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Real Estate Lawyers in Orange, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Orange: Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys, LFR Score 65/100; 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Shabanie Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 184.

  3. 29

    Most-reviewed: Nueva Vida Financial, 749 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 184 ranked; ranked #29.

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

184 Orange real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 40 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 184 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Orange 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 Orange at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys654.5★ (33)Newport Beach, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Sakeenah Redmond Attorney/Broker644.9★ (18)Tustin, 3 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Sara Naheedy Law APC644.9★ (71)Irvine, 7 mi awaySat—
4Lawyers Realty Group635.0★ (56)Irvine, 11 mi awaySat—
5Law Office of Anthony J. Dispoto, Esq.635.0★ (88)Irvine, 9 mi away——
6Shabanie Law Firm624.6★ (9)Irvine, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7Talkov Law Partition Attorneys624.9★ (76)Newport Beach, 9 mi away——
8LS Carlson Law, PC624.9★ (185)Aliso Viejo, 16 mi away——
9Ching & Seto APC624.7★ (26)Irvine, 10 mi away——
10Alex Ramirez, Esq. - AR | LEGAL TEAM624.6★ (49)Diamond Bar, 15 mi away——

All 184 real estate lawyers in Orange, 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 Orange

    Based in Newport Beach, 9 mi away

    65/100LFR 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 Tustin, 3 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 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
  3. Based in Irvine, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR 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

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 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 Irvine, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 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
  6. Based in Newport Beach, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 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
  7. Based in Aliso Viejo, 16 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 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
  8. Based in Irvine, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 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
  9. Based in Santa Ana, 3 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 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
  10. Based in Irvine, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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, 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 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

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 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 Orange

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 336 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2914 E Katella Ave #103, Orange, CA 92867
  14. Based in Newport Beach, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 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
  15. Based in Fountain Valley, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 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
  16. Based in Santa Ana, 3 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 N Parkcenter Dr Ste 107, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  17. Based in Huntington Beach, 9 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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
  18. Based in Santa Ana, 3 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 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
    1851 E 1st St Ste 100, Santa Ana, CA 92705
  19. Based in Mission Viejo, 19 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 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
  20. Based in Irvine, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 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
  21. Based in Los Alamitos, 13 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 359 Google reviews.

    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
  22. Based in Huntington Beach, 10 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 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
  23. Based in Laguna Hills, 13 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 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

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

real estate lawyers in Orange, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Office of Santiago A. Martin575.0★ (4)3 mi
27Greenacre Law574.6★ (65)24 mi
28Elder & Spencer, LLP573.8★ (17)9 mi
29Nueva Vida Financial574.8★ (749)24 mi
30Frank Lopez Broker at Century21Probate.com, Covina and West Covina Realtors575.0★ (128)20 mi
31The Miller Firm, A Professional Law Corporation574.8★ (6)9 mi
32The Lepe Law Firm, a Professional Corporation575.0★ (38)23 mi
33The CREM Group575.0★ (8)12 mi
34David V. Luu Attorney at Law564.0★ (4)6 mi
35Wellman & Warren LLP564.3★ (10)13 mi
36Lucas Real Estate565.0★ (84)12 mi
37Zuetel Law Group565.0★ (3)8 mi
38Law Offices of Anthony J O'Farrill564.4★ (34)22 mi
39TransActionLaw, a Law Corporation565.0★ (6)13 mi
40Law Offices of Christopher Glenn Beckom562.8★ (11)16 mi
41The CREM Group565.0★ (3)9 mi
42Wallace, Richardson, Sontag & Le, LLP563.3★ (23)12 mi
43Hesse Law Corporation564.7★ (25)24 mi
44The Duringer Law Group PLC562.8★ (24)8 mi
45THE PROBATE GUY - LAW OFFICES OF ROBERT L. COHEN, INC.564.9★ (313)9 mi
46William B. Hanley, Attorney At Law554.2★ (5)13 mi
47J. Eric LeVine, ESQ.554.9★ (8)17 mi
48Mendlovitz554.1★ (17)18 mi
49Law Offices of Kalab A. Honey, PC555.0★ (3)12 mi
50Law Offices of Abner Pinedo555.0★ (83)2 mi

Also serving Orange

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 Orange
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
ALL Trial Lawyers | CPS and Family Law5.0★ (110)In Orange
Andal Law Group5.0★ (102)In Orange
Barrios & Machado Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers PLC5.0★ (54)In Orange
Corrales Law Group4.9★ (206)In Orange
Family First Attorneys5.0★ (51)In Orange
Hicks Law Firm5.0★ (68)In Orange
Incorporation Attorney4.9★ (79)In Orange
Jimmie W. Kang, Accident Attorney, 교통사고 전문 변호사4.9★ (67)In Orange
JOS Family Law4.7★ (197)In Orange
Law Office Of Patrick O'Kennedy5.0★ (82)In Orange
Manulkin, Tanner & Associates4.6★ (61)In Orange
Nguyen Law Group5.0★ (194)In Orange
Orange County Legal Solutions, Inc.4.6★ (164)In Orange
Orange County Lemon Law Attorney4.8★ (59)In Orange
Orange County Lemon Law Experts - Expertos en Ley Limón4.9★ (114)In Orange
Sethi Law Group4.9★ (418)In Orange
Shouse Law Group4.9★ (168)In Orange
Sky Law Group4.9★ (55)In Orange
Wilshire Law Firm4.8★ (164)In Orange
Yanez & Associates Divorce & Family Law Attorneys Orange County4.1★ (122)In Orange

How we ranked Orange real estate lawyers

We scored 184 Orange 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 Orange 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 Orange: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Orange, CA is Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.5★ from 33 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sakeenah Redmond Attorney/Broker (#2) and Sara Naheedy Law APC (#3) follow. We ranked 184 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Orange?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 184 real estate lawyers serving Orange, CA. 1 of them is based in Orange; 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 Orange are open 24/7?

13 ranked real estate lawyers in Orange post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys (#1) and Shabanie Law Firm (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Orange work on weekends?

40 of 184 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Estavillo Law Group - Newport Beach Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys (#1), Sakeenah Redmond Attorney/Broker (#2) and Sara Naheedy Law APC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Orange real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 184 rated real estate lawyers in Orange is 4.7★, with a median of 14 reviews. Nueva Vida Financial has the most, 749 reviews, and ranks #29. 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 Orange count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Orange 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 Orange, 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 Orange, 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 Orange?

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 Orange

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 184 real estate lawyers serving Orange.