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Labor Law
- Interests
- Agreement
- Questions
“Because of Danny's advice I felt confident going into every meeting with HR, knew my options, and in the end more than tripled the original severance agreement.”
Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA
24 firms listed · 20 in Santa Monica · 5 open 24/7 · 8 open weekends · 21 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
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Randolph & Associates
- Results
- Attention
- Case
“Don and Saul make a great team and even though on some of the occasions they did not help us directly, the lawyers that they referred use the same protocol of great professionalism and great ethics towards the community.”
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Sinai Law Firm
- Earnest Money
- February
- Tenant
“His competent assistance as we compiled evidence, developed persuasive arguments, as well as his skilled presentation of the foregoing at trial, was indispensable.”
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Roger Doumanian, Attorney at Law
- Name
- Ability
- Trademark
“He gave us a realistic picture of time frame and explained his strategy to best help us after listening to what we want and where we want to go as a new business.”
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Theory Law APC
- Office
- Know
- Money
“I am extremely thankful to Theory Law, from the start of talking to Rodney Yadidi, I had a great experience, everything I needed to know was explained, and I am happy with everything the way it turned out.”
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Java Law
- Investment
- Addition
- Employer
“In addition, Nima was a pleasure to work with, as I learned a lot from him and he always did an excellent job of parsing through issues, explaining various matters to clients and working towards a good outcome for our clients.”
The 24 firms listed for Santa Monica, 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: Santa Monica, CA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 20 are in Santa Monica itself and 4 come from Los Angeles (2, 8 mi), Beverly Hills (1, 6 mi) and Santa Clarita (1, 27 mi). 22 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 467 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 21 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (68%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "expertise" and "knowledge". 5 are open around the clock; 8 are open on Saturdays and 6 on Sundays. 1 shows a license on its website. Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 5 offer urgent consultations and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 23 of the firms on this page; 22 publish a contact page; 8 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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.
Do any defamation firms listed for Santa Monica review a post free?
5 of the 24 defamation firms advertise a free first consultation. In this field that buys a quick read on whether the words are fact or opinion and whether harm can be shown, not a strategy. Bring the screenshots to the call, because describing a post from memory wastes the time.
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Law Offices of Ari Pourat-California Employment Attorneys
“When my situation arose where I needed an attorney, I was in panic mode, as I had just gone through a traumatizing experience that led me to leave my, at the time, current job.”
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Pocrass & De Los Reyes
“Very professional and will to listened to my needs, very supportive.”
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Law Office of Lauren Abrams
- Matter
- Compassionate
- Team
“He notified me that he would run my story by Lauren, and I was in shock because I expected my case to be handled by someone other than the woman whose namesake was on the title.”
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Freiman Legal
- Share
- Information
“I am someone who knew nothing about the legal system and Lawrence communicated the whole process with a mannar that I was able to understand which led to a very smooth experience.”
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The Cowan Law Firm
- Results
- Call
- Fired
“Jeffrey Cowan and his team have always struck me as being trustworthy and down to earth as well as willing to listen to questions and concerns I may have had and provided suggestions based on their expansive experience.”
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Mozaffari Law
“He was always there to answer any questions I had and maintained excellent communication with me.”
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Pfeiffer Law
“From working directly with him and his firm over the last 5 years, not only is he an amazing entertainment lawyer, but a fantastic business attorney as well.”
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Feldman Browne
- Team
“When their site says "We treat each case as if it were our own", they are speaking TRUTH!”
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Blum Law Firm
“Many things happened over the course of the litigation (including a death of one of the involved parties) that may have made other lawyers run out, but Josh remained steadfast, fighting to the end and getting a very satisfactory result.”
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Davis*gavsie & Hakim
“Not only I cannot thank him enough for the dedication he invested in helping me achieve victory but also his communication.”
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Murphy Rosen
“Paul Murphy has exceptional experience and has helped me with all of my legal issues with complete satisfaction.”
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Grodsky & Olecki
“Anybody can promise you “110 percent,” but we won't be outdone. We work smarter, faster, and more effectively than the opposition. Because we also represent both plaintiffs and defendants, we see both sides of the issues and know how to turn oppositi...”
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Edward C. Stark
“He has all the resources needed to protect you and your rights.”
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The Law Offices of Matthew Rabban
“Matthew is an experienced litigator, having represented both Plaintiff and Defendant parties in State and Federal court. He has successfully represented clients in various types of lawsuits and has performed trials in both state and federal court, in...”
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Dini & Paoletti
“If you suffered an injury at work, work with Dini & Paoletti to protect your rights, file your claim and seek the maximum compensation available to you. With more than 30 years of combined legal experience, our attorneys understand the workers' compe...”
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Santa Monica Employment Law Attorney
“They not only settled my case promptly but also went above and beyond my expectations.”
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Law Office of Alexander T Gruft
“The Law Office of Alexander T Gruft provides specialized litigation services and maritime consultation and advice to clients around the world. From corporations to small privately held businesses to individuals, we concentrate our practice on all are...”
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Law Offices of Cynthia E. Fruchtman
“The Law Offices of Cynthia E. Fruchtman represents clients throughout California, including those in Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, Marina del Rey, Malibu, Los Angeles, Culver City, Vernon, City of Industry and Long Beach, as well as other communities ...”
Defamation and First Amendment Litigation Services in Santa Monica, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1148
Maximum cost
$10901
National Average
$2295
Avg Per Hour Rates
$345
$1722
$2869
Typical price range is based on 299 cost profiles
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