Gregory Sanford Hood

Gregory Sanford Hood

4.6
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 38 years

Personal injury Lawyer at Carlsbad, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Chapter 7 Bankruptcy, Criminal Defense, Litigation

2260 Rutherford Road, Suite 111, Carlsbad, CA

About Gregory

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Personal Injury 35%

Attorney has extensive trial experience and knowledge of personal injury claims involving many different kinds of injuries including, head, back, neck, all extremities and internal injuries. Attorney has successfully obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his clients. Attorney has represented people who have been involved in car, motorcycle, bicycle, pedestrian and slip/trip and fall accidents. Attorney works on a contingency fee basis (No Recovery - No Fee).

39 years | 300 cases

35%
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy 25%

Experienced lawyer handling mainly Chapter 7 Bankruptcy cases. Extensive trial experience including Adversary Proceedings and Motion work. Debt counseling and consideration of options other than filing for bankruptcy protection.

39 years | 300 cases

25%
Criminal Defense 25%

Experienced attorney with extensive trial experience handling both Felony and Misdemeanor cases. Attorney has an excellent rapport with prosecutors and other attorney's within the criminal legal community. Attorney offers assistance with Temporary Restraining Orders (for both plaintiff and defendant) and Motion work to include expungements (dismissals) and early termination of probation.

39 years | 300 cases

25%
Litigation 15%

Attorney represents mainly small and mid-size businesses with anywhere from 1 - 250 employees. Attorney has extensive trial experience with over 27 years in practice. Attorney has represented numerous plumbing companies, restaurants, print companies, etc.

39 years | 250 cases

15%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 38 years

State: California

Acquired: 1987

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Location

Law Office of Gregory S. Hood

2260 Rutherford Road, Suite 111, Carlsbad, CA, 92008

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Gregory Sanford Hood's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.6 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

5 star (10)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
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1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | June 16, 2025 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very helpful!

I consulted Mr Hood about a possible personal injury case and got a lot of really helpful information that I had not considered. He pointed out angles that made my case even more viable than I thought it was. Very appreciative of his thorough view of the situation and would highly recommend ...him!

Posted by anonymous | September 23, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Gross Negilence

Greg Hood failed me on so many levels, he was hired to stop a foreclosure, instead he blew me off. He didn't appear in court, the bank refuse to remove the deed to lieu status, which I never had. Between the Bank of America and Mr. Hood, they cost me my home, my profit and my credit status. This c...ould have all been avoided since the house was a short sale with a solid offer, all because no one did their jobs. Shame on all of them, you've been forewarned.

Posted by Sonya Orme | February 14, 2019 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Very good attorney

Greg Hood is a highly knowledgeable attorney in a variety of fields including Business Law and Bankruptcy. I have consulted with him a few times and he gave me great information. He is a person of great integrity! He goes above and beyond helping his clients. He is extremely dedicated to his work and... he is one of the best attorneys and as well as a kind family men.

Posted by anonymous | November 26, 2014

personal injury case

greg settled my injury case the fastest for the most return a few years ago. I have another matter now to handle, and my first call was to Greg Hood, as I will hire him again. He is Aggressive, and Extremely Intelligent, when it comes to all legal matters. HE can also "sense" when the other SIDE, i...s BLUFFING....Great Perception, clear headed thinking, Id recommend him to EVERYONE who is a Plantiff or a Defendant. You can Bet youll be getting your moneys worth with Greg Hood.

Posted by Annette | November 12, 2014

Great Attorney with several specialties

Greg Hood represented me as a plaintiff in real estate litigation and other cases in which I was the plaintiff. He is a caring, honest person who cares deeply about his clients. I highly recommend him for his thoroughness, promptness, advocacy and personality.

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Gregory Sanford Hood's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Duncan

Personal injury lawyer | Dec 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Greg is a very well respected attorney in San Diego. I have worked with him on several cases in the past. He obtains great results for his clients. I endorse this lawyer."

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Diane Gibson

Litigation lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Greg for almost 30 years and highly recommend him. What I admire most about Greg is that he is primarily motivated by his desire to obtain the best possible result for his clients. He is an excellent attorney with a broad base of experience in multiple practice areas."

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Peter Lewi

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Greg is very is very knowledgeable as to bankruptcy as well as other areas of his practice. Besides working with Greg directly I have referred clients to him and received excellent feedback."

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Paul Thomas

Chapter 7 bankruptcy lawyer | Nov 06

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Watkins

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Jun 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Gregory. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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James Dicks

Lemon law lawyer | Nov 29

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This attorney works very hard for the clients and keeps up with the law by attending legal seminars to assist them in this regard. I endorse this attorney."

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Diane Gibson

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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James Dicks

Criminal defense lawyer

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Paul Thomas

Securities and investment fraud lawyer

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Daniel Watkins

Business lawyer

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James Greer

Construction and development lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Work Experience

1989 - Present

Founder, The Law Offices of Gregory Hood

1987 - 1989

Member, Law Office of Katheryn Cooney

1986 - 1986

Internship, Law Office of Neil Stracken

Associations

1987 - Present

State Bar of California

Member

Education

1986

University of San Diego School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

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