Carmela Birnbaum

Carmela Birnbaum is a member of our personal injury and wrongful death division and a seasoned attorney who has helped hundreds of clients make recoveries in their personal injury cases. With more than a decade of experience, Ms. Birnbaum is dedicated to her clients and fights vigorously for their interests. She places a premium on communicating with her clients and providing clear guidance throughout the legal process.  
 
Early in her career, Ms. Birnbaum worked as a public defender with the Orange County Public Defender’s Office, representing indigent clients in their criminal cases. During that time, she gained invaluable trial experience and developed an abiding passion for trial work. Ms. Birnbaum has continued to do trial work, achieving winning results alongside her colleagues.

Ms. Birnbaum earned a bachelor’s degree in political science from the University of California, Berkeley, where she subsequently attended law school. While in law school, she held internships at the California State Attorney General’s Office and the Mexican American Legal Defense and Educational Fund (MALDEF). 

Ms. Birnbaum is a member of several professional organizations, including San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association (SDLRLA), Latinas in the Law, Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, Society of Women Trial Lawyers, The North County Bar Association, and Consumer Attorneys of California.

She serves as a volunteer mentor for the Crawford High School Law Academy and as a law student mentor for Latinas in the Law. She also volunteers with the Notre Dame Club of San Diego. Along with several colleagues in the San Diego legal community, Ms. Birnbaum co-founded a professional and social support group for women attorneys.

In her free time, Ms. Birnbaum enjoys hiking, playing tennis, and spending time with her family.

Membership

Volunteer Mentor, Crawford High School Law Academy

Volunteer Mentor, Latinas in the Law

Member, CASD, Women's Caucus

Co-founder, Justice Jewels

Member, Society of Women Trial Lawyers

Member, Latinas in the Law

Member, San Diego La Raza Lawyers Association

Member, Consumer Attorneys of California

Member, North County Bar Association

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