How much does it cost to hire Khaldoun for a personal injury case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Khaldoun walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Khaldoun offer a free consultation?

Khaldoun charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Khaldoun's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Khaldoun's current terms during booking.

How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?

Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Khaldoun gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Khaldoun take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?

Khaldoun is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Khaldoun will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Khaldoun?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Khaldoun will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Khaldoun accepting new personal injury clients right now?

Khaldoun's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Khaldoun Baghdadi, Personal Injury Attorney

Quick answer

Khaldoun Baghdadi is a shareholder based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Wrongful Death. Khaldoun has over 29 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews.

Based in: San Francisco, CA
Experience: over 29 years
Known for: Personal Injury · Product Liability · Wrongful Death

Handles Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Wrongful Death matters from San Francisco, CA.
Over 29 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
Recognized with AV Preeminent.

Areas of practice

Khaldoun's practice areas in San Francisco

Khaldoun concentrates on personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death. Each area below outlines the kind of case Khaldoun handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Personal Injury cases in San Francisco, California

Khaldoun takes personal injury matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Khaldoun agrees to represent you.

Product Liability cases in San Francisco, California

Khaldoun takes product liability matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Khaldoun agrees to represent you.

Wrongful Death cases in San Francisco, California

Khaldoun takes wrongful death matters in San Francisco, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Khaldoun agrees to represent you.

Biography

Khaldoun Baghdadi, personal injury attorney serving San Francisco

Khaldoun Baghdadi is a shareholder based in San Francisco, CA. The practice focuses on Personal Injury, Product Liability, and Wrongful Death. Khaldoun has over 29 years of legal experience. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 12 client reviews. Khaldoun works from San Francisco, California and takes on personal injury matters across the region.

Khaldoun Baghdadi has been with the firm for 20 years. In 2016, he was part of the trial team in the Pinnacle hip implant litigation trial which resulted in a total verdict in excess of $1 billion dollars.

He has dedicated his career to being a trial lawyer, helping people who need and deserve an advocate. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases throughout the State of California, on matters ranging from wrongful death, defective products, insurance disputes, medical negligence and public transit injuries. Khaldoun has also prosecuted medical device defect and class action claims in courtrooms around the country.

Since 2009, Khaldoun has been named a Northern California Super Lawyer®. In addition, Khaldoun is AV - Pre-Eminent rated by Martindale Hubbell, signifying the highest peer review mark for ethics and standards of practice. His AVVO professional rating is 10.0 - Superb, reflecting the highest rank available.

Khaldoun served an adjunct instructor teaching trial advocacy at the University of California, Berkeley School of Law. He also served as an adjunct professor at the University of California, Hastings College of the Law. He has also served as an instructor on trial technique, deposition practice and lawyering skills for the National Institute of Trial Advocacy.

Active in the courtroom and the community, Khaldoun served the City of San Francisco by way of Mayoral appointment to the San Francisco Human Rights Commission. In 2006, he was elected chair of that body.

Khaldoun graduated cum laude from the University of California, Irvine, and obtained his law degree from UC Hastings College of the Law.

He lives in San Francisco with his wife and two children.

How Khaldoun handles personal injury matters

Khaldoun Baghdadi has been with the firm for 20 years. In 2016, he was part of the trial team in the Pinnacle hip implant litigation trial which resulted in a total verdict in excess of $1 billion dollars. He has dedicated his career to being a trial lawyer, helping people who need and deserve an advocate. He has served as lead trial counsel in cases throughout the State of California, on matters…

Who Khaldoun represents

Khaldoun reviews new inquiries case-by-case for personal injury, product liability, and wrongful death matters in San Francisco and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Khaldoun studied and practices

University of California Hastings College of the Law
J.D. · 1997
University of California at Irvine
B.A. · 1994

Jurisdictions

Khaldoun's state bar admissions

California
1997 · ACTIVE

Khaldoun studied at J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of California at Irvine.

Law school and academic background

Khaldoun completed J.D. in University of California Hastings College of the Law and B.A. in University of California at Irvine. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Khaldoun runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Khaldoun's legal honors and published work

Khaldoun has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Locations

Khaldoun Baghdadi's office in San Francisco

Khaldoun's primary office is at 650 California Street, 26th Floor, San Francisco, CA, 94108. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

650 California Street, 26th Floor

San Francisco, CA 94108

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Khaldoun Baghdadi — 5.0/5 rating from 12 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Khaldoun. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing personal injury attorneys in San Francisco.

5.0

12 client reviews

Client ratings are sourced from public records and editorial research. Reviews on LawyersListed are accepted from verified clients once Khaldoun Baghdadi claims this profile.

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Hiring guide

How to hire Khaldoun Baghdadi — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new personal injury attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Khaldoun usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Khaldoun charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Khaldoun's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Khaldoun will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a personal injury attorney in San Francisco, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many personal injury matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Khaldoun

Khaldoun discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in personal injury practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every personal injury matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Khaldoun confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Khaldoun's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many personal injury practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Khaldoun Baghdadi

How much does it cost to hire Khaldoun for a personal injury case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Khaldoun walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Khaldoun offer a free consultation?
Khaldoun charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Khaldoun's office. Some personal injury attorneys offer free consults — check Khaldoun's current terms during booking.
How long do personal injury cases in California typically take?
Simple personal injury matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Khaldoun gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Khaldoun take my case if I'm outside San Francisco?
Khaldoun is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Khaldoun will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Khaldoun?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Khaldoun will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Khaldoun accepting new personal injury clients right now?
Khaldoun's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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Areas served

Personal Injury attorneys serving San Francisco, Los Angeles and San Diego in California

Khaldoun handles personal injury matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified personal injury attorneys in that community.