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Murrieta Personal Injury Lawyer
Murrieta is named for Juan Murrieta, a Californio rancher who brought 7,000 sheep to the valley in 1873. Before that, it was the Luiseño village of ‘Avaa’ax. The city grew 133.7% between 2000 and 2010, and had 110,949 residents in the 2020 Census. It’s largely a commuter town, and most commutes start on a freeway. About 17% of residents speak Spanish at home, according to American Community Survey estimates.
We serve Murrieta clients from our Riverside office by phone, text and video, 24/7. Lea esta página en español.
Two Freeways and a Split
- Interstate 15 runs through the west side of Murrieta, and Interstate 215 runs through the east side. They meet at the I-15/I-215 split near the Temecula line.
- Historic US 395 runs through downtown as Jefferson Avenue, Ivy Street and Washington Avenue.
- State Route 79 (Winchester Road) forms much of the eastern border.
Commuters merging toward the split, trucks on I-15 and stop-and-go traffic all lead to rear-end crashes. See our car accident lawyer in Riverside page.
Getting Your Murrieta Collision Report
Murrieta has had its own police department since 1992. According to the city’s Collision Reports and Records pages:
- Submit a Records Release Request Form at the police station front counter with a copy of valid government ID, or request the report online through LexisNexis.
- Records has up to 10 working days to process a request and will call you when it’s ready.
- Questions: Records Unit, (951) 304-2677.
On I-15 and I-215, the CHP Temecula Area office usually handles the report: 27685 Commerce Center Drive, Temecula, (951) 466-4300. CHP reports cost $10 for 1 to 25 pages.
Hospitals
Murrieta has two hospitals, Loma Linda University Medical Center–Murrieta and Rancho Springs Medical Center. Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital in neighboring Wildomar is a Level II trauma center.
Which Court Hears a Murrieta Case
Under the Riverside Superior Court’s civil filing order (effective August 1, 2026), for ZIPs 92562, 92563 and 92564:
- Unlimited civil cases (over $35,000) go to the Riverside Historic Courthouse, 4050 Main Street, Riverside.
- Limited civil cases go to the Menifee Justice Center, 27401 Menifee Center Drive, Menifee.
The Southwest Justice Center on Auld Road in Murrieta handles other matters, including civil restraining orders, under the same order. In general you have two years to file an injury lawsuit, and six months to file a claim against a public agency.
Cases We Handle
- Rear-end and merge crashes on I-15 and I-215.
- Intersection crashes on Winchester Road, Murrieta Hot Springs Road and Jefferson Avenue.
- School-zone and pedestrian injuries.
- Injuries at stores and apartment complexes.
About the Firm
Suzy Tafreshi leads Tafreshi Law Group. We bring over 14 years of combined team experience, answer 24/7 and offer free consultations.
Murrieta FAQs
How long will my Murrieta police report take?
Records has up to 10 working days and will call you when it’s ready.
My crash was at the I-15/I-215 split. Who has the report?
Usually the CHP Temecula Area office.
Is my case heard at the Southwest Justice Center?
Usually not for an injury lawsuit. Unlimited civil cases from Murrieta go to the Riverside Historic Courthouse, and limited civil cases go to the Menifee Justice Center.
Do you have a Murrieta office?
No. We serve Murrieta from our Riverside office.
What does it cost to talk to you?
Nothing.
Contact Our Office
Call (951) 583-1900 · Text (949) 776-8964 · Available 24/7 · Hablamos español
- Riverside office: 4121 Brockton Ave, Ste 101, Riverside, CA 92501
- Lake Forest office: 22600 Lambert St, Ste 1501, Lake Forest, CA 92630
- Fountain Valley office: 18837 Brookhurst St, Ste 207, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
See all Tafreshi Law Group locations or our Riverside page.
Attorney Advertising. This page is for general information only and is not legal advice. Reading it does not create an attorney-client relationship. Every case is different, and prior results do not guarantee a similar outcome.
Sources
- Wikipedia, “Murrieta, California” (history, population, highways, police, hospitals)
- Census Reporter, ACS 2024 5-year, table C16001 (language spoken at home)
- City of Murrieta, Collision Reports
- City of Murrieta, Records Unit
- California Highway Patrol, (685) Temecula Area
- California Highway Patrol, Collision Report CHP 190 (fees)
- Southwest Healthcare Inland Valley Hospital, Awards and Accreditations (ACS-verified Level II)
- Riverside Superior Court, Order: Where to File Civil Documents (effective Aug. 1, 2026)
- California Code of Civil Procedure sections 85 and 335.1
- California Government Code section 911.2
