Atty. Eric Craig Bonholtzer
Eric C. Bonholtzer is a multiple award-winning personal injury trial attorney who works hard to ensure that his clients receive full and just compensation.
Arbitration & More Attorney · Serving Pasadena, CA · 15+ Years Experience
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About Eric Craig Bonholtzer at a Glance
Eric Craig Bonholtzer is a Member based in Pasadena, California, practicing at Bonholtzer Law. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on car accidents, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, and personal injury. Admitted to practice in California (2011), U.S. District Court Central District of California (2011), U.S. District Court Eastern District of California (2011), and U.S. District Court Northern District of California (2011). Educated at Southwestern University School of Law (J.D., 2011) and California State Polytechnic University - Pomona M.A. English University of Southern California B.A. English (—). Active member of Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Consumer Attorneys of California Litigation Section of the California State Bar Pasadena Bar Association. Serves clients in Pasadena, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Eric Craig Bonholtzer
- Eric C. Bonholtzer is a multiple award-winning personal injury trial attorney who works hard to ensure that his clients receive full and just compensation
- Mr. Bonholtzer was selected as a Top 100 Up-and-Coming Attorney by Super Lawyers for seven straight years before becoming a Super Lawyer for the last two years
- He was published in the Los Angeles Times as one of the Top 70 Personal Injury Law Attorneys in 2022 and won the Litigator of the Year Award in 2021, 2022 and 2023 from the American Institute of Trial Lawyers
- He was selected as a 2024 National Trial Lawyers’ Top 100 Personal Injury Attorney as well as an exclusive Top 25 Motor Vehicle Accident Attorney
- He has been a Lawyer of Distinction for multiple years and is a member of the National Association of Distinguished Counsel’s Top One Percent
- He has also been selected as a Top Ten Nationally Ranked Attorney by the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
- He is a member of the prestigious American Board of Trial Advocates
- He is also a lifetime member of the Best Attorneys in America
Practice Areas Explained
Eric Craig Bonholtzer's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Eric Craig Bonholtzer handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Pasadena.
Car Accidents in Pasadena
Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.
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Contracts in Pasadena
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Probate in Pasadena
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Medical Malpractice in Pasadena
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Eric Craig Bonholtzer is one of 48,593 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
Personal Injury in Pasadena
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Eric Craig Bonholtzer is one of 262,557 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Pasadena
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Pasadena are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Pasadena Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Pasadena-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Pasadena Choose Eric Craig Bonholtzer
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Eric Craig Bonholtzer's practice in the field of car accidents, contracts, probate, medical malpractice, and personal injury.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Eric Craig Bonholtzer brings 15+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in California, U.S. District Court Central District of California, and U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, Eric Craig Bonholtzer can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering car accidents, contracts, and probate, Eric Craig Bonholtzer can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Pasadena
A Pasadena-based practice means Eric Craig Bonholtzer attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Eric Craig Bonholtzer Handles in Pasadena
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Eric Craig Bonholtzer has experience with under California law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Eric Craig Bonholtzer directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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