Your San Diego
Personal Injury Attorney

After an injury, make sure your rights are protected and you are represented by someone who cares about what you are going through. Kelly Law will be there with you every step of the way.

You focus on getting better.

We will focus on getting you justice.

About Kelly Law

Kelly Law is a boutique law firm established in 2007. We represent Californians from all walks of life, who have been injured through no fault of their own. With over 20 years of legal experience, we can help you obtain the best potential outcome.

We do not represent corporations or insurance companies.

Unlike large firms, we offer individualized attention. Maria Kelly is the attorney and founder. She will be your point of contact from start to finish. She will be the person who knows you and your case better than anyone.

Meet Maria Kelly

Maria Kelly is a passionate advocate and award-winning attorney. She has dedicated her entire career to representing injured people just like you.

Her practice is based on the core values of transparency, working as a team, and hard work. Maria works tirelessly to hold wrongdoers accountable and to maximize recoveries.

Maria prides herself on giving every client one-on-one attention, while delivering legal services equal to that of a large firm.

Bar Associations

  • The State Bar of California
  • United States District Court,
    Southern District of California

Education

  • The Florida State University,
    B.S. Biochemical Engineering
  • California Western School of Law
    Juris Doctor

Honors

  • San Diego Metro:
    Women of Influence 2023/2024
  • Consumer Attorneys of California:
    Streetfighter of the Year, 2023
    Woman Consumer Advocate Award, 2019
  • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego:
    Streetfighter Award, 2023
    President’s Award, 2018
    President’s Award, 2014
  • Avvo: 10/10 Superb Rating
  • Best Lawyers: 2018-2023
  • Elite Lawyers: 2021 & 2022
  • San Diego Business Journal:
    Best of the Bar, 2014-2016
    Women Who Mean Business Award, 2015
  • San Diego Daily Transcript:
    Top Young Attorney, 2007-2009

Affiliations

  • Navy Seal Foundation:
    Committee Member, 2023
  • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego:
    Member 2005-2023
    Immediate Past President, 2020
    President, 2019
    President-Elect, 2018
    Treasurer, 2017
    Secretary, 2016
    Board Member 2008-2015
  • Consumer Attorneys of California:
    Board Member, 2021
    Member, 2019 -2023
  • San Diego County Bar Association:
    Member 2003-2022

Bar Associations

  • The State Bar of California
  • United States District Court,
    Southern District of California

Education

  • The Florida State University,
    B.S. Biochemical Engineering
  • California Western School of Law
    Juris Doctor

Honors

  • San Diego Metro:
    Women of Influence 2023/2024
  • Consumer Attorneys of California:
    Streetfighter of the Year, 2023
    Woman Consumer Advocate Award, 2019
  • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego:
    Streetfighter Award, 2023
    President’s Award, 2018
    President’s Award, 2014
  • Avvo: 10/10 Superb Rating
  • Best Lawyers: 2018-2023
  • Elite Lawyers: 2021 & 2022
  • San Diego Business Journal:
    Best of the Bar, 2014-2016
    Women Who Mean Business Award, 2015
  • San Diego Daily Transcript:
    Top Young Attorney, 2007-2009

Affiliations

  • Navy Seal Foundation:
    Committee Member, 2023
  • Consumer Attorneys of San Diego:
    Member 2005-2023
    Immediate Past President, 2020
    President, 2019
    President-Elect, 2018
    Treasurer, 2017
    Secretary, 2016
    Board Member 2008-2015
  • Consumer Attorneys of California:
    Board Member, 2021
    Member, 2019 -2023
  • San Diego County Bar Association:
    Member 2003-2022

STREETFIGHTER OF THE YEAR

2023 Award Recipient
California & San Diego Streetfighter of the year

The Street Fighter of the Year Award recognizes a solo practitioner that achieved a significant result in a case that exemplifies the struggles of going up against major defendants on behalf of ordinary people. Nominations are accepted statewide. Maria was selected as one of the three Finalists, and ultimately voted as the winner for the State of California and for City of San Diego. Maria successfully went to battle for an active-duty Navy Seal, who suffered a concussion in an auto collision just a few years after serving time at war. She proved the the concussion in the collision and not at war is what robbed him of his life as a SEAL. There was no part of the litigation battlefield she left unattended.

Cases We Handle

At Kelly Law, we represent clients in a wide variety of injury cases. We help people who have been injured in collisions with motor vehicles, bicycles, and commercial trucks. We also help people who have been injured on public and private property.

After an injury, promptly seek medical treatment to ensure you get the care you need to heal and then contact Kelly Law to make sure your rights are protected.

We offer free consultations and are here to answer all your questions.

Motor Vehicle Collisions

The human body is not made to withstand the forces involved in motor vehicle collisions or trauma. Even collisions that cause only minor property damage can result in very serious physical injuries. Immediately after a collision, promptly seek medical treatment. Do not minimize you pain or discomfort.

Pedestrian & Bicycle Collisions

Motor vehicle collisions involving pedestrians or bicyclists almost always cause serious injuries. As a result, it is extremely important for you to be cautious when walking along the sidewalk, operating a bicycle, or crossing the street. Abide by all California Vehicle Codes when doing so. Even the most cautious cyclists or pedestrians are struck by negligent drivers who ignore the rules of the road. Kelly Law can help you recover the compensation for your injuries in these unfortunate situations, so that you can concentrate on what matters most – your health and a speedy recovery.

Trucking Collisions

Commercial trucks such as 18-wheelers, tractor-trailers, semi-trucks, and big rigs can easily weigh 20 times the weight of a motor vehicle. Truck drivers must abide by federal regulations, which they all too often ignore to maximize profit and efficiency. Immediately after you have been hit by a truck, call 9-1-1 and make your health the priority. Kelly Law will handle the rest.

TRAUMATIC BRAIN INJURIES

Motor vehicle collision and falls often cause brain injuries. The impact of an air bag deployed or hitting your head on the back of the head rest can result in a minor traumatic brain injury. Symptoms can arise at the scene or days later. If you are suffering from fatigue, nausea, sleeplessness, headaches, memory loss, or trouble sleeping after a trauma, go to a doctor. Kelly Law can help you identify these symptoms and navigate how they have affected your life.

Back, Neck, & Spine Injuries

Serious accidents often result in severe back, neck, and spine injuries with life-altering consequences. Even if you have suffered neck or back pain before the collision, a trauma can cause new injury or old injuries to resurface. Proper films and treatment can help diagnose what the trauma caused and, most importantly, for your body to heal.

POLICE & MILITARY

We specialize on helping injured police and military personnel and their families, who have been injured through no fault of their own, either on the job or not. Maria Kelly understands firsthand the personal sacrifice it takes to be in the military or a first responder. Traumatic injuries often impact your ability to do your job, to get promoted, and to be deployment ready. Kelly Law understands this and has successfully and proudly represented several veterans, police officers, and their families.

Falls

Falls can happen in a split second. It is always important to pay attention to your surroundings. In the event you do fall on public or private property due to an unsafe condition, it is vital to take photos of the hazard and the surrounding scene. Let Kelly law get the evidence you need for your case, while you focus on getting better.

WRONGFUL DEATH

Wrongful death is when someone’s negligent or wrongful actions caused the death of another person. As a surviving family member, you are also a victim of the negligent act. If you have lost a loved one because of another person’s negligence or a hazard, you may be entitled to compensation.

RECENT OUTCOMES

Kelly Law does not work on volume. We get to know and understand you. You may not see the whole picture of how the injury has affected you and your life. We will work vigorously to learn your story and to get the maximum results you deserve.

$2,000,000

Trucking collision resulting in a lasting nerve injury to the hand

$1,250,000*

Auto collision causing a veteran’s traumatic injury to resurface

$1,000,000

Assault at a convenience store resulting in traumatic facial injury

$965,000*

Auto collision causing a worsening of a prior back injury

$600,000

Residential delivery service gone wrong causing a shoulder injury

$500,000*

Auto collision causing a mild traumatic brain injury

$400,000

Sidewalk trip and fall resulting in a wrist injury

$350,000

Fall from an unsafe fence resulting in a traumatic brain injury

$300,000

Auto collision causing the need for future neck surgery

$250,000*

Auto collision causing a mild traumatic brain injury

$250,000*

Auto collision causing a serious hand injury

$250,000

Go-kart racing collision resulting in back injury

WHAT OUR CLIENTS
ARE SAYING

“I was a Navy SEAL. I’ve been to war. And Maria is my hero. She is a warrior. Maria is one of the smartest and toughest women I’ve ever met in my life. She fights with words and logic the way Navy SEALS do with guns and bullets. She stepped up to help me when I was hurt, and she changed my life. She changed my kids’ lives. We worked as a team and always stood by this quote: ‘Stay calm, problem solve, don’t quit, you’re never out of the fight.’”
“I initially went to Maria to get my car fixed, but she saw something much bigger than I did. She saw how the collision truly affected my life and career. The personalized attention she gave to my story was exceptional. It was unlike anything you’d expect from your average lawyer.”
“Maria never gave up. Working with a lawyer is intimidating and the case process initially seemed daunting. However, Maria’s approach and relatability took away all negative stereotypes that accompany the profession. She also made the process appear smooth and convenient for me. She very much improved my image of lawyers and I’m so proud that thankful she represented me.”

“Maria was very diligent and responsive. She was also very ethical and honest. The manner in which Maria handled my claims in no way resembles the stereotypical image of an “ambulance chaser” type of attorney, and made me much more comfortable regarding the entire process.”

“After a serious car accident and injury, Maria helped me get the treatment I needed to get better. We worked together every step of the way and she allowed me to live my life during the process. While on maternity leave, my case settled for the maximum amount of insurance money there was available. Maria was not only our legal representation, but also a fellow mother and parent. I am so grateful for all she did and am always looking to refer her to friends, family, or anyone I know that needs a lawyer.”

REQUEST A FREE CONSULTATION

What you are going through is terrible. You’re in pain. You need help. You do not know where to turn or what to do. Kelly Law will protect your rights and get you the recovery you need and deserve. Contact us today and let us help.