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Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA

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

Browse law firms in Santa Monica 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 Santa Monica

Santa Monica is in Los Angeles County, and civil and criminal cases from the area are handled within the Los Angeles County Superior Court system. As a coastal city with a mix of tourism, entertainment and technology businesses, Santa Monica's legal market includes firms with regular business and personal injury work alongside the usual family and criminal practice.

Practice areas people search for in Santa Monica

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

How to choose a lawyer in Santa Monica

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. Get clear on billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and put that agreement in writing before moving forward.

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 business lawyers in Santa Monica or personal injury lawyers in Santa Monica. Down the coast, lawyers in Long Beach also serve a large part of the LA area.

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.