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Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our California Attorneys
David Brayton
Houston Watson
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Stephen Healy
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Sean Perdomo
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Anthony Bettencourt
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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
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 7366 reviews for attorneys in California
Review Service Agreement
"Danny was fast, responsive and helpful. Thank you Danny!"
Mary F
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Oakland,
CA,
4 days 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,
5 days ago
Review Release of Liability
"David is absolutely exceptional! Before hiring him, I went back and forth with many other attorneys on the platform, but David was by far the most responsive, straightforward, and willing to take on our request. He is incredibly efficient and professional, Highly recommended!"
Yvette L
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San Diego,
CA,
5 days ago
Consult on Corporate Restructure
"Rebecca worked on my timeline and budget. She was nice to work with."
Inaki P
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Chula Vista,
CA,
9 days ago
Severance Agreement Services
"Seth was quick to respond, thoughtful, and clear"
Derek H
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Los Angeles,
CA,
10 days 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,
12 days ago
Review Equipment Lease
"Will be using Ryan in the future!"
Edward N
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Torrance,
CA,
12 days ago
Assist with Other Trademark & Copyright Matter
"Eric was great - our outcome was the best-case scenario."
Dylan M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
13 days ago
File Utility Patent
"Very clear and concise, professional. Pleasure to work with. Made the process easy and a ton of experience."
Seyed Robert T
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Santa Ana,
CA,
20 days ago
Patent Infringement Consultation
"Ross provided exceptional legal counsel for our recent hardware FTO and clearance analysis. We were operating under a strictly accelerated, one-week deadline, and Ross exceeded all expectations. He quickly grasped the complex mechanical geometries of our product and delivered highly detailed claim charts and a robust non-infringement opinion ahead of schedule—even while navigating a holiday weekend. His communication was consistently prompt, clear, and professional. If you need a patent attorney who combines deep technical acumen with incredible speed and reliability, I cannot recommend Ross highly enough."
Mike U
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Torrance,
CA,
21 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Ali was professional, timely and reasonable. If you’re thinking about working with him I’d recommend him for sure."
Jay T
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Los Angeles,
CA,
21 days ago
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Trademark Risk Assessment
"Worked with Brent on a legal review for my business and would absolutely engage him again. Two things really stood out: speed — he turned around a comprehensive deliverable on a tight timeline — and framing — the entire analysis was built around enabling the business, not just flagging risk. He's sharp, knowledgeable, refreshingly practical, and treats founders as partners. Highly recommend to any founder looking for outside counsel who actually thinks like an operator."
Phil L
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Wilmington,
DE,
25 days ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Don't let his time in practice fool you. Sometimes early career means better listening; not frozen into patterns they have been using for decades. It was clear he was interested in accepting my process of working through the needs first, rather than wanting me to help him fill in a template."
Dennis P
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Napa,
CA,
26 days ago
Startup Privacy Document Review
"Brandon was thoughtful, responsive, and very practical throughout the engagement. He took the time to understand the actual product and platform structure rather than forcing generic boilerplate onto the business. The review was detailed, actionable, and clearly grounded in real startup/platform experience, particularly around privacy, moderation, liability, and global launch considerations. Turnaround was fast, communication was clear, and the final documents felt significantly stronger while still aligned with the product vision. Highly recommend."
Karlene B
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Lawndale,
CA,
28 days ago
Living Trust Legal Review
"Thanks"
Justin L
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Sunnyvale,
CA,
29 days ago
Draft Shareholder Agreement
"Karen is amazing to work with! Looking forward to a fruitful business relationship."
Rayshun D
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Lathrop,
CA,
about 1 month 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,
about 1 month 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,
about 1 month 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,
about 2 months 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,
about 2 months ago