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Real Estate Lawyers in Napa, CA: 2026 rankings

27 real estate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Napa: Law Office of Robert M. Wells, A Professional Law Corporation, LFR Score 64/100; 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews.

  2. 7

    Most-reviewed: Brayton Purcell LLP, 28 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 27 ranked after Law Office of Robert M. Wells, A Professional Law Corporation; ranked #7.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

27 Napa real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 27 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Napa 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.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Napa at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Robert M. Wells, A Professional Law Corporation644.6★ (44)Vallejo, 13 mi away—Top score
2Real Estate Law Firm575.0★ (9)Fairfield, 12 mi awaySat · Evenings—
3Law Offices of Pauline M. Deixler555.0★ (3)Petaluma, 20 mi away——
4Coombs & Dunlap LLP544.0★ (16)Napa——
5Hudson & Luros, LLP543.9★ (14)Napa——
6David T. Gracia Law Offices523.5★ (8)Napa——
7Brayton Purcell LLP524.6★ (28)Novato, 19 mi away—Most reviews
8Strickland Law Group514.6★ (21)Petaluma, 21 mi away——
9Hillman, Lucas & Canning, PC513.9★ (14)Fairfield, 13 mi away——
10Thomas K. Porta CPA, CFA, CFP, Esq.503.2★ (21)Vallejo, 14 mi away——

All 27 real estate lawyers in Napa, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Napa

    Based in Vallejo, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    769 Tuolumne St, Vallejo, CA 94590
  2. Based in Fairfield, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–8 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    490 Chadbourne Rd a198, Fairfield, CA 94534
  3. Based in Petaluma, 20 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–5 PM · Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Six, 6 C St, Petaluma, CA 94952
  4. Based in Napa

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1211 Division St, Napa, CA 94559
  5. Based in Napa

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    952 School St #280, Napa, CA 94559
  6. 52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    830 School St #2, Napa, CA 94559
  7. Based in Novato, 19 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    222 Rush Landing Rd, Novato, CA 94945
  8. Based in Petaluma, 21 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1372 N McDowell Blvd Ste j, Petaluma, CA 94954
  9. Based in Fairfield, 13 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2420 Martin Rd Ste 300, Fairfield, CA 94534
  10. Based in San Rafael, 25 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    950 Northgate Dr Ste 307, San Rafael, CA 94903
  11. Based in San Rafael, 23 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    185 N Redwood Dr Unit 220, San Rafael, CA 94903
  12. Based in Pinole, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    520 Second St, Rodeo, CA 94572
  13. Based in Petaluma, 20 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Keller St, Petaluma, CA 94952
  14. Based in Vacaville, 16 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 2 PM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu 2 PM–6 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    181 Butcher Rd, Vacaville, CA 95687
  15. Based in Santa Rosa, 25 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    823 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
  16. Based in San Rafael, 25 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    950 Northgate Dr #306, San Rafael, CA 94903
  17. Based in Rohnert Park, 23 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 Padre Pkwy, Rohnert Park, CA 94928
  18. Based in Martinez, 21 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    706 Main St C, Martinez, CA 94553
  19. Based in Benicia, 19 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 Madison St, Benicia, CA 94510
  20. Based in Fairfield, 14 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2420 Martin Rd Ste 300, Fairfield, CA 94534
  21. Based in San Rafael, 25 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 N San Pedro Rd Ste 195, San Rafael, CA 94903
  22. Based in San Rafael, 24 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 Professional Center Pkwy #120, San Rafael, CA 94903
  23. Based in Santa Rosa, 25 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    144 S E St Ste 206, Santa Rosa, CA 95404

All 27 real estate lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

real estate lawyers in Napa, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Geary, Shea, O'Donnell, Grattan & Mitchell, P.C.443.7★ (3)25 mi
27Conner, Lawrence, Rodney, Olhiser & Barrett, LLP443.7★ (3)25 mi

Also serving Napa

20 more real estate 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.

Unranked real estate lawyers serving Napa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Celaya Law4.9★ (205)In Napa
Dickenson Peatman & Fogarty4.3★ (3)In Napa
Eloy I. Trujillo5.0★ (3)In Napa
Gaw Estate Planning4.0★ (4)In Napa
GVM Law LLP4.0★ (9)In Napa
Kaspar & Lugay, LLP4.7★ (24)In Napa
Laura S. Brooks, Attorney at Law4.7★ (3)In Napa
Law Office of Douglas Pharr4.5★ (13)In Napa
Law Office of Trevor G. Jackson4.6★ (10)In Napa
Law Office of Vincent E. Nelson5.0★ (4)In Napa
Law Offices of Matthew C. Bishop, Inc.4.2★ (25)In Napa
Manfred & Hunt, LLP4.5★ (8)In Napa
Meghan Avila Law, PC5.0★ (51)In Napa
Morse Law Office5.0★ (5)In Napa
Nancy Rose Law PC5.0★ (28)In Napa
Napa Valley Estate Planning5.0★ (1)In Napa
Richard V. Day Attorney at Law5.0★ (1)In Napa
Ronda Connor Attorney at Law4.8★ (4)In Napa
Rose Law Firm of Napa Valley, Inc.5.0★ (124)In Napa
Trombetta Law, PC5.0★ (52)In Napa

How we ranked Napa real estate lawyers

We scored 27 Napa real estate 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Napa data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a real estate lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many real estate law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask what the closing fee includes and which disbursements are charged on top.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a real estate 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?
  • What does your closing fee include?
  • Will you review the purchase contract before I sign?
  • 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.

Real estate lawyers in Napa: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Napa?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Napa, CA is Law Office of Robert M. Wells, A Professional Law Corporation with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.6★ from 44 Google reviews. Real Estate Law Firm (#2) and Law Offices of Pauline M. Deixler (#3) follow. We ranked 27 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Napa?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 real estate lawyers serving Napa, CA. 3 of them are based in Napa; 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 real estate lawyers in Napa work on weekends?

1 of 27 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Real Estate Law Firm (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Napa real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated real estate lawyers in Napa is 4.2★, with a median of 8 reviews. Law Office of Robert M. Wells, A Professional Law Corporation has the most, 44 reviews, and ranks #1. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank real estate lawyers?

Each real estate 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 real estate lawyers outside Napa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Napa city center, our service radius for real estate 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 real estate 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 real estate lawyers in Napa, CA charge?

Real estate lawyers often charge a flat fee for a residential closing and hourly rates for disputes and commercial work. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $399 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer to buy a house?

It depends on the state: some states require or customarily use an attorney for closings, others use title or escrow companies. A lawyer can still review the contract before you sign. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of real estate lawyers in Napa, 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 Napa?

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 Napa

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 real estate lawyers serving Napa.