220 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
Highest LFR Score in Santee: Weiner Law: Trust, Probate & Litigation Lawyers APC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews; open 24/7.
Open 24 hours (per Google): MJ Trust Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 220.
Most-reviewed: Preston Estate Planning, 1,052 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 220 ranked; ranked #2.
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220 Santee estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 15 are open 24/7, 30 open Saturdays and 19 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 220 rated law firms.
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 | Weiner Law: Trust, Probate & Litigation Lawyers APC | 67 | 4.9★ (122) | San Diego, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Preston Estate Planning | 66 | 4.9★ (1,052) | San Diego, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 3 | MJ Trust Law | 66 | 5.0★ (62) | Chula Vista, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Allums Law, APC | 65 | 5.0★ (58) | Poway, 8 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | The Law Offices of Dorian Lopez | 65 | 5.0★ (46) | La Mesa, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Mattia & Yousif Law | 65 | 5.0★ (158) | La Mesa, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Mark Ignacio Law, APC | 65 | 5.0★ (208) | La Mesa, 6 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Peaceful Warrior Law | 64 | 5.0★ (36) | San Diego, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Smykowski Law Offices | 64 | 4.9★ (195) | San Diego, 14 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | McGovern Law Group | 64 | 5.0★ (114) | La Mesa, 4 mi away | — | — |
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.
Ranked #1 in Santee
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 12 mi away
Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,052 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Chula Vista, 15 mi away
Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Poway, 8 mi away
Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 208 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 4 mi away
Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 419 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santee
Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 11 mi away
Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 9 mi away
Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 14 mi away
Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 18 mi away
Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in La Mesa, 6 mi away
Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 18 mi away
Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 16 mi away
Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 10 mi away
Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 17 mi away
Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 5 mi away
Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in La Jolla, 18 mi away
Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 137 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in San Diego, 17 mi away
Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate litigation attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 220 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
20 more estate planning and probate 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 |
|---|---|---|
| EDITH J. WHITE | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| EisnerAmper | 3.5★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Family-Advocates | Family law and estate planning attorney | 5.0★ (2) | 21 mi |
| Foley & Lardner LLP | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Heirz Trusts & Estates | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Infinity Law Group | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Jay W. Henderson | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Law Office of Daniel Lickel | 4.2★ (10) | In Santee |
| Law Office of Joanna de Vos, APC | 5.0★ (2) | 13 mi |
| Law Office of Marc Takenaga | 3.0★ (2) | 6 mi |
| Law Offices of J. Demetrios Mellos III APLC | 1.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Law Offices of Merwyn J Miller | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
| Lim Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | In Santee |
| Mark A. Krasner, Esq. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| NHM Tax Resolution Attorneys | 5.0★ (4) | In Santee |
| Power of Attorney San Diego | 5.0★ (2) | 14 mi |
| Richard O. Barndt | 5.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| SWITCH - CPA & Tax Attorney San Diego | 5.0★ (2) | 16 mi |
| The Law Offices of Ramon E. Lewis | 5.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| The Schreiber Law Firm | Bankruptcy Attorney | 3.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
We scored 220 Santee estate planning and probate 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 Santee 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 |
