Long Beach & Orange County
California Tenant Law provides experienced legal representation for tenants throughout Long Beach, the South Bay, and North Orange County. Founded by Kenneth H. Carlson, J.D. (CA State Bar #93602) in 1980, our practice exclusively represents tenants facing eviction, security deposit disputes, habitability issues, and landlord harassment.
Our Long Beach office serves tenants in Long Beach, Torrance, Compton, Carson, Lakewood, Anaheim, and surrounding communities in both Los Angeles and Orange counties. Whether you’re facing an urgent eviction notice or need guidance on your rights under California law, we provide accessible, affordable legal expertise backed by over four decades of California tenant law experience.
Your Long Beach & Orange County Tenant Rights Attorney
Brian Barajas is licensed to practice in both California and Washington D.C. He has been practicing eviction law for over two years and holds a Master of Social Work (MSW) from the University of Southern California—a background that brings valuable insight into the personal and social challenges tenants face during housing disputes.
Brian’s legal experience also includes criminal law, family law, and probate matters, giving him a well-rounded litigation perspective that benefits tenants navigating complex landlord disputes.
How We Help Long Beach, Orange County, and South Bay Tenants
- Eviction defense and unlawful detainer cases
- Security deposit recovery under California Civil Code §1950.5
- Repair and habitability issues (Civil Code §1942)
- Illegal rent increases under AB 1482 (Tenant Protection Act)
- Landlord harassment and illegal entry (Civil Code §1954)
- Lease review and breaking lease guidance
- Retaliation claims under California law
Long Beach & South Bay Areas Served
Our Long Beach office represents tenants in: Long Beach, Signal Hill, Lakewood, Cerritos, Hawaiian Gardens, Los Alamitos, Seal Beach, Torrance, Carson, Gardena, Lomita, Harbor City, San Pedro, Wilmington, Rancho Palos Verdes, Palos Verdes Estates, Redondo Beach, Hermosa Beach, Manhattan Beach, El Segundo, Hawthorne, Lawndale, and Inglewood.
Gateway Cities & South LA Areas Served
We also serve tenants in: Compton, Lynwood, Paramount, Bellflower, Downey, Norwalk, South Gate, Bell, Bell Gardens, Cudahy, Huntington Park, Maywood, Commerce, Pico Rivera, Whittier, and La Mirada.
Orange County Areas Served
Our Long Beach office extends coverage into North and Central Orange County, including: Anaheim, Fullerton, Orange, Santa Ana, Garden Grove, Buena Park, La Habra, Brea, Placentia, Yorba Linda, Cypress, Stanton, Westminster, Fountain Valley, Huntington Beach, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Tustin, and Newport Beach.
Contact Our San Fernando Valley Office
Address:
PO Box 32303
Long Beach, CA 90802
Main Office: 951-659-1234
Schedule your consultation today. We offer phone and video consultations for Long Beach, South Bay, and Orange County tenants who need immediate legal guidance.