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Tax Lawyers in Citrus, CA: 2026 rankings

224 tax lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Citrus: Choice Tax Relief, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): J. David Tax Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 224.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Optima Tax Relief, 5,753 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 224 ranked; ranked #4.

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

224 Citrus tax lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 79 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 224 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Tax lawyers in Long Beach ranking. See Tax lawyers in Long Beach

Top 10 tax lawyers in Citrus 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 tax lawyers in Citrus at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Choice Tax Relief654.8★ (154)Los Angeles, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Mike Habib, EA644.9★ (66)Whittier, 13 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
3J. David Tax Law635.0★ (79)Los Angeles, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Optima Tax Relief634.3★ (5,753)Santa Ana, 29 mi awaySatMost reviews
5Ben-Cohen Law Firm, PLC625.0★ (114)Los Angeles, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
6Rush Tax Resolution624.7★ (222)Los Angeles, 21 mi awaySat · Evenings—
7IRS Audit Group625.0★ (74)Beverly Hills, 30 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
8ACE Plus Tax Resolution - Tax Relief Service Specialist615.0★ (34)Los Angeles, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Nationwide Tax Advocates614.9★ (232)Anaheim, 19 mi away——
10Nelson & Associates Tax Resolution615.0★ (102)Long Beach, 26 mi awaySat—

All 224 tax lawyers in Citrus, 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 Citrus

    Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1001 Wilshire Blvd #1370, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  2. Based in Whittier, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
    Address
    13215 Penn St #329, Whittier, CA 90602
  3. Based in Los Angeles, 32 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    10880 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  4. Based in Santa Ana, 29 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 5,753 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 5,753 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    6 Hutton Centre Dr Ste 300, Santa Ana, CA 92707
  5. Based in Los Angeles, 21 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 222 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 222 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 8 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    445 S Figueroa St 31st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  6. Based in Beverly Hills, 30 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 8 AM–10 PM · Sun 8 AM–5 PM
    Address
    468 N Camden Dr #200, Beverly Hills, CA 90210
  7. Based in Irvine, 33 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 Spectrum Center Dr #400, Irvine, CA 92618
  8. Based in Beverly Hills, 28 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8 AM–6 PM
    Address
    291 S La Cienega Blvd Ste 406, Beverly Hills, CA 90211
  9. Based in Pasadena, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–6:30 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    251 S Lake Ave Ste 800, Pasadena, CA 91101
  10. Based in Irvine, 30 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    2030 Main St #1300, Irvine, CA 92614
  11. Based in Los Angeles, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    1370 N St Andrews Pl, Los Angeles, CA 90028
  12. Based in Santa Monica, 35 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 11 AM–3 PM · Sun 11 AM–1 PM
    Address
    730 Arizona Ave Ste 200, Santa Monica, CA 90401
  13. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 8 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3740 S Susan St, Santa Ana, CA 92704
  14. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 6 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    303 N Glenoaks Blvd Ste 200, Burbank, CA 91502
  15. Based in Los Angeles, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–9 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2150 Hillhurst Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90027
  16. Based in Los Angeles, 32 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–7 PM
    Address
    10880 Wilshire Blvd Suite 1101, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  17. Based in Culver City, 30 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 6 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9415 Culver Blvd #120, Culver City, CA 90232
  18. Based in Irvine, 31 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 878 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 878 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 Progress Suite 250, Irvine, CA 92618

How we ranked Citrus tax lawyers

We scored 224 Citrus tax 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 Citrus 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 tax lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many tax 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 whether the lawyer handles audits, collections and Tax Court, or only planning.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a tax 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?
  • Do you handle audits and appeals yourself?
  • Is my situation civil, or could it become criminal?
  • 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.

Tax lawyers in Citrus: frequently asked questions

Which tax lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Citrus?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked tax lawyer in Citrus, CA is Choice Tax Relief with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mike Habib, EA (#2) and J. David Tax Law (#3) follow. We ranked 224 tax lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

Which tax lawyers in Citrus are open 24/7?

20 ranked tax lawyers in Citrus post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Choice Tax Relief (#1), J. David Tax Law (#3) and ACE Plus Tax Resolution - Tax Relief Service Specialist (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which tax lawyers in Citrus work on weekends?

79 of 224 ranked tax lawyers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Choice Tax Relief (#1), Mike Habib, EA (#2) and J. David Tax Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Citrus tax lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 224 rated tax lawyers in Citrus is 4.9★, with a median of 16 reviews. Optima Tax Relief has the most, 5,753 reviews, and ranks #4. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank tax lawyers?

Each tax 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 tax lawyers outside Citrus count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Citrus city center, our service radius for tax 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 tax 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 tax lawyers in Citrus, CA charge?

Tax lawyers usually bill hourly; some offer flat fees for defined work such as an offer in compromise. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $446 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Should I hire a tax lawyer, a CPA or an enrolled agent?

All three can represent taxpayers before the IRS (Treasury Circular 230). A tax lawyer adds legal privilege for advice and can represent you in Tax Court and in criminal tax matters. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of tax lawyers in Citrus, 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 Citrus?

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 Citrus

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 224 tax lawyers serving Citrus.