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Real Estate Lawyers in Solana Beach, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Solana Beach: Law Office of Lori Bessler, APC, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The San Diego Business Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 101.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Roosevelt Law Center, 742 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 101 ranked; ranked #10.

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

101 Solana Beach real estate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 23 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 101 rated law firms.

Top 10 real estate lawyers in Solana 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 Solana Beach at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of Lori Bessler, APC635.0★ (34)Solana Beach—Top score
2Artemis Law Group634.8★ (59)San Diego, 4 mi away——
3Webb Law Group624.8★ (46)San Diego, 7 mi away——
4Equity Legal LLP604.8★ (124)San Diego, 20 mi away——
5Astuno Realty, Inc.605.0★ (4)La Jolla, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
6Talkov Law Partition Attorneys605.0★ (12)San Diego, 5 mi away——
7Melody Samuel, REALTOR595.0★ (10)San Diego, 21 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8The San Diego Business Law Firm595.0★ (78)San Diego, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
9Landlord Solutions San Diego594.7★ (29)San Diego, 20 mi awaySat—
10Roosevelt Law Center584.9★ (742)Oceanside, 14 mi awaySat · EveningsMost reviews

All 101 real estate lawyers in Solana 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 Solana Beach

    Based in Solana Beach

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 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 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    445 Marine View Ave, Del Mar, CA 92014
  2. Based in San Diego, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 59 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 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12520 High Bluff Dr #380, San Diego, CA 92130
  3. Based in San Diego, 7 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10509 Vista Sorrento Pkwy Ste 450, San Diego, CA 92121
  4. Based in San Diego, 20 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 124 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 124 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    600 W Broadway Ste 700, San Diego, CA 92101
  5. Based in La Jolla, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    1200 Prospect St Suite 400A, La Jolla, CA 92037
  6. Based in San Diego, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11622 El Camino Real #100, San Diego, CA 92130
  7. Based in San Diego, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 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–Sat 8 AM–8 PM · Sun 10 AM–6 PM
    Address
    1475 Island Ave, San Diego, CA 92101
  8. Based in San Diego, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 29 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 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    402 W Broadway #1760, San Diego, CA 92101
  9. Based in Oceanside, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 742 Google reviews, the most in Solana Beach.

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

    • 4.9★ from 742 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–9:45 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3186 Vista Way Ste 303, Oceanside, CA 92056
  10. Based in San Diego, 17 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2727 Camino del Rio S Ste 211, San Diego, CA 92108
  11. Based in La Jolla, 12 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5785 La Jolla Blvd, La Jolla, CA 92037
  12. Based in San Diego, 19 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat closed · Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    3180 University Ave Suite 200, San Diego, CA 92104
  13. Based in Escondido, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    249 E 4th Ave, Escondido, CA 92025
  14. Based in La Mesa, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8144 La Mesa Blvd, La Mesa, CA 91942
  15. Based in San Diego, 17 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8880 Rio San Diego Dr 8th Floor, San Diego, CA 92108
  16. Based in San Diego, 11 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11405 W Bernardo Ct, San Diego, CA 92127
  17. Based in San Diego, 9 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 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 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4445 Eastgate Mall Ste 200-2079, San Diego, CA 92121
  18. Based in San Diego, 12 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    16776 Bernardo Center Dr #203, San Diego, CA 92128
  19. Based in San Diego, 18 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3667 Voltaire St, San Diego, CA 92106
  20. Based in San Diego, 19 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3033 Fifth Ave Ste 222, San Diego, CA 92103
  21. 56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1620 Fifth Ave #770, San Diego, CA 92101
  22. Based in Encinitas, 3 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1140 S Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024

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

real estate lawyers in Solana Beach, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Craig A. Sherman A Professional Law Corp.554.6★ (9)19 mi
27Redd Law554.3★ (12)20 mi
28Community Legal Advisors - Oceanside Office555.0★ (4)16 mi
29Legal Objective Attorneys at Law555.0★ (15)10 mi
30The Cross Law Firm, APC554.8★ (4)17 mi
31Andre Hobbs | San Diego Real Estate Broker | Jason Mitchell Real Estate CA555.0★ (65)23 mi
32Wade Litigation555.0★ (20)13 mi
33Allen Semelsberger Kaelin, LLP554.1★ (9)20 mi
34McKinley LLP544.2★ (5)19 mi
35Law Office of Gregory P. Olson, APC545.0★ (4)20 mi
36Ferris & Britton, APC545.0★ (3)20 mi
37The Enochs Law Group543.4★ (7)21 mi
38EJP Law, P.C.535.0★ (24)20 mi
39Joshi Law Group534.8★ (17)15 mi
40Shanner & Associates535.0★ (41)21 mi
41Mellman & Mellman, LLP534.9★ (226)20 mi
42Leeran S. Barzilai, A Prof. Law Corp.524.0★ (12)13 mi
43Law Office of William R Fuhrman524.8★ (29)4 mi
44DMAB | Business and Real Estate Attorneys515.0★ (4)9 mi
45Watkins Firm, APC514.7★ (48)11 mi
46Contreras Law Firm504.6★ (162)20 mi
47The Law Offices of Seth B. Bobroff505.0★ (9)11 mi
48Shields Litigation505.0★ (3)10 mi
49Thompson & Belnap504.8★ (39)14 mi
50Michael Gaddis, J.D. Realty Group504.4★ (8)10 mi

Also serving Solana 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 Solana Beach
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Arendsen Braddock LLP5.0★ (67)In Solana Beach
Blumberg Law Group LLP4.4★ (5)In Solana Beach
Braunstein Family Law & Mediation4.9★ (69)In Solana Beach
Coughlan & Vinel, LLP5.0★ (19)In Solana Beach
Daley & Heft3.2★ (5)In Solana Beach
Daniel K. Printz, A.P.C.4.2★ (17)In Solana Beach
Fox Law, APC5.0★ (44)In Solana Beach
Goldfaden Law, PC5.0★ (22)In Solana Beach
Harbor Probate Law PC5.0★ (21)In Solana Beach
Law Offices of Khalil Ahmad4.9★ (32)In Solana Beach
Leo Law Office, APLC5.0★ (19)In Solana Beach
Phillips & Pelly: Accident & Personal Injury Lawyers4.9★ (149)In Solana Beach
Ratzer | Dobis Family Law5.0★ (13)In Solana Beach
Sapien Esq.5.0★ (3)In Solana Beach
Stephens Law Group5.0★ (36)In Solana Beach
Susan Von Posern4.9★ (18)In Solana Beach
The Goetz Law Firm5.0★ (3)In Solana Beach
Tresp Law, APC4.6★ (35)In Solana Beach
West Coast Trial Lawyers - Solana Beach Personal Injury Attorney5.0★ (20)In Solana Beach
Worden Williams LLP4.8★ (6)In Solana Beach

How we ranked Solana Beach real estate lawyers

We scored 101 Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana Beach: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked real estate lawyer in Solana Beach, CA is Law Office of Lori Bessler, APC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews. Artemis Law Group (#2) and Webb Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 101 real estate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many real estate lawyers are there in Solana Beach?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 101 real estate lawyers serving Solana Beach, CA. 1 of them is based in Solana 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 Solana Beach are open 24/7?

9 ranked real estate lawyers in Solana Beach post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The San Diego Business Law Firm (#8), Hanecak Law Inc (#18) and Next Era Legal | San Diego Business Lawyers (#23). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which real estate lawyers in Solana Beach work on weekends?

23 of 101 ranked real estate lawyers post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Astuno Realty, Inc. (#5), Melody Samuel, REALTOR (#7) and The San Diego Business Law Firm (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Solana Beach real estate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 101 rated real estate lawyers in Solana Beach is 4.8★, with a median of 12 reviews. Roosevelt Law Center has the most, 742 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Solana Beach count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana 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 Solana Beach

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 101 real estate lawyers serving Solana Beach.