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Useful Documents
- Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement to a California LLC
- Incorporator's Organizational Action for California
- Articles of Organization for California
- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- California General Power of Attorney Form
Helpful Articles
- California LLC Form 568 Due Date and Tax Filing Rules
- PLLC California: Why Professionals Must Form a PC or LLP
- How to Get an LLC in California and Find Your LLC Number
- California Corporation Search: Find and Verify Business Records
- How to Form an S Corp in CA and Handle Taxes
- California LLC Status Check: Compliance and Conversions
- Comprehensive Guide to LLC Tax Rates in California
Top California Lawyers and Attorneys
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How Much Does It Cost to Hire a Lawyer in California?
California attorneys charge an hourly rate of $90 to $500 an hour on average. This can vary greatly depending on the kind of lawyer you employ and your specific legal needs.
How to Find the Best Lawyer in California?
To find California lawyers that are vetted and qualified, you might ask around or consult bar associations in your area. You could also make use of online services like UpCounsel, which make it easy to connect with top-rated lawyers that specialize in the area of law you require.
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How Do I Find out if An Attorney Is Licensed in California?
Attorneys employed at California law firms should be vetted. To do so, you can visit the California State Bar’s website and use their attorney lookup tool.
FAQs about California Lawyers
What is the difference between a lawyer and an attorney in California?
While the terms are often used interchangeably, there are technical differences between a lawyer and attorney. While a lawyer can be considered an advisor or consultant, California attorneys specifically practice law in court.
Can a family member be your lawyer in California?
California lawyers can represent anyone, including family members, so representing relatives is legally permitted.
Who is eligible for legal aid in California?
To be eligible for legal aid in California, you must be at least 125% below the Federal Poverty Level. However, in the state of California, you may still qualify for assistance if you can prove that you have certain health-related issues or if you’re a senior in the following cities or counties: Kings, Madera, Merced, Fresno, and Tulare.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7290 reviews for attorneys in California
Consulting Agreement Review
"Zvi was great. HIs very knowledgeable in contract law around consulting and confidentiality agreements. His experience with IP and tech industry is very helpful if you are in those arenas. HIs approach is very personable making him very easy to work with. A little loose with deadlines. Like his flat fee structure with the understanding that he would see the matter through and not constantly adding hours for every revision and rebuttal to a counterparty revision. I will use him again."
Gregory G
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Belmont,
CA,
7 days ago
Review Service Agreement
"Scott was exceptional to work with. He quickly developed an understanding of our unique business and translated that into a comprehensive, well structured MSA. His work was thorough, and he was always willing to walk through questions and provide clear, practical guidance."
Philip C
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San Anselmo,
CA,
8 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Very helpful"
Daniel Z
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Studio City,
CA,
9 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Alisha was great. Really did a thorough review of my documents."
Jesse G
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Windsor,
CA,
10 days ago
Employment Agreement Termination
"Danny was able to offer prompt and excellent assistance and advice when it comes to employment law."
Wesley U
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Sunnyvale,
CA,
11 days ago
Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter Services
"Seth was very professional, responsive, and knowledgeable. He clearly explained the legal situation and helped me understand my options quickly. Communication was smooth and efficient throughout the process. I appreciate his guidance and would recommend him to anyone needing legal assistance."
Hangar M
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San Gabriel,
CA,
15 days ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"Lauri provided a clear and timely review of our agreement and identified several important legal considerations. She was professional, responsive, and helpful throughout the process."
Mimi Y
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Los Angeles,
CA,
16 days ago
Service Agreement Drafting
"Brandon was great to work with. He helped us create a service agreement and liability waiver for our business and was very responsive throughout the process. He took the time to revise and streamline the document based on our feedback and made sure the important protections were included. The final agreement is clear, professional, and exactly what we needed for our business. I appreciate his help and definitely recommend him."
Shamel G
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Lake Elsinore,
CA,
16 days ago
Consult on Employment Agreement
"Gene was communicative, thoughtful, knowledgeable, and easy to work with. I appreciated his timely response and quick engagement to help me with legal guidance and provide his expertise."
Wen Z
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Irvine,
CA,
16 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Bobby was incredible to work with. He was incredibly patient in helping out with my mom's prenup, worked closely together with her fiancé's attorney, and handled all the back-and-forth communications between them. I wouldn't hesitate to hire Bobby again and work with him on personal legal matters!!!"
Ali A
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Canoga Park,
CA,
19 days ago
Assist with Other Labor & Employment Matter
"I have worked with Marina for the past two years and she has always provided excellent counsel, feedback, work and project completion. I would highly recommend her for any CA employment needs."
Lori R
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Temecula,
CA,
19 days ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Mark is quick, effective and an absolute pleasure to work with."
John L
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Los Angeles,
CA,
22 days ago
Delaware LLC to C-Corp Conversion
"Great experience. I would recommend anyone working with Nathan."
Bill K
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San Diego,
CA,
23 days ago
Dissolve Delaware C Corp
"Great experience in working with James!"
Priyadarshi P
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Fremont,
CA,
27 days ago
Review Distribution Agreement
"It was easy but most beneficial to get my contract reviewed."
Arun G
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San Jose,
CA,
30 days ago
Trademark Registration Services
"It was a pleasure working with Vincent. He helped me file trademarks for my music tech startup. He gave me detailed advice and he took his time to explain everything to me. I am so happy that we met and I am going to work with Vincent in the future if I ever need legal support. He graduated from Harvard Law and he is a genius. Thank you so much!!!"
Taylor T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Register Trademark
"The initial filing for Trademark has been uneventful, as I had all of my documents prepared in advance. Ali was very responsive and answered all questions with straightforward language."
Tom N
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"It was a pleasure working with Carver. He was unrushed, listened well, and helped me analyze the merits of my claim, which was related to Delaware corporate law."
Amin A
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Cupertino,
CA,
about 1 month ago
LLC Operating Agreement Amendment
"David worked on the operating agreement through many revision requests patiently till it was done."
Arjun B
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San Jose,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Form Partnership
"Responsive. Quick follow through. Highly recommend for legal formations and agreements. Will use again in the near future"
Anthony G
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Capitola,
CA,
about 1 month ago