69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
General Practice Lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates, CA: 2026 rankings
1,442 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Palos Verdes Estates: Goldsmith West, LFR Score 69/100; 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Morgan & Morgan, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 1,442.
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Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 9,761 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 1,442 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
1,442 Palos Verdes Estates general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 190 are open 24/7, 366 open Saturdays and 257 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 1,442 rated law firms.
Top 10 general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates 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 | Goldsmith West | 69 | 5.0★ (158) | Palos Verdes Estates | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Morgan & Morgan | 68 | 4.7★ (9,761) | Los Angeles, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | The Byrne Law Group | 68 | 5.0★ (207) | El Segundo, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | The California Lemon Law Experts - Expertos en Ley Limón | 67 | 4.7★ (900) | Los Angeles, 10 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Custodio & Dubey LLP - CD Law | 67 | 5.0★ (1,004) | Los Angeles, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Mollaei Law | 67 | 4.9★ (3,840) | Los Angeles, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 7 | Profesionales Asociados-Abogados Y Notarios de El Salvador | 66 | 5.0★ (554) | Los Angeles, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Los Defensores | 66 | 4.2★ (1,928) | Torrance, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Goody Law Group, LLP | 66 | 5.0★ (77) | Palos Verdes Estates | Sat · Sun | — |
| 10 | Sina Rez Law | 66 | 4.9★ (434) | Santa Monica, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 1,442 general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 9,761 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in El Segundo, 7 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 207 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Los Angeles, 10 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 900 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 1,004 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
#6 Mollaei Law
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 3,840 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 554 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Torrance, 7 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 1,928 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Palos Verdes Estates
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
#10 Sina Rez Law
Based in Santa Monica, 16 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 434 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Los Angeles, 20 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 595 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Alhambra, 25 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 749 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 263 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Torrance, 4 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 84 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based in Palos Verdes Estates
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Montebello, 22 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 477 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Los Angeles, 18 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 297 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 181 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Los Angeles, 16 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Redondo Beach, 3 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.
Based in Long Beach, 12 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Hawthorne, 8 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
#24 Moaddel Law Firm
Based in Los Angeles, 19 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 2,343 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
#25 CANEI
Based in Westminster, 22 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 243 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
General practice lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#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 1,442 ranked general practice lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Palos Verdes Estates
20 more general practice 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Ban Alwardi Law Office | 5.0★ (9) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| BHL Accident Lawyers | 5.0★ (11) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| California View Law | In Palos Verdes Estates | |
| Carl A. Capozzola Law Offices | 5.0★ (3) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Earl M Hyman | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Greenberg, Whitcombe, Takeuchi, Gibson & Grayver, LLP | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Houlé Law APC | 5.0★ (17) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Jack Esensten Law Offices | 5.0★ (2) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| LAVRAC ACCIDENT LAW | 4.9★ (171) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Law Office of Colin O'Connor | 4.5★ (2) | 1 mi |
| Law Office of Stephen A. Varga | 5.0★ (12) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Law Offices of Kevin J. Kensik | 4.5★ (15) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Michael A. Barth Attorney | In Palos Verdes Estates | |
| Mochizuki Dennis | 5.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Rieder Erwin | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
| Sibbison John H | 5.0★ (1) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Susan H Hoover Law Offices | 3.0★ (2) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| The Law Firm of Bezaire, Ledwitz & Associates, APC | In Palos Verdes Estates | |
| The Law Office Of Sabrina L. Roque | 5.0★ (1) | In Palos Verdes Estates |
| Ungar Michael T | 1.0★ (2) | 3 mi |
How we ranked Palos Verdes Estates general practice lawyers
We scored 1,442 Palos Verdes Estates general practice 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 Palos Verdes Estates 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 general practice lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many general legal matters 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 how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a general practice 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?
- How often do you handle matters like mine?
- 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.
General practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates: frequently asked questions
Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Palos Verdes Estates?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Palos Verdes Estates, CA is Goldsmith West with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 5.0★ from 158 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Morgan & Morgan (#2) and The Byrne Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 1,442 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many general practice lawyers are there in Palos Verdes Estates?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 1,442 general practice lawyers serving Palos Verdes Estates, CA. 3 of them are based in Palos Verdes Estates; 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 general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates are open 24/7?
190 ranked general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Goldsmith West (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and The Byrne Law Group (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates work on weekends?
366 of 1,442 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 257 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Goldsmith West (#1), Morgan & Morgan (#2) and The Byrne Law Group (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Palos Verdes Estates general practice lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 1,442 rated general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates is 4.7★, with a median of 10 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 9,761 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?
Each general practice 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 general practice lawyers outside Palos Verdes Estates count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Palos Verdes Estates city center, our service radius for general practice 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 general practice 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 general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates, CA charge?
General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?
For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of general practice lawyers in Palos Verdes Estates, 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 Palos Verdes Estates?
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 Palos Verdes Estates
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 1,442 general practice lawyers serving Palos Verdes Estates.
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