Find California Lawyers
Connect with licensed California attorneys who handle cases in your area. Select your legal need below to get started.
Get StartedInjury & Accidents
Attorneys in this area commonly work on contingency — ask about fee arrangements
Personal Injury
From I-5 and I-405 accidents to wildfire-related claims and workplace injuries, California sees a high volume of personal injury cases.
Medical Malpractice
When healthcare providers at Cedars-Sinai, UCSF Medical Center, or any California facility fail to meet the standard of care, the consequences can be devastating.
Criminal Charges
Fee structures vary — flat fee, retainer, or hourly depending on case complexity
Family & Relationships
Typically retainer or hourly — many attorneys offer payment plans or unbundled services
Immigration
Often flat fee per petition — fee structures vary by case type and complexity
Employment, Workplace & Disability
Fee structures vary — contingency, hourly, or fee-shifting depending on claim type
Debt Relief
Fee structures vary by chapter and complexity — many attorneys offer free consultations
Property & Housing
Fee structures vary — ask about arrangements for your specific situation
Planning & Business
Fee structures vary by complexity — many attorneys offer initial consultations
Estate Planning
Estate planning protects California families of all sizes.
Business Law
Whether you're forming an LLC, drafting contracts, or resolving a commercial dispute, California business attorneys can help.
Tax Law
Tax issues in California involve both federal and state obligations.
Intellectual Property
Protecting your intellectual property requires attorneys who understand both federal IP law and California business needs.
Elder Care & Benefits
Fee structures vary — some attorneys in this area work on contingency
Elder Law
California's aging population needs attorneys who understand the intersection of healthcare, benefits, and estate planning.
Healthcare & Benefits
Healthcare access issues in California — from Medicaid and Medicare denials to insurance disputes and benefits appeals — require attorneys who understand both federal programs and California state regulations.
Rights & Protection
Fee structures vary — ask about fee arrangements and pro bono availability
Civil Rights
When your civil rights are violated in California, you need an attorney who understands both federal civil rights law and California state protections.
Domestic Violence
California law provides protection orders for survivors of domestic violence.
Veterans Legal Services
California veterans deserve attorneys who understand VA disability claims, discharge upgrades, benefits appeals, and other legal issues facing service members.
Attorneys Throughout California
Serving Los Angeles, San Diego, San Jose, San Francisco, Fresno, Sacramento, Long Beach, Oakland, Bakersfield, Anaheim, and communities across California.
California Legal Aid & Pro Bono
Free and low-cost legal services available to California residents.
Free civil legal services for over 100,000 low-income people annually across Greater Los Angeles — housing, family, immigration, and consumer.
Bay Area Legal AidFree civil legal help for low-income people in the San Francisco Bay Area — housing, public benefits, family, and consumer rights.
Central California Legal ServicesFree civil legal assistance for low-income individuals, families, and communities across central California.
LawHelpCAStatewide legal information portal in seven languages with self-help resources and referrals to local legal aid providers.
California Courts Self-Help GuideJudicial Branch self-help portal with step-by-step guides, court forms, fee waiver information, and legal aid referrals.
California Court System
Courts, e-filing portals, and procedural rules for California.
Courts
Official portal for the nation's largest court system — 58 superior courts, six appellate districts, and the Supreme Court.
Find My CourtLocate the superior court serving your county with addresses, self-help centers, and filing information.
California Courts of AppealSix district courts of appeal serving as the state's intermediate appellate courts with civil and criminal jurisdiction.
Supreme Court of CaliforniaHighest court in California — the Chief Justice and six associate justices with final authority on state law.
E-Filing
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Verify any California attorney's license status, admission history, and public discipline record.
State Bar Court of CaliforniaIndependent professional court hearing and deciding attorney discipline cases — the only dedicated bar court in the nation.
The State Bar of CaliforniaMandatory state bar regulating 190,000+ California attorneys — admissions, discipline, MCLE, and public protection.
Committee of Bar Examiners — AdmissionsAdministers the California bar exam (February and July) and oversees all pathways to attorney admission in the state.
Find a Certified Lawyer Referral ServiceDirectory of State Bar-certified referral services searchable by county, practice area, and language spoken.