Labor Law
“He made me feel as though my case was the most important thing to him, and he got the results I was hoping for.”
Best Defamation, Libel & Slander Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA
17 firms listed · all 17 in Santa Monica · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 17, 2026
Randolph & Associates
“Thankfully, Randolph & Associates, especially Juan, took great care of my case.”
Sinai Law Firm
“I very much appreciate the fact that he answers his own phone versus the experience I had with other attorney's whose office would set me up with an appointment and never follow through.”
Law Offices of Ari Pourat-California Employment Attorneys
“Good lawyer help me with my case with unlawful firing from my job.”
The Cowan Law Firm
“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.”
Freiman Legal
“He was also attentive and would reach out to update or answer questions I had.”
The 17 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
All 17 firms we list here are in Santa Monica itself. 15 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.6 to 5.0 across 335 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (63%). 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. 1 shows a license on its website. Domain records put 11 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 3 offer urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 2 have Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 17 of the firms on this page; 16 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. 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 defamation firms listed for Santa Monica review a post free?
3 of the 17 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.
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.”
Feldman Browne
“When their site says "We treat each case as if it were our own", they are speaking TRUTH!”
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.”
Murphy Rosen
“Paul Murphy has exceptional experience and has helped me with all of my legal issues with complete satisfaction.”
Davis*gavsie & Hakim
“Not only I cannot thank him enough for the dedication he invested in helping me achieve victory but also his communication.”
Grodsky & Olecki
Edward C. Stark
“He has all the resources needed to protect you and your rights.”
Dini & Paoletti
The Law Offices of Matthew Rabban
Anderson Yeh
Law Offices of Cynthia E. Fruchtman
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