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Real Estate Attorneys in California

Real estate transactions, title disputes, easements, hoa, land use 15,077 pre-screened attorneys across 51 counties.

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Real Estate Law in California: A Complete Guide →

A plain-English guide to California real estate law: buying and selling, required disclosures, escrow and title, the nonjudicial foreclosure

Buying and Selling a Home in California →

The California home sale process: the Transfer Disclosure Statement and Natural Hazard Disclosure, the purchase agreement and contingencies,

What Is Real Estate in California?

California real estate attorneys handle purchase and sale transactions, landlord-tenant disputes, easements, title, and land use under the Civil Code.

When Do You Need a Real Estate Attorney in California?

You may need a real estate attorney in California when your situation involves real estate transactions, title disputes, easements.

California Real Estate Sub-Specialties

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

Real Estate Transactions

Real Estate Transactions matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in real estate transactions cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Title Disputes

Title Disputes matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in title disputes cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Easements

Easements matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in easements cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Hoa

Hoa matters in California fall within the broader Real Estate practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in hoa cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Land Use

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

Costs and Timeline

California real estate attorneys typically charge flat fees for transactional work or hourly for disputes ($300–$500). California requires extensive seller disclosures via the Transfer Disclosure Statement, and its HOA-heavy market means many transactions involve CC&R review under the Davis-Stirling Act. Escrow commonly takes 30–45 days.

California Laws and Statutes

California real estate is governed by Cal. Civ. Code § 1102 et seq. (real property transfer disclosure statement) and the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act, Cal. Civ. Code § 4000 et seq.

Real Estate Attorneys by County

Pre-screened real estate 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 3,691 attorneys
Avram Salkin — Hochman Salkin Rettig et al, Beverly HillsMorton Carroll Devor — MalibuJay Herbert Grant — Jay H. Grant, Inc., APC, Los Angeles
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📍 Orange County 1,895 attorneys
Julius Aarons — Costa MesaKenneth R Hodges — Hodges & Bemis, LLP, Newport BeachKent Giles Snyder — Irvine
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📍 San Diego County 1,339 attorneys
Robert Caplan — Seltzer Caplan et al, San DiegoMarshall A Lewis — Lewis Hoxie & Spear, APLC, San DiegoPeter Armstrong Lewi — Peter Lewi Attorney at Law, Carlsbad
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📍 San Francisco County 1,149 attorneys
John J Bartko — Bartko Pavia LLP, San FranciscoJulie Michele Finley — Starr Finley LLP, San FranciscoLarry Walsh Telford — Stinson, LLP, San Francisco
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📍 Sacramento County 587 attorneys
Brian R VanCamp — Van Camp ADR, SacramentoRobert Gerald Holderness — Holderness Law Firm, FolsomRobert Mack Wheatley — Wheatley, Sopp, & Madsen, LLP, Folsom
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📍 Alameda County 476 attorneys
Merrill Jay Schwartz — Donahue Fitzgerald LLP, OaklandGlen Lee Moss — Moss & Murphy, HaywardRobert Alan Belzer — Law Office of Robert A. Belzer, Oakland
View all 476 Alameda real estate attorneys →
📍 Contra Costa County 455 attorneys
William Cook Spain — LafayetteKenneth Alvin Granberg — Smith and Granberg, San RamonMartin R Glick — Orinda
View all 455 Contra Costa real estate attorneys →
📍 Santa Clara County 445 attorneys
Bertram Marcus Berns — San JoseDavid Rees Sylva — CampbellNorman Edward Matteoni — Matteoni O'Laughlin & Hechtman, San Jose
View all 445 Santa Clara real estate attorneys →
📍 Riverside County 300 attorneys
Lawrence W Hutchings — Attorney at Law, Palm SpringsRobert Stephen Manns — Robert S. Manns, A Law Corporation, Palm DesertSteven Elbert Hugill — Palm Desert
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📍 San Mateo County 210 attorneys
Isaac R Goodman — Goodman Law, Redwood CityH. Kent Mitchell — Jorgenson, Siegel, McClure & Flegel, LLP, Menlo ParkGeorge Paul Eshoo — Law Office of George P. Eshoo, Redwood City
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📍 Marin County 207 attorneys
John Francis Mallen — Law Ofc John Mallen, San RafaelGary Thomas Ragghianti — Ragghianti Freitas.LLP, San RafaelGeorge John Silvestri — Silvestri Law Office, Novato
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📍 Santa Barbara County 181 attorneys
L. Donald Boden — Griffith & Thornburgh LLP, Santa BarbaraJohn Robert Andrews — Mullen & Henzell LLP, Santa BarbaraEarle Gary Goodman — Law Office of Earle Gary Goodman, Santa Barbara
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California Real Estate Guides & Resources

Free guides covering key topics in California real estate. Plain-English, statute-cited.

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Real Estate Law in California: A Complete Guide
A plain-English guide to California real estate law: buying and selling, required disclosures, escrow and title, the non
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Buying and Selling a Home in California
The California home sale process: the Transfer Disclosure Statement and Natural Hazard Disclosure, the purchase agreemen
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The California Foreclosure Process
How foreclosure works in California: nonjudicial vs. judicial foreclosure, the Civil Code § 2924 timeline, the notice of
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HOA Law in California: The Davis-Stirling Act
How homeowners associations work in California under the Davis-Stirling Common Interest Development Act: assessments, li
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Boundary and Easement Disputes in California
Resolving California property-line and access disputes: express, implied, and prescriptive easements, adverse possession
View all Real Estate guides →

Common Questions About California Real Estate

Browse the 15,077 California real estate attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California real estate attorneys typically charge flat fees for transactional work or hourly for disputes ($300–$500). California requires extensive seller disclosures via the Transfer Disclosure Statement, and its HOA-heavy market means many transactions involve CC&R review under the Davis-Stirling Act. Escrow commonly takes 30–45 days.
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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