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507 Polk Street, Suite 310, San Francisco, CA 94102
1320 Willow Pass Rd, Suite 600, Concord, CA 94520
2233 Watt Ave., Suite 282, Sacramento, CA 95825
315 Montgomery Street, 9th Floor, San Francisco, CA 94104
39275 State Street, Fremont, CA 94538
800 West 20th Street, Merced, CA 95340
630 Crane Avenue, Suite C, Turlock, CA 95380
1102 N. Chinowth Street, Visalia, CA 93291
131 Stony Circle, Suite 500, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
2251 Douglas Blvd, #120, Roseville, CA 95661
11601 Blocker Drive, Suite 100, Auburn, CA 95603
775 Baywood Dr, Suite 117, Petaluma, CA 94954
3000 El Camino Real, #200, Palo Alto, CA 94306
400 College Avenue, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
California is the most populous state in the country with nearly 40 million residents. With so many people in the state, Californians have a large sum of legal needs at any time. Some areas of California law can be handled without an attorney; however, many legal issues benefit from the education and training of a licensed California lawyer. Some of the common legal practice areas in California include:
Finding the best lawyer for your unique situation can be a challenge, but the best way to hire a good California attorney is to talk with them, ask them questions, and make sure they meet all your needs. This usually starts with their practice area. Determine which lawyers can handle your type of case and then find a California attorney with experience in that area. So it will be important to ask about each lawyer’s years of experience, legal training, and strategy to your unique legal case.
The attorney-client relationship may also be important. If it is your first time dealing with a legal issue, you may be looking for a lawyer who can clearly and patiently explain the legal process, identify your options, and answer all your questions. You may also want an attorney who is available at any time to provide legal advice. Think about questions to ask, like if there are updates to your case, how will that be communicated? Are there specific California law deadlines that you are required to meet?
The location of your attorney's law office may also be an important factor. In larger cities like Los Angeles, San Diego, or San Francisco, you may want to find a lawyer with a convenient location to you so that you don't have to drive an hour just for signing legal papers. However, some legal services can be primarily conducted through phone calls, emails, written correspondence, and video calls, so you could, for example, have a lawyer in Sacramento handle your legal issues in Riverside.
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