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Civil Rights Attorneys in California

Discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional claims, section 1983 7,026 pre-screened attorneys across 47 counties.

What Is Civil Rights in California?

Civil rights attorneys handle discrimination, police misconduct, and constitutional claims under the Bane and Unruh Acts.

When Do You Need a Civil Rights Attorney in California?

You may need a civil rights attorney in California when your situation involves discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional claims.

California Civil Rights Sub-Specialties

Civil Rights covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Discrimination

Discrimination matters in California fall within the broader Civil Rights practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in discrimination cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Police Misconduct

Police Misconduct matters in California fall within the broader Civil Rights practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in police misconduct cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Constitutional Claims

Constitutional Claims matters in California fall within the broader Civil Rights practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in constitutional claims cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Section 1983

Section 1983 matters in California fall within the broader Civil Rights practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in section 1983 cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

California civil rights attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

California Laws and Statutes

California civil rights is governed by various provisions of the California Codes. Consult a California-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Civil Rights Attorneys by County

Pre-screened civil rights attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Los Angeles County 1,830 attorneys
Benjamin Peter Wasserman — Law Office of Benjamin P Wasserman, Long BeachBruce Martin Margolin — Beverly HillsAlan L Isaacman — Alan L. Isaacman, A Professional Corp, Beverly Hills
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📍 San Francisco County 694 attorneys
Louise Hornbeck Renne — Renne Public Law Group, San FranciscoWilliam Lathan Osterhoudt — Law Office of William Osterhoudt, San FranciscoStephen R Jaffe — THE JAFFE LAW FIRM, San Francisco
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📍 Alameda County 530 attorneys
Stewart Weinberg — Weinberg Roger & Rosenfeld, EmeryvilleJohn Edward Hill — Law Office of John E Hill, OaklandPeter Eugene Sheehan — Social Justice Law Project, Oakland
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📍 San Diego County 487 attorneys
Lloyd Edward Tooks — Law Ofc Lloyd Edward Tooks, San DiegoJohn W. Prager Jr — Lusardi Construction Co, San MarcosRandall Bruce Hamud — San Diego
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📍 Sacramento County 455 attorneys
Mark Edwin Merin — Law Office of Mark E. Merin, SacramentoDaniel Merle Best — Elk GroveDavid Philip Mastagni — Mastagni Holstedt et al, Sacramento
View all 455 Sacramento civil rights attorneys →
📍 Orange County 436 attorneys
A. Jane Fulton — Seasidelegalservices.org, Laguna BeachBenjamin Franklin S Card II — Law Office of Benjamin F Card, IrvineLeslie Allan Songstad Jr — Laguna Niguel
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📍 Santa Clara County 170 attorneys
James McManis — McManis Faulkner, San JoseStanley Lee Gibson — Law Offices of Heather Gibson, Santa ClaraBrian Blakely Beckwith — Law Office of Brian Beckwith, Palo Alto
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📍 Contra Costa County 102 attorneys
John Michael Brown — Law Office of J. Michael Brown, DanvilleBarry L. Morris — Walnut CreekJohn Franklin Prentice III — Law Office of John F. Prentice. PC, Walnut Creek
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📍 Riverside County 86 attorneys
Jack Israel Garvey — Palm SpringsTerry Alan Nelson — Nelson & Lawless, TemeculaThomas Stephen Slovak — Slovak Baron Empey Murphy & Pinkney LLP, Indian Wells
View all 86 Riverside civil rights attorneys →
📍 Sonoma County 67 attorneys
Thomas Clinton Richards — SonomaRobert James Henry — School and College Legal Services, Santa RosaJeffrey Allan Walter — ColantuonoHighsmithWhatley PC, Sonoma
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📍 San Mateo County 65 attorneys
Michael Edward Adams — Law Offices of Michael E. Adams, Redwood CityJeffrey Michael Vucinich — Clapp Moroney Vucinich Beeman + Scheley, San MateoAlexander Koret Abraham — Abraham Law Offices, Foster City
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📍 Fresno County 62 attorneys
Michael George Marderosian — Marderosian & Cohen, A Professional Corp, FresnoPatience Milrod — Law Office of Patience Milrod, FresnoJames Darvin Weakley — Weakley & Arendt PC, Fresno
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Common Questions About California Civil Rights

Browse the 7,026 California civil rights attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California civil rights attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every California attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile.
Several California organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid, including LawHelpCA.org, Bay Area Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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