Best Business Attorneys in Oakland, CA

24 firms listed · all 24 in Oakland · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Brian A. Ripley

Brian A. Ripley

(14)
  • Resource
“I highly recommend working with him if you are in need of starting up a business, forming an LLC, going over contracts, leases, or any other formal legal document.”
In Business Since 1986
BBB Rating: A
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
1300 Clay St Suite 600, Oakland, CA
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Tong Law - Employment and Business Attorney

Tong Law - Employment and Business Attorney

(22)
  • Course
  • Needs
  • Call
“As a small business owner with the employment challenges of a large business, Vincent has provided efficient, effective and clear direction in solving employment issues.”
In Business Since 2012
1999 Harrison St 18th floor, Oakland, CA
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Robert I Levy, Attorney at Law

Robert I Levy, Attorney at Law

(10)
  • Fees
  • Matter
  • Lawsuit
“Robert efficiently resolved our clouded title issue, saving us significant time (10 or more months) and thousands of dollars in legal fees and costs to carry a property that we purchased at a tax default auction from the City & County of San Francisc...”
In Business Since 2007
BBB Accredited
2100 Embarcadero E #105, Oakland, CA
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Devin Coyle Law

Devin Coyle Law

(16)
  • Expert
  • Matter
  • Knowledge
“Devin quickly grasped my complex employment matter, identified the central, material issues and was able to provide expert knowledge and guidance to support my interests.”
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
1999 Harrison St #1800, Oakland, CA
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GW Law Group

GW Law Group

(6)
“Ana is always responsive and professional.”
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
Family Business
300 Frank H. Ogawa Plaza, Oakland, CA
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Law Offices of Andrew Wolff

Law Offices of Andrew Wolff

(12)
  • Attorney
  • Tenant
  • Legal Representation
“I had no idea before this situation how involved tenant-landlord law was and Andrew's office dealt with various challenges very well although there were delays.”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
1615 Broadway 4th floor, Oakland, CA
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The 24 firms shown for Oakland, CA advise companies on formation, contracts, ownership agreements and transactions. Whatever each one says about its practice areas and fee arrangements is drawn from its own website, and the ratings come from public reviews.

Area overview: Oakland, CA

All 24 firms we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 82 firms in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 264 reviews; 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (88%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "knowledge" and "results". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 21 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 9 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 24 of the firms on this page; 20 publish a contact page; 15 list a public email and 3 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Which business law firms listed for Oakland describe their corporate work online?

A website is on file for all 24 firms listed here. Corporate pages tend to be concrete about industries served, transaction types and the size of company the practice acts for. That detail rules firms in or out faster than any phone call.

Law Offices of Clayton T. Robertson

Law Offices of Clayton T. Robertson

(5)
  • Case
  • Knowledge
“When I first came in contact with this law firm, they told me everything that I needed to know, they were very attentive and had awesome communication skills off the bat.”
In Business Since 2019
Emergency Services
1300 Clay St Suite 685, Oakland, CA
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Commins, Knudsen & Chou

Commins, Knudsen & Chou

(11)
  • Financial
  • Fee
  • Value
“They know the system(s) and subtle differences in the jurisdictions between each of the Bay Area nine counties---especially SF, Alameda, Marin and San Mateo counties.”
In Business Since 2001
492 9th St #200, Oakland, CA
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The Monroe Firm

The Monroe Firm

(10)
  • Case
“Information and Instead keeps th Ings in a realistic perspective which my opinion is only right because it kept us from jumping ahead of the situation and creating a premature conclusion while the case was still in proceedings”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
1300 Clay St, Oakland, CA
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Bryan Schwartz Law

Bryan Schwartz Law

(20)
  • Class Action Lawsuit
  • Fair
  • Understand
“They represented me and others in a case that lasted for several years, yet I always knew who to contact and they were always responsive and professional, even as more junior team members transitioned over the years.”
In Business Since 2007
180 Grand Ave Suite 1380, Oakland, CA
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Law Offices of Daniel Leahy

Law Offices of Daniel Leahy

(5)
“"Very happy with Daniel Leahy, he was so helpful, informative, reliable, and successfully helped me and my friend when we were dealing with a trickly legal situation.”
In Business Since 2017
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Free Initial Consultation
4200 Broadway, Oakland, CA
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Mallison & Martinez

Mallison & Martinez

(1)
“They are very helpful and are willing to sit with you to discuse your situation.”
In Business Since 2014
BBB Rating: A+
1939 Harrison St # 730, Oakland, CA
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Haddad & Sherwin

Haddad & Sherwin

(13)
  • Wrongful Death
  • Hurt
  • Misconduct
“When I met with Haddad Sherwin I was skeptical about the world and needed help and that's exactly what everybody with this team of highly competent professionals did for me.”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
505 17th St, Oakland, CA
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Goldstein Borgen Dardarian & Ho Attorneys

Goldstein Borgen Dardarian & Ho Attorneys

In Business Since 1985
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
155 Grand Ave, Oakland, CA
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The Wilkerson Law Office

The Wilkerson Law Office

(9)
  • Knowledge
“Her $free$ office hours offering has allowed me to successfully wrap my brain around launching my business in a way that leaves me feeling secure and supported.”
In Business Since 2011
2323 Broadway, Oakland, CA
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Ivan W. Golde Attorney at Law

Ivan W. Golde Attorney at Law

(1)
“Very, very pleased with the outcome of my case.”
In Business Since 1988
Free Initial Consultation
1611 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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Robert A Goodman Law Offices

Robert A Goodman Law Offices

(18)
  • Questions
  • Communication
  • Expertise
“I was extremely pleased with Carolyn's attention to detail, thoroughness and ability to achieve favorable terms, while ensuring my partner and I were both comfortable with the language in our prenup”
In Business Since 2001
1300 Clay St Suite 600, Oakland, CA
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Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen

Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen

(4)
“Cohen & his team to handle my”
40+ Years Experience
Free Initial Consultation
101 Broadway, Oakland, CA
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Aharoni Business Law

Aharoni Business Law

(4)
“Her desire to help me further my own business goals and build a long-standing relationship with me (and my business), left me feeling beyond thrilled with her work.”
In Business Since 2015
Transparent Fees & Pricing
1901 Harrison St Suite 1100, PMB: 3367, Oakland, CA
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Baizer Robert

Baizer Robert

(7)
  • Green Card
“After years of correcting immigration forms filled out by our high priced attorney's secretaries and paralegals, it was refreshing to see that names were spelled correctly, birthdates and passport numbers were filled in with no mistakes.”
In Business Since 2005
825 Washington St #333, Oakland, CA
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Law Office of Sandra F. Banks

Law Office of Sandra F. Banks

(2)
“Not sure about the secretary; however, Sandra Banks handled my divorce - contentious and with a high-level public official - and prevailed against the good-ole-boys-club mentality of him and his "male" attorney.”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
3941 Lincoln Ave, Oakland, CA
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Benton Employment Law

Benton Employment Law

(16)
  • Case
  • Right
  • Legal Representation
“I am incredibly grateful for her exceptional service and wholeheartedly recommend the Benton Employment Law Group to anyone needing top-tier legal representation.”
In Business Since 2021
2831 Telegraph Ave, Oakland, CA
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Sarah Lampi Little

Sarah Lampi Little

(2)
“Great attention to fine detail.”
In Business Since 1999
Remote Consultations Available
1970 Broadway # 600, Oakland, CA
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Laura Robinson Law Office

Laura Robinson Law Office

(2)
“Progressive got so mad at me acussed me of fraud and colluded with the co co county DA Office, Some public defender I never waned who i never meet, 2nd court date this public defender took me to a STRANGE COURT ROOM WITH ONLY ME HER AND JUGDE WHEN I ...”
In Business Since 1991
6114 La Salle Ave, Oakland, CA
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Business and Corporate Legal Services in Oakland, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$990
Maximum cost
$6187
National Average
$1547
Avg Per Hour Rates
$419
$1238
$2475
Fair price range is based on 408 cost profiles
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Average Cost $1547
Minimum cost $990
Maximum cost $6187
Avg Per Hour Rates $419

Fair range $1238 to $2475 is based on 408 cost profiles.

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