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Environmental Law Attorneys in California

Ceqa, environmental compliance, land use, water law 6,143 pre-screened attorneys across 45 counties.

What Is Environmental Law in California?

Environmental attorneys handle CEQA compliance, land use, and water law.

When Do You Need a Environmental Law Attorney in California?

You may need a environmental law attorney in California when your situation involves ceqa, environmental compliance, land use.

California Environmental Law Sub-Specialties

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

Ceqa

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

Environmental Compliance

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

Land Use

Land Use matters in California fall within the broader Environmental Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in land use cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Water Law

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

Costs and Timeline

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

Environmental Law Attorneys by County

Pre-screened environmental 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 1,100 attorneys
Edward Shield Renwick — Hanna and Morton LLP, Los AngelesMichael Munroe Berger — Manatt Phelps & Phillips LLP, Los AngelesJohn Brendan Murdock — John B. Murdock Attorney at Law, Santa Monica
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📍 San Francisco County 932 attorneys
John J Bartko — Bartko Pavia LLP, San FranciscoDavid Murray VanAtta — Womble Bond Dickinson (US) LLP, San FranciscoPeter Hart Weiner — Cox Castle and Nicholson LLP, San Francisco
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📍 Sacramento County 763 attorneys
Ernest Robert Wright — Sierra Club California, SacramentoThomas Eugene Hookano — LAW OFFICES OF THOMAS E HO'OKANO, SacramentoDaniel Lawrence Siegel — Ofc Attorney General, Sacramento
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📍 Alameda County 395 attorneys
Gary Jay Grimm — Law Office of Gary Grimm, BerkeleyRichard Edwin Hammond — Hammond Law Office, BerkeleyDavid Larson Alexander — Oakland
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📍 San Diego County 380 attorneys
William Nolan Kammer — Solomon Ward Seidenwurm & Smith, San DiegoDavid Wayne Ferguson — Lounsbery Ferguson Altona & Peak, EscondidoBrian Tamers Seltzer — Seltzer Caplan et al, San Diego
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📍 Orange County 324 attorneys
Charles Ernest Schwenck — Meridian Energy Group, Inc., Newport BeachJames Joseph Ferruzzo — Ferruzzo & Ferruzzo LLP, Newport BeachKenneth L Waggoner — Lake Forest
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📍 Santa Clara County 146 attorneys
Frank Robert Ubhaus — Berliner Cohen LLP, San JoseEdward A Firestone — Palo AltoLester W Schiefelbein Jr — Schiefelbein Global, Monte Sereno
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📍 Contra Costa County 114 attorneys
Roderick Eugene Walston — Best Best & Krieger LLP, Walnut CreekRobert Bernard Maddow — Bold Polisner Maddow et al, Walnut CreekHoward Victor Golub — Best Best & Krieger LLP, Walnut Creek
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📍 Marin County 62 attorneys
George John Silvestri — Silvestri Law Office, NovatoJohn Thomson Nimmons — John Nimmons & Associates, Inc., Mill ValleyDavid Paul Cincotta — Law Offices of David P Cincotta, Tiburon
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📍 Santa Barbara County 61 attorneys
Stephen Timothy Buynak Jr — Buynak Law, Santa BarbaraJulian Gresser — Law Offices of Julian Gresser, Santa BarbaraStephen Shane Stark — Santa Barbara
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📍 San Mateo County 61 attorneys
Jordan Steven Stanzler — Stanzler Law Group, Menlo ParkNancy Kathleen Strickland — Ropers Majeski, Menlo ParkEllen J. Wise — Ellen J Wise, Attorney at Law, Redwood City
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📍 Riverside County 55 attorneys
Leslie Earle LoBaugh Jr — Les Lo Baugh, Jr. ESQ., MurrietaThomas Weldon Harris Jr — Palm DesertMark Anthony Ostoich — Ostoich Law Office, Palm Springs
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Common Questions About California Environmental Law

Browse the 6,143 California environmental law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California environmental 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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