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 Imported details may be outdated.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.
Tony Yu
John Ellis Trinnaman
Denis Francis Shanagher
Geoffrey Laurence Robinson
Maura O'Connor
Lois Thompson
Michael E Mechill
David Michael Ritchie
Giovanna Ferrari
Steven David Roland
Charles Edward Wheeler
Martin Alperen
Kathleen Elizabeth Finnerty
Kimberly Irene Kepler
Janet Lee Brewer
Bert H Deixler
Patricia Ann Rowe
David Ostrove
Damon Marshall Fisk
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.