Carlson Law Office - About the Firm

 
The Experience You Want
Ken Carlson is a graduate of the University of California at Berkeley and Loyola Law School of Los Angeles. Since his admission to law practice in 1980, he has specialized in landlord-tenant law, representing tenants in a variety of situations. He has authored booklets on landlord and tenant rights. He has been an instructor for Glendale Community College and for the Department of Real Estate's continuing education course on landlord-tenant law. You are tapping over 30 years of legal experience.

The Commitment You Need 
Ken Carlson began his career as a tenant organizer, and built his law practice from a desk in his apartment to ultimately create this new hub of tenant law in California. His dedication to helping tenants is widely recognized. for services such as the free information provided on this website, referrals to other tenant lawyers around the State, and the inexpensive kits provided through this website. Helping tenants stick up for themselves is the first step toward fair rent laws and practices. There is more to come, as California Tenant Law continues to develop.


Costs and Fees

Most eviction defenses cost about $500, plus the court filing fees and service expenses. For other types of cases, the total cost depends entirely on the circumstances.

There is no contingency fee arrangement. The hourly rate is $200 per hour for residential tenants. You get what you pay for. I work within your budget.

A $100 minimum charge is made for a 1/2 hour informational session, normally done in the office, where the related paperwork can be reviewed at the appointment. It is now also available by telephone through this site..

Ghost-writing and on-going advice is also available for the budget conscious.

The Hotline is available for emergency use at $5 per minute [$300/hr], paid in advance by credit/debit card.

You can also use the legal Kits and forms now available from this website. 


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last updated 6/12/12