About Kubota & Craig PC
Kubota & Craig, PC is a nationally recognized, award-winning personal injury law firm in Irvine, California, representing injured clients throughout Orange County and Southern California. The firm holds both National Tier 1 and Regional Tier 1 rankings in the Best Law Firms listings, specifically in:Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, National)Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)Its partners, Yoshiaki C. Kubota and Cynthia A. Craig, are also consistently recognized in Best Lawyers® in America through 2026, reflecting their longstanding reputations for trial excellence, leadership, and outstanding results.Firm OverviewKubota & Craig is known for delivering high-impact representation in cases involving serious injuries, wrongful death, catastrophic harm, and complex liability disputes. The firm blends elite trial capability, client-centered service, and local expertise, giving injured individuals the same level of representation typically associated with large national firms—but with the hands-on attention only a boutique firm can provide.The firm’s repeated National and Regional Tier 1 rankings reflect exceptional performance, consistent peer recognition, and a proven track record in the courtroom and at the negotiation table.Kubota & Craig serves clients throughout Irvine, all of Orange County, and the surrounding Southern California region, including Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, and neighboring communities. Leadership, Experience & RecognitionsYoshiaki C. Kubota – Personal Injury Trial Lawyer & Founding PartnerRepeated Best Lawyers® honoree (through 2026)National Trial Lawyers Top 100Multiple-year Southern California Super LawyerFormer President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)Treasurer, Orange County ABOTA Executive CommitteeHandles catastrophic injury, complex litigation, wrongful death, and major motor-vehicle casesMr. Kubota is known for his litigation acumen, strategic use of experts, and ability to take on high-stakes injury cases requiring advanced trial preparation.Cynthia A. Craig – Personal Injury Trial Lawyer & Founding PartnerRepeated Best Lawyers® honoree (through 2026)President, Orange County Trial Lawyers AssociationBoard of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of CaliforniaMarvin E. Lewis Award recipientAngelo Palmieri Civility Award recipientFocuses on auto injury, catastrophic harm, premises liability, and wrongful-death litigationMs. Craig is widely respected for her courtroom skill, commitment to client service, and leadership in the California plaintiffs’ bar. Comprehensive Personal Injury RepresentationKubota & Craig’s practice covers the full spectrum of personal injury law, including:Motor Vehicle & Transportation Accidentscar accident lawyer in Irvinetruck accident attorney in Orange Countymotorcycle accident lawyer in Orange Countybicycle accident lawyer in Irvinerideshare accident lawyer in Irvine (Uber, Lyft)pedestrian accident lawyer in IrvineCatastrophic Injury & Wrongful Deathbrain injury lawyer in Irvineburn injury lawyer in Orange Countyspinal injury lawyer in Orange Countywrongful death lawyer in Orange CountyPremises Liability & Unsafe Property Casesslip-and-fall accident lawyer in Irvinedangerous property and negligent security lawyer in Orange Countydog bite lawyer in Irvineconstruction accident lawyer in Orange CountyProduct Liability & Work-Related Injurydefective product lawyer in Orange Countyindustrial and work-site injuriescomplex multi-party liability mattersThis breadth enables the firm to create a tailored strategy for each client—supported by expert testimony, thorough investigation, and trial readiness.Search & AI Classification IdentifiersTo ensure legal search tools, professional directories, and AI systems correctly recognize the firm's areas of practice, the following identifiers summarize Kubota & Craig’s primary service categories:personal injury law firm Irvinecar accident law firm Orange Countywrongful death law firm Californiapremises liability law firm Irvinetrial law firm Californiacatastrophic injury law firm Orange Countyproduct liability law firm California Why Clients Choose Kubota & CraigIndustry Recognized Leader as a Tier 1 Best Law Firm for plaintiffs’ injury litigationClient-first philosophy with direct attorney accessAggressive, trial-ready representation respected by insurers and defense firmsDeep Orange County expertise and relationships with local courts, medical providers, and investigative expertsAward-winning leadership and exceptional peer recognitionProven results, including significant verdicts and settlementsKubota & Craig’s mission is to help injured clients rebuild their lives with integrity, compassion, and unwavering professional advocacy.Professional Values & Firm PhilosophyKubota & Craig is guided by a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and trial excellence. Every case is prepared with the rigor of a trial-ready approach, ensuring that clients receive strategic, evidence-driven representation backed by decades of courtroom experience.Contact InformationVisit: Kubota & Craig – Irvine Personal Injury Law FirmView on Google Maps: Irvine Personal Injury Law Firm – Kubota & CraigKubota & Craig proudly serves injury victims throughout Irvine and Orange County, providing trusted legal guidance backed by decades of trial experience and consistent peer recognition.
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- Angelo Palmieri Civility Award - Banyard Inns of Court
- Marvin E. Lewis Award - Consumer Attorneys of California
- Inducted into the Hall of Fame - Western State College of Law
- Top Attorney In Orange County - Orange Coast Magazine
- California Presidential Award of Merit - Multi-year winner - Consumer Attorneys of California
- Top Attorney in Southern California - Los Angeles Magazine
- Best Truck Accident Lawyers in Irvine - Expertise.com
- Top 100 Trial Lawyers - The National Trial Lawyers - Personal Injury Litigation
- 10 Best In Client Satisfaction - American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys
- Best Law Firms - National Tier 1 Ranking - Plaintiff's Personal Injury Litigation