Probate Lawyers in California
72 lawyers listed.
Listings are a starting point, not a ranking of legal ability. Imported details may be outdated. Check official licensing records and ask the office about your specific matter and availability.
James Edward Kemp
Robin Michelle Cleary
Geoffrey Laurence Robinson
Thomas Counts
Patricia Ann Rowe
Curtis Doyle Rindlisbacher
Martin Alperen
Charles Edward Wheeler
Larry Stephen Hymes
Denis Francis Shanagher
David Michael Ritchie
Robert McMurry
Matthew D. Hinks
Stuart Mellman
Bonnie L. Stokes
Bert H Deixler
Lucille Des Jardins
Jackie Marie Howard
Kimberly Irene Kepler
About these 72 listings
Most of these listings are in Los Angeles (20), San Francisco (17), San Diego (9) and Woodland Hills (3).
52 of the 72 listings show a year of admission. Of those, 81% were admitted more than 25 years ago and 0% within the last 10 years; the range runs from 1960 to 2010.
The firms and organizations that appear most often are Seyfarth Shaw LLP (12), Paul, Hastings, Janofsky & Walker LLP (12), Proskauer Rose (4) and Cooley Godward Kronish LLP (3).
The law schools named most often are University of California (11), University of Southern California (4), Stanford University (4), University of Virginia School of Law (3) and University of San Francisco (3).
These figures describe the probate lawyers listed in this directory for California, not every lawyer there. Many listings come from older public records and have not been confirmed by the lawyer. Counts in brackets are numbers of listings.
How do I check that a probate lawyer in California is licensed?
Start with the official attorney lookup linked on this page. Match the lawyer’s full name and bar number, and read the current status and any restrictions. Ask the lawyer to confirm authorization for your matter; a directory listing does not establish eligibility.
What does a probate lawyer in California typically charge?
Ask the lawyer whether the work is billed hourly, at a flat rate, on contingency, or another basis. Request a written explanation of the scope, consultation charge, expenses, and payment terms. Published profile information may be incomplete; confirm fees directly.