Top California Lawyers and Attorneys
Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our California Attorneys
Rebecca London
Sean Lowe

Joshua Kushner

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Daniel E. Goodrich

Julia Cheng
Ryan A. Woods

Michael Mowery

Michael Miller

Alex Patel
Useful Documents
- Multi-Member LLC Operating Agreement for California
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- Incorporator's Organizational Action for California
- Thirty (30) Day Eviction Notice for California
- Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement to a California LLC
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
- California General Power of Attorney Form
Helpful Articles
- Cost of LLC in California: Everything You Need to Know
- LLC Status California: Everything You Need to Know
- California LLC Tax Due Date: Everything You Need to Know
- California Sole Proprietorship vs LLC: Key Differences Explained
- California LLC Statement Of information: Everything You Need to Know
- California LLC Registered Agent: Everything You Need to Know
- California LLC Filing Fee Waived and First-Year Tax Rules
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?
Lawyers in California are best found through UpCounsel. It’s as simple as posting a job onto the platform. Highly-qualified attorneys will submit proposals for you to look through, which you can assess based on your budget. To get started with your search for the best attorney in California, click here.
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 7087 reviews for attorneys in California

Review Contractor Agreement
"Very good work from Alisha. She understood instructions well and provided me the help I was looking for and responded promptly. Highly recommend!"
Kinty L
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San Mateo,
CA,
8 days ago

Review Non-Disclosure Agreement (Employment)
"Seth was very quick to reply and easy to communicate with. Felt very knowledgeable and was a pleasure to work with when reviewing my new job contract."
Colin D
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El Granada,
CA,
9 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Great Service and will recommend."
Luis B
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Bakersfield,
CA,
10 days ago
Operating Agreement
"Very knowledgable and easy to work with"
Noah B
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Berkeley,
CA,
14 days ago

Assist with Equity Compensation
"Great experience working with Dmitriy. The collaborative nature and insights he brought to the table were invaluable."
Charles I
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Los Angeles,
CA,
16 days ago

Assist with General Advice
"Paul was super thoughtful and responsive. Highly recommend!"
Quinn W
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San Francisco,
CA,
17 days ago

FDA response, Web Copy review
"Eric is professional and knowledgable about the pharmaceutical industry and I use him every time."
Curtis M
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Santa Barbara,
CA,
22 days ago

Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Mr. Krich listened, asked questions to help with the issues, and was sympathetic to our situation. He offered great advice and worked within our budget. I highly recommend meeting with Mr. Krich; you will not regret it."
Jeffrey F
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Las Vegas,
NV,
24 days ago
Restructure Corporation
"Matthew provided exceptional legal assistance with my APA, SHA, and business document updates. What truly set him apart was his willingness to take the time to thoroughly explain every aspect of the process. His clear communication made complex legal matters understandable, which I greatly appreciated. His expertise and patient approach made what could have been a stressful experience much smoother. I highly recommend Matthew to anyone needing business legal services - his combination of professional knowledge and excellent client care is outstanding."
David S
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Culver City,
CA,
28 days ago
Unpaid Backpay Issue with Startup in California
"Sean was incredibly professional, always staying helpful and direct with his feedback. Sean gave me great advice and handled the more delicate matters in the case very well."
Jules F
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Orinda,
CA,
29 days ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Excellent Service."
Ruby S
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San Diego,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Review Service Agreement
"Fast feedback, clear communication and great individual approach! Highly Recommend!"
Gene A
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South San Francisco,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Assist with General Advice
"Jake went above and beyond to remain transparent across his pricing, convey information in layman's terms, respond immediately, and lend his expertise whenever necessary. And he made sure we completed work way ahead of our deadline. I highly recommend Jake, and I look forward to working with him again in the future!"
Jo Ellen G
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Oceanside,
CA,
about 1 month ago
Legal Representation for Lawsuit in San Gabriel, CA
"Sharp and direct. No waste of time. Matter of fact."
Luis R
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Los Angeles,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Review Green Card
"The attorney Wayne was very professional and helped us with our case. If you need someone to help you with your questions regarding Green Card application and forms based on marriage, we strongly recommend consulting with Wayne."
Ganna S
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Culver City,
CA,
about 1 month ago

Legal Advice for Starting a Hospitality Business with Event Management and Temporary Staffing
"Thomas was fantastic to work with! He was knowledgeable, responsive, and made the entire LLC formation process smooth and stress-free. Highly recommend his services!"
Laszlo S
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San Jose,
CA,
about 2 months 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,
2 months 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,
2 months ago

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

Consumer Product/Service Provisional Patent Filing
"Excellent"
Aimen S
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Gardena,
CA,
3 months ago