Cannabis Law Lawyers in California | Compare & Hire

If you need legal help with cannabis & marijuana law matters in California, understanding the local legal landscape is the first step. California attorneys handle cases involving dispensary licensing, cultivation permits, regulatory compliance, criminal defense for cannabis offenses, and banking issues, and the state's specific rules — from filing procedures in Superior Court to applicable deadlines — can directly shape the strategy and outcome of your case.

The statute of limitations for cannabis & marijuana law matters in California is generally 2 years (CCP § 335.1), though specific deadlines vary by case type. Cases proceed through Superior Court, and California's state laws may provide protections or requirements that differ from federal standards. The State Bar of California sets the professional standards for practitioners, and attorneys who focus on cannabis & marijuana law in California bring jurisdictional expertise that general practitioners often lack.

Choosing the right cannabis & marijuana law attorney in California means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Before you choose an attorney, it helps to understand the legal landscape. Read our complete guide to cannabis & marijuana law law in California to learn about filing deadlines, state-specific rules, and what damages or remedies may be available in your case. Then use the directory below to find and compare qualified lawyers across California.

Marc Steven Applbaum - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Midway Law Firm APC
 4275 Executive Square Ste. 200 La Jolla CA 92037
(619) 993-0288
Univ of Southern Calif
English, Spanish
Bar #222511
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Harrison Pierce Kordestani - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kordestani Legal Partners, Inc.
 8033 W Sunset Blvd Ste 798 Los Angeles CA 90046
(323) 628-7150
Boston University School of Law (1995)
Farsi
Bar #175220
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Scot Andrew Candell - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Scot Candell
 4040 Civic Center Drive Suite 200 San Rafael CA 94903
(415) 441-1776
Tufts Univ
Bar #173261
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights Criminal Law
Jason Kelly Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
MK Smith, APC
 9891 Irvine Center Drive Suite 200 Irvine CA 92618
(949) 299-2500
Pepperdine University School of Law (2008)
English
Bar #277923
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Vikas Bajaj - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Vikas Bajaj, APC
 2150 First Ave Suite 200 San Diego CA 92101
(619) 525-7005
University of California - San Diego
English, Spanish, Spanish
Bar #216464
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Robert Arthur Bernheimer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Robert Arthur Bernheimer Law Firm
 www.RobBernheimer.com San Bernardino CA 92408
(760) 360-7666
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1990)
English
Bar #172018
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Jason M. Horst - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Horst Legal Counsel, PC
 1855 San Miguel Road Suite 17 Walnut Creek CA 94596
(925) 433-5453
University of San Francisco School of Law
English
Bar #245370
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
Mitchell Luke Abdallah - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Abdallah Law Group, P.C.
 555 Capitol Mall Ste 766 Sacramento CA 95814
(916) 446-1974
Humphreys Coll
English, Spanish
Bar #231804
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Intellectual Property
Seena Max Samimi - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
 1900 Avenue of the Stars 7th Floor Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 785-5344
University of California - Berkeley (2006)
English, Persian
Bar #246335
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Gov & Administrative Law
Anthony Lawrence Curiale - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Anthony Curiale and Associates, A Professional Corporation
 265 S. Randolph Ave. Suite 150 Brea CA 92821
(714) 684-6922
Univ of California Davis
Bar #90861
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
Huck Ingram - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ingram Brady LLP
 110 Bank Street Grass Valley CA 95945
(530) 432-1996
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Entertainment & Sports Law
Jon O. Markarian - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Markarian Law Office
 2001 L Street NW Suite 500 Washington DC 20036
(310) 928-9991
University of California - Santa Barbara
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Consumer Law
Christopher Michael Glew - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Glew & Kim
 1851 E First St #840 Santa Ana CA 92705
(714) 648-0004
Whittier Law School
Bar #210644
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Appeals & Appellate Business Law
Scott Wilsdon - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Wilsdon Law
 Su Vecino Court (Dolores & Sixth) Carmel CA 93921
(831) 324-0627
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco (1985)
French
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Entertainment & Sports Law
Damian J. Nassiri - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Nassiri Law, Inc.
 4695 MacArthur Ct 11th Floor Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 375-4734
Western State College of Law at Argosy University (2003)
English
Bar #231667
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Employment Law
Nicholas E. Goldberg - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
High Tide Legal Group, PC
 PO Box 768 Cardiff CA 92007
(858) 926-9718
Emory University School of Law (2002)
English
Georgia Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Real Estate Law
Edward Russell Huguenin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Huguenin Kahn LLP
 3001 Lava Ridge Court, Ste 300 Roseville CA 95661
(916) 367-7098
Rhode Island Coll
Bar #173653
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Construction Law
Evan E. Zelig - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Evan E. Zelig, P.C.
 703 2nd Street Suite 404 Santa Rosa CA 95404
(707) 636-3204
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (2000)
English
Bar #228740
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
Richard Ivar Rydstrom - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Rydstrom Law
 4695 MacArthur Court,11th Floor Newport Beach CA 92660
(949) 678-2218
Cambridge Law Downing College of Law (1984)
English, Spanish
Bar #147470
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Arbitration & Mediation Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law
Neil Robert Hedtke - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 820 North Mountain Ave. Suite 109 Upland CA 91786
(909) 579-2233
University of La Verne College of Law (2006)
English, Spanish
California Bar
Unknown Status
Bankruptcy Cannabis & Marijuana Law Divorce
Shay Aaron Gilmore - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Office of Shay Aaron Gilmore
 190 Douglass St San Francisco CA 94114
(415) 846-6397
The University of Texas School of Law
English, Spanish
Bar #217196
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Employment Law
Ronald Dowdy - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Need Law
 121 F St Ste C Needles CA 92363
(760) 326-0686
University of Southern California (1993)
English
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Collections
Bruce Martin Margolin - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Bruce M. Margolin
 229 South Crescent Dr. Beverly Hills CA 90212-
(310) 652-0991
Southwestern Univ School of Law
Bar #39755
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law DUI & DWI
Kresimir Peharda - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Vested Law LLP
 1659 11th St Ste 201 Santa Monica CA 90404
(424) 258-0643
Harvard Univ
Croatian, English
California Bar
Active License
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Real Estate Law
John Karas - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
John Karas Law
 43537 Ridge Park Dr. Temecula CA 92590
(951) 405-0555
San Diego State Univ
English
Bar #115833
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights
David Davidson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 444 Flower St # 2150 Los Angeles CA 90071
(949) 283-0770
California St Univ
Washington Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Collections
Jennifer McCall Granger - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Granger Law Office
 224 Main Street, 2nd Fl. Nevada City CA 95959
(530) 470-0328
Evergreen State College
English
Bar #172745
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Divorce
Neal G. Latt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 350 E Street Suite 401 Eureka CA 95501
(707) 908-9088
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Estate Planning
Kali Saveria Perkins - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Perkins Family Law
 280 N. Oak St Ukiah CA 95482
(707) 468-8300
California Polytechnic St U
Bar #238461
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Animal & Dog Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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