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William Mills
Jody Winter
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Damian Guzman
John Cifelli
Melissa Kann
Tabetha Hinman
Thad Scroggins
Seth Bertolucci
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 7486 reviews for attorneys in California
Business Document Update for LLC
"It was a pleasure working with Sanaa. Shes very knowledgeable and quick to get the work done."
Ignacio L
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Pomona,
CA,
3 days ago
Review Operating Agreement
"Danny is clear, open, and helpful - always available to listen and adapt."
Adrian M
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Danville,
CA,
3 days ago
File federal trademark application for SIMPLYREPLY (Class 042)
"This was my second time working with Anthony, and it was great again. He answered every question clearly, kept me informed, and filed my application ahead of schedule. I would happily work with him again."
Stephanie G
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Fullerton,
CA,
5 days ago
Review Privacy Policy
"Working with Brig was a great experience. I'm building my first product and came to him with a lot of legal questions. He treated every one of them with patience and care. He explained the reasons behind each answer in plain language and replied quickly every time. I came away feeling confident and well looked after. I'm so grateful for his help, and I would hire him again without hesitation."
Stephanie G
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Fullerton,
CA,
5 days ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"David was very thorough, efficient, and a pleasure to work with."
Charnetta C
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Oakland,
CA,
7 days ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"Ross Brandborg has been phenomenal to work with and indispensable to the process of finding and registering a wordmark. Highly recommended!"
Michael C
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Fremont,
CA,
10 days ago
Assist with Other Tax Matter
"Outstanding and thorough review of our request. Provided timely feedback and a pleasure to work with."
Ara A
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Costa Mesa,
CA,
13 days ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Just excellent to work with"
Jon G
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Playa del Rey,
CA,
14 days ago
Form Non-Profit
"I need a lawyer to help me structure a non-profit and help me get clear on an insurance issue I was faced with and Ryan was awesome through it. It was a pleasure to work with Ryan and his team. He is very knowledgeable in his field, he makes quick thorough assessments. It has just been really easy and clear to work with him and if I ever needed help he reassured that he'd be there to guide me."
Chris C
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Hayward,
CA,
15 days ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Quick and efficient."
Brett W
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
24 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Troy was easy to deal with and understood my needs in terms of what the case demanded."
Marcus A
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Costa Mesa,
CA,
25 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Fast and efficient"
Andrew L
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San Francisco,
CA,
27 days ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Rebecca is more than a lawyer to our business—she feels like a true partner. She takes the time to understand what we need as we build a quick service restaurant business in California, from entity formation and structure to employee handbooks and beyond. Her counsel is thoughtful and practical, and she shows a genuine interest in our outcomes. I’m grateful to have her in our corner."
Neil S
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Corona,
CA,
about 1 month ago
IRC §7216 Consent — Phase 2: Redraft, CPA-Facing Terms Note, and Template Clearance (CPA Hub)
"Bryan was very easy to deal with and answered everything that I needed."
Jim T
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Laguna Hills,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Assist with General Advice
"It was great working with Scott. He quickly addressed all of my needs and questions, will use again in the future."
Tim S
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Mira Loma,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Commercial Service Agreement
"Highly recommend working with Dane!"
Aaron C
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Written opinion — certification mark registrability + trademark conflict analysis
"I engaged Anna for a trademark registrability and conflict opinion on a credential system and a product name, against an incumbent with three live registrations. She was the only one of nine bidders who engaged the actual legal question instead of restating the standard factors. During vetting she raised an angle, was challenged on it, conceded, and told me the correction cut against my position. That is the person you want writing an opinion. The opinion itself pulled the prosecution histories from the USPTO, ran a knock-out search, and gave me a clear answer on each of the five questions, including one I had framed wrong. The recommendation reversed the order of my own plan and was right to. She marked every assumption, listed what she had not verified, and drew a hard line at the edge of her admission, routing the California questions to California counsel instead of guessing. When I sent follow-up questions she corrected an imprecision in her own text before answering them. If your question is about whether something can be registered and what to do first, this is who to hire."
Stephanie Z
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Founder Loan Agreement & Class B Investor Amendment Package ($10k Raise)
"First time worked with Brandon and will definitely contact him again for my next project. Brandon is professional and knowledgeable, great communication and delivered the job as mentioned."
Hanny T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
2 months ago
Patent Application Assistance
"I had an excellent experience working with Joel Douglas on my U.S. provisional patent application. Joel was professional, knowledgeable, responsive, and very clear throughout the process. He carefully reviewed my invention disclosure, addressed my questions and revisions, and helped ensure that the technical material was properly presented for the patent filing. I particularly appreciated his practical approach and his guidance on including the Computer Program Listing Appendix. The application was successfully filed with the USPTO as planned, and I am very satisfied with both the quality of his work and the overall process. I would definitely recommend Joel to inventors seeking experienced patent counsel."
Edgar L
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San Francisco,
CA,
2 months ago
Privacy Policy Services
"Took the time to truly understand our technically complex product, delivered a complete and consistent six-document legal package, and answered every question with practical, actionable guidance. Responsive and thorough, would gladly hire again."
Akhilesh P
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Sunnyvale,
CA,
3 months ago