Cannabis Law Attorneys in California

Compare verified cannabis & marijuana law attorney profiles, read client reviews, and request free consultations across California

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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
Marc Steven Applbaum
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
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Dallas Verhagen - Attorney
Dallas Verhagen
0/5 (0 reviews)
Fauver, Large, Archbald and Spray LLP
 820 State St 4th Floor Santa Barbara CA 93101
(805) 966-4225
Pepperdine University (2013)
Bar #312814
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Communications & Internet Law
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Jason Kelly Smith - Attorney
Jason Kelly Smith
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
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John Robert Armstrong - Attorney
John Robert Armstrong
0/5 (0 reviews)
Armstrong Law Group
 23232 Peralta Drive Suite 120 Laguna Hills CA 92653
(949) 942-6069
Creighton University (1993)
Bar #183912
U.S. Central District of California Bar
Suspended License
Verified
Agricultural Law Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation
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Hannah Stitt - Attorney
Hannah Stitt
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tectonic Law PC
 3929 24th Street San Francisco CA 94114
(628) 203-8479
Bar #309349
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Civil Rights
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Harrison Pierce Kordestani - Attorney
Harrison Pierce Kordestani
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
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Scot Andrew Candell - Attorney
Scot Andrew Candell
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
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James Eric Kirkland - Attorney
James Eric Kirkland
0/5 (0 reviews)
Kirkland Law PC
 555 W. 5th Street 35th Floor Los Angeles CA 90013
(424) 265-7344
Pepperdine University School of Law (1987)
English
Bar #151215
California Bar
Inactive License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Communications & Internet Law
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Jonathan Allan Goldstein - Attorney
Jonathan Allan Goldstein
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Jonathan A. Goldstein, Esq.
 8912 Burton Way Beverly Hills CA 90211
(310) 866-9295
The George Washington University Law School (1999)
Spanish
Bar #225293
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Verified
Appeals & Appellate Arbitration & Mediation Business Law
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Robert Arthur Bernheimer - Attorney
Robert Arthur Bernheimer
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
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Vikas Bajaj - Attorney
Vikas Bajaj
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
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Jason M. Horst - Attorney
Jason M. Horst
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
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Amy K. Saechao - Attorney
Amy K. Saechao
0/5 (0 reviews)
Next Level Legal
 6080 Center Drive Sixth Flr Los Angeles CA 90045
(310) 426-8823
Kennesaw State University
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Entertainment & Sports Law
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David Bennett - Attorney
David Bennett
0/5 (0 reviews)
Verhagen Bennett LLP
 100 Wilshire Blvd, STE 700 Santa Monica CA 90401
(310) 917-1064
Pepperdine University School of Law
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Patents
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Elliot Silver - Attorney
Elliot Silver
0/5 (0 reviews)
Silver Law Office
 1211 Embarcadero Suite 200 Oakland CA 94606
(510) 995-0000
University of Miami School of Law (1991)
English
Florida Bar
Active License
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Michael Edward Cindrich - Attorney
Michael Edward Cindrich
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Michael E. Cindrich, APC
 110 West C Street, Suite 1300 San Diego CA 92101
(619) 262-2500
Bucknell Univ
Bar #243731
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Evan E. Zelig - Attorney
Evan E. Zelig
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
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Seena Max Samimi - Attorney
Seena Max Samimi
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
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Marc David McBride - Attorney
Marc David McBride
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Marc McBride
 2030 E 4th St suite 215-d Santa Ana CA 92705
(714) 765-9990
California State University - Long Beach
Bar #188077
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Jennifer Michelle McGrath - Attorney
Jennifer Michelle McGrath
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Offices of Jennifer McGrath
 7755 Center Avenue, Suite 1100 Huntington Beach CA 92647
(714) 231-2124
University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (1992)
English
Bar #179917
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Gov & Administrative Law
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Mitchell Luke Abdallah - Attorney
Mitchell Luke Abdallah
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
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Scott Wilsdon - Attorney
Scott Wilsdon
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
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Nicholas E. Goldberg - Attorney
Nicholas E. Goldberg
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
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Jon O. Markarian - Attorney
Jon O. Markarian
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
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Ally Francis Keegan - Attorney
Ally Francis Keegan
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of David P. Shapiro, APLC
 2550 Fifth Avenue Suite 1050 San Diego CA 92103
(619) 295-3555
University of San Diego School of Law (2013)
California Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Samuel David Berns - Attorney
Samuel David Berns
0/5 (0 reviews)
Law Office of Samuel D. Berns, Inc.
 5701 Lonetree Blvd. Ste. 123 Rocklin CA 95765
(916) 226-1477
University of California College of the Law, San Francisco
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law
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Micah Lee Bailey - Attorney
Micah Lee Bailey
0/5 (0 reviews)
Purdy & Bailey, LLP
 12520 High Bluff Drive Suite 220 San Diego CA 92130
(858) 360-7080
Univ of Oklahoma
Bar #248384
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Employment Law
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Shay Aaron Gilmore - Attorney
Shay Aaron Gilmore
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
California Bar
Active License
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Employment Law
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Cyrus S. Tabibnia - Attorney
Cyrus S. Tabibnia
0/5 (0 reviews)
Tabibnia Law Firm
 6454 Van Nuys Blvd. Suite 150 Sherman Oaks CA 91401
(866) 713-2159
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles (2000)
English, Persian, Spanish
Bar #237348
9th Circuit Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Patrick Griffin - Attorney
Patrick Griffin
0/5 (0 reviews)
Griffin Law Office, APC
 1350 Columbia St. Unit 401 San Diego CA 92101
(619) 269-2131
Stetson University College of Law (2008)
English, Spanish
California Bar
Unknown Status
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Criminal Law Domestic Violence
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Richard Ivar Rydstrom - Attorney
Richard Ivar Rydstrom
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
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Huck Ingram - Attorney
Huck Ingram
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
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Mio Asami - Attorney
Mio Asami
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cultiva Law PC
 700 Flower St Suite 1000 Los Angeles CA 90071
(213) 306-6800
English, Japanese
California Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law Cannabis & Marijuana Law Real Estate Law
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Benjamin M. Reznik - Attorney
Benjamin M. Reznik
0/5 (0 reviews)
Jeffer Mangels Butler & Mitchell LLP
 1900 Avenue of the Stars 7th Floor Los Angeles CA 90067
(310) 201-3572
University of Southern California Gould School of Law
English, Hebrew
Bar #72364
California Bar
Active License
Verified
Cannabis & Marijuana Law Environmental Law Gov & Administrative Law
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Neil Robert Hedtke - Attorney
Neil Robert Hedtke
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
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Edward Russell Huguenin - Attorney
Edward Russell Huguenin
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
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Damian J. Nassiri - Attorney
Damian J. Nassiri
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
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