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Real Estate Lawyers in Santa Rosa, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Santa Rosa: Robert Bialkin, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Sonoma County Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 21.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP, 66 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 21 ranked; ranked #4.

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

21 Santa Rosa real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 21 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Robert Bialkin725.0★ (55)Santa RosaSat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Law Office of Ethan A. Glaubiger614.3★ (6)Santa Rosa——
3Borba Frizzell Kerns PC605.0★ (3)Santa Rosa——
4Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP584.5★ (66)Santa Rosa—Most reviews
5Law Offices of Thomas P. Kelly III585.0★ (33)Santa Rosa——
6Bialkin Realty | Real Estate Agent | Realtor575.0★ (9)Santa RosaSat · Sun · Evenings—
7Law Offices of Pauline M. Deixler565.0★ (3)Petaluma, 15 mi away——
8Sonoma County Attorneys565.0★ (3)Santa RosaOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
9Abbey, Weitzenberg, Warren & Emery544.6★ (11)Santa Rosa——
10Embolden Law PC534.5★ (8)Santa Rosa——

All 21 real estate lawyers in Santa Rosa, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Santa Rosa

    #1 Robert Bialkin

    Based in Santa Rosa

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    703 2nd St #409, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Robert Bialkin(707) 824-5297

  10. #10 Embolden Law PC

    Based in Santa Rosa

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 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
    View profile for Embolden Law PC(707) 284-2381

  12. #12 Strickland Law Group

    Based in Petaluma, 12 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 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
    View profile for Strickland Law Group(707) 347-9123

  13. #13 Miller Law Group, Inc.

    Based in Santa Rosa

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 D St #207, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Miller Law Group, Inc.(707) 543-1620

  14. #14 Bailey III Frank R

    Based in Santa Rosa

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Old Courthouse Sq #404, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Bailey III Frank R(707) 525-8850

  16. #16 Evans Kingsbury LLP

    Based in Santa Rosa

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3558 Round Barn Blvd Suit 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    View profile for Evans Kingsbury LLP(707) 596-6090

  21. #21 Raff Law, APC

    Based in Petaluma, 15 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 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
    View profile for Raff Law, APC(707) 879-8040

Also serving Santa Rosa

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 Santa Rosa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
A Family Law Firm4.5★ (31)In Santa Rosa
Andrew Conway Law PC: Divorce & Family Law Attorney4.5★ (33)In Santa Rosa
Bankruptcy Law Center of Northern California5.0★ (61)In Santa Rosa
Browne Law and Mediation, P.C.5.0★ (53)In Santa Rosa
Daryl Reese Law Group4.7★ (64)In Santa Rosa
Galanti & Copenhaver, Inc.4.8★ (69)In Santa Rosa
Henderson Law4.5★ (31)In Santa Rosa
Law Office of Amy Chapman5.0★ (69)In Santa Rosa
Law Office of Ruby Steinbrecher4.9★ (93)In Santa Rosa
Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C.5.0★ (103)In Santa Rosa
Law Offices of Lon D. Lazar4.9★ (85)In Santa Rosa
Law Offices of Marc Francis4.9★ (56)In Santa Rosa
Setareh Law, APLC Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers5.0★ (105)In Santa Rosa
Sonoma County Paralegal4.9★ (62)In Santa Rosa
The Law Office of Paul Miller5.0★ (37)In Santa Rosa
The Law Office of Peter Kuykendall4.9★ (91)In Santa Rosa
Vivian & Agil Law, P.C.5.0★ (104)In Santa Rosa
Vonder Haar Law Offices3.9★ (33)In Santa Rosa
Wilber Law Offices, P.C.5.0★ (128)In Santa Rosa
Wine Country Family Law, P.C.4.8★ (92)In Santa Rosa

How we ranked Santa Rosa real estate lawyers

We scored 21 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Santa Rosa?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Santa Rosa, CA is Robert Bialkin with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 55 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Law Office of Ethan A. Glaubiger (#2) and Borba Frizzell Kerns PC (#3) follow. We ranked 21 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Santa Rosa?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 21 real estate lawyers serving Santa Rosa, CA. 16 of them are based in Santa Rosa; 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 Santa Rosa are open 24/7?

1 ranked real estate lawyer in Santa Rosa posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Sonoma County Attorneys (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Santa Rosa work on weekends?

3 of 21 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Robert Bialkin (#1), Bialkin Realty | Real Estate Agent | Realtor (#6) and Sonoma County Attorneys (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Santa Rosa real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 21 rated real estate lawyers in Santa Rosa is 4.6★, with a median of 6 reviews. Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Santa Rosa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa?

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 Santa Rosa

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 21 real estate lawyers serving Santa Rosa.

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