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Entertainment & Media Law Attorneys in California

Film, tv, music, talent agreements, licensing, media 6,113 pre-screened attorneys across 32 counties.

What Is Entertainment & Media Law in California?

Entertainment attorneys handle film, TV, music, and talent agreements — a defining California practice.

When Do You Need a Entertainment & Media Law Attorney in California?

You may need a entertainment & media law attorney in California when your situation involves film, tv, music.

California Entertainment & Media Law Sub-Specialties

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

Film

Film matters in California fall within the broader Entertainment & Media Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in film cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Tv

Tv matters in California fall within the broader Entertainment & Media Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in tv cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Music

Music matters in California fall within the broader Entertainment & Media Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in music cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Talent Agreements

Talent Agreements matters in California fall within the broader Entertainment & Media Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in talent agreements cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Licensing

Licensing matters in California fall within the broader Entertainment & Media Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in licensing cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Media

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

Costs and Timeline

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

Entertainment & Media Law Attorneys by County

Pre-screened entertainment & media 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 3,568 attorneys
Jay Leslie Cooper — Greenberg Traurig LLP, Los AngelesBarry L Hirsch — Hirsch Wallerstein Hayum Matlof Fishman, Los AngelesBruce M Ramer — Gang, Tyre, Ramer, Brown & Passman, Inc., Beverly Hills
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📍 San Francisco County 244 attorneys
Steven Kay — Steven Kay, Attorney at Law, San FranciscoRobert Carl Herr — Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP, San FranciscoMichael L. Krassner — San Francisco
View all 244 San Francisco entertainment & media law attorneys →
📍 Orange County 216 attorneys
Joseph Edward Porter III — Seal BeachRobert Edward Callahan — Newport BeachMargaret Manton Holm — Tyson & Mendes, LLP, Costa Mesa
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📍 San Diego County 138 attorneys
Benjamin Franklin Green — Comerica Bank, CarlsbadDavid Philip Branfman — Branfman Mayfield Bustarde Reichenthal, CarlsbadAdam Englund — Condor Law PC, Encinitas
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📍 Santa Clara County 89 attorneys
Edward Richard Hearn — Law Offices of Edward R. Hearn, PC, San JoseClaude Michael Stern — Palo AltoDavid Harold Kennedy — Gibson Dunn & Crutcher LLP, Palo Alto
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📍 Alameda County 69 attorneys
Richard James Lee — Richard J. Lee Law Group, PC, OaklandKenneth Edward Keller — PiedmontJames Edward Molesky — Berkeley
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📍 San Mateo County 56 attorneys
Kenneth Bruce Ellner — Redwood CityRoy Seth Gordet — Law Office of Roy S. Gordet, Daly CityRiley Robert Russell — San Mateo
View all 56 San Mateo entertainment & media law attorneys →
📍 Riverside County 37 attorneys
Kenneth Lee Goldman — Indian WellsLawrence Paul Mortorff — Lawrence Mortorff Law, Rancho MirageConstance Benjamin Minnett — Temecula
View all 37 Riverside entertainment & media law attorneys →
📍 Marin County 36 attorneys
Colin C Claxon — Law Ofc Colin C Claxon, San RafaelCraig Edward Fenech — law office of craig e fenech, pc, San RafaelJeannette Boudreau — LAW OFFICES OF JEANNETTE M. BOUDREAU, San Rafael
View all 36 Marin entertainment & media law attorneys →
📍 Sacramento County 36 attorneys
Gary Gordon Perry — SacramentoChristopher John Bakes — Lewis Brisbois LLP, SacramentoEric John Miethke — Capitol Law and Policy Inc, Sacramento
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📍 Contra Costa County 26 attorneys
Mark Allen Goldowitz — California Anti-SLAPP Project, RichmondRichard Philip Walker — Richard P. Walker, Professional Corporat, Walnut CreekGlenn Joseph Borromeo — Intel Corporation, San Ramon
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📍 Ventura County 25 attorneys
Richard Alan Kurshner — Richard A Kurshner, PC, CamarilloGregory Byron Wood — MoorparkJeffrey Charles Briggs — Briggs Law, Thousand Oaks
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Common Questions About California Entertainment & Media Law

Browse the 6,113 California entertainment & media law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California entertainment & media 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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