$ 500-600 per hour
PRO
Ralph Barat Saltsman
also known as Ralph Saltsman
Virtual Consultation Available
About Ralph
Biography
I've been in practice since 1974 beginning in the Santa Monica City Attorney's Office leaving in 1977 as Chief Prosecutor.
SInce January 1977 I've been in private practice litigating administrative law, appellate cases both Federal and State in firm now known as Solomon Saltsman and Jamieson.
Part of our practice allows me to write legal articles of current interest.
For the last 12 years, I've hosted first radio broadcast of Legal Help Live on KRLA and now on CityTV in Santa Monica.
Our firm has been located in Playa Del Rey since 1987. We now have a satellite office in Portland OR.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Administrative Law
20%
49 years | 1,000 cases
Defective and Dangerous Products
20%
Gaming
20%
Land Use and Zoning
20%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in California for 51 years
State: California
Acquired: 1974
No misconduct found
Location
Law Offices of Ralph Barat Saltsman
(800) 405-4222
Fax
426 Culver Blvd, Playa Del Rey, CA, 90293
ssjlaw.com/profiles_saltsman.htmlSolomon, Saltsman & Jamieson
426 Culver Boulevard, Los Angeles, CA, 90293
ssjlaw.com/profiles_saltsman.htmlRalph Barat Saltsman's Reviews
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Ralph Barat Saltsman's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ralph is a master of his craft and is hands down the most knowledgeable individual concerning California ABC Law. Ralph has every skill that a lawyer needs, from persuasive appellate brief writing to piercing cross-examination, and he performs it all with a rare mixture of zealous advocacy, professionalism, and grace. He is one of the finest that the legal profession has to offer and without any reservation I recommend him for any matter that you have."
"I endorse this lawyer. Over the last almost 30 years of our partnership I have always known Ralph to be incredibly knowledgeable, articulate, persuasive, and innovative."
Jennifer Oden
Administrative law lawyer
Rodney Evans
Administrative law lawyer
Ryan Kroll
Administrative law lawyer
Stephen Solomon
Administrative law lawyer
Stephen Jamieson
Personal injury lawyer
Melvyn Sacks
Criminal defense lawyer
Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2013
Legal Leaders, Los Angeles Times
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Emmy, Academy of Television Arts and Sciences
2012
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2012
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
Certificate of Appreciation, Los Angeles Superior Court Temporary Judge Program
2011
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2011
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2011
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2010
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2010
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
Top Attorney, Los Angeles Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2009
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2007
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Community Support Award, Westside Shelter & Hunger Coalition
2007
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2006
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2005
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2004
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Super Lawyer, California Super Lawyers
2003
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1900 - Present
Partner, Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson
1977 - 2013
Partner, Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson
1974 - 1977
Attorney, Santa Monica City Attorneys Office
Associations
2012 - Present
Academy of Television Arts and SciencesMember
2001 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
1993 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
1974 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Chevron v. Department
Our client prevailed
Rondon v. Dept. ABC
Revocation reversed
Department of ABC v. Appeals Board (Quintanar)
Court upheld our clients' contention and dismissed action brought against the client
Acapulco v. Department
Suspension reversed
Dash v. Department
Ninth Circuit Court determined a summary denial by the Court of Appeal is on the merits
Education
1973
Loyola Law School
law
1970
Univ of Southern Calif
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1970
University of Southern California
AB
Speaking Engagements
2013
Legal Help Live
Legal Questions Answered
2013
ABC Seminar
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
2012
ABC Seminar
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
2011
ABC Seminar
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
2010
ABC Seminar
Alcoholic Beverage Control Law
Publications
2012
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Articles & Press Alcoholic Beverage Licensing Administrative Law: Licenses & Permits Civil Litigation Indian Gaming & Sovereignty Land Use Planning: Licenses & Permits Special Interest to Clients Television Trials of Brain & Spinal Injury Trials of Business Disputes Trials of Disability Discrimination Trials of Personal Injuries & Accidents No Indian Casinos in Los Angeles County? Why Not? By Ralph B. Saltsman and Stephen Warren Solomon | November 22, 2011
2012
Los Angeles Business Journal
In a State of Denial
2004
Beverage News
Here Comes the Judge
2004
Beverage News
Tobacco Boondoggle
2004
Beverage News
Help! What can be Done to make applying for a license fair?
2004
Beverage News
Who is the Judge
2003
Beverage News
Lost in the Application Maze
2003
Los Angeles Daily Journal
Alcohol Problems
2003
Beverage News
Conditional Use Permts
2003
Beverage News
ABC Appeals Board: Court of Last Resort
2003
Beverage News
Pleading Your License Away
2003
Beverage News
Narcotics Paraphernalia
2003
Beverage News
Alcopops, Malternatives and Flavored Coolers
2003
Beverage News
What to do When you Get a 309 Letter
2003
Beverage News
Is Organized Crime Buying ABC Licenses?
2003
Beverage News
Serving the Obviously Intoxicated
2003
Beverage Bulletin
Who's the Buyer
2002
Beverage News
Minor Decoys
2002
Beverage News
World of False Identification
2000
Beverage News
ABC Judges: Justice Denied
2000
Beverage News
Judging the Judges
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Guides