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Useful Documents
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- California General Power of Attorney Form
- Articles of Organization for California
- Articles of Incorporation for California
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
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FAQs about Los Angeles, CA Lawyers
What are the two types of attorneys?
In criminal law, there are two types of Los Angeles, CA attorneys: the prosecution and the defense. Prosecutors typically work as a representative of the government and present cases against the individual accused of breaking the law. A defense lawyer, as the name suggests, defends the individual in court, presenting a case for their innocence. To find a lawyer or an attorney, visit your local Los Angeles, CA law firm or use UpCounsel.
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Who is the city attorney of Los Angeles?
As of December 2022, Hydee Feldstein Soto is the 43rd city attorney in the city of Los Angeles. She is the official legal advisor for the Mayor, the City Council, and countless other government boards in LA. Hydee Feldstein Soto directs a team of over 500 Los Angeles lawyers and attorneys and over 1000 legal personnel to help keep the city safe.
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This is the most recent 20 reviews out of 7477 reviews for attorneys in California
Photobooth Revenue Share Contract
"Very professional and responsible"
Yuhang C
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Monrovia,
CA,
6 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,
7 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,
10 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Brig was very knowledgeable, throughout, and helpful with our project request. I appreciated that he laid out everything that he would do, his estimated time requirement, upfront pricing, and that he gave very thorough instructions on what I would need to do moving forward. Thank you Brig!"
Melanie B
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San Clemente,
CA,
11 days ago
Conduct Trademark Search
"Just excellent to work with"
Jon G
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Playa del Rey,
CA,
11 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,
12 days ago
Draft Settlement Agreement
"Working with Sanaa Hamid was a great experience! I appreciate her professionalism and competency. She helped me with a Receipt, Release, and Indemnity Agreement. Sanaa thoroughly answered my questions and I felt secure in her work."
Michelle D
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Sun City,
CA,
21 days ago
Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Quick and efficient."
Brett W
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
21 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,
22 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Fast and efficient"
Andrew L
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San Francisco,
CA,
24 days ago
Partnership & Lease Document Review
"David had a great response time to all of my questions and concerns and provided great insight for what I needed. I really appreciate working with him."
Zana K
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Victorville,
CA,
25 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,
28 days 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 1 month 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,
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