63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Business Lawyers in El Cerrito, CA: 2026 rankings
37 business lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in El Cerrito: Coepio Legal, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews.
- 3
Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 37.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Oguz Law, 1,091 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
37 El Cerrito business lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 9 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 37 rated law firms.
Top 10 business lawyers in El Cerrito at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Coepio Legal | 63 | 5.0★ (77) | San Francisco, 7 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Bend Law Group, PC | 62 | 4.9★ (78) | San Francisco, 11 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Morgan & Morgan | 61 | 4.8★ (859) | San Francisco, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Brian A. Ripley | 61 | 5.0★ (27) | Oakland, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Sherman Business Law Offices | 60 | 5.0★ (84) | San Francisco, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Gillian Garrett Law, PC | 59 | 5.0★ (10) | Oakland, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | RV Litigation Group PC | 59 | 4.9★ (143) | San Francisco, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Sack Rosendin Inc. | 58 | 4.6★ (11) | Oakland, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Saadeh Law Firm | 57 | 5.0★ (136) | Daly City, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | SS&R Law Corporation | 57 | 5.0★ (3) | San Francisco, 10 mi away | — | — |
All 37 business lawyers in El Cerrito, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 859 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daly City, 19 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Business attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 Amin Law
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 Oguz Law
Based in Walnut Creek, 13 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,091 Google reviews, the most in El Cerrito.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 Garfield Legal
Based in Novato, 19 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Wade Litigation
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Probate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 TONG LAW
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Doolittle Law
Based in El Cerrito
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Ashbury Legal
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Richmond, 4 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#21 Celaya Law
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Daly City, 7 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Francisco, 11 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Celaya Law
Based in San Francisco, 10 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 37 business lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Roots and Wings Legal | 49 | 5.0★ (23) | 13 mi |
| 27 | Jweinat Law Group, P.C. | 49 | 5.0★ (16) | 14 mi |
| 28 | Romano Law | 49 | 5.0★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 29 | Drossman Law | 49 | 5.0★ (12) | 12 mi |
| 30 | Nixon Peabody LLP - San Francisco Office | 48 | 3.7★ (9) | 10 mi |
| 31 | Bowles & Verna LLP | 48 | 5.0★ (9) | 13 mi |
| 32 | DeMartini, Walker & Ghaedi LLP | 48 | 4.5★ (16) | 14 mi |
| 33 | Lipton Law Office | 48 | 4.4★ (7) | 10 mi |
| 34 | Law Offices of Anthony A. Ferrigno | 48 | 2.3★ (3) | 11 mi |
| 35 | Donahue Fitzgerald LLP | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 14 mi |
| 36 | Bohne Law Group | 46 | 3.7★ (7) | 14 mi |
| 37 | Celaya Law | 46 | 5.0★ (3) | 15 mi |
Also serving El Cerrito
20 more business lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| AJ Law Firm | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Alves Radcliffe LLP | 5.0★ (1) | 16 mi |
| Audrey D Shields Law Offices | 3.8★ (5) | In El Cerrito |
| Bankston Immigration Law Office | 4.8★ (215) | In El Cerrito |
| Berkeley Law | In El Cerrito | |
| Brock Law Office | In El Cerrito | |
| Elliott Friedman Law Offices | 3.0★ (2) | In El Cerrito |
| Geonetta & Frucht, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| Golden State Construction and HOA Law, P.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hanson Bridgett LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 10 mi |
| HKM Employment Attorneys LLP | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Kessler Darren J | 5.0★ (14) | In El Cerrito |
| Law Offices of Nate Kelly | 5.0★ (1) | 10 mi |
| Leary Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Lyon & Quintero Law Offices | 3.9★ (9) | In El Cerrito |
| Mark S. Bostick | 5.0★ (1) | 8 mi |
| Mesothelioma Lawyer Center | 4.0★ (1) | In El Cerrito |
| The Law Office of Peter O. Huang | In El Cerrito | |
| The Law Office of Thomas Michael Lee | 1.0★ (1) | In El Cerrito |
| The Law Offices of Leila Sayed-Taha | 5.0★ (14) | In El Cerrito |
How we ranked El Cerrito business lawyers
We scored 37 El Cerrito business lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In El Cerrito data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a business lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many business law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask for a written estimate or flat fee for a defined piece of work before it starts.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a business lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Which of my contracts most need a review?
- Can you work on a flat fee or a monthly retainer?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Business lawyers in El Cerrito: frequently asked questions
Which business lawyer has the highest LFR Score in El Cerrito?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked business lawyer in El Cerrito, CA is Coepio Legal with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews. Bend Law Group, PC (#2) and Morgan & Morgan (#3) follow. We ranked 37 business lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many business lawyers are there in El Cerrito?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 37 business lawyers serving El Cerrito, CA. 1 of them is based in El Cerrito; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which business lawyers in El Cerrito are open 24/7?
7 ranked business lawyers in El Cerrito post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Morgan & Morgan (#3), RV Litigation Group PC (#7) and Saadeh Law Firm (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which business lawyers in El Cerrito work on weekends?
9 of 37 ranked business lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Morgan & Morgan (#3), RV Litigation Group PC (#7) and Saadeh Law Firm (#9). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do El Cerrito business lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 37 rated business lawyers in El Cerrito is 5.0★, with a median of 16 reviews. Oguz Law has the most, 1,091 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank business lawyers?
Each business lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do business lawyers outside El Cerrito count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the El Cerrito city center, our service radius for business lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can business lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do business lawyers in El Cerrito, CA charge?
Business lawyers bill hourly for disputes and complex deals and often offer flat fees for company formation, standard contracts or a monthly general counsel arrangement. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $400 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When should a small business talk to a lawyer?
Common points are choosing a business structure, partner or shareholder agreements, signing a lease or major contract, buying or selling a business, and when a dispute starts. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of business lawyers in El Cerrito, CA ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in El Cerrito?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for El Cerrito
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 37 business lawyers serving El Cerrito.
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