About
Monica Burneikis is a personal injury attorney who focuses on representing individuals harmed by negligence and unsafe conduct. Her practice is dedicated to helping injury victims pursue compensation through civil litigation and trial advocacy. She handles a wide range of personal injury cases and works closely with clients to build strong legal strategies aimed at achieving meaningful results. Through courtroom experience and careful case preparation, she advocates for individuals seeking accountability and recovery after serious accidents.
Burneikis earned her J.D. from Santa Clara University School of Law. She also holds a B.A. in Political Science from San Jose State University. During law school, she received a Dean’s Fellowship Scholarship, reflecting strong academic performance. Her legal education provided a foundation in civil litigation and advocacy that supports her work representing individuals injured by the negligent actions of others.
Early in her legal career, Burneikis practiced at a medical malpractice defense firm before moving to a large law firm where she handled a variety of legal matters. She later focused her practice on representing plaintiffs in personal injury cases and began building a strong trial record. Over time, she developed extensive courtroom experience and has tried numerous personal injury cases to verdict, demonstrating her commitment to pursuing justice through litigation when necessary.
Monica Burneikis later founded her own law practice, where she continues to represent injury victims in complex litigation matters. Her work includes handling serious accident cases and advocating for clients who have suffered significant physical and financial harm. She is admitted to practice before all courts in California and several federal district courts. Through her legal practice, she remains committed to strong advocacy, careful preparation, and effective representation for injured clients.
Law Office Affiliations
- Founder & Chief Trial Counsel, Burneikis Law, P.C.
- Member, Bar Association of San Francisco
- Member, San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, Alameda Contra Costa County Trial Lawyers Association
- Member, State Bar of California
- Member, Consumer Attorneys of California
- Member, American Association for Justice
- Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Licensed State
- California
Education
- Santa Clara University School of Law
Juris Doctor (JD) - San Jose State University
BA in Political Science
Awards & Badges







- Animal and Dog Bites
- Brain Injury
- Car Accidents
- Construction Accidents
- Medical Malpractice
- Motorcycle Accidents
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Trucking Accidents
- Wrongful Death




