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Real Estate Lawyers in Newport Beach, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Newport Beach: Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys, LFR Score 68/100; 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 7

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Shabanie Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #7 of 159.

  3. 25

    Most-reviewed: OakTree Law, 359 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 159 ranked; ranked #25.

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

159 Newport Beach real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 34 open Saturdays and 22 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 159 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys684.5★ (33)Newport BeachOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Talkov Law Partition Attorneys664.9★ (76)Newport Beach——
3Sara Naheedy Law APC664.9★ (71)Irvine, 7 mi awaySat—
4Law Office of Anthony J. Dispoto, Esq.655.0★ (88)Irvine, 5 mi away——
5Lawyers Realty Group655.0★ (56)Irvine, 11 mi awaySat—
6LS Carlson Law, PC654.9★ (185)Aliso Viejo, 12 mi away——
7Shabanie Law Firm644.6★ (9)Irvine, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
8Underwood Law Firm, P.C.635.0★ (24)Newport Beach——
9Sakeenah Redmond Attorney/Broker634.9★ (18)Tustin, 12 mi awaySat · Sun—
10Ching & Seto APC634.7★ (26)Irvine, 11 mi away——

All 159 real estate lawyers in Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach

    Based in Newport Beach

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1301 Dove St Suite 920, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  2. Based in Newport Beach

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4000 MacArthur Blvd Ste 655, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  3. Based in Irvine, 7 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2601 Main St #1200, Irvine, CA 92614
  4. Based in Irvine, 11 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 56 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 56 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    7700 Irvine Center Dr #800, Irvine, CA 92618
  5. Based in Aliso Viejo, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 Enterprise Ste 310, Aliso Viejo, CA 92656
  6. Based in Irvine, 6 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4199 Campus Dr, Irvine, CA 92612
  7. Based in Newport Beach

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 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 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4590 MacArthur Blvd Ste 500, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  8. Based in Tustin, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–4 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    17821 17th St #145, Tustin, CA 92780
  9. Based in Irvine, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    7545 Irvine Center Dr Ste 200, Irvine, CA 92618
  10. Based in Irvine, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 65 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 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2040 Main St #500, Irvine, CA 92614
  11. Based in Long Beach, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 202 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    425 E 4th St A, Long Beach, CA 90802
  12. Based in Long Beach, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5150 E Pacific Coast Hwy #200, Long Beach, CA 90804
  13. Based in Fountain Valley, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–7 PM · Sun 10 AM–2 PM
    Address
    10221 Slater Ave #119, Fountain Valley, CA 92708
  14. Based in Huntington Beach, 8 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17011 Beach Blvd Fl 9, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  15. Based in Mission Viejo, 15 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    27201 Puerta Real, Mission Viejo, CA 92691
  16. Based in Santa Ana, 10 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Address
    250 N Golden Cir Dr, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  17. Based in Newport Beach

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 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 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    120 Newport Center Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660
  18. Based in Newport Beach

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    2901 West Coast Hwy Ste 200, Newport Beach, CA 92663
  19. Based in Huntington Beach, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7372 Prince Dr Unit 104, Huntington Beach, CA 92647
  20. Based in Laguna Hills, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 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 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    23041 Mill Creek Dr, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
  21. Based in Irvine, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    16755 Von Karman Ave #200, Irvine, CA 92606
  22. Based in Los Alamitos, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews, the most in Newport Beach.

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

    • 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    3355 Cerritos Ave, Los Alamitos, CA 90720

Real estate 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 159 ranked real estate lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

real estate lawyers in Newport Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The CREM Group595.0★ (3)In Newport Beach
27Copete Law, P.C.594.2★ (22)11 mi
28Elder & Spencer, LLP593.8★ (17)8 mi
29EVICTIONS NOW, INC595.0★ (14)22 mi
30Wolf Firm593.7★ (3)10 mi
31Hillel Law Office APC585.0★ (36)24 mi
32The Miller Firm, A Professional Law Corporation584.8★ (6)8 mi
33Wellman & Warren LLP584.3★ (10)11 mi
34Law Office Of Kurt D. Elkins584.9★ (336)15 mi
35Zuetel Law Group585.0★ (3)6 mi
36TransActionLaw, a Law Corporation575.0★ (6)12 mi
37Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP573.3★ (23)11 mi
38Law Offices of Scott E. Schutzman573.7★ (3)5 mi
39J. Eric LeVine, ESQ.574.9★ (8)15 mi
40Roseman Law, APC573.4★ (14)12 mi
41Wade Litigation565.0★ (14)5 mi
42Law Office of Santiago A. Martin565.0★ (4)11 mi
43Newport Beach Real Estate Attorneys564.6★ (17)In Newport Beach
44FBT Gibbons LLP564.9★ (69)In Newport Beach
45Bridgford, Gleason & Artinian564.7★ (7)In Newport Beach
46EJD Law Group, APC565.0★ (6)In Newport Beach
47West Coast Defense564.9★ (56)19 mi
48Law Office Of Ghassan O. Hasan564.6★ (18)In Newport Beach
49Mendlovitz564.1★ (17)20 mi
50Serva Law Group LLP565.0★ (58)In Newport Beach

Also serving Newport Beach

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 Newport Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Antonyan Miranda, LLP5.0★ (183)In Newport Beach
Bentley & More LLP5.0★ (121)In Newport Beach
Bisnar Chase Personal Injury Attorneys, LLP4.7★ (121)In Newport Beach
Chris and Frank Accident Attorneys4.9★ (570)In Newport Beach
Demidchik Law Firm 安娜律师楼 (Irvine)4.5★ (156)In Newport Beach
Johnson Attorneys Group Injury & Accidents4.9★ (138)In Newport Beach
Khalil Law Group5.0★ (363)In Newport Beach
Law Offices of Randy Collins4.9★ (152)In Newport Beach
Leslie Law Firm5.0★ (124)In Newport Beach
Libra Law Firm4.9★ (151)In Newport Beach
Max Alavi, Attorney at Law, APC4.8★ (123)In Newport Beach
Meier Law Firm5.0★ (332)In Newport Beach
Minyard Morris5.0★ (245)In Newport Beach
Morgan Law Group4.9★ (297)In Newport Beach
Russell & Lazarus, Personal Injury Lawyers & Accident Attorneys Newport Beach, CA4.9★ (235)In Newport Beach
Santos Lloyd Law Firm, P.C.4.9★ (414)In Newport Beach
Sweet James Accident Attorneys4.4★ (1,013)In Newport Beach
Sweet Lawyers4.9★ (323)In Newport Beach
The Bledsoe Firm4.8★ (221)In Newport Beach
The Singh Law Firm5.0★ (224)In Newport Beach

How we ranked Newport Beach real estate lawyers

We scored 159 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Newport Beach?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Newport Beach, CA is Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Talkov Law Partition Attorneys (#2) and Sara Naheedy Law APC (#3) follow. We ranked 159 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Newport Beach?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 159 real estate lawyers serving Newport Beach, CA. 14 of them are based in Newport Beach; 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 Newport Beach are open 24/7?

11 ranked real estate lawyers in Newport Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys (#1) and Shabanie Law Firm (#7). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Newport Beach work on weekends?

34 of 159 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 22 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys (#1), Sara Naheedy Law APC (#3) and Lawyers Realty Group (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Newport Beach real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 159 rated real estate lawyers in Newport Beach is 4.8★, with a median of 11 reviews. OakTree Law has the most, 359 reviews, and ranks #25. 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 Newport Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Newport Beach 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach, 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 Newport Beach?

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 Newport Beach

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 159 real estate lawyers serving Newport Beach.