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Lawyers in Encino, CA

403 law firms. Choose a practice area to narrow the list.

Browse law firms in Encino by practice area, check each lawyer's license with the State Bar of California, and contact firms directly.

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Finding a lawyer in Encino

Encino is a neighborhood in the San Fernando Valley area of Los Angeles, and civil and criminal cases from the area are handled within the Los Angeles County Superior Court system. The area has a notable concentration of entertainment industry professionals and business owners, and local firms often reflect that with regular business and family law work.

Practice areas people search for in Encino

  • Family & Divorce lawyers in Encino work through divorce, custody and property division.
  • Business lawyers handle contracts, formation and disputes for local companies and entertainment industry clients.
  • Personal Injury lawyers handle car accidents and other cases involving negligence.
  • Estate Planning & Probate lawyers help with wills, trusts and settling an estate.
  • Real Estate lawyers deal with property transactions and disputes in the Valley.
  • Employment lawyers take on wrongful termination and workplace disputes.
  • Criminal Defense lawyers represent people facing charges heard in LA County's courts.
  • Intellectual Property lawyers serve clients connected to the entertainment industry nearby.

How to choose a lawyer in Encino

Confirm the lawyer's license is active with the State Bar of California, which also shows any public disciplinary history. Ask about experience with cases in the Los Angeles County Superior Court system, and for entertainment-related business matters, ask about experience specific to that industry. Get clear on billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and put that agreement in writing.

Free and low-cost help

Los Angeles County has legal aid organizations that assist lower-income residents with civil matters such as housing, family law and public benefits, and the State Bar of California's referral service can connect you with a local attorney for a low-cost consultation. The county's courts publish self-help materials for small claims and similar matters people handle on their own.

For a specific case type, try a practice-specific list, such as family lawyers in Encino or business lawyers in Encino. Nearby, lawyers in Sherman Oaks also cover much of the same part of the Valley.

Lawyers in California

This page is general information, not legal advice. Laws change and every case is different — talk to a licensed California attorney about your situation.

Updated 2026-09-28.