Lawyers in California: A 2026 Analysis
Data compiled by Law.AI | April 2026
Executive Summary
California is home to 54,079 attorneys tracked in Law.AI's database, practicing across 2,717 cities throughout the state.
Key Findings
- 54,079 attorneys in our database
- Top concentrations in Los Angeles, San Francisco, San Diego, and Sacramento
- Strong presence of California-based law schools
Top Practice Areas
- General: 5,658 attorneys (10.5%)
- Workers Compensation: 4,290 (7.9%)
- Tax: 3,604 (6.7%)
- Antitrust/Trade Law: 1,600 (3.0%)
- Probate: 1,562 (2.9%)
Top Cities for Lawyers
1. Los Angeles6,955 lawyers (12.9%)
2. San Francisco4,628 lawyers (8.6%)
3. San Diego3,208 lawyers (5.9%)
4. Sacramento2,040 lawyers (3.8%)
5. Irvine1,426 lawyers (2.6%)
6. Oakland1,056 lawyers (2.0%)
7. San Jose895 lawyers (1.7%)
8. Newport Beach642 lawyers (1.2%)
9. Beverly Hills638 lawyers (1.2%)
10. Palo Alto598 lawyers (1.1%)
Top Law Schools Producing California Attorneys
| Rank | Law School | Attorneys | Percentage |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | University of San Diego | 3,642 | 6.7% |
| 2 | Loyola Law School | 3,515 | 6.5% |
| 3 | UC Berkeley School of Law | 3,359 | 6.2% |
| 4 | UC Hastings | 2,767 | 5.1% |
| 5 | Southwestern University School of Law | 2,268 | 4.2% |
| 6 | McGeorge School of Law | 1,821 | 3.4% |
| 7 | Santa Clara University | 1,636 | 3.0% |
| 8 | Pepperdine University | 1,229 | 2.3% |
| 9 | Golden Gate University | 1,021 | 1.9% |
| 10 | UCLA School of Law | 1,001 | 1.9% |
The top 10 California law schools produce 41% of practicing attorneys in the state.
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