Top California Lawyers and Attorneys
Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our California Attorneys

Troy Krich

Joshua Kushner
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Daniel E. Goodrich
Ryan A. Woods

Karen Braveheart

Michael Mowery

Michael Miller
Gene Rhough

Anthony Whittington, Jd/Mba
Roberto (Bobby) Escobar
Useful Documents
- California Bylaws
- Articles of Organization for California
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement to a California LLC
- Single Member LLC Operating Agreement for California
- California General Power of Attorney Form
Helpful Articles
- Nonprofit LLCs in California: What You Need to Know
- California LLC Rules: Everything You Need to Know
- California LLC Tax Form: Everything You Need to Know
- California LLC Tax Due Date: Everything You Need to Know
- LLC Name Availability California: Everything You Need to Know
- LLC Status California: Everything You Need to Know
- California LLC Taxes: Single Member LLC Filing Requirements
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.
Need a Lawyer in California?
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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 7150 reviews for attorneys in California

Patent Search Services
"he got my idea in seconds and provided get guidance and work."
Karl H
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Marshall,
CA,
8 days ago
Trademark Registration IMA ART
"easy to understand, and no pressure"
Ron S
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Beverly Hills,
CA,
10 days ago

Demand and Breach of Contract Letters
"Troy is one of the most detailed attorneys I have used. The documents you receive will be above and beyond the norm."
Alex S
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Turlock,
CA,
11 days ago
Provisional Patent Services
"Excellent!"
Christopher S
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San Francisco,
CA,
24 days ago

Tax Attorney Needed for IRC §1235 - Capital Gains Treatment for Patent Sale
"James is an excellent lawyer - highly recommend!"
Melissa N
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Walnut Creek,
CA,
25 days ago
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Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Daniel and his team were super helpful and quick helping resolve my case. They were super communicative and made the whole experience seamless."
Aratz P
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Long Beach,
CA,
30 days ago

Contract Review for Small Business
"She did a great job in pointing out loopholes in our contract, definitely recommend!"
Rucha R
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Pleasanton,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Drafting Customer Contract Template for Online Health Education Programs
"Top notch expertise related to drafting contracts for our health tech start-up company. Smart, efficient, and down-to-earth"
Leslie R
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Severance Agreement
"Great expert, will def. use again!"
Nisha P
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San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Influencer Contract Review
"David is highly knowledgeable about working with marketing contractors in California. I hired him to review a contract template, and he answered all my questions clearly and comprehensively. Thanks to his insight, I feel confident moving forward with my contractors using the revised template."
Lucie L
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San Mateo,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Consulting Agreement Review
"Alisha was incredibly knowledgeable, very helpful, professional and always responded in a timely manner. I would highly recommend working with Alisha and plan to partner with her again on future needs."
Laura L
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Personal Liability Estimate
"Bobby was great to work with. He understood my needs and delivered the outcomes to perfection."
Rahil J
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San Jose,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Review Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
"Fast, clear, and knowledgable!"
Mike K
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago
Register Trademark
"Jake is fast, clear, and very helpful!"
Michel K
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Granite Bay,
CA,
about 2 months ago

CEO Employment Review
"Very knowledgeable and very professional. Would work with Seth again."
Steve (Seok Won) C
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 2 months ago

Conduct Patent Search
"Loved working with Kanika. She and her team delivered work quicker than I could spend time reviewing. The key for me was details and I really love the level of detail that was delivered. I will be hiring Kanika again for future project needs."
Hardarshan D
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Morgan Hill,
CA,
2 months ago

Assist with Outside General Counsel
"Great guy, we would absolutely reach out again if we need help."
Kyle L
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Palmdale,
CA,
2 months ago
Comprehensive Legal Review of All Clauses in Services Agreement with M&A Consulting Company
"Super fast and responsive. Great quality of work. Will be a return client."
Antony M
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San Diego,
CA,
3 months ago

File Provisional Patent
"Joel and his team, especially Shem Lachhman, were excellent throughout the filing process. Shem was responsive, detail-oriented, and made the final steps smooth and efficient. I came in with a fully developed concept and draft, and they helped refine and package it for filing without overcomplicating things. Highly recommend them for clean, professional execution — especially for SaaS and workflow-based inventions."
Adarsh Dattani, M
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Fremont,
CA,
3 months ago
Assist with Other Real Estate Matter
"Outstanding work with a quick turnaround and excellent understanding."
Michael P
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New York,
NY,
3 months ago