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Seth Wiener

Lauri Donahue

David Yamaguchi
Brig Ricks
Ali Shalchi
Neil Park

Eric Alspaugh
Alexander Nahai

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba

Troy Krich
Danny Minutillo
Sean Lowe
Gene Rhough

Karen Braveheart
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Daniel E. Goodrich

Joshua Kushner

Ryan A. Woods

Michael Miller

Michael Mowery

Ryan Coyne
Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

Mark Mcguinness

Akiko Endo

Carver Farrow

Bill Gerson

Paul Roberts

Graham Brownstein

Liz Oliner

Kanika Radhakrishnan
Joshua Garber

Sue Dunbar

Mary Hodges

Seth Heyman

Conor Teevan

Grant Maynard

Alexis Saenz
Dean Sage
Rebecca London

Philip Virga
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Rhea De Aenlle

Jesko Onken

Laura Drossman

Cynthia Flynn

Jessica Holcombe
Ritu Hasan

Edward Robinson

Andrew Lachman

Audrey Kravets

Yassi Mahdavi

Sagar Parikh
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Jonathan Rubinfeld

Usman Shaikh

Brandon Schantz

Sanjiv Dhawan
Mina Kalra

Neeta Toprani

Mandana Jafarinejad

Julia Cheng

Denis Shmidt

Bobby Kouretchian

Alan Engle

Lon Lazar

Wanli Xu

James L. Moultrie ⅲ

Meng Li

Irina Ribeiro
Russell Murphy

Christopher Smith
Alicia Dearn

Michael Wales

Timothy Marks, Esq.

Austin Bonderer

Benjamin Walsh

Jay Pink
Aaron Bernstein

Jana Moser

Alex Patel

Robert Mcconnell

N. Mauricio Reznik

Raymond Brenneman
Ranvir Sandhu

Eric Milliken

Mark Foster

Frank Taboada

Ian Good

Chris Czaplak
Jon Parsons

Greg Demirchyan
Joel Siegal
Dana Delman

Michael P. Martin
Geoffrey Weg

Jeffrey Filipink
Adam Brutocao
Nada Alnajafi, Esq.

David Lizerbram

Thomas Earnest
Leonard Lerner

Monica Winghart
Adam Binder

Michael Muellerleile

William Mills

Matt Kohanbash
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Damian Guzman

Tahir Farukhi
Peter Haber

John Cifelli
Jody Winter

Melissa Kann

Itai Klein

Tabetha Hinman

Seth Bertolucci

Thad Scroggins

Doug Bend

Sara Ovando

Malgorzata Styczniewska

Shaunt Oozoonian

Matthew Rifat

Sean Perdomo
Brett Hallagan

Nicholas Webb
Stephen Healy

Neda Mansoorian

Arous Kalantaryan

David Brayton

Donna Carey

Michael J. Thomas
Kumar Maheshwari

Aryan Amid

Steve Bowling

Andrew Oliver

Houston Watson

Kimon Cambouroglou
Mike Ross

Robert M. Brown II

Ryan David Williams

John Giust

Jared Schwass

Graham G. Pikdoken

Ava Haghighi

Robert Bates
Jonathan Abrouk

Thomas Ledbetter

C. Mario Jaramillo

Stephen Healy
Gregory Carson
James Grand

Daniel Kim
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Dan Robinson
Glenn Oliver
Alex Angarita

Anthony Bettencourt

Dr. Nicholas Miller

J.B. Rowberry

Farrah Reynolds
Joshua Dreon

Sabrina Green

Catherine Kauffelt
Peter Bronstein

Matt Carmody

Brooke Butner

Michael Farraher

Amer Lakhani

Rebecca Rechtszaid

Ryan Zinchefsky

Aaron Schulze

Alisha Kosareff
Anthony Vienna
Wooksun "Phil" Hong

Tsion Lencho
Amanda Allen

Lisa Saperstein
John Kontrabecki

Michael Ray
Russell Greenman
Nicole Clancy
Linda Menzel

Olga Rodstein

Jairo C. Lamatina

Shawn Jackson

Jon Azimov

Tyler Hastings
Douglas Park

Matthew Hamilton

Nick Yocca

Joseph Johnson

Laura Portillo
James Scafide

Jordan Humphrey
Mashian Law

Negeen Roshan Ben-Cohen

Matthew Kaser

Sophia Mellein

Kevin Angstenberger
Wayne Shoumaker

Johnny Manriquez

Tom Shnaider

Stacy Smith

Carlos Perez
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
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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.
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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 7419 reviews for attorneys in California
Contractor Agreement
"Danny has been great to work with, he always answers all are questions in a clear and knowledgable way."
Kiva S
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Bayside,
CA,
3 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,
4 days ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Amazing bedside manner, responsive and knowledgable. I'm lucky to have found him."
James H
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Greenbrae,
CA,
5 days ago
Review & Redline Distribution Agreement
"Experienced, prompt, and was versed in a unique space of international business and law that seemed the perfect fit for my needs. Would recommend to anyone looking for legal support!"
Christopher M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
6 days ago
Consulting Contract Review
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Matthew A
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San Francisco,
CA,
11 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,
11 days 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,
12 days 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,
15 days ago
Telehealth Vendor SLA Review
"Brandon was excellent — reviewed our vendor contract and legal pages, and honestly went way beyond a basic redline. He caught a real regulatory issue our vendor had brushed off, backed it up with solid research (I double-checked it myself and it held up), and was always upfront about what was and wasn't included in the price. Clear communicator, fast turnaround, genuinely knows his stuff. Would hire again."
Simarpreet B
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Antioch,
CA,
17 days 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,
25 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Very knowledgeable!"
Jose M
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Los Angeles,
CA,
27 days 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,
28 days 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,
about 1 month 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,
about 1 month ago
Trademark Infringement Consults Services
"Quick turnaround at an affordable price"
Jim S
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Fremont,
CA,
about 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,
2 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,
2 months ago
Review Equipment Lease
"Will be using Ryan in the future!"
Edward N
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Torrance,
CA,
2 months 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,
2 months 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,
3 months ago