Cristina Garcia - San Francisco, CA
Attorney at Dolan Law Firm
Personal Injury Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
1438 Market Street San Francisco, CA 94102 - 6004
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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11
Years
Experience
San Francisco Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Bicycle Accidents
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Car Accidents (including Uber and Lyft)
- Truck Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Common Carrier Accidents (injuries to passengers on MUNI, BART, taxis, and limousines)
- Traumatic Brain Injury (“TBI”)
- Elder Abuse and Nursing Home Neglect
- Medical Malpractice
- Dog Bite Injuries
- Burn Injuries
- Products Liability
- Premises Liability (“Slip and Fall”)
- Student Abuse and Neglect in Schools
Attorney Information
Overview
An associate attorney in our San Francisco office, Cristina is a forceful, passionate, and skilled advocate for the injured.
At Dolan Law Firm PC, Cristina has successfully represented clients in a wide range of individual personal injury and wrongful death lawsuits, including:
- bicyclists, motorcycle riders, and car drivers seriously injured due to the fault of another vehicle owner;
- individuals who suffered fractures, concussions, or spinal injuries from slipping and falling at poorly maintained properties and stores;
- special needs students subjected to abuse by those entrusted with their education; and
- victims of excessive police force or misconduct
Cristina also serves on our litigation team prosecuting whistleblower cases under the False Claims Act brought by employees aware of fraud committed by their employer against the federal government.
Cristina's litigation expertise includes writing complaints, settlement demand letters and mediation briefs, and motions for and in opposition to summary judgment.
Cristina possesses a deep appreciation of her role as a counselor and advocate for her clients. In all of her cases, Cristina understands that she is assisting people coping with major losses and life-altering changes. As such, she operates with true compassion and vigor in the pursuit of justice for her clients.
A graduate of the Golden Gate University School of Law, Cristina is a fluent Spanish speaker. During her spare time, Cristina loves biking, hiking and exploring the natural beauty of the San Francisco Bay Area with her husband and two dogs. For her undergraduate studies, Cristina attended and graduated from the University of California at Berkeley. She enjoys cheering onto victory the California Golden Bears sports teams.
Awards and Honors
Honors
- Rising Star, Northern California attorneys , 2017 - 2018
Other Sources of Feedback About Cristina Garcia
Included on the 2026 Southern California Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
- 2025 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2024 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2023 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2022 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2021 Southern California Super Lawyers list
- 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list
- 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California, 2015
J.D.
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Golden Gate University School of Law,
San Francisco,
California, 2015
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Non Legal Education
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University of California, Berkeley, 2011
B.A.
Major: Sociology & Gender and Women Studies
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University of California, Berkeley, 2011
Current Employment Position(s)
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Associate
Languages
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Spanish
Pro Bono Activities
- Legal Aid of Marin, Holiday Clinic, 2012
- Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (D.A.C.A.) Clinic, 2013
Bar Admissions
- California, 2015
Other Affiliations
- San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association, 2013 - 2016 (Member)
- Bar Association of San Francisco, 2013 - 2016 (Member)
- East Bay La Raza Lawyers Association (“EBLRLA”), 2017 - Present
- EBLRLA Secretary and Fundraising Committee Chair
- Consumer Attorneys of California (“CAOC”) (Diversity Committee Education Chair.)
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Contact
1438 Market Street
San Francisco, CA 94102 - 6004
Phone: 415-735-3391
Fax: 415-421-2830
Email: Send a message
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