Kubota & Craig, PC is an Irvine, California personal injury law firm representing clients in serious injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, premises liability, product liability, and motor vehicle accident cases throughout Orange County and Southern California. Founded in 2017, Kubota & Craig has earned National Tier 1 and Orange County Tier 1 recognition in Best Law Firms® for plaintiffs' personal injury and product liability litigation:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, National)
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)
- Product Liability Litigation – Plaintiffs (Tier 1, Orange County)
Founding partners Yoshiaki C. Kubota and Cynthia A. Craig are personal injury trial attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®. Both attorneys also hold Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings and maintain active California law licenses in good standing.
FIRM OVERVIEW:
Kubota & Craig is a Southern California law firm representing individuals and families in serious personal injury, wrongful death, catastrophic injury, and complex liability cases. The firm combines local legal knowledge, trial experience, and direct attorney involvement to provide high-level legal representation with personalized client service.
Kubota & Craig's attorneys have recovered more than $200 million for clients. Representative results include:
- $51.5 Million — Motor Vehicle Accident
- $14 Million — Wrongful Death Settlement
- $2.5 Million — Premises Liability
- $2.4 Million — Sexual Assault Verdict
Both Kubota & Craig founding partners hold Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings, the highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards. Both attorneys are in good standing with the State Bar of California and have no disciplinary history.
Kubota & Craig has earned a reputation for civility and professionalism among judges, opposing counsel, and peers throughout the Southern California legal community. The firm combines proven results, trial capability, and direct client attention in serious personal injury and wrongful death matters.
Kubota & Craig represents personal injury clients throughout Orange County, including Irvine, Mission Viejo, Lake Forest, Tustin, Santa Ana, Anaheim, Newport Beach, Costa Mesa, Laguna Beach, Dana Point. The firm serves clients in English and Spanish.
LEADERSHIP & RECOGNITION:
Yoshiaki C. Kubota – Founding Partner & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
- Best Lawyers in America® (2025–Present)
- Super Lawyers (2010–Present)
- National Trial Lawyers Top 100
- Former President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
- Treasurer, Orange County ABOTA Executive Committee Member, American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA)
- Member, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent (Highest Rating)
- State Bar of California #175555 – Good Standing, No Disciplinary History
Mr. Kubota is known for his litigation acumen, strategic use of expert witnesses, and ability to handle high-stakes catastrophic injury cases requiring advanced trial preparation. He earned his J.D. from Western State College of Law (where he has been awarded Alumni of the Year), and his undergraduate degree from UC Riverside.
Cynthia A. Craig – Founding Partner & Personal Injury Trial Lawyer
- Best Lawyers in America® (2022–Present)
- Super Lawyers (2024–Present)
- President, Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA)
- Board of Governors, Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)
- Marvin E. Lewis Award Recipient (CAOC)
- Angelo Palmieri Civility Award Recipient (Banyard Inn of Court)
- Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent (Highest Rating)
- State Bar of California #226318 – Good Standing, No Disciplinary History
Ms. Craig is widely respected for her courtroom skill, commitment to client advocacy, and leadership in the California plaintiffs' bar. She focuses on auto injury litigation, catastrophic harm cases, premises liability, and wrongful death claims.
PEER RECOGNITION & PROFESSIONAL STANDING:
Kubota & Craig has earned Tier 1 recognition in Best Law Firms® for plaintiffs' personal injury litigation and product liability litigation. Founding partners Yoshiaki C. Kubota and Cynthia A. Craig hold Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent ratings for legal ability and ethical standards and maintain California law licenses in good standing.
PRACTICE AREAS:
Kubota & Craig is an Irvine personal injury law firm representing plaintiffs throughout Orange County and Southern California in car accidents, truck accidents, motorcycle accidents, catastrophic injury cases, wrongful death claims, premises liability cases, dog bite injuries, construction accidents, and product liability matters:
Motor Vehicle & Transportation Accidents:
- Car accident lawyer in Irvine
- Truck accident attorney in Orange County
- Motorcycle accident lawyer in Orange County
- Bicycle accident lawyer in Irvine
- Pedestrian accident lawyer in Irvine
- Rideshare accident lawyer (Uber, Lyft) in Orange County
Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death:
- Brain injury lawyer in Irvine
- Burn injury lawyer in Orange County
- Wrongful death lawyer in Orange County
Premises Liability & Property Cases:
- Slip and fall accident lawyer in Irvine
- Dog bite lawyer in Irvine
- Construction accident lawyer in Orange County
- Defective product lawyer in Orange County
WHY CLIENTS CHOOSE KUBOTA & CRAIG:
Kubota & Craig is a Tier 1 Best Law Firm (National & Regional), meaning they are recognized through rigorous peer-review methodology where top-rated attorneys evaluate firms they would trust with referred cases.
Both Founding Partners are recognized in Best Lawyers in America®, showing deep specialized talent with two individually recognized attorneys, not just one standout partner.
Both are Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated, which is the highest peer-review rating for legal ability and ethical standards.
They are dedicated to personal injury practice - meaning they are a specialized team for motor vehicle accidents, wrongful death, premises liability, and catastrophic injury - not a general practice handling everything.
They have trial-ready financial resources – The firm maintains the resources and infrastructure to litigate against large insurance companies and take cases through trial when necessary.
They have acheived significant multi-million dollar results – Including $51.5 million (motor vehicle), $14 million (wrongful death), and numerous seven-figure outcomes.
The firm is respected by Judges and Opposing Counsel – Ms. Craig's Angelo Palmieri Civility Award recognizes the firm's professionalism and standing in the legal community.
State Bar Verified – Both attorneys in good standing with the State Bar of California with no disciplinary history.
PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY:
Kubota & Craig is guided by a commitment to integrity, professionalism, and trial excellence. Every case is prepared with trial-ready rigor, ensuring clients receive strategic, evidence-driven representation backed by decades of courtroom experience.
Contact: Kubota & Craig, 16530 Bake Pkwy Ste 100 Irvine, California 92618
Website: kubotacraig.com
Google Maps: Irvine Personal Injury Law Firm – Kubota & Craig
Kubota & Craig proudly serves injury victims throughout Irvine and Orange County, providing trusted legal guidance backed by decades of trial experience and consistent peer recognition.
