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Top 10 lawyers in Hayward, CA

Clients agree: these providers are highly rated for knowledge, experience, communication, and more.
Norbie Gaerlan, CPA

Norbie Gaerlan, CPA

5.0Exceptional(46)
11 hires on Thervo
15+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Mira C. says, "Reliable and Trustworthy. I can’t thank Taxulo enough for their help with my company’s compliance audit. Their team is efficient, transparent, and always keeps me informed. I’m so glad I found them!" Read more
Jeffrey T Killeen, Attorney At Law

Jeffrey T Killeen, Attorney At Law

36+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA
Since 1989. Exceptionally strong at protecting family wealth from costs of long term care. Excellent at drafting trust arrangements for complex problems. Love saving my clients money while I resolve some the vexing problems that can arise as a consequence of not declaring who is in charge. Example: Successor trustee is both children. If either of them bails, the next successor is a professional trustee. This means both children have lots of good reason to keep both children happily and cooperatively involved....
Sances Law

Sances Law

2 hires on Thervo
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Our mission is to connect with clients in order to help them build businesses with integrity Martin focuses on getting parties to work together collaboratively using synergy and partnership.
Monterey Peninsula Law Inc.

Monterey Peninsula Law Inc.

1 hire on Thervo
6+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Sheilding you, your family, your business and your future.
The Law Offices Of Mia Perez-Arroyo

The Law Offices Of Mia Perez-Arroyo

5.0(1)
1 hire on Thervo
7+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Ian C. says, "I WILL HIGHLY RECOMMEND ATTY. MIA. SHE IS VERY DOWN TO EARTH AND WILL PUT THE BEST INTEREST OF HER CLIENT. SHE IS A SUBJECT MATTER EXPERT WHOM YOU CAN TRUST." Read more
By The Law

By The Law

5.0(1)
10 hires on Thervo
5+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Linda L. says, "My consultation was very helpful, and thorough. My questions were answered with additional clear clarification when needed." Read more
Pinnacle Credit Management

Pinnacle Credit Management

5.0(2)
41+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Huey N. says, "They will get negatives remove for you fast." Read more
Law Office Of John R. Larson

Law Office Of John R. Larson

2 hires on Thervo
15+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
Solo practitioner in the easy bay with more than 12 years experience litigating civil cases including divorce and family law matters. Hourly and flat rate legal services are available.
Stromberg Law Firm, Attorneys/Mediators

Stromberg Law Firm, Attorneys/Mediators

27+ years in business
Serves Hayward, CA & Online
We provide results-oriented legal services for individuals and small to medium-sized businesses. We are mindful of the expense associated with hiring an attorney and tailor our legal services to be economical and meaningful.
Thorpe Law

Thorpe Law

Serves Hayward, CA
Please see my website for photos of our staff and explanations of various approaches to issues as family law specialists thorpelaw.com Urgency in helping others in need to resolve conflict, requiring both solid understanding of law and procedure as well as close evaluation of facts and circumstances of each case using professional care and creativity at all times.

Your lawyer questions, answered

Answers to commonly asked questions from the experts on Thervo.

How much does a lawyer cost?

A lawyer costs $150 to $400 per hour, depending on their location, field, and experience level. Some lawyers charge a $500 to $5,000 retainer fee, which is essentially a down payment based on their hourly rate. Other lawyers charge a flat fee for basic services, including:

  • Filing for bankruptcy
  • Immigration cases
  • Trademarks or patents
  • Writing a prenup
  • An uncontested divorce without a custody arrangement

What does a lawyer do?

A lawyer gives legal advice and completes paperwork on behalf of clients. Lawyers who have passed the bar exam can represent their clients in court and advocate on their behalf. These services save their clients the time and stress it would take to complete legal work on their own.

Specific responsibilities of a lawyer include:

  • Advising clients
  • Organizing and filing paperwork
  • Conducting relevant research
  • Negotiating settlements
  • Communicating with clients, witnesses, and colleagues

Does it cost money to ask a lawyer a question?

Most lawyers offer free consultations before taking on your case. This allows you to ask questions and helps them decide how long the case might take and whether you're likely to win. However, once you hire a lawyer, you will be billed for phone calls, questions, and emails.

What education is needed to become a lawyer?

A person must get a bachelor's degree and a juris doctor degree (J.D.) from an accredited law school to become a lawyer. Law school takes 3 years, or 7 years including a bachelor's degree. They must also pass the bar exam in order to represent clients in court.

What's the difference between a lawyer and an attorney?

The terms "lawyer" and "attorney" are usually used interchangeably, but they are technically different. A lawyer is someone who graduated from law school and can give legal advice but may or may not have passed the bar exam.

An attorney is a person who passed the bar exam and is now qualified to represent clients in court. All attorneys are lawyers, but not all lawyers are attorneys.

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What questions should I ask lawyers?

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  • How long have you been practicing law?
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  • What are your rates? Do you charge by the hour or have a retainer fee?
  • How many cases like mine have you won?
  • Will you give me a written estimate and contract?

Reviews for Hayward lawyers

Recent success stories from people in the Hayward area.
Joyce C.
Norbie and his team did an outstanding job with our first financial audit. They made the entire process smooth and stress-free, taking the time to explain everything clearly and thoroughly. We’re extremely satisfied and won’t consider going anywhere else!
Norbie Gaerlan, CPA
John
Trustworthy, easy, dependable and they work so fast! The results are incredible! Because of Pinnacle, I was preapproved for a home today!
Pinnacle Credit Management
Reggie L.
I've worked with Dixon for over 10 years now and recommended him for the excellent work he has done for my clients. His quick response when they've called him with their dilemma. They say that the other legal firms hadn't retuned their call within 3 days. That's why they called me for my recommendation. That means a lot.
Dixon Howell, senior partner, Business Law Group
Winny Z.
Very professional and patient. Satisfied service . Highly recommended.
Law Office of Robert Chang
Ross C.
Katrin is a rockstar! Very intelligent and personable. Always answers all my questions and follows up with me immediately. Super recommended !
Law Offices of Katrin M. Cusack
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