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Medical Malpractice Lawyers in Monterey County, California

Searching for a medical malpractice attorney in Monterey County? Counsel for harm done in care: negligence by physicians, hospitals, and clinics. This page indexes the county's medical malpractice coverage from the State Bar of California's official roll, with identity-verification markers where available.

The Salinas Valley's agricultural economy defines the county's civil docket (farm labor, wage-and-hour, and injury matters) heard chiefly in Salinas and Monterey. Venue for most medical malpractice matters arising in the county lies with the Superior Court of California, County of Monterey, seated at Salinas.

Before comparing counsel, note the clock. Under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5, the governing period is three years from the injury, or one year from discovery, whichever comes first. A 90-day notice of intent to sue must precede the filing (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 364). Minors under six have until age eight or three years, whichever is longer (§ 340.5).

This page is the Monterey County chapter of the registry's statewide record · Medical Malpractice Attorneys in California collects all 58 counties.

The clock & the court

Statute of limitations

Three years from the injury, or one year from discovery, whichever comes first.

Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5

A 90-day notice of intent to sue must precede the filing (Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 364). Minors under six have until age eight or three years, whichever is longer (§ 340.5).

Court of record

Superior Court of California, County of Monterey.

County seat: Salinas

Main courthouse: Salinas Courthouse, 240 Church St., Salinas, CA 93901

Help with forms without a lawyer: the court's self-help center (source: The court's official website, read 2026-09-27).

Official court information, locations, and filing rules: www.monterey.courts.ca.gov

Medical Malpractice · Monterey County roster

4 attorneys on the official State Bar of California roll list medical malpractice among their practice areas with an address of record in Monterey County.

The roster concentrates in Salinas (2), Monterey (1) and Pacific Grove (1).

Admission years on this roster run from 1979 to 2025.

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Medical Malpractice counsel in the counties bordering Monterey County

4 attorneys on the official State Bar of California roll list medical malpractice among their practice areas with an active licence and an address of record in Monterey County.

The counties that share a border with Monterey County hold 51 attorneys with medical malpractice among their practice areas, counted by the county of their address of record:

Medical Malpractice matters in Monterey County

The matters this field covers, as Californians search for them. Each attorney's own profile states which of these they take.

  • misdiagnosis and delayed diagnosis
  • surgical errors
  • birth injuries
  • medication errors
  • anesthesia errors
  • hospital and nursing negligence
  • failure to obtain informed consent
  • emergency room errors
  • dental and pharmacy negligence
  • wrongful death from medical error

From the answer files

What is the deadline to sue for medical malpractice in California?Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5Is there a cap on medical malpractice damages in California?Cal. Civ. Code § 3333.2Why do medical malpractice attorneys decline some cases?Cal. Civ. Code § 3333.2

Medical Malpractice by city in Monterey County

Medical Malpractice in SalinasMonterey County

Related counsel in Monterey County

Personal Injury Lawyers in Monterey CountyCal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1Elder Law Attorneys in Monterey CountyCal. Welf. & Inst. Code § 15657.7Insurance Attorneys in Monterey CountyCal. Ins. Code § 2071All practice areas in Monterey CountyCounty record

Medical Malpractice in nearby counties

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Source: Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 340.5 · State Bar of California licensee records · Checked: · Maintained by the California Attorney Registry from official State Bar of California records. Legal information, not legal advice.

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