About Coastal Legal Center
At Coastal Legal Center APC, we are committed to providing exceptional legal services in personal injury and criminal defense throughout San Diego County. With over four decades of experience, our dedicated team ensures that every client receives personalized and effective representation tailored to their unique legal needs.
Criminal Defense Division
Each person’s case is unique and every single person deserves an effective defense. For 35 years, our attorneys have provided aggressive, relentless, and experienced criminal defense to San Diego County.
We work in both state and federal courts, including the DMV. We are experienced in successfully defending a wide range of criminal charges, from Minor In Possession to Homicide and nearly every chargeable offense in between (see our detailed Practice List).
Lead attorney Jerrold Bodow is a former prosecutor providing crucial insight into how to relentlessly defend and win cases for clients. This is a tremendous strength for countering a prosecutor’s strategies in your case.
Personal Injury Practice
We represent people injured due to the negligence of others, such as auto accident victims.
Effective representation representation for people injured in accidents. We will give you an honest assessment of your situation and straightforward answers to your questions.
We employ investigators licensed by the State of California, as well as forensic experts who have proven investigative skills in criminal defense, and personal injury cases.
We at Coastal Legal Center are devoted to getting our clients the very best possible outcome in their case. Your goals become our goals. We tailor our representation to fit your needs.
What Sets Us Apart
Aggressive Representation
Our attorneys work tirelessly to build strong legal strategies and present convincing arguments to judges and juries.
Track Record of Success
We produce positive outcomes for many of our clients, whether they're facing jail time or dealing with an accident injury.
Cost-Effective Rates
Our firm believes everyone deserves effective legal assistance and offers cost-effective rates, and flat rate fees for legal services.
Personal Approach
We take the time to fully understand every case and provide a professional and supportive environment to reduce client stress.
Thorough Research
Our highly effective team regularly works with experts to gain key information and challenge the other side's claims.
Excellent Reviews
5-star reviews show our attorneys are widely respected by their clients for their high success rate and ethical standards.
Meet Founder Jerrold Bodow
Attorney Jerrold Bodow is committed to being an aggressive, zealous advocate for his clients. He has years of experience and an outstanding record of success. Mr. Bodow has a network of resources to support his client’s claims.
Committed to doing whatever it takes to win for his clients, he networks with other attorneys on many cases, with no additional fee or charge to the client. His team of experts includes forensic scientists, private investigators, and other subject matter experts.
What Our Clients Say…
“There are truly No Words to express how my Attorney Jerry Bodow has been a true blessing in my life. Jerry an his staff have been family to me and have looked out for me throughout a 7+ year case. They have worked tirelessly hard for me and my family. The support, friendship and love they have shown words can't describe enough. Jerry I am blessed to have you as my attorney and friend. Thank you for all your expertise, friendship and love.”
“Jerry is an incredibly competent, experienced, and knowledgeable attorney whom has a great heart and strives to make the World better through law. He is passionately dedicated to his clients and truly cares about their well being and outcomes. He has decades of experience in Southern California and is well known and respected amongst the law community. He comes highly recommended by many other attorneys, law professionals, and clients, and you can trust Jerry to provide the best legal advice, counsel, and care available.”
“You could say Jerry saved my life! Couldn’t have asked for a better lawyer to help me with my case. 10/10 would recommend if in need of a lawyer.
Thank you so much again!”
“They (Coast Legal Center APC) have been my top legal advice for the last decade. Extremely happy with how efficient, honest, and easy to communicate with this firm has always been. Highly recommend to anyone looking for amazing legal service.”
Start with a Free Consultation
Choosing a personal injury or criminal defense attorney is an important decision. Our firm has the skills to address your legal needs and will seek an efficient and fair outcome to your legal matter.