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Popular Legal Service Areas Covered by Our California Attorneys
Irina Ribeiro
Michael Wales
Jay Pink
Benjamin Walsh
Austin Bonderer
Christopher Smith
Russell Murphy
Alicia Dearn
Jana Moser
Aaron Bernstein
Useful Documents
- Intellectual Property Assignment Agreement to a California LLC
- California Durable Power of Attorney Form
- Articles of Organization for California
- Residential Lease Agreement for California
- Incorporator's Organizational Action for California
- Stock Purchase Agreement for a California Corporation
- California Bylaws
Helpful Articles
- What Is a Mutual Benefit Corporation California?
- California Corporations Code 25102
- How to Reinstate a Corporation in California
- California Corporation Change of Address & Officer Updates
- Corporate Minutes California & 402 BCL Requirements Explained
- How to Transfer Business Ownership in California: Legal & Tax Guide
- California Business Tax Certificates
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.
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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 7146 reviews for attorneys in California
Provisional Patent Services
"Excellent!"
Christopher S
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San Francisco,
CA,
5 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,
6 days ago
Assist with Other Lawsuits & Disputes Matter
"Very responsive and thorough. Discussed with me in detail and advised me well."
Srini S
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San Ramon,
CA,
8 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,
11 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,
15 days 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,
17 days ago
Assist with Other Patent Matter
"Anthony did an excellent job walking me through everything step by step. I truly appreciate his thoroughness and look forward to working with him again."
Joy B
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San Jose,
CA,
18 days ago
Severance Agreement
"Great expert, will def. use again!"
Nisha P
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San Francisco,
CA,
19 days 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,
19 days 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,
20 days 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,
24 days ago
Review Purchase & Sale Agreement (Commercial)
"Fast, clear, and knowledgable!"
Mike K
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Los Angeles,
CA,
27 days ago
Register Trademark
"Jake is fast, clear, and very helpful!"
Michel K
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Granite Bay,
CA,
30 days 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 1 month ago
Renewal
"Ross is professional and will keep you updated throughout the entire process."
Hector R
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West Covina,
CA,
about 1 month 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,
about 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,
about 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,
2 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,
2 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,
2 months ago