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Irina Ribeiro
Michael Wales
Jay Pink
Benjamin Walsh
Austin Bonderer
Christopher Smith
Russell Murphy
Alicia Dearn
Timothy Marks, Esq.
Aaron Bernstein
Useful Documents
- Incorporator's Organizational Action for California
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
- California Bylaws
- California General Power of Attorney Form
- Articles of Organization for California
Helpful Articles
- How to Close an LLC in California: Step-by-Step
- California LLC Status Check: Compliance and Conversions
- Corporation Names California: Rules, Searches, and Tips
- California LLC Taxes: Single Member LLC Filing Requirements
- California LLC Form 568 Due Date and Tax Filing Rules
- California LLC Form 568 Filing Requirements Explained
- California LLC Name Availability Guide
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Popular Cities in California for Attorney Searches
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.
Need a Lawyer in California?
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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 7259 reviews for attorneys in California
Restructure Corporation
"Jake is fair, fast, honest, responsive and someone you can count on. Never had a lawyer I was happy working with before in my life."
Yarden B
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Los Angeles,
CA,
3 days ago
Urgent Legal Review of Private PERSONAL Loan Promissory Note for California Wine Bar Acquisition
"Seth was very thorough and communicative and helped me think some things through and add some additions to a contract I was working on. Super helpful and he also gave me some other resources to follow up for other needs that I had."
Hannah C
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Mountain View,
CA,
4 days ago
LOI and Asset Purchase Review
"David was so helpful and a pleasure to work with! He helped me review a contract very quickly and is fairly priced. I’d recommend working with him!"
Katherine M
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San Clemente,
CA,
5 days ago
Trademark Filing
"Ross was fantastic to work with. I highly recommend him"
Prasad A
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Hayward,
CA,
8 days ago
Restructure Corporation
"Vincent was excellent and highly professional. He helped us onboard our existing Delaware entity to Clerky and enabled the Post-Incorporation Setup module efficiently. He is very knowledgeable about the platform and provided clear instructions throughout the process. A perfect choice for any startup founder. Highly recommend!"
Jingkang J
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San Francisco,
CA,
8 days ago
Draft me a Promissory Note (Personal Debt Agreement) in CA
"Zvi was great! Highly recommend"
Justin M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
12 days ago
Trademark Filing
"Easy, pleasant, stress free."
Cristina B
.
Los Angeles,
CA,
12 days ago
Assist with Other Real Estate Matter
"Claire is diligent and does the job right"
Ali J
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Miami,
FL,
15 days ago
Delaware Company Shutdown Evaluation
"Rebecca and Michelle did great job. We had tight time constraint and complex requirements to complete the job. They were patient and flexible to understand the requirements, made necessary revisions and were flexible during holidays to complete the job on time."
Roopnath G
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Santa Clara,
CA,
20 days ago
Contractor Agreement
"Alisha delivers once again! There is nobody else on this platform I would work with. I am a return customer and will absolutely be back for the next contract I need reviewed. Thank you Alisha! Look no further than her for your needs."
Samuel D
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Los Angeles,
CA,
21 days ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Ryan was great to work with."
Charles S
.
Pleasanton,
CA,
21 days ago
Patent Consultation
"I highly recommend the transparency and professionalism of Joel and team. Highly recommend A+++"
Anuj D
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25 days ago
Review Shareholders Agreement
"Paul was excellent. His communication was on form, and everything he did was in a timely manner. He did everything I had instructed him to do! I would highly recommend and I will most definitely be using him again."
Atlanta Z
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Los Angeles,
CA,
25 days ago
Review Operating Agreement
"Eric was very knowledgeable, inquisitive, and active. He was straight to the point and got the job done."
Jose P
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Sacramento,
CA,
30 days ago
Patent FTO Review
"He was very good at communicating quickly and efficiently didn't mind my ask for a video chat instead of a call. He did my fto and got back to me in 3 days with some good news even during the holidays."
Liberty C
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Costa Mesa,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Review Severance Agreement
"Rebecca is a very skilled and knowledgeable in CA state employment law. As counsel, she is professional, plain-spoken and will help you understand the different stages/status points as you move through the process. I would hire her again in a heartbeat."
S T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Mr. Riordan did not provide the services he promised. The job I posted was to sign a document and he promised to deliver that. What he delivered was a letter stating that he can not sign the document because he is does not practice law in California. The money that I paid him was a complete waste and feel misled. I communicated that with him and asked for a refund but of course he denied it."
Efecan A
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"We had a great experience with Leonard. He did what he needed in order for us to get our case resolved. We appreciated the transparency and patience. Highly recommended!!"
Veronica V
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San Bernardino,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"You could search the world over and you would not find a kinder, more brilliant, or more helpful lawyer. Troy exceeded every expectation, and in record time. He’ll be my go-to counsel for anything I need moving forward. Truly TOP NOTCH!"
Renee C
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Glendale,
CA,
2 months ago
Privacy Policy
"I asked Gene to do a second pass at a Privacy Policy he drafted for me for my app, based on updated guidance for developers from the App store and Google Play, and he graciously agreed. I appreciate his thoughtfulness and attention to detail, always. I plan to continue to hire him in the future as the needs for my startup continue to evolve."
Lisa A
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Los Angeles,
CA,
3 months ago