San Diego - El Cajon Injury and Criminal Defense Litigation

Dan Bacal has been a trial attorney in Ohio and California for over 20 years. His practice has concentrated on personal injury litigation and criminal defense litigation. Mr. Bacal's philosophy as a trial attorney is to aggressively represent the rights of his clients who have been injured or accused of a crime. He attempts to settle cases without trial if that is in the best interest of the client. If settlement is not possible, Mr. Bacal will go to trial on behalf of his clients. He has tried many cases in the more than 20 years he has been a trial lawyer.

About Dan Bacal

Dan Bacal received his undergraduate degree from Ohio State University in 1974. He received his law degree from Ohio State University in 1977.

Mr. Bacal has been admitted to practice in Ohio (inactive) since 1977 and California since 1980.

After graduating from law school, Mr. Bacal began working for a law firm in Columbus, Ohio with an office in New York City. In addition to handling criminal and personal injury cases, he also handled labor cases and represented professional associations.

In 1980, Mr. Bacal moved to San Diego and he became an associate with Jacoby & Meyers for approximately two years. Before leaving that firm, he headed up their personal injury department in San Diego.

Since 1982, Mr. Bacal has been a sole practitioner with offices in El Cajon and San Diego. His practice has concentrated on personal injury and criminal defense litigation.

Mr. Bacal also sits as a judge pro tem in the El Cajon Municipal Court.

Legal Fees

The initial consultation is free. Personal injury cases are handled on a contingent fee basis. Criminal cases are charged on an hourly fee and flat fee basis. Visa and MasterCard are accepted.