Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in San Francisco, CA

24 firms listed · 13 in San Francisco · 8 open 24/7 · 11 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Dolan Law Firm

Dolan Law Firm

(48)
  • Employment
  • Information
  • Bicycle
“I saw your safety vehicle in the San Francisco Bay Area and it's a great way to promote road safety while showcasing your expertise as car accident attorneys.”
BBB Accredited
In Business Since 1998
Emergency Services
1438 Market St, San Francisco, CA
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Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers

Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers

(49)
  • Job
  • Case
  • Interest
“Customer service was great ended up not having a viable case for them, however they pointed me in the direction of a great resolution and I wanted to leave a review for them as a thank you.”
Accepts Cash
In Business Since 1999
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
San Rafael, CA · 17 mi from San Francisco
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Law Offices of Ali Yousefi

Law Offices of Ali Yousefi

(47)
  • Legal Representation
  • Team
  • Outcome
“The result was me getting 50/50 legal custody and 40/60 physical custody when mother had been given sole physical & legal custody previously after my 50/50 custody was taken away 2 years prior by the most bias feminist judge I had ever come across in...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2014
Free Initial Consultation
San Mateo, CA · 16 mi from San Francisco
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Trevor Caudle Law Practice

Trevor Caudle Law Practice

(50)
  • Application
  • Team
  • Expertise
“He and his staff handled all of the paperwork for me and prepared all of the necessary documents to revive my trademark application and successfully refile it.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2008
350 Bay St #100, San Francisco, CA
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Ghantous Law Corporation

Ghantous Law Corporation

(44)
  • Insurance Company
  • Honest
  • Strategy
“Karyne is everything a landlord could want in an attorney: she has extensive experience defending landlords in California, she listens carefully, and she gives solid, candid advice without hesitation.”
Accepts Check
In Business Since 2012
Free Initial Consultation
San Ramon, CA · 28 mi from San Francisco
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Habbas & Associates

Habbas & Associates

(50)
  • Hospital
  • Worry
  • Insurance Company
“They communicated with me throughout every step of the case, provided recommendations for me on who would provide me the best care along with legal advise and recommendations to help ensure I was able to get the help I needed.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2016
Emergency Services
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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The 24 firms listed for San Francisco, 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: San Francisco, CA

13 of the 24 firms we list are based in San Francisco; the other 11 serve San Francisco from towns including San Jose (45 mi), San Rafael (17 mi) and San Mateo (16 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 1,376 reviews; 6 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 (95%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "results". 8 are open around the clock and 11 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are motorcycle accidents (6), car accidents (5), truck accidents (5), defective products (4) and employment law (4). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 49 years. 8 offer urgent consultations and 12 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 San Francisco 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.

The Cartwright Law Firm

The Cartwright Law Firm

(40)
  • Skills
  • Settlement
  • Work
“Getting a fair settlement is not just about the outcome, it's about a client having a journey along the way that feels supportive, encouraging and professional.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2001
222 Front St 5th Floor, San Francisco, CA
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Golden State Lawyers

Golden State Lawyers

(19)
  • Medical
  • Car
  • Insurance
“My car was totaled but I did not have any serious injuries, all my medical bills were taken care of by my insurance & I was reimbursed for the loss of my car.”
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2016
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Mary Alexander & Associates

Mary Alexander & Associates

(29)
  • Compassionate
  • Results
  • Knowledge
“I can't begin to thank them enough for what they did for my mother and our family, so if your looking for justice and trustworthy lawyers call Mary Alexander & Associates.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2001
Free Initial Consultation
44 Montgomery St Suite 1303, San Francisco, CA
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Costanzo Law Firm

Costanzo Law Firm

(40)
  • Meeting
  • Questions
  • Pay
“Any legal proceeding can literally drain the life out of you, and the best you can hope for is counsel that wants to reduce your suffering while maximizing a positive outcome.”
In Business Since 2016
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Kletter Law

Kletter Law

(38)
  • Employment Law
  • Matter
  • Understanding
“Since it's complicated (and the fact that I have never consulted with an attorney before), I was very intimidated not knowing what to expect or even if I would get any help!”
San Mateo, CA · 16 mi from San Francisco
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Wyman & Hegwer

Wyman & Hegwer

(15)
  • Team
  • Medical
  • Compassion
“After having hurt my back at work For almost three months I did not have medical attention from my employer and since Daniel Hegwer helped me every change got me medical attention also medications that most of the time I had been denied Thanks to the...”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2000
San Rafael, CA · 17 mi from San Francisco
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Suits Litigation

Suits Litigation

(15)
  • Settlement
  • Email
“Suits is professional, transparent, extremely savvy, caring, friendly, and will go beyond expectations to fulfill clients rights, needs, and expectations.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2015
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Law Offices of David H. Schwartz

Law Offices of David H. Schwartz

BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1977
235 Montgomery St STE 415, San Francisco, CA
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Creative Industry Law

Creative Industry Law

BBB Accredited
In Business Since 2002
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
155 Sansome St #500, San Francisco, CA
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Brod Law Firm

Brod Law Firm

(5)
“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.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2004
Free Initial Consultation
100 Pine St #1250, San Francisco, CA
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Liberation Law Group

Liberation Law Group

(23)
  • Case
  • Service
“It was a good experience how you handled things and it was a pleasure to work with you and I would gladly recommend you to people who may be in the same appointment.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2007
2760 Mission St 2nd floor, San Francisco, CA
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Kuchinsky Law Office

Kuchinsky Law Office

(17)
  • Team
  • Knows
  • Questions
“This lawyer knows the law and can be trusted, really kept me informed about my case all the time and really put up a fight for me to make sure I was treated fairly.”
In Business Since 2011
220 Montgomery St Suite 2100, San Francisco, CA
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Helbraun Law Firm

Helbraun Law Firm

(10)
  • Lawsuit
“His work was incredible and a key part of beating down a professional litigant with a long history of cheating people and getting away with it, who ended up judged guilty of fraud.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2002
220 Montgomery St STE 1100, San Francisco, CA
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Synergist Law

Synergist Law

(8)
  • Settlement
  • Skilled
  • Expertise
“His masterful and adept strategy quickly put the other party on the defensive and gave me the confidence to know my case was being handled professionally and pursued intensely.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2020
San Rafael, CA · 17 mi from San Francisco
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Davis Law Firm

Davis Law Firm

(1)
“Great place”
BBB Rating: A
In Business Since 2017
625 Market St # 1200, San Francisco, CA
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Law Office of Eric Shiu

Law Office of Eric Shiu

(9)
  • Eviction
  • Questions
  • Call
“We won the case handily and we're extremely grateful for Eric's representation, and I would highly recommend Eric to anyone who wants to evict bad tenants.”
In Business Since 2017
San Jose, CA · 45 mi from San Francisco
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Daniel Bakondi

Daniel Bakondi

(4)
“He always explained every turn and twist in our case, went into detail about his strategy and anticipating the next couple of moves the other side may make.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2006
100 Pine St #1250, San Francisco, CA
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Jones & Devoy

Jones & Devoy

(7)
“Rather than bill you like a corporation like many solo practitioner attorneys do (and BTW, there are some odd/strange characters in the city, to put it lightly), he is extremely effective (he has legal eyes that can read contracts in minutes and has ...”
In Business Since 2011
201 Spear St Suite 1100, San Francisco, CA
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Defamation and First Amendment Litigation Services in San Francisco, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$1246
Maximum cost
$11830
National Average
$2491
Avg Per Hour Rates
$374
$1868
$3114
Average price range is based on 333 cost profiles
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Average Cost $2491
Minimum cost $1246
Maximum cost $11830
Avg Per Hour Rates $374

Average range $1868 to $3114 is based on 333 cost profiles.

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