Skip to content

Real Estate Lawyers in Scotts Valley, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Scotts Valley: Castaneda & Co., PC, Real Estate Attorneys, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Tobener Ravenscroft - San Jose Tenant Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 52.

  3. 13

    Most-reviewed: Azimov Law Firm, 127 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 52 ranked after Castaneda & Co., PC, Real Estate Attorneys; ranked #13.

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

52 Scotts Valley real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 52 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Castaneda & Co., PC, Real Estate Attorneys675.0★ (175)San Jose, 21 mi away—Top score
2Law Office of Leo B. Siegel634.2★ (14)Capitola, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Tobener Ravenscroft - San Jose Tenant Lawyers634.5★ (22)San Jose, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4The Law Office of William Stanger605.0★ (10)Communications Hill, 5 mi awayEvenings—
5Sutton Law Firm, M. Dean Sutton, Esq.605.0★ (3)Capitola, 6 mi away——
6Law Office of Sally A. Williams604.7★ (3)Santa Cruz, 5 mi away——
7Hoffman Law Group, APC574.8★ (17)San Jose, 21 mi away——
8Wade Litigation564.4★ (42)Los Gatos, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Law Office of H. Daniel Na565.0★ (11)San Jose, 21 mi away——
10Rossi, Hamerslough, Reischl & Chuck564.1★ (18)San Jose, 21 mi away——

All 52 real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley, 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. Based in Capitola, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    9053 Soquel Dr Ste C, Aptos, CA 95003
  2. Based in San Jose, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2021 The Alameda Ste 275, San Jose, CA 95126
  3. Based in Los Gatos, 12 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    262 E Main St, Los Gatos, CA 95030
  4. Based in San Jose, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    181 Devine St, San Jose, CA 95110
  5. Based in San Jose, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 N Market St Ste 300, San Jose, CA 95113
  6. 56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 S Almaden Blvd Ste 700, San Jose, CA 95113
  7. Based in San Jose, 20 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    1191 Randol Ave, San Jose, CA 95126
  8. Based in San Jose, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    84 W Santa Clara St #490, San Jose, CA 95113
  9. Based in San Jose, 22 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 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 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9:30 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    772 N First St, San Jose, CA 95112
  10. Based in San Jose, 18 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    871 Whitethorne Dr, San Jose, CA 95128
  11. Based in Campbell, 17 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 E Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008
  12. Based in San Jose, 18 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6203 San Ignacio Ave Ste 110, San Jose, CA 95119
  13. Based in Los Altos, 21 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    948 Dolores Ave, Los Altos, CA 94024
  14. Based in Los Gatos, 13 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agency”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    750 University Ave, Los Gatos, CA 95032
  15. Based in San Jose, 21 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 1.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    84 W Santa Clara St #490, San Jose, CA 95113
  16. Based in San Jose, 19 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    22 Great Oaks Blvd #245, San Jose, CA 95119
  17. Based in Santa Clara, 20 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate agent”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3093 Forbes Ave, Santa Clara, CA 95051

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

real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP504.3★ (11)5 mi
27Reza Khan, Broker | Real Estate Agent in San Jose, CA505.0★ (3)18 mi
28Ainer & Fraker LLP503.8★ (5)14 mi
29McLellan Law Group, LLP505.0★ (13)14 mi
30Dhaliwal Law Group, Inc.504.3★ (73)22 mi
31Moira Leigh Attorney At Law503.7★ (3)6 mi
32Heit Law Group P.C.482.6★ (5)5 mi
33Holder Law484.2★ (5)9 mi
34Affordable & Express Legal Assistance483.7★ (7)18 mi
35Law Offices of Lino V. Martire474.0★ (8)21 mi
36John A. Shepardson475.0★ (3)16 mi
37Eviction Service Center & The Law Office of Daniel T. Paris473.9★ (20)19 mi
38Skarbek Law Offices474.5★ (8)17 mi
39Peninsula Law Group, APLC475.0★ (6)24 mi
40Berliner Cohen, LLP464.2★ (10)21 mi
41Lawrence R. Jensen Attorney at Law465.0★ (7)21 mi
42Arthur A. Ferraro Attorney at Law455.0★ (5)21 mi
43Kramer Radin, LLP454.1★ (8)23 mi
44Allen, Allen & Caroselli Ltd.455.0★ (4)17 mi
45Parr Law Group454.2★ (5)20 mi
46Privity Legal Group; Reza Khan, Esq.445.0★ (3)21 mi
47Law Office of Joe Naegele Jr.444.0★ (4)20 mi
48Diemer & Wei, LLP445.0★ (3)21 mi
49PBR LEGAL - Eviction Attorney444.0★ (4)21 mi
50Hansen Law Firm, P.C.442.3★ (7)21 mi

Also serving Scotts Valley

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 Scotts Valley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abdalah Law Offices4.5★ (2)18 mi
Ashley Thompson - Beautiful Life Estate Planning5.0★ (61)In Scotts Valley
BaskinGrant Law Firm1.0★ (2)6 mi
Beau J. Jacob, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)21 mi
Bruce E. Zuchowski Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)18 mi
Cannistraci Law Firm5.0★ (2)12 mi
Central Coast Bankruptcy, Inc5.0★ (2)21 mi
Christopher G Smith Law Office5.0★ (3)In Scotts Valley
Dawson, Passafuime, Bowden & Martinez, a law corporation5.0★ (1)In Scotts Valley
DUI Attorney Rick Gazipura5.0★ (36)In Scotts Valley
Haselton Haselton & Liddicoat LLP5.0★ (2)9 mi
Hoge Fenton5.0★ (2)21 mi
John D. Teter Law Offices3.0★ (2)18 mi
Law Office of Brian K. Myers1.7★ (11)In Scotts Valley
Norman E. Matteoni5.0★ (2)20 mi
Redenbacher & BrownIn Scotts Valley
Scotts Valley City AttorneyIn Scotts Valley
Terra Law LLP1.0★ (2)21 mi
Totah Law5.0★ (2)16 mi
Wendy Morgan Family Law5.0★ (7)In Scotts Valley

How we ranked Scotts Valley real estate lawyers

We scored 52 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley: frequently asked questions

Which real estate lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Scotts Valley?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Scotts Valley, CA is Castaneda & Co., PC, Real Estate Attorneys with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews. Law Office of Leo B. Siegel (#2) and Tobener Ravenscroft - San Jose Tenant Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 52 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Scotts Valley?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 52 real estate lawyers serving Scotts Valley, CA. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley are open 24/7?

4 ranked real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tobener Ravenscroft - San Jose Tenant Lawyers (#3), Wade Litigation (#8) and Eric Boyenga / Compass (#22). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley work on weekends?

12 of 52 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of Leo B. Siegel (#2), Tobener Ravenscroft - San Jose Tenant Lawyers (#3) and Wade Litigation (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Scotts Valley real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated real estate lawyers in Scotts Valley is 4.5★, with a median of 7 reviews. Castaneda & Co., PC, Real Estate Attorneys has the most, 175 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 Scotts Valley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Scotts Valley 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley, 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 Scotts Valley?

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 Scotts Valley

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 52 real estate lawyers serving Scotts Valley.