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Yoshiaki Craig Kubota

Kubota & Craig

Personal Injury
Irvine, California32 years(949) 218-5676
Experience
32 years
Consultation
Free consultation
Bar State
California
Contingency
Available
Languages
English
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About

Yoshiaki “Yoshi” Kubota is a founding partner at Kubota & Craig and one of Southern California’s leading personal injury trial lawyers. An Orange County–based attorney with more than 30 years of experience, he has tried over 45 jury trials to verdict and secured numerous multimillion-dollar settlements for clients in catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. Yoshi focuses exclusively on plaintiff personal injury litigation, including motor vehicle accidents, premises liability, product defects, government liability, and complex negligence cases. Known for strategic trial preparation and compassionate client support, he helps individuals and families navigate difficult injuries and high-stakes claims. He is a recognized leader in the legal community. Yoshi served as President of the Orange County Trial Lawyers Association (OCTLA), sat on the Board of Governors for the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC), and is a distinguished member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), where he has held multiple leadership positions. His results and professionalism have earned top industry honors, including selection to Southern California Super Lawyers every year since 2010, recognition in Best Lawyers in America, the National Trial Lawyers Top 100, and the National Association of Distinguished Counsel Top 1%. He also holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been featured as a Top Attorney by Los Angeles Magazine and Orange Coast Magazine for more than a decade. Respected for his integrity, skill, and client-first approach, Yoshi is committed to securing justice for injury victims throughout Orange County and Southern California.

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16530 Bake Pkwy Suite 100, Irvine, CA 92618, Irvine, California, 92618, United StatesIrvine, California, 92618

Admissions

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CaliforniaSince 1994

Education

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Western State University College of LawJ.D. | Doctorate of Jurisprudence | 1994 | J.D. (1994) | Doctorate of Jurisprudence
University of California - RiversideB.A. | Political Science | 1989 | B.A. (1989) | Political Science

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Awards

Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs2026 | Recognized among the nation's top attorneys in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs by Best Lawyers in America, one of the most respected peer-review publications in the legal profession. Selection is based on exhaustive peer-review surveys in which thousands of leading lawyers confidentially evaluate their professional peers.Open link
Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs2026 | Named to Best Lawyers in America for Product Liability Litigation - Plaintiffs, reflecting peer recognition for exceptional skill and professionalism in representing clients injured by defective products. This honor represents the confidential opinions of top attorneys nationwide regarding professional excellence in this specialized practice area.Open link
Tier 1 Ranking, Orange County - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs 20262026 | Kubota & Craig, PC achieved Tier 1 ranking in Orange County for Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs in the U.S. News - Best Lawyers Best Law Firms rankings. This prestigious recognition is based on a rigorous evaluation process that includes client and lawyer evaluations, peer review from leading attorneys, and an assessment of practice area leadership.Open link
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Associations

Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC)Board of Governors | Activities: Yoshi Kubota served on the Consumer Attorneys of California (CAOC) Board of Governors from 2006 to 2012, contributing to statewide advocacy for plaintiffs' rights and trial practice standards. During his tenure, he received the Presidential Award of Merit in 2008, 2009, 2010, and 2011—four consecutive years—reflecting his exceptional contributions to the organization's mission and his recognized leadership within California's consumer advocacy legal community.
Banyard Inn of CourtMaster Bencher | Activities: Yoshi Kubota has been an active member of the Banyard Inn of Court, serving on its Board of Directors and achieving the distinguished rank of Master Bencher. Through his involvement, he has contributed to the Inn's mission of fostering excellence in professionalism, ethics, and civility among Orange County's legal community, while mentoring fellow attorneys in trial practice and professional responsibility.
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Fees

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