Randy Walton has lived in North County San Diego for nearly 40 years and has represented hundreds of individuals and families from all North County communities in personal injury and wrongful death cases. With his representation, his clients have recovered tens of millions of dollars in their personal injury cases.
Randy is a dedicated member of both the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego and the Consumer Attorneys of California, reinforcing his commitment to advocating for personal injury victims.
Randy has earned an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, a confidential peer-review rating that highlights his exceptional legal skills and high ethical standards. For 12 consecutive years, from 2014 to 2025, he has been recognized by his peers for inclusion in Super Lawyers magazine for his expertise in personal injury law. Most recently, he was selected for inclusion in the 2025 edition of Best Lawyers in America.
Randy is also deeply involved in his community, recognizing the importance of giving back. He is a co-founder of Project Next, a nonprofit organization that assists high school students in planning their future, whether that involves pursuing higher education or entering the workforce.
Randy also served a four-year term on the San Marcos City Council and spent a decade as a member of the Governing Board of the San Marcos Unified School District, which serves over 20,000 students.
During his time in law school, Randy received numerous accolades, including the Westbrook Award for scholarship and oral advocacy. He was an active member of the school’s national trial team and earned academic honors for his legal writing.
In addition to his legal practice, Randy is a certified mediator through the National Conflict Resolution Center.
A 2010 graduate of Leadership North County, a program offered by California State University San Marcos, Randy has also been active in local youth sports for many years, coaching the San Marcos High School surf team to three state championships. In his spare time, Randy enjoys surfing, hiking, reading, seeing live music and theatre, and spending quality time with his family.
Professional Affiliations
- California Bar Association
- Consumer Attorneys of San Diego
- Consumer Attorneys of California
- Bar Association of Northern San Diego County
- California Advocates for Nursing Home Reform
Education
- California Western School of Law - J.D.
- University of California, San Diego - B.A.
Community Involvement
Councilmember, City of San Marcos (2018 - 2022)
Governing Board Member, San Marcos Unified School District (2008 - 2018)
Graduate, Leadership North County (Class of 2010), California State University, San Marcos
Founder, Project Next (formerly The San Marcos Promise)
Ridgeline Task Force, City of San Marcos
Publications & Speaking Events
Aging in Place: New Research, Resources, and Best Practices to Avoid Institutionalization
North San Diego Business Chamber, San Diego, CA. November 8, 2024, Speaker.
When It Comes To Housing In San Marcos, The Kids Are Not Alright
Voice of San Diego, June 17, 2022, Author
Patient Safety, Care Coordination & Cutting-Edge Updates,
Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. April 25, 2015, Speaker.
Elder Abuse - Know Your Rights, Benefits & Laws, Presented by the Intertribal Court of Southern California, Valley Center, CA. June 15, 2011, Speaker.
Creating a Culture of Patient Safety, Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. July 18, 2010, Presenter.
Bringing Quality Home: Risk Management Strategies, 2009 Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. July 12, 2009, Speaker.
Long-Term Care Liability Crisis: Risk Management and Mock Trial, 2008 Annual Meeting of the California Association of Long Term Care Medicine (CALTCM), Los Angeles, CA. July 20, 2008, Speaker.
Civil Actions Under EADACPA, North Coastal Estate Planning Council, July 11, 2008, Speaker.
Elder Abuse: Remedies and Prevention, State Bar of California 79th Annual Meeting. Monterey, CA, October 7, 2006, Speaker.
What is 'Abuse' Under the Elder Abuse Act? Trial Bar News. August/September 2005, Author.
Client Reviews
I cannot stress enough how great my experience was at North County Injury Lawyers. On my day off from work some friends and I took our bikes for ride on Pacific St. in Oceanside, near where I live. We were...
Randy Walton came to my rescue during the most difficult time of my life. My parents were killed in a car collision. The driver of the vehicle that hit them was at fault. Her insurance company kept delaying and...
I was in a car accident while driving in Lake San Marcos where I live. The jolt of the accident caused me to hit my head and mouth on the steering wheel, which caused injury to my teeth, as well as hearing...
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