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16450 Los Gatos Boulevard, Suite 108, Los Gatos, CA 95032
1253 Park Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
775 Baywood Dr, Suite 117, Petaluma, CA 94954
2270 Douglas Blvd., Suite 120, Roseville, CA 95661
2251 Douglas Blvd, #120, Roseville, CA 95661
1211 Newell Avenue, Suite 210, Walnut Creek, CA 94596
3900 Newpark Mall Road, Third Floor, Newark, CA 94560
50 Old Courthouse Sq Ste 407, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
2207 J Street, Sacramento, CA 95816
777 N 1st Street, Suite 333, San Jose, CA 95112
1520 The Alameda , Suite 200, San Jose, CA 95126
1010 B St Ste 324, San Rafael, CA 94901
50 California Street, 21st Floor, San Francisco, CA 94111
28 North 1st Street, Suite 400, San Jose, CA 95113
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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