68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Tax Lawyers in North Highlands, CA: 2026 rankings
39 tax lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in North Highlands: California Tax Boutique, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 4 PM.
- 4
Open 24 hours (per Google): Yee Law Group, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 39.
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Most-reviewed: Dahl Law Group, 217 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
39 North Highlands tax lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 39 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Tax lawyers in Sacramento ranking. See Tax lawyers in Sacramento
Top 10 tax lawyers in North Highlands 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | California Tax Boutique | 68 | 4.9★ (97) | Sacramento, 7 mi away | Sat | Top score |
| 2 | Rex Halverson & Associates | 64 | 5.0★ (37) | Roseville, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Guillemaud Law Boutique, P.C. | 63 | 5.0★ (28) | Sacramento, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Yee Law Group, Inc. | 62 | 5.0★ (112) | Folsom, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | OIC Tax Services | 61 | 4.6★ (63) | North Highlands | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | MW Attorney | 61 | 4.5★ (15) | Sacramento, 10 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 7 | Mutual Law Group | 61 | 4.9★ (10) | Roseville, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Megan Robin Law, Inc. | 61 | 5.0★ (13) | Sacramento, 10 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Tax Tiger | 59 | 3.4★ (41) | Sacramento, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Dahl Law Group | 59 | 5.0★ (217) | Sacramento, 9 mi away | — | Most reviews |
All 39 tax lawyers in North Highlands, 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.
Based in Roseville, 9 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Sacramento, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Folsom, 11 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews.
Based in North Highlands
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 63 Google reviews.
#6 MW Attorney
Based in Sacramento, 10 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 7 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Sacramento, 10 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#9 Tax Tiger
Based in Sacramento, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#10 Dahl Law Group
Based in Sacramento, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 217 Google reviews, the most in North Highlands.
#11 Fennemore
Based in Rancho Cordova, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
#12 Galek Tax Law
Based in Folsom, 11 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax attorney”.
Based in Sacramento, 6 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 127 Google reviews.
Based in Sacramento, 9 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 96 Google reviews.
#15 Wade Law Offices
Based in Roseville, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 131 Google reviews.
Based in Rocklin, 10 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Tax preparation service”.
Based in Roseville, 8 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews.
Based in Sacramento, 9 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Sacramento, 9 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Sacramento, 4 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Elk Grove, 18 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews.
Based in Sacramento, 7 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#23 CunninghamLegal
Based in Roseville, 9 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 8 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
#25 Victorium Legal
Based in Davis, 23 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews.
How we ranked North Highlands tax lawyers
We scored 39 North Highlands 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In North Highlands data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a tax lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many tax law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the lawyer handles audits, collections and Tax Court, or only planning.
- 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 North Highlands: frequently asked questions
Which tax lawyer has the highest LFR Score in North Highlands?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked tax lawyer in North Highlands, CA is California Tax Boutique with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 4 PM. Rex Halverson & Associates (#2) and Guillemaud Law Boutique, P.C. (#3) follow. We ranked 39 tax lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many tax lawyers are there in North Highlands?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 39 tax lawyers serving North Highlands, CA. 1 of them is based in North Highlands; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which tax lawyers in North Highlands are open 24/7?
2 ranked tax lawyers in North Highlands post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Yee Law Group, Inc. (#4) and OIC Tax Services (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which tax lawyers in North Highlands work on weekends?
7 of 39 ranked tax lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are California Tax Boutique (#1), Yee Law Group, Inc. (#4) and OIC Tax Services (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do North Highlands tax lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 39 rated tax lawyers in North Highlands is 4.9★, with a median of 21 reviews. Dahl Law Group has the most, 217 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 North Highlands count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the North Highlands 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 North Highlands, 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 North Highlands, 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 North Highlands?
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 North Highlands
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 39 tax lawyers serving North Highlands.
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