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Lawyers in Santa Rosa, CA

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Finding a lawyer in Santa Rosa

Santa Rosa is the seat of Sonoma County, at the center of California's wine country, and civil and criminal cases from the region are generally heard in the Sonoma County Superior Court. The area's agricultural and tourism economy gives local firms regular work in real estate, land use and business matters alongside the usual family and personal injury practice.

Practice areas people search for in Santa Rosa

  • Real Estate lawyers in Santa Rosa handle transactions and disputes involving vineyard, agricultural and residential property.
  • Personal Injury lawyers handle car accidents and other cases involving negligence.
  • Family & Divorce lawyers work through divorce, custody and property division for county residents.
  • Business lawyers work with local wineries and other companies on contracts and disputes.
  • Estate Planning & Probate lawyers help with wills, trusts and settling an estate.
  • Employment lawyers take on wrongful termination and workplace disputes.
  • Criminal Defense lawyers represent people facing charges heard in Sonoma County's courts.
  • DUI & DWI lawyers focus specifically on driving-under-the-influence cases.

How to choose a lawyer in Santa Rosa

Confirm the lawyer's license is active with the State Bar of California, which also shows any public disciplinary history. Ask about experience specifically with the Sonoma County Superior Court, since procedure can differ from other counties. Get clear on billing — contingency, hourly or flat fee — and put that agreement in writing before moving forward.

Free and low-cost help

Sonoma 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 real estate lawyers in Santa Rosa or business lawyers in Santa Rosa. South toward the bay, lawyers in San Francisco also serve much of the wider region.

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.