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Hunter Pyle Law
- Disability
- Interest
- Compassionate
“I had a very difficult case to be represented on, but Hunter, Tanya and their team did everything they could for me and won my case in a jury trial in Alameda County in 2018.”
Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Oakland, CA
24 firms listed · 14 in Oakland · 5 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 16, 2026
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Franco Muñoz Workers Compensation Law Firm
- Healthcare
- Rights
- Compassionate
“I called Steve a few months into my workers comp claim because I was feeling confused and overwhelmed dealing with my employer and workers comp insurance.”
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Brian A. Ripley
- 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.”
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Tong Law - Employment and Business Attorney
- Negotiate
- Course
- Company's
“He was empathetic and generous with time, quickly understood the scenario, and clearly explained to us key parts of the contract that we had misunderstood.”
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Liberty Law
“Micha Liberty is an exceptional attorney in all ways - her attention to clients, her dedication to helping people, her pure skill and talent, her passion for her work, and her dedication to justice.”
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Erlich Law Firm
- Harassment
- Wrongful Termination
- Team
“So if you've ever encountered a situation with an employer that required a little bit of help from an attorney, please do not hesitate to Jason Erlich, he can help.”
The 24 firms listed for Oakland, CA take on defamation, libel and slander matters for people and businesses. What each states about claimant work, media defense and reputation cases comes from its own website; ratings and quotes come from public reviews.
Area overview: Oakland, CA
14 of the 24 firms we list are based in Oakland; the other 10 serve Oakland from San Francisco (13 mi), Walnut Creek (12 mi) and San Ramon (15 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,380 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (71%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "patient" and "results". 5 are open around the clock and 6 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are bicycle accidents (3), car accidents (3), motorcycle accidents (3), truck accidents (3) and wrongful death (3). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 5 offer urgent consultations and 9 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Which defamation firms listed for Oakland describe their media work online?
All 24 firms on this page have a website on file, and most say whether they act for claimants, for publishers, or for both. That one fact tells you more than the size of the firm does. Reputation claims and speech defense sit on opposite sides of the same practice area.
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Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen
“Cohn assigned attorney David Levine to us to work with us on our case and David Levine help us win our case, Thank you David Levine and Mr”
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R. Michael Flynn
- Success
- Employment
- Case
“Alejandro assists Michael for the time being, and ensures that you're aware of everything that is going on with your case and answers any questions you may have.”
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Nomos
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Law Office of David W. Martin
“They don't have much money or resources but after hearing their case David decided to help them against this dishonest duo.”
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Law Office of Gunter Mihaescu
“He explained all the process clearly and did not get inpatient if I had more questions with any step of the process after he explained it.”
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Stanwyck Law Offices
“His advice has always been balanced and spot on, and his many, many years of experience has served us very well, both domestically and internationally.”
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Horowitz & Rubinoff
“Marty Horowitz and Stefanie are just the best employment law attorneys in the Bay.”
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Law Offices of Leon H. Rountree III
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Dolan Law Firm
- Conversation
- Non-Profit
- Bicycle
“Did an informational interview with senior paralegal Eric Tillman and he was extremely nice and helpful and gave me many useful information and insight.”
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Trevor Caudle Law Practice
- LLC
- Efficient
- Expertise
“I would like to thank you and your team for the great achievement by getting my trademark approval from USPTO done, it was my pleasure dealing with you”
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Ghantous Law Corporation
- Right
- Landlord
- Strategy
“Super great advice on construction and there's a comfort level for any police officers she's a straight shooter, talks like a cop no BS and that made it so enjoyable and real no sugarcoating.”
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Venardi Zurada
- Stars
- People
- Information
“His professionalism, compassion, skill and tenacity, along with the skills of the extraordinary team working with him, brought a successful resolution to what was a very painful and challenging chapter in our lives.”
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The Cartwright Law Firm
- Justice
- Respect
- Work
“Even though the defendant in this case dragged their feet and almost refused to admit their involvement, Attorney Andrew Ratto was able to push through the red tape and I received a great settlement.”
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Mary Alexander & Associates
- October
- Empathy
- Knowledge
“Professional, caring, informative, and willing to go above and beyond the requirements of her profession (the Ghost Ship memorial, personal phone calls, etc.”
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Creative Industry Law
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Law Offices of David H. Schwartz
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Brod Law Firm
“Greg stuck with it and gave me great advice and on the end the insurance company paid the whole amount we put as the final amount without having to go to court.”
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Kuchinsky Law Office
- Knows
- Questions
- Team
“Alexie and Jeanne are very reliable, gets great results for you, and makes it extremely convenient for you to continue with your work life and personal life while he works hard for you.”
Defamation and First Amendment Litigation Services in Oakland, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1238
Maximum cost
$11754
National Average
$2475
Avg Per Hour Rates
$372
$1856
$3094
Fair price range is based on 468 cost profiles
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