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Seth Wiener

Lauri Donahue

Kanika Radhakrishnan

David Yamaguchi
Brig Ricks
Neil Park

Grant Maynard

Eric Alspaugh
Ali Shalchi
Dean Sage
Rebecca London
Sean Lowe

Joshua Kushner

Troy Krich
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Daniel E. Goodrich

Julia Cheng
Ryan A. Woods

Michael Mowery

Michael Miller

Alex Patel

Karen Braveheart
Roberto (Bobby) Escobar

Jeffrey Filipink

Monica Winghart
Leonard Lerner

Arous Kalantaryan

Neda Mansoorian

Liz Oliner
Joshua Garber

Sue Dunbar

Mary Hodges

Seth Heyman

Conor Teevan

Alexis Saenz
Alexander Nahai

Philip Virga
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Rhea De Aenlle

Jesko Onken

Laura Drossman

Jessica Holcombe
Ritu Hasan

Edward Robinson

Andrew Lachman

Audrey Kravets

Yassi Mahdavi
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Jonathan Rubinfeld
Usman Shaikh

Brandon Schantz

Sanjiv Dhawan

Sagar Parikh

Neeta Toprani
Mina Kalra

Mandana Jafarinejad

Denis Shmidt

Bobby Kouretchian

Alan Engle

Wanli Xu

Lon Lazar
Gene Rhough

James L. Moultrie Ⅲ

Meng Li

Irina Ribeiro

Michael Wales

Jay Pink

Benjamin Walsh

Austin Bonderer

Christopher Smith
Russell Murphy
Alicia Dearn

Jana Moser
Aaron Bernstein

Robert Mcconnell
Ranvir Sandhu

N. Mauricio Reznik

Raymond Brenneman

Mark Foster

Frank Taboada

Eric Milliken
Jon Parsons

Chris Czaplak

Greg Demirchyan

Michael P. Martin
Dana Delman
Geoffrey Weg
Joel Siegal
Nada Alnajafi, Esq.
Adam Brutocao

David Lizerbram
Adam Binder

Thomas Earnest

Michael Muellerleile

William Mills

Matt Kohanbash

Jody Winter

Tahir Farukhi
Peter Haber
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Damian Guzman

Melissa Kann

Tabetha Hinman

Thad Scroggins

Itai Klein

Doug Bend

Michael J. Thomas
Mike Ross

Daniel Kim

Thomas Ledbetter

Aryan Amid
Gregory Wood

Donna Carey
Kumar Maheshwari

Houston Watson

Kimon Cambouroglou

Robert M. Brown II

Ryan David Williams

John Giust

Jared Schwass
Jonathan Abrouk
Gregory Carson
James Grand

Malgorzata Styczniewska
Stephen Healy

Sara Ovando

Shaunt Oozoonian

Matthew Rifat
Brett Hallagan

Nicholas Webb
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Dan Robinson
Alex Angarita

J.B. Rowberry
Joshua Dreon

Sabrina Green

Catherine Kauffelt
Glenn Oliver

Anthony Bettencourt
Peter Bronstein

Shawn Jackson
Amanda Allen

Tsion Lencho
Wooksun "Phil" Hong
John Kontrabecki

Michael Ray
Russell Greenman
Nicole Clancy
Linda Menzel

Olga Rodstein

Jairo C. Lamatina

Jon Azimov
Anthony Vienna
Douglas Park

Matthew Hamilton

Nick Yocca

Joseph Johnson

Laura Portillo
James Scafide

Jordan Humphrey
Mashian Law

Negeen Roshan Ben-Cohen

Matthew Kaser

Sophia Mellein

Kevin Angstenberger
Wayne Shoumaker

Tyler Hastings

Johnny Manriquez

Tom Shnaider

Stacy Smith

Carlos Perez
Jann Moorhead
Ursula Trimming

Mary Obidinski

Ross Meador

Chad Starkey

Helen Quinn

Jamie Davenport

Scott Woodman
Joseph Lesko

Robert W

Sunita Koneru

Cindy Feng

Eric Norton

Richard Rydstrom

Fiona Kaufman
Michael O'brien

Ayda Aghnami Akalin

Dan Blomgren
Ashkon Cyrus

Mark Plager

Yi Qiao

Mark Pearson

Eric Chung
Eric Loewe
Elan Raffel

Michael Fucci

Nate Kelly

Karen Gibbs

Thomas Wrobel

Jason Balogh

Harish Mandyam

Alishan Jadhavji

Angie Rupert

Jack Jmaev
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
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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?
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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 7097 reviews for attorneys in California
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Restructure Corporation
"Absolutely incredible experience from start to finish!!!! Would give 10 stars if I could!!!!"
Stephen T
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San Francisco,
CA,
4 days ago
Consult on Outside General Counsel
"Great to work with!"
Luis B
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Bakersfield,
CA,
4 days ago

Draft Settlement Agreement
"Experienced easy to work with Cared about my issue"
John M
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Santa Clara,
CA,
4 days ago

Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"Eric helped me with edits to a University Endowment Agreement, as part of establishing a memorial scholarship. Eric was very professional, flexible, and responsive in our work together."
Joe L
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Marina del Rey,
CA,
7 days ago
Assist with Other Commercial Contract Matter
"An absolute shyster. Overbilled for hours worked, had his brain dead partner perform unauthorized work that had to be corrected and charged me twice for. As retaliation after complaining he filed for dismissal with prejudice of a lawsuit based on a settlement that was void due to nonpayment within the allotted timeframe, AFTER he was fired and sent me a change of attorney form. Proceeded to lie on his final billing by stating he discussed a dismissal with prejudice on 2/7/2025 (the day after he was fired) when emails clearly prove no such conversation took place until after he filed the unauthorized dismissal with prejudice on 2/10/25. Had to file a bar complaint, stay far away."
Jon R
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Los Angeles,
CA,
7 days ago

Review Subscription Agreement and Supporting Documents for Private Credit Investment
"Derek reviewed a subscription agreement at short notice. I provided comprehensive feedback. I would work with Derek again, anytime."
Uwe B
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Los Angeles,
CA,
9 days ago

Utility Patent for Triage Disposable Surgical Mask Idea
"I was highly satisfied with the outcome."
Felix R
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Santa Barbara,
CA,
14 days ago

Employee Termination
"After interviewing several lawyers, we selected Paul for his knowledge and straightforward approach. His communication is prompt and thorough, and he genuinely seems to consider our interests. The fees are fair for the quality of service provided. Overall, a professional and efficient legal partner."
Tina Z
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Oakland,
CA,
14 days ago

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,
19 days ago
Assist with General Advice
"Great Service and will recommend."
Luis B
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Bakersfield,
CA,
21 days ago
Operating Agreement
"Very knowledgable and easy to work with"
Noah B
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Berkeley,
CA,
25 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,
27 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,
about 1 month 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,
about 1 month 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,
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 2 months 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 2 months 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,
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,
3 months ago