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Elder Law Attorneys in California

Elder abuse, conservatorship, medi-cal planning, nursing home neglect 2,123 pre-screened attorneys across 47 counties.

What Is Elder Law in California?

Elder law attorneys handle elder abuse (Welf. & Inst. Code § 15600 et seq.), conservatorships, and Medi-Cal planning.

When Do You Need a Elder Law Attorney in California?

You may need a elder law attorney in California when your situation involves elder abuse, conservatorship, medi-cal planning.

California Elder Law Sub-Specialties

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

Elder Abuse

Elder Abuse matters in California fall within the broader Elder Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in elder abuse cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Conservatorship

Conservatorship matters in California fall within the broader Elder Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in conservatorship cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Medi-Cal Planning

Medi-Cal Planning matters in California fall within the broader Elder Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in medi-cal planning cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Nursing Home Neglect

Nursing Home Neglect matters in California fall within the broader Elder Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in nursing home neglect cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

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

Elder Law Attorneys by County

Pre-screened elder law 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 390 attorneys
Benjamin Peter Wasserman — Law Office of Benjamin P Wasserman, Long BeachJoel Fredrick Citron — Citron & Citron, Los AngelesJeffrey Davis Jennings — Jennings & Associates, Malibu
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📍 Orange County 239 attorneys
A. Jane Fulton — Seasidelegalservices.org, Laguna BeachBenjamin Franklin S Card II — Law Office of Benjamin F Card, IrvineRobert James Moss — Judicate West, Santa Ana
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📍 San Diego County 177 attorneys
Charles Sanford Roseman — Charles S. Roseman & Associates, San DiegoMerwyn Jay Miller — MJ Miller Law Offices, EncinitasCharles Thomas Scott Jr — Kimball Tirey & St John, San Diego
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📍 San Francisco County 118 attorneys
Jerome Sapiro Jr — The Sapiro Law Firm, San FranciscoReyaud Hassan (aka Rey Mordecai Hassan) — Hassan Law Firm, San FranciscoJames Michael Goodman — Hassard Bonnington LLP, San Francisco
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📍 Contra Costa County 83 attorneys
Gene Louis Osofsky — OSOFSKY & OSOFSKY, OrindaMichael John Appel — Pleasant HillTerence Michael Murphy — Danville
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📍 Santa Clara County 75 attorneys
Paul Bartlett VanBuren — Los AltosMichael Gilfix — Gilfix & La Poll Associates, Palo AltoJames Vincent Simoni — Johnson & Simoni, Gilroy
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📍 Sacramento County 73 attorneys
William Alter Kershaw — Kershaw Talley Barlow PC, SacramentoDavid William McMurchie — McMurchie Law Firm, FolsomJennifer Miller Moss — Moss & Locke, Sacramento
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📍 Riverside County 72 attorneys
Bruce Shields Ross — Roemer & Harnik, Indian WellsElliott Stewart Luchs — Reid & Hellyer, RiversidePhilip Saul Klatchko — Klatchko & Klatchko, Palm Springs
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📍 Alameda County 71 attorneys
Carolyn Collins — Carolyn Collins, Attorney at Law, OaklandPeter George Lomhoff — Peter G. Lomhoff, Attorney at Law, BerkeleyPatrick James Sullivan — Oakland
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📍 Ventura County 44 attorneys
David Taylor Romney — Romney Law Offices APC, Santa PaulaJames Robert Bruns — Simi ValleyRobert Michael Baskin — Law Office of Robert M. Baskin, Ventura
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📍 Sonoma County 40 attorneys
Michael George Watters — O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP, Santa RosaMartin Thomas Reilley — Krankemann Law Offices PC, Santa RosaChris Peter Elzi — Law Office of Chris Peter Elzi, Petaluma
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📍 San Mateo County 39 attorneys
William Richard Conklin — Law Ofc William R Conklin, Redwood CityWalter Eugene Shjeflo Jr — Shjeflo, Riley & Cruz LLP, San MateoBoris Eli Efron — Law Office of Boris E Efron, Portola Valley
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Common Questions About California Elder Law

Browse the 2,123 California elder law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California elder law 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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