Cynthia Chihak

Cynthia Chihak is a highly respected attorney with decades of experience in personal injury and medical malpractice law. Practicing in San Diego, she has received extensive peer recognition for her trial success and ethical standards. Her work has led to impactful verdicts that continue to shape the field of plaintiff litigation.

Cynthia earned her J.D. from Pepperdine University School of Law in 1977, following a B.A. from UCLA in 1974. Licensed to practice in California, she has argued major cases and contributed to legal education through numerous seminars and publications. Her expertise is widely respected across the legal community.

Cynthia is widely recognized as one of California’s leading trial lawyers. She has earned the prestigious Outstanding Trial Lawyer award eight times and was named Trial Lawyer of the Year in 1994. Consistently ranked among the state’s top attorneys by San Diego Magazine, Super Lawyers, and the Los Angeles Daily Transcript, she has also been featured on the list of California’s Top 50 Female Attorneys.

Cynthia’s leadership extends beyond the courtroom. She served as President of the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the American Board of Trial Advocates and is a Fellow of the International Academy of Trial Lawyers. Through these roles, she has helped elevate professional standards and mentor young attorneys.

Cynthia Chihak has lectured widely on topics such as medical malpractice, jury selection, and civil litigation. She has presented for CEB, CAOC, ABOTA, and universities, including UCSD. In addition, she has contributed to legal literature with published works on trial practice and medical malpractice, further reinforcing her commitment to advancing the profession.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Chihak & Associates
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Fellow, International Academy of Trial Lawyers
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
• Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, San Diego Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, California Trial Lawyers Association

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Los Angeles
  Bachelor of Arts

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