Jeffrey M. Padilla 

   Jeff received his Juris Doctorate from the University of San Diego School of Law in 2005 and was admitted to the California Bar in December of that year.  He received an undergraduate degree in sociology from UCLA in 1998. In between his studies at UCLA and his legal education, Jeff worked as a real estate professional for four years here in San Diego. During law school, Jeff worked as a law clerk at O'Mara and Padilla.  Upon passing the bar exam in 2005, he became an associate attorney.

   Jeff makes his home in Carmel Valley, where he resides with his wife Christine, who is also an attorney here in San Diego.  His interests outside the practice of law include golfing, hiking and surfing.