Top California Lawyers and Attorneys
Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our California Attorneys
Wanli Xu
Lon Lazar
James L. Moultrie ⅲ
Meng Li
Irina Ribeiro
Jay Pink
Benjamin Walsh
Austin Bonderer
Alicia Dearn
Timothy Marks, Esq.
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
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 7330 reviews for attorneys in California
Contract Dispute Compensation
"Excellent attorney. Executed my case case and resolved legal matters highly sophisticated within above then expectations timely. Danny really listens understands the law and cares. I highly recommend you retain him for your legal counsel."
Tina M
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Salinas,
CA,
5 days ago
Trademark Clearance and Filing
"Ali has been great to work with so far. Quick, efficient, and thoughtful communications and actions."
Devin M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
6 days ago
Contract Review and Negotiation
"Easy to work with."
James V
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Santa Barbara,
CA,
8 days ago
Review Lien
"Excellent attorney. Very knowledgeable and responsive."
Mary M
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San Francisco,
CA,
8 days ago
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Cease-and-Desist Letter Drafting
"Knowledgable and responsive, fast turnaround with clear guidance."
Stephanie X
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Topanga,
CA,
9 days ago
Employment Disputes Consultation
"Sean was very knowledgeable and helped me to think through what actions to take to manage my risk. He executed the agreed upon work very quickly and stayed within the scope we agreed to. Would definitely work with him again!"
Frances S
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San Jose,
CA,
10 days ago
Trademark Assignment Recordation
"Vincent is highly efficient. I would use him again should the need arise."
Debbie C
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Encino,
CA,
12 days ago
Enforce Asset Purchase Agreement (APA) – Seller Obstruction / Pre-Close Dispute (California)
"Eric is awesome, helped me a ton during my acquisition"
Marcus A
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Costa Mesa,
CA,
12 days ago
Legal Review of Employment Agreement and Employee Handbook for California Franchisee
"Absolutely enjoyed working with Rebecca! Timely information and relevant advice for my situation. I have been recommending her to anyone who asks about Employment documentation."
Darien K
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Mountain View,
CA,
13 days ago
IP Counsel for High-Density Systems Architecture and Sovereign Founder Transition
"I very much enjoy working with Gene and have absolute confidence in his representation. I feel secure knowing he is at my side while navigating complex legal matters."
Michael C
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San Luis Obispo,
CA,
15 days ago
Outside General Counsel
"Another successful project completed. We appreciate James' regulatory expertise."
Terri Anne M
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Rancho Cucamonga,
CA,
19 days ago
Draft Settlement Agreement
"Troy did an excellent job handling my case from start to finish. He was responsive, clear, and very practical in his approach. He helped move things forward efficiently and got the settlement agreement finalized without unnecessary back and forth. I felt well guided the entire time. Highly recommend working with him."
Esteban R
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Alhambra,
CA,
23 days ago
Subsequent Trademark Search
"Outstanding service. Helpful at every step!"
Matthew M
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Seal Beach,
CA,
about 1 month ago
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Delaware C-Corp Co-Founder Agreement Review
"Brent was highly professional and efficient throughout our collaboration. He provided clear, well-structured legal guidance and was very responsive at every stage. What stood out most was his ability to align legal strategy with real business needs, ensuring both protection and practicality. I would definitely recommend Brent to anyone looking for reliable and high-quality legal support."
Grayson T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Outside General Counsel Services
"Quick and helpful"
Alexander D
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Review Terms of Service
"Jack was great to work with. He quickly understood our Stripe-based product and delivered clear, practical redlines to our Terms of Service and Privacy Policy that nailed the “software layer, not a payment processor” positioning. Fast, precise, and easy to implement—I’d happily work with him again."
Terry C
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Murrieta,
CA,
about 2 months ago
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,
about 2 months 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,
about 2 months ago
Assist with General Advice
"Alisha was great. Really did a thorough review of my documents."
Jesse G
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Windsor,
CA,
about 2 months 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,
2 months ago