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1155 N. 1st Street, Suite 218, San Jose, CA 95112
466 W. Fallbrook Avenue, Suite 102, Fresno, CA 93711
6701 Koll Center Parkway , Suite 250, Pleasanton, CA 94566
1045 Mill Street, Suite 450, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
300 S. 1st St., STE 228, San Jose, CA 95113
2033 Gateway Pl, 5th Floor, San Jose, CA 95110
1800 30th St., #110, Bakersfield, CA 93301
5588 N. Palm Ave, Ste R5, Fresno, CA 93704
4900 California Avenue, Tower B 2nd Floor, Bakersfield, CA 93309
836 No. Highway 49/88, Jackson, CA 95642
1625 The Alameda, Suite 405, San Jose, CA 95126
525 West Main Street, Suite B, Visalia, CA 93291
871 N Ocean Ave, Cayucos, CA 93430
5250 Claremont Ave, Suite 279, Stockton, CA 95207
1602 Alameda, Suite 202, San Jose, CA 95126
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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