$ 450-650 per hour
About Frances
Biography
I am a general litigator focusing on housing rights, and a partner in the firm Campbell & Farahani, LLP. Most of my firm's cases involve wrongful or fraudulent eviction, violation of local rent control ordinances, race, gender, age and disability discrimination, tenant harassment, or landlords who do not take care of their properties. My firm also handles cases involving wrongful acts by mobilehome park owners and managers against their tenants and homeowners. We also defend unlawful detainer (eviction) cases. We are particularly interested in housing rights cases that involve violations of the California and federal Constitutions.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
40%-45%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in California for 25 years
State: California
Acquired: 2000
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Location
Campbell & Farahani, LLP
5030 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
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Frances Miller Campbell's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 29 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Christine | January 11, 2025 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Beware
I had to file a complaint against them with the local Bar Association to get my money back, even the oposing attorney called them crooks. After I won my Bar complaint with them, Fran made light of it.
Posted by Derek | August 22, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Brilliant and compassionate
I met with Fran Campbell and Nima Farahani this afternoon for legal guidance on a judgment filed by my former landlord. Fran and Nima quickly determined the unlawful detainer was invalid for improper service and thoroughly explained potential next steps. They were very candid about the cost of l...
Posted by anonymous | June 13, 2015 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Knowledgeable But EXPENSIVE!!
At a flat-rate of $2800.00 OR $525.00 per hour (really!!) for an eviction, I don't know any tenants who could afford her. It's a shame, too, because she seems like she'd fight for the underdog tenant! Smart lady.
Posted by Eugene | January 10, 2015
I think Attorney Campbell is excellent--I wish I could afford her services
We spent with Attorney Campbell only about 20 minutes (at the free legal clinic organized by the Coalition for Economic Survival--I must thank them for this), but during this short period she impressed us with her quick and sharp mind, compassion, and deep analysis of our situation. She helped us wi...
Posted by Janice | January 28, 2013
Stopping Eviction & Discrimination
Frances M. Campbell stop the housing and management companies from trying to make me homeless. Her immediate actions of notifying these agencies of their wrong doing made a huge difference. I was ignored for nearly 2 years and within thirty days she got an immediate response and took action on my beh...
Frances Miller Campbell's Lawyer Endorsements
"Fran Campbell is my firm's "go to" for all landlord/tenant referrals. Fran has proven herself to be a hard working and dedicated attorney who works hard for her clients."
"No Attorney in Los Angeles knows more about Tenant's Rights than Fran Campbell. No Attorney in Los Angeles knows more about Tenant's Rights than Fran Campbell. That is not a typo, I am saying it twice."
"Fran is a fearless advocate for tenants and a compassionate and supportive mentor to countless lawyers (including me)."
"Well respected in the legal community and helpful in all sorts of landlord/tenant litigation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"The practicality of Ms. Campbell's answer immediately caught my attention. In addition to being accurate and analytic, it was customized to the needs of the Avvo asker. These are exactly the qualities that every client would look for when hiring an attorney."
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"Attorney Campbell's answers are well crafted and easy to understand. I trust her knowledge and experience and endorse her without hesitation."
"I have referred various clients to Fran with respect to Landlord/Tenancy issues. She is highly experienced and knowledgeable in her field and I recommend her services."
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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"I endorse this lawyer as highly respected and competent."
"I highly recommend Ms. Campbell. She's smart, articulate, and tenacious."
"I endorse this lawyer. Frances Miller Campbell has respect for the legal process and the needs of litigants. She demonstrates knowledge and skill and concern with her answers in AVVO."
"I endorse this lawyer. Fran is an amazing lawyer that truly cares about her clients. I would recommend that anyone facing an unlawful-detainer contact Frances Campbell for a consultation. I have consulted with her in the past when facing difficult situations and have always been met with timely advice and compassion. You couldn't retain a better lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have seen several posts and Ms. Campbell provides clear and well reasoned responses in the Avvo forums. She would be a good resource if you need a tenant's attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is aggressive and achieves fantastic results for her clients."
"I was fortunate enough to find this lawyer in an internet search when a client was in need of her expertise. I have since referred other clients who have given the same consistent feedback which is somewhere between "wow" and "thank goodness" for Fran."
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Experience
Honors
2022
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
President's Award of Merit, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
2007
Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
Work Experience
2011 - Present
Attorney, Campbell & Farahani, LLP
2009 - 2011
Voluntary Settlement Officer, Los Angeles Superior Court
2005 - 2010
Attorney, Law Office of Frances M. Campbell, a Prof. Corp.
2002 - 2005
Associate, Randolph & Associates
2000 - 2002
Associate, Rossbacher & Associates
Associations
2000 - Present
Consumer Attorneys Association of Los AngelesMember
2000 - Present
Los Angeles County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - 2018
Los Angeles County Bar Association Litigation Section Trial Practice American Inn of CourtBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Cameron v. Las Orchidias Properties, LLC
$900,000, including appellate attorney fees and costs
Ungar v. Foundation for Affordable Housing
Confidential Settlement
Moschitta v. Norwood
Settlement-$375,000
Roberts v. Kiafar
Confidential settlement
Smith v. Vanowen Canoga Apartments, LLC
$185,000.00 settlement
Petrosyan v. Hustedt
Confidential settlement
Tenant v. Confidential Landlords and Managers
Settled for $458,600.00
WIB Holdings v. Aron
Judgment for tenant
Simmons v. Sentirmay
$200,000.00
Phelps v. Bishop
$206,500.00
Eldridge v. Village Trailer Park, Inc.
Judgment for Plaintiff
Conkling v. Esquivel
$109,000.00
Karapetian v. David
Settlement $127,000.00
Wong v. Wong
Landlord lost--tenant's rent remains at $100 per month.
Lulla v. J.L. Montana Apts., LLC
Stipulated judgment in the amount of 49,933.80
Confidential v. Turner
Settlement
Saltzman v. Leman
Settled for $190,000
O'Sullivan v. Top City Management Co.
Settled for $190,000
Cho v. Chock
tenants not evicted
Smith v. Beyond Shelter
Resolved on confidential terms
Jurkiewicz v. Los Angeles County Fair Association
Settled for $125,230.00
Gatlin v. Oasis C&D Incorporated
Verdict for plaintiffs in excess of $100,000.
Confidential
Settlement
Education
2000
USC Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Univ of California at Los Angeles
BA summa cum laude
Speaking Engagements
2015
22nd Fair Housing Laws and Litigation Conference
Attorney - Fair Housing Enforcement -A View from Both Sides- Plaintiff and Defense Strategies - Pre & Post Trial Activities
2012
Training Seminar
Current Strategies in Bedbug Litigation
2012
Money 101 with Bob McCormick
Landlord-Tenant law
2011
Money 101 with Bob McCormick
Tenants' Rights
2009
Guest lecturer, civil procedure in unlawful detainer actions
Civil procedure in unlawful detainer actions
Publications
2007
The Advocate-Journal of Consumers Attorneys Association
About This Issue (Issue Editor)
2002
The Journal of Cognitive Liberties
Tainted Thinking
Languages
English
Activity
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