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Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our California Attorneys
Daniel Kim
Aryan Amid
Ryan David Williams
Nicholas Webb
Arous Kalantaryan
Neda Mansoorian
Stephen Healy
Robert Bates
Graham G. Pikdoken
Steve Bowling
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.
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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 7443 reviews for attorneys in California
Draft Service Agreement
"Sanaa's work exceeded my expectations. I am already wanting to use her for another project."
Kirk C
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San Marcos,
CA,
6 days ago
Review Contractor Agreement
"We had a great experience with Danny - he responded quickly and answered all of our questions. We'll be hiring him again."
Kristi B
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Emeryville,
CA,
7 days ago
Employment Dispute Consults Services
"Highly Recommended. Great!!"
Hajime K
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Santa Clara,
CA,
8 days ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Dane's proposal was well thought out and his proposed price was competitive with others. In execution he did what he said he would, plus a little more. He was responsive and very proactive throughout our engagement. Result was I got the document review and redline updates I needed on time with confidence it was the right thing."
James M
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Trabuco Canyon,
CA,
12 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Ali was incredibly professional and thorough with our case. He was compassionate, fielded all of our questions, and was very easy to work with. I'd highly recommend his services."
Kayla P
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Monterey,
CA,
15 days ago
Review Employment Agreement
"Very responsive and thorough, exceeded my expectations"
Ryan S
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Glendale,
CA,
15 days ago
Trademark Assistance for Two Companies
"Anthony was extremely fast, responsive, professional, and helpful! My business needs were taken care of swiftly and efficiently."
Hunter F
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Castro Valley,
CA,
16 days ago
California Outdoor Group Trip Agreement Review
"Ryan is awesome! Very helpful, knowledgeable, and seems to genuinely care. I highly recommend his work."
Sierra C
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Ventura,
CA,
19 days 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,
21 days 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,
28 days 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,
about 1 month ago
Healthcare Attorney for MSO Review
"Rebecca helped set up a compliant MSO-PC structure for my IV hydration business. Her knowledge & support on the subject was invaluable and we are excited to work with her & her team again on the next project. Thanks again, Rebecca."
Harry D
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Studio City,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Employment Contract Negotiations
"Mary is incredibly thoughtful, smart, kind, responsive, and productive with her feedback. She is able to handle interpersonal communications and relationships with business partners as well as negotiations and understand some of the clarification, confusion, and emotion that can come with contract negotiation and with business negotiations in general."
Graham W
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Commercial Litigation Consultation & Legal Assessment
"I can't thank Mark and his team enough. From the beginning, his proposal was straightforward, clearly communicated, and he ultimately exceeded my expectations. Mark is extremely knowledgeable and has a unique ability to explain complex legal issues in a way that's easy to understand, even without a legal background. He was patient, took the time to answer all of my questions, and never made me feel rushed. I highly recommend working with Mark and his team."
Christopher M
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Valley Center,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Review Privacy Policy
"Incredibly easy to work with and she provided knowledgable advice about our specific industry."
Linnea F
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Los Gatos,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Review of Employee IP Assignment Agreement
"Vincent did solid, thorough work. He put together a detailed legal memo covering my invention ownership question, along with guidance on conflict of interest disclosure considerations. Clear explanations and practical recommendations throughout. Turnaround wasn't rushed, which was fine with me. Communication was easy to follow. This is my second time working with him."
Cherryl L
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Pittsburg,
CA,
2 months ago
Review Terms of Service
"Michael was fantastic to work with. He took the time to understand both the legal and practical realities of my business instead of just making redlines in a vacuum. His feedback was thoughtful, pragmatic, and always explained in a way that made it easy to understand the trade-offs behind each recommendation. What I appreciated most was that he looked for solutions, not just problems. He helped strengthen our legal documents while also offering practical guidance on payments, risk management, and launch considerations that went well beyond the contracts themselves. I’d absolutely recommend Michael to any startup founder looking for a knowledgeable attorney who understands how to balance legal protection with building a real product."
Sam M
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Thousand Oaks,
CA,
2 months ago
Draft SaaS Agreement
"We are very happy working with Anna; she helped create our MSA and SOW. We are an AI Automation/Marketing Agency based out of Newport Beach, CA, serving businesses nationwide. We just closed our first enterprise engagement and needed assistance/guidance in getting the proper legal documentation to support this size scope. Anna was the right choice. We spoke with her on a call, she listened, we messaged her, and she responded promptly and made sure we were taken care of, which is all our company can ask for. Thank you, Anna!"
Eli R
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Newport Beach,
CA,
3 months ago
IP Attorney Needed — USPTO Trademark Filing + China Manufacturer Agreement Review
"Jake was exceptional to work with! His guidance on trademark strategy in particular pushed my thinking in ways that helped shape the brand direction, beyond just the legal aspect of the work. Highly recommend."
Sharon X
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
3 months ago
Review Equipment Lease
"Will be using Ryan in the future!"
Edward N
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Torrance,
CA,
3 months ago