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Find Civil Litigation Lawyers in San Luis Obispo, CA
Directory of civil litigation lawyers in San Luis Obispo, California. Verify credentials with the state bar before hiring.
20 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
San Luis Obispo, CA
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Showing 20 civil litigation lawyers in San Luis Obispo, CA
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Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.
1025 Farmhouse Ln #2F, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 600-3983 harrispersonalinjury.com
JAMES MCKIERNAN LAWYERS
21 Santa Rosa St STE 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(800) 200-4878 jamesmckiernanlawyers.com
Roberts & Spiegel
412 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 542-9900 randsinjurylaw.com
Law Office of Marilyn Sullivan
561 Luneta Dr, San Luis Obispo, CA 93405
(805) 481-9890 msullivan.com
Snyder & Shaw LLP
3220 S Higuera St # 220, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 439-4646 snydershaw.com
The Law Office of Peter Depew
1119 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 270-3031 peterdepew.com
805 Law Group
940 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 365-6221 atownlaw.com
HUTKIN LAW FIRM
1220 Marsh St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-1500 hutkinlaw.com
Funke-Bilu Ilan
1008 Walnut St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3777 funke-bilu.com
Gillett Law, APC
1042 Palm St 2nd Floor, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 980-9002 gillettlaw.com
Frederick Law Firm
1104 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 929-1120 fredericklaw.net
Ernst Law Group
1020 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 516-0370 ernstlawgroup.com
Attala Law, APC
1502 Higuera St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-1212 attalalaw.com
San Luis Obispo Legal Assistance Foundation (SLOLAF)
3232 S Higuera St #101d, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 543-5140 slolaf.org
O’Neill Law Firm
1264 Higuera St STE 205, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 542-0639 danieljoneill.com
Tardiff & Saldo Law Offices
1235 Palm St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(888) 461-2215 tardiffsaldo.com
Ogden & Fricks LLP
656 Santa Rosa St # 2B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 544-5600 ogdenfricks.com
Claire M. Corcoran Attorney At Law
979 Osos St Suite C2, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 541-3260 corcoranlawyer.com
The Law Office of Clay A. Schroeder
863 Pacific St suite b, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 395-0689 clayschroederlaw.com
The Law Offices of Daniel J. Knight, APLC
1103 Johnson Ave, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
(805) 316-1180 danknightlaw.com
Civil litigation lawyers in San Luis Obispo handle disputes between individuals and businesses. They represent clients in California Superior Court for cases involving breach of contract real estate disagreements and personal injury claims. Local attorneys understand the specific rules of San Luis Obispo County courts and California procedural law.
What Does a Civil Litigation Lawyer in San Luis Obispo Cost?
Civil litigation lawyers in California typically charge hourly rates between 250 and 600 dollars per hour. Some lawyers offer flat fees for simple cases like small claims or uncontested matters. Contingency fees of 33 to 40 percent are common for personal injury cases. Costs also include court filing fees expert witness fees and discovery expenses. This is general information not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does a civil litigation lawyer handle in San Luis Obispo?
Civil litigation lawyers handle contract disputes property boundary issues personal injury claims landlord tenant conflicts and business partnership disagreements. They also handle cases involving California Code of Civil Procedure such as unlawful detainer actions.
What is the statute of limitations for filing a civil lawsuit in California?
California law sets different time limits for different cases. For personal injury you have two years from the date of injury. For written contract disputes you have four years. For oral contracts the limit is two years. Missing these deadlines can bar your claim.
How long does a civil lawsuit take in San Luis Obispo County?
A civil lawsuit can take anywhere from six months to several years depending on complexity. Simple cases may settle quickly while trials can take 12 to 18 months. The San Luis Obispo Superior Court has specific case management timelines that affect scheduling.
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