpful. I hope I don't need the services, but I'm glad to know I have his number if I do.Posted onMozelle ArmijoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I can’t say enough good things about Ray Padilla Law. After my car accident, I was feeling overwhelmed, but they made everything so much easier. Ray would personally call me, update me on my case, and take the time to explain things to me at every step. Him and his team were incredibly kind, attentive, and professional throughout the entire process. I genuinely felt cared for. I’m so grateful for their compassion and expertise, and I highly recommend them to anyone needing a trustworthy and supportive car accident attorney.Posted onLuis ToledoTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. The Ray Padilla Law-firm was professional and diligent after I reached out to them when I was hit by a reckless driver and had my car totaled. He made sure I had the resources to recover from my injuries and he was always fast with communication and honest about the process. I can’t recommend him and his team enough they are the best resource in a time of stress and won’t hesitate to help you out.Posted onAndres MontoyaTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I was in a minor injury accident earlier this year, I was lost in how the process of hiring an attorney took place. I explained my situation to Ray and he was very informative but very comforting and welcoming. He walked me through every step of the process and had my back literally throughout the whole thing. I hope I never need an attorney again but if I do Ray is the guy to go to.Posted onLindsey MorrisTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. After being hit by a DUI driver, I hired Ray and his team to help me navigate the insurance and legal processes that I was thrown into. Hiring Ray was the best decision I made during the entire stressful/overwhelming ordeal. Ray showed a thorough understanding of personal injury law, and the questions he asked me during our initial conversation made me feel confident with his experience in this field. Ray and his team kept me updated and informed at every step of the process, clearly explained my options, and made sure I never felt helpless. I really appreciated that he broke things down in non-lawyer terms, and that he always checked to make sure I understood what was happening. Thanks to Ray’s knowledge and hard work, we were able to come to a successful outcome. I’m deeply grateful to him for all of the work he did to make me whole again, and I would highly recommend him to anybody looking for an honest, knowledgeable, and patient attorney.Posted onLesly GonzalezTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. I had a great experience working with Attorney Ray Padilla on my motor vehicle case. From start to finish, he was professional, reliable, and genuinely caring. He always kept me updated on the progress of my case and regularly checked in to see how I was doing, which meant a lot during a stressful time. His consistent communication and dedication gave me peace of mind, and I truly felt like I was in good hands. I highly recommend Ray Padilla to anyone in need of a trustworthy and compassionate attorney. My case also took less than a year to settle. I never questioned anything because Ray always kept me well informed and was always thorough with everything. Thank you Ray and your team!Posted onSam PepperTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray and his team provided incredible peace of mind following my rollover hit and run. This being my first accident, having someone walk me through the process and get me the care I needed was so helpful. I’m so grateful for his professionalism and highly recommend Ray PadillaPosted onAbby AlgarinTrustindex verifies that the original source of the review is Google. Ray has [unfortunately] represented me twice for two separate accidents the past few years. He is very communicative, always kept me up to date on the case, and always asked how I was doing. I don’t ever wish a car accident on anyone, but if you have been injured in one, Ray is the one to go to!
