Top Probate Lawyers in SAN FRANCISCO | 45 available

45 Probate lawyers are available in SAN FRANCISCO, California, including Amir Atashirang, Barry Schneider, Benjamin Riley, and Carolyn A. Johnston. These lawyers are rated between 3.0/5 to 3.4/5 and 30% provide free consultation.

Probate Lawyers Nearby SAN FRANCISCO (by distance)

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Probate Case Statistics Overview

Probate Case Timeline

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Probate cases in San Francisco typically take between 9 and 24 months to resolve, depending on complexity, court scheduling, and estate size.

SAN FRANCISCO Court Backlog

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The probate court backlog is estimated to range from 200 to 500 active cases at any given time, reflecting ongoing filings and court capacity.

Probate SAN FRANCISCO Filing Volume

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Monthly probate filings in San Francisco generally range from 60 to 110 cases, based on recent court statistics and population trends.

Probate Case Outcomes

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Approximately 30% of probate matters resolve before formal filing, 55% after filing but before trial, and around 10% proceed to trial or contested hearings.

Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Amir Atashirang

Firm: The Atashi Rang Law Firm
101 Mission St Ste 380 , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: International & Trade, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal, Trusts, Wills, Estate Planning
Amir Atashi Rang is the principal of The Atashi Rang Law Firm, P.C. in San Francisco. He is a Certified Specialist, Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law, State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization. Mr. Atashi Rang is a board member of the Junior Blind of America and an adjunct professor at Golden Gate University LL.M. (Taxation) program.  He has served as a member of the Executive Committee of the Taxation Section of the State Bar of California. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree from Santa Clara University in Political Science and French, magna cum laude, Phi Beta Kappa, his Juris Doctorate degree from UC Hastings College of the Law, and his LL.M. degree in taxation from Golden Gate University. Mr. Atashi Rang is a long-time Bay Area resident and an avid tennis player.
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“iece of mind, but did a great job of explaining its key provisions to help make sure we understand o”
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“Amir is amazing. I know him personally, and know that he is sharp, encyclopedic in knowledge, and he runs his office impeccably. But he is also an incredibly nice, caring, generous…”
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5
Yelp Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Barry Schneider

Firm: Barry Schneider
400 Montgomery Street   505  94 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Child Custody & Visitation,Child Support,Domestic Partnership,Family ,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Prenuptial Agreement,Probate ,Spousal Support
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“Barry represented me in a custody case for my unborn daughter. My ex-fiance and his very aggressive attorney made egregious declarations about me and...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Lara Gilman

Firm: Farella Braun + Martel LLP
235 Montgomery Street 17th Floor , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Estate Planning, Probate , Taxation - State & Federal
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“sappointed with Ms. Gilman and expected a lot more from lawyers at Farella Braun, given the firm's r”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Kenneth E. Goodin

Firm: Cooper, White and Cooper LLP
201 Street   Seventeenth Floor Califo , San Francisco , California 94111
Practice Areas: Corporate ,Employee Benefits,Estate Planning,Probate ,Real Estate
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

Jeffrey T. Antonchuk

Firm: Dudnick Detwiler Rivin and Stikker LLP
351 Street   1Fifth Floor  9 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.3 out of 5

James M. Allen

21st Floor   199 Fremont Street  9410 , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Probate ,Real Estate ,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

James A. Barringer

One Post Street   600 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts
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“I've had Jim do work for me on several different occasions over the years and have always been very satisfied with the results. He is a consummate pr...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.0 out of 5

Jack S. Johal

Market Street , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Corporate ,Corporate Taxation,Estate Planning,Probate ,Securities ,Taxation - State & Federal
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“I have been working with Jack for many years now on my estate planning, gifting and my trust planning. His extensive knowledge has saved myself & my c...”
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“Mr. Johal and his office are extremely knowledgeable and professional. They recently helped a client with their trust and things went great. We couldn't be more happy. A++”
— John Cooper
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.5 out of 5

Elvira Jolan Orly

115 Sansome Street   1200  9410 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Probate ,Real Estate ,Taxation - State & Federal
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.8 out of 5

David Whitehead

Firm: Whitehead & Porter LLP
220 Montgomery Street Suite 1850 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial, Corporate , Mergers & Acquisitions, Probate , Securities , Trusts, Corporate & Incorporation, Corporate & Incorporation
Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

David H. Melnick

21st Floor   199 Fremont Street  9410 , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Business & Commercial,Estate Planning,Probate ,Trusts
Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Carroll J. Collins III

21st Floor   199 Fremont Street  9410 , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Family ,Probate
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“Carroll Collins totally screwed up my divorce. he charged me a ton of money for leaving messages and sending one line e-mails, in addition to charges...”
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Carolyn A. Johnston

100 Pine Street   1775 , San Francisco , California 94111
Practice Areas: Business ,Probate
Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Benjamin Riley

Firm: Bartko Pavia LLP
1100 Sansome Street , San Francisco , California 94111
Practice Areas: Corporate , Intellectual Property , Probate , Real Estate , Intellectual Property
Ben Riley has tried nearly 30 cases to verdict before juries, judges and arbitrators.  He specializes in trade secret, patent, and other intellectual property issues, and also in commercial litigation including trust and estate litigation in which he has recovered approximately $20 million for charitable clients.  He also has an active arbitration practice.. Ben co-led a 6-week securities class action trial, alleging $250 million in damages, and obtained a defense verdict.  The Daily Journal cited the case as the largest defense jury trial victory for the year.  He was awarded a California Lawyer of the Year award for his work leading a team of lawyers enforcing a trust for the Japanese-American women and girls of San Francisco against the YWCA.
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“I endorse this lawyer. Ben is one of the best trial lawyers I have ever worked with. His writing and editorial abilities are phenomenal. His court room demeanor is professional and…”
Yelp Rating: Rated 3.6 out of 5

Linda C. Garrett

Firm: Bryan Hinshaw A Professional Corporation
425 California Street , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Family Law, Probate, Civil Litigation, Personal Injury
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“Linda is the best investment of your time. I'm a creative based in Los Angeles and was recently going through financial hardship. Linda took the time to...”
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“I am so thankful for the assistance Ms. Garrett has provided me during my divorce. She provided her expertise, knowledge, and resources that helped me through one of the toughest t…”
— Olivia McNeely-Wright
Avvo Rating: Rated 2.0 out of 5

David Baer

Firm: Hanson, Bridgett, Marcus, Vlahos & Rudy, LLP
425 Market Street 26th Floor , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Corporate , General Practice, Probate , Estate Planning
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“I found Dave charming and difficult to work with at times. Consider a general litigators in your se”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 2.0 out of 5

Daniel Ray Bacon

Firm: Daniel Ray Bacon
234 Van Ness Avenue , San Francisco , California 94102
Practice Areas: Administrative ,Americans with Disabilities Act,Civil ,Civil Rights,Construction ,Contracts,Copyrights,Criminal Defense ,Discrimination,Education ,Employment & Labor ,Entertainment & Sports ,Family ,Gay and Lesbian ,General Practice,Government Agencies,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Intellectual Property ,Labor ,Personal Injury,Probate ,Real Estate ,Sexual Harassment,Social Security Benefits & Disability,Wrongful Death,Wrongful Termination
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“TRIPLE BEWARE!!! Stay far away from this guy! He did nothing but bs about how fantastic and successful he was at wrongful terminations and sexual d...”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 5.0 out of 5

Clare H. Springs

Firm: Titchell, Maltzman, Mark and Ohleyer, A Professional Corporation
2Fifth Floor   The Hartford Building  9 , San Francisco , California 94108
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts
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“Extremely ethical and clearly works in the best interests of the client.”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 3.4 out of 5

Lawrence P. Louie

Market Street , San Francisco , California 94105
Practice Areas: Estate Planning,Guardianship and Conservatorship,Probate ,Taxation - State & Federal,Trusts,Wills
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“He’s a crook. A very nasty individual. Steer clear of this narcissistic man! a client”
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Avvo Rating: Rated 1.0 out of 5

Lawrence R. Lanctot

Firm: Watson and Lanctot LLP
44 Montgomery Street 3585  9410 , San Francisco , California 94104
Practice Areas: Civil ,Estate Planning,International & Trade,Probate ,Real Estate
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“Mr. Lanctot was hired by my parents to design a living trust. It is disputed whether he adequately explained the long term financial ramifications of ...”
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