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Useful Documents
- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- California Bylaws
- Stock Purchase Agreement for a California Corporation
- Incorporator's Organizational Action for California
- Articles of Organization for California
- Articles of Incorporation for California
- Residential Lease Agreement for 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.
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 7057 reviews for attorneys in California
Commercial Lease and Corporate Formation
"Efficient, clear and thorough. Understanding of client concerns and circles back to you pretty swiftly. Personable and problem solving. Highly recommend."
Neema Y
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Redondo Beach,
CA,
3 days ago

Review of Separation Document from Startup
"I needed an attorney to review a legal document within 5 hours. Seth responded very quickly and helped me review the document and answered my questions. It was nice working with him."
Danqing Z
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Burlingame,
CA,
6 days ago
Patent Infringement Consults Services
"Ali was helpful and knowledgeable and answered all my questions kindly and promptly."
Allison P
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San Francisco,
CA,
6 days ago
Simplified Consulting Agreement
"Jon is a fantastic listener and helped me review IP and other potentially-troublesome terms in a consulting agreement."
Amin A
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Cupertino,
CA,
8 days ago
Legal Assistance for Business Setup, Tax Guidance, and Copyright Issues
"Dean provided exceptional support in the launch of our business, demonstrating both professionalism and courtesy. We eagerly anticipate future collaborations."
Brienor N
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Anaheim,
CA,
9 days ago

Non-Provisional Patent
"Great experience and service."
Christoph M
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Fairfield,
CA,
11 days ago

Consumer Product/Service Provisional Patent Filing
"Excellent"
Aimen S
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Gardena,
CA,
15 days ago

Final Review of Operating Agreement for California LLC with Asset Protection Focus
"Great experience. Friendly and knowledgeable."
M C
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West Hollywood,
CA,
18 days ago

Assist with General Advice
"Eric was super helpful and knowledgeable on our subject matter"
Maxwell S
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Santa Monica,
CA,
26 days ago
Trademark Registration Wrong Hand Ordinance
"Impressively skilled & highly knowledgeable. He truly knows the nuances of the USPTO which has been immensely helpful. Despite the extensive research I've done on my own, there were still small details that one wouldn't expect to become pertinent. Ross, however, was well equipped to deal with such situations as well as effectively communicate them in layman's terms so that progress could continue without a hitch."
Nicholas I
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Santa Barbara,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Bylaws
"Thorough review of docs"
Lyon K
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Pacific Palisades,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Review Terms of Service
"Jake made the process quick and simple. He answered all my questions and was very knowledgeable. I look forward to working with him again in the future!"
Patrick A
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Temecula,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Employee Stock Option Plan
"Brig was a big help - responsive, knowledgeable and insightful. Thank you!"
Sean K
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Chula Vista,
CA,
about 2 months ago

Review Founders Agreement
"Mathew auric is amazing lawyer. He goes beyond his boundaries to help the client. He is very flexible and available on time. I highly recommends his services ."
Avinash G
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Fremont,
CA,
about 2 months ago

Service Agreement Services
"I highly recommend Jack Liechtung. His expertise was invaluable in navigating a business transaction. He was easy to work with, readily available, and provided clear, straightforward advice. Jack helped us achieve a positive outcome in a situation that could have ended badly."
Kolja R
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San Carlos,
CA,
2 months ago
Patent Consultation
"Sam is responsive, quick and honest."
Michael J
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Redding,
CA,
2 months ago
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Request for Writing a Post
"Great to work with, and fair."
Cale A
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San Francisco,
CA,
3 months ago
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Assist with General Advice
"It has been a great pleasure to work with Baruch. The process was simple with a good initial call detailing the process and it was very easy to get the filing done. I would definitely recommend to others and take his help in future as well."
Rosmon S
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Fremont,
CA,
3 months ago
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Consult on SaaS Agreement
"I enjoyed working with Damian Guzman. We had a time sensitive matter he was helping us with and he got it across the finish line for us."
Sujay K
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Cupertino,
CA,
3 months ago

Contract Review for Equity Ownership and Independent Contractor Work for Online Tech Startup
"Mary was an incredible asset — calm, collected, experienced, and reasonable with recommendations and feedback. I would and certainly will work with her again around business and startup questions, which is certainly her area of expertise!"
Graham W
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San Francisco,
CA,
3 months ago