Burneikis Law
“Equally important, she took over the worry of having to deal with the matter, such as subpoenaing records, sending correspondences to the insurer, and other details that add up to hours and hours of work”
Best Civil Litigation Attorneys in Oakland, CA
24 firms listed · all 24 in Oakland · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
Estavillo Law Group - Oakland Foreclosure & Real Estate Attorneys
“Jason Estavillo acted quickly to rescue us, when a bank placed an “abstract of judgement” lien on our primary residence, at the Martinez, CA courthouse.”
Hunter Pyle Law
“She took the time to answer all of my questions, explained every step clearly, and made sure I felt confident and prepared”
Tong LAW
“I came out of our meeting with clarity on the strength and weaknesses of my situation, the options I have and what I need to do for next steps.”
Law Office of Nabiel C. Ahmed
“If you're looking for an experienced DUI attorney who knows how to handle both the court and DMV sides, I would absolutely recommend this office”
Brian A. Ripley
“My company recently went through an entity change, and I couldn't have asked for a better business attorney than Brian to guide us through the process.”
The 24 firms listed for Oakland, CA handle civil disputes for people and businesses: contract claims, property matters and professional negligence. What each says about its case types and fee terms comes from its own website; ratings are from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
All 24 firms we list here are in Oakland itself. We have 29 firms in Oakland on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. 20 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 547 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "knowledge" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are business litigation (2), contract disputes (2), foreclosure (2), sexual harassment (2) and trademarks (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 17 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 3 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 21 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 2 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.
Do any litigation firms listed for Oakland assess a claim free?
9 of the 24 firms state a free first consultation. For a dispute that meeting is triage: what happened, what you can prove, and what pursuing it would cost. Bring the contract and a dated list of events, and expect a view on merits rather than a plan.
Liberty Law
“You can trust that she will work hard on your case and get results for you.”
Graceffa Law
“Anything requiring a lawyer is incredibly nerve wrecking, but having her made all the difference.”
The Monroe Firm
“He took the time to understand the details of my situation, was strategic in his approach, and made sure I understood what was happening throughout the process”
Haddad & Sherwin
“Blessed to have this lawfirm representing me, Michael is the best attorney I've met !”
Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen
“Love this man he heard my issues, believed in me, got justice served on my behalf.”
R. Michael Flynn
“He is responsive and prompt, thoughtful and intelligent, and most importantly, incredibly kind and caring.”
Ivan W. Golde Attorney at Law
“Very, very pleased with the outcome of my case.”
Glenn Katon, Katon.law
“He represented me as a defendant in a defamation suit and absolutely blew the opposing sides lawyer out of the water with the clarity of his arguments.”
Sack Rosendin
“I am very happy to have hired him and would absolutely choose to represent us again for any legal needs.”
Nomos
The Law Offices of Andrew J. Christensen
“Very knowledgeable, matter-of-fact, non-judgmental, and charges reasonable fees.”
Helm Law Office
“Very good lawyer, I am from Fresno county and Kennedy help me fight my case, he went above and beyond helping me, very recommended”
Cooc & Associates
“They guided me through every step of my case, ensuring that I understood the process and felt confident in the decisions being made.”
Patrick D. Zimski Attorney at Law
Bay Oak Law Firm
Law Office of Jesse Clifford Adams
“Jesse is a super nice guy who I would recommend to anyone.”
The Law Offices of Erik Babcock
Steven C. Finley
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