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Frances Miller Campbell

Civil rights Attorney at Agoura Hills, CA

4.9   28 reviews

also known as Frances M. Campbell, Fran Campbell

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  • Licensed for 23 years
    State CA
    Acquired 2000
    Status
    Active No misconduct found

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Brilliant and compassionate
Derek
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Consulted Attorney
I think Attorney Campbell is excellent--I wish I could afford her services
Eugene
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About Frances

Learn Frances’s areas of practice.

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Practice areas
  1. Civil rights
    40%
    Prosecution of housing discrimination cases and invasion of privacy.

    21 years

  2. Landlord or tenant
    35%
    Representing tenants in cases involving: lock-outs, wrongful eviction, fraudulent eviction, harassment by landlords or management, unlawful detainer, injuries caused by landlords, slum conditions, and discrimination cases.

    20 years

  3. Appeals
    25%
    Appellate practice relating to civil rights cases and housing/tenants rights.

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.

 

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Campbell & Farahani, LLP
5030 Chesebro Road
Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
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Posted by Derek | August 22, 2015
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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 litigation potentially exceeding the amount of the judgment, and I was so surprised when Fran offered to make a phone call right on the spot to the landlords attorney to help me resolve this nightmare. I ended up with a clear strategy which would have never been possible without their expertise. Most importantly, it was very obvious that these two individuals really care about helping tenants who have been unfairly victimized by unscrupulous landlords. I highly recommend this law firm to anyone needing a tenant advocate.
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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 with good advice, too. I doubt that we could afford her services (although we do need an attorney) but, regardless, I simply wanted to express my admiration for her and recommend her to others. Many thanks!
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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 behalf. I am blessed to have an attorney that listens and give great advice to her clients. Thank you Frances Campbell for all your help in getting me moved to another location for the new year and demonstrating care and compassion for me. I know that I am in great hands and your knowledge and expertise has been a blessing for me. I look forward to your future help and recommendations in all my legal matters. Thank you so much.
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Posted by Dianna | January 11, 2013
Tenant being persecuted by landlord
This babe is my super-hero. She really knows her stuff. I was being persecuted by my landlord, and I was upset and crying, until I met and hired Ms. Fran Campbell. She was ready to win my case for me, but the crazy landlord dismissed the case days before the trial. Ms. Campbell asked the judge to order the landlord to pay my attorney's fees, and he did. Then the landlord sued me again, and Ms. Campbell waged a war upon him that made him dismiss his suit AGAIN! She is very knowledgable, and she spends the time to understand every detail of the cases. She has an awesome partner, Mr. Farahani, that is also quite knowledgable, and he was extremely helpful. Together they are invincible. I feel very fortunate to have met and hired Ms. Campbell. (I got Mr. Farahani's services for free. The two of them kept working on my cases, and they never asked me for more money. In fact they even forced the landlord to pay my attorney's fees from the first case.) Ms. Campbell and Mr. Farahani really helped me a lot. I would recommend them, if you can get them, if you are a tenant that has done nothing wrong, and your landlord is bothering you.
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Posted by Richard Dean Starr | November 28, 2012
Fran won for us today. We're not surprised; she's the best at what she does. Hire her. Today. Don't wait.
Fran Campbell is THE best tenant lawyer in L.A. and probably in the state. If you are facing unjust actions by a landlord (or even if you need help with other business matters), you need Fran and her partner, Nima Farahani. We'll be using them going forward and you should, too.
Posted by Castro Family | November 21, 2012
Eviction Trial Victory against CRAZY LANDLORD
Dear Atty. Fran Campbell and Firm, It was a wonderful gift of Victory!!!!" that you shared with me and my family this Thanksgiving week! I am writing to you to show that we value your help, effort, knowledge, expertise and for the outstanding work you did for me and my family. Words cannot give my appreciation justice.  You were superbly efficient and professional. Your foresight on all matters on my case was truly remarkable. You and your team  were very prompt with your replies to my questions especially when I have my panic attacks. I owe the success and victory of my case to your dedication and perseverance, which you showed throughout you were handling my case.  Without your presence, guidance and knowledge I would not have won my family's case. Thank you for making sure we won't be homeless especially anytime the next 2-3 months we'll have a new baby arriving. You and your firm literally took the hassle and worry away.  Never we regret having your services even the very first initial phone call query that resulted Victory on my family case. It goes without saying that I and my family will always refer to your firm if the need ever arises that we shall need any legal assistance again. Once again my heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Happy Thanksgiving!!!!
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Posted by anonymous | July 4, 2012
Eviction Defense
Frances Campbell was so helpful to me recently. She handled my eviction case in a matter of days! I am so pleased with the service I was given that I will be returning to this firm should the need ever arise again. Thank You!
Posted by Toby | April 2, 2012
Would do it again! Fantastic and responsive!
Superb! She went right after my scum landlord, and without going to court got us $20,000. She is a nice person, and has a great mind! It was a pleasure working with her.
Posted by RIGO&MONIQUE | December 31, 2011
NO REGRETS...
FRAN CAMPBELL IS SUCH A GOOD LAWYER SHE IS AN HONEST HARD WORKING LAWYER THAT DOES NOT GIVE UP!!! THE THING I REALLY LIKE ABOUT FRAN IS THAT SHE ALWAYS GIVES YOU OPTIONS AND ALWAY'S COMPLIMENTS WHEN YOUR DOING A GOOD JOB IT REALLY IS A LAWYER CLIENT RELATIONSHIP YOU DO YOUR PART AND FRAN TAKES CARE OF THE REST. FRAN ALWAYS RETURN'S YOUR CALLS OR WILL DEFINITELY EMAIL YOU BACK AND I WOULD DEFINITELY HIRE FRAN AGAIN N I HAVE AND WILL ALWAYS RECOMMEND FRAN TO EVERYONE SHE'S THAT GOOD OF A LAWYER!!
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Posted by Hollywood Tenant | September 21, 2011
Have a Psycho Landlord? Want to win your case? It's simple, CALL FRAN CAMPBELL
Fran's a to-the-point legal maven who cannot be equalled. She guided me through a frivolous UD brought by my insane landlord of 15 years. Fran immediately recognized the important issues and skilfully whittled them down into an 81 item exhibit book -- yes, that sounds like alot, but it is 15 years of crazy landlord material we're talkin' about! She very successfully intimidated the opposition both with her charm and her mountain of well-prepared evidence. One of the most suprising aspects of Fran's legal style is the notable fact that the landlord attorneys respect her and even genuinely like her. Hanging out with Fran on the 7th floor is like having your own personal rock star attorney! Everyone wants to say "hi" to Fran. She's so good at what she does, once the opposing counsel showed up and saw that I had Fran and her 81 exhibits defending me, he convinced his client to dismiss the case. That, my friends, is the kind of power you want on your side!
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Posted by MONIQUE HERNANDEZ | December 14, 2010
WE HAVE RIGHT'S TOO...
I HIGHLY RECOMMEND FRANCES CAMPBELL. I FOUND MYSELF IN A SITUATION WHERE I DID'NT HAVE TO MANY OPTIONS ME AND MY HUSBAND MOVED INTO AN APARTMENT IN MONTEBELLO A LITTLE OVER A YEAR AGO AND THE APARTMENT WAS'NT WHAT WE THOUGHT IT WOULD BE! WE HAD A MAJOR PLUMBING PROBLEM EVERYTIME WE WOULD TAKE SHOWERS WE WOULD BREAK OUT IN A RASH THE PIPES WERE OLD AND RUSTY AND THE LANDLORD DID'NT WANT TO FIX THE PLUMBING AND HE ALSO DID'NT WANT TO RETURN ARE SECURITY DEPOSIT SO WE THOUGHT IT WAS UNFAIR THAT WE WERE NOT ABLE TO TAKE SHOWER'S IN AN APARTMENT THAT WE WE'RE PAYING 1,100 A MONTH FOR. I STARTED LOOKING UP TENANT RIGHTS AND CAME ACROSS FRANCES WEB SITE AND I GAVE HER A CALL AND I IMMEDIATELY WENT TO MEET HER AND HIRED HER THE SAME DAY AND HAVE BEEN WORKING WITH HER EVER SINCE. SHE IS A GOOD LAWYER AND I WOULD DEFINATELY USE HER AGAIN SHE'S FAIR AND KEPT ME INFORMED THROUGH THE WHOLE CASE!
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Posted by RIGO HERNANDEZ | December 14, 2010
THE BEST TENANT LAWYER
I WOULD RECOMMEND FRANCES CAMPBELL SHE IS A GOOD LAWYER WHO KNOWS A LOT ABOUT LANDLORD TENANT DISPUTES. FRANCES IS A HONEST PERSON AND YOU NEVER HAVE TO WORRY ABOUT HER TAKING ADVANTAGE OF HER CLIENTS LIKE A LOT OF LAWYERS WOULD TRY TO DO. I BELIEVE THAT FRANCES WAS SENT FROM GOD BECAUSE ME AND MY WIFE WERE IN NEED OF A LAWYER AND WE WERE UNDER A LOT OF STRESS AND WERE RUNNING LOW ON FUNDS FRANCES WAS UPFRONT AND HER PRICES WAS REASONABLE. OUR CASE IS A LANDLORD TENANT CASE WE SUED ARE LANDLORD FOR NOT MAKING THE REPAIRS THAT NEEDED TO BE MADE AND FRAN WAS AWESOME AND DID HER BEST.. I WOULD HIRE FRANCES IN A HEARTBEAT AND I TRUST HER COMPLETLY!!!!!
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Posted by Monique | December 9, 2010
tenant/landlord
I would recommond Frances Campbell to anyone and everyone who is sick and tired of the slumlord who to take advantage of the tenants. Fran kept me and my husband informed about the progress of our case she has a beautiful heart but she is not the type of person you would wanna mess with and she makes sure to put up a fight for whats right. The thing I love most about Fran is that she does not try to take advantage of her clients she is fair, honest and she does her to keep her clients stress free.Fran really knows alot about landlords/tenant reviews and she is the type of lawyer that you want and need than your fighting against the landlord
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Posted by Susan Ferguson | December 8, 2010
I Would Hire her Again
I hired Fran Campbell to represent me in a complicated rent skimming, fraud, and quiet title action and could not have been happier with the level of representation she provided. She was able to quickly grasp all the details and points of law involved in my case and aggressively and passionately argued on my behalf. Fran always promptly responsed to all my phone calls and answered all my questions...a quality that many lawyers lack. I would hire Fran again and recommend her to others.
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Posted by Sheri | December 7, 2010
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Ms. Fran Campbell has been very efficient and professional. She works very fast and does not waste time. Ms. Campbell is the one to hire if you want a job done. She knows when to go and when to stop. But she will go further if the client wishes, and can predict the outcome. She will not go into the areas in which she is not an expert. I am satisfied in having her as my attorney, even though I lost the case. She had told me that from the beginning. Nevertheless, she stayed with me every step of the way. Therefore, I learned from her a great deal during the litigation process. For some reason, Ms. Campbell did not keep me involved in strategy setting on my case, and I will not guess at why. Since the court process for my type of case is very fast, a few issues slipped through the cracks. But Ms. Campbell did the best she could on my behalf within the extremely short time we were allowed.
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Posted by Vito | June 27, 2010
no tricks lawyer all by the law
Fran Campbell is a very knowledgable lawyer when it comes to the laws of tenants rights. She does everything by the book and doesnt use dirty tricks to get a point across. I highly recommend Fran if you have any problems with your landlord. She showed the court that what the landlord alleged was a big made up exaggerated story and she proved it to the jury
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Posted by Jarom | April 30, 2010
The Best Attorney Ever!
Put it this way when I need an attorney in the future the first person I will call is Fran Campbell. She puts the client first. She is well spoken and articulate. She is cool! She had the ability to put me at ease especially during the stress of trial. I felt totally confident in her and her abilities which was worth it's weight in gold. Because of her I could sleep better at night and had much less stress. But most of all I trust her.
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Posted by Matt | April 29, 2010
Great for Landlord Tenant Issues
After a long saga with a difficult landlord, Fran made the process easy. I called her re: an illegal, unpermitted apartment after my landlord threatened a (bogus) eviction. She guided me through the situation and helped cut the legal bs my landlord was pulling. After not getting the proper advise from various city agencies and non profits, she was a great resource. And through it all, she helped allay my unease and fears. Would highly recommend.
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Posted by JIM | January 23, 2010
FRANCES MILLER CAMPBELL
Best attorney I have ever had represent me. She kept me informed throughout the proceedings and as the case developed she stayed in touch. She was supportive,enlighting,encouraging and a pleasure to work with. She is the best!!
Posted by Liseann | October 12, 2009
Hard working and Diligent
This attorney did a magnificent job on a tenant's complaint case against a HUGE apartment owner/corporation. She fought for all of us and did not want to give up. She got us a settlement and was hard working and extremely diligent in the process. I know I speak for all of us when I say we would definitely use her again.
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Cost

Rates
  • Hourly Rates $ 450-650 per hour
  • Contingency 40%-45%
Payment methods
Cash, Check

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AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Attorney
  • Campbell & Farahani, LLP
  • 2011 - Present
  • Voluntary Settlement Officer
  • Los Angeles Superior Court
  • 2009 - 2011
  • Attorney
  • Law Office of Frances M. Campbell, a Prof. Corp.
  • 2005 - 2010
  • Associate
  • Randolph & Associates
  • 2002 - 2005
  • Associate
  • Rossbacher & Associates
  • 2000 - 2002
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Education

  • USC Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2000
  • Univ of California at Los Angeles
  • BA summa cum laude
  • 1997

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
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Associations

  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2000 - Present
  • Los Angeles County Bar Association Litigation Section Trial Practice American Inn of Court
  • Board Member
  • 2014 - 2018

Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2022
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2021
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • President's Award of Merit
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • 2008
  • Trial Lawyer of the Year Nominee
  • Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles
  • 2007
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Publications

  • The Advocate-Journal of Consumers Attorneys Association
  • About This Issue (Issue Editor)
  • 2007

Speaking Engagements

  • 22nd Fair Housing Laws and Litigation Conference
  • Attorney - Fair Housing Enforcement -A View from Both Sides- Plaintiff and Defense Strategies - Pre & Post Trial Activities
  • 2015
  • Money 101 with Bob McCormick
  • Landlord-Tenant law
  • 2012
  • Training Seminar
  • Current Strategies in Bedbug Litigation
  • 2012
  • Money 101 with Bob McCormick
  • Tenants' Rights
  • 2011
  • Guest lecturer, civil procedure in unlawful detainer actions
  • Civil procedure in unlawful detainer actions
  • 2009
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Attorney endorsements

Received (55)
Given (19)
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Timothy Loranger
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jan 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Okorie Okorocha
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jun 23
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Maria Hall
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Nov 06
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Fran is a fearless advocate for tenants and a compassionate and supportive mentor to countless lawyers (including me)."
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Joseph Kellener
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Nov 26
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Well respected in the legal community and helpful in all sorts of landlord/tenant litigation."
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Tomas Ross
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Mar 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Justin Gordon
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Sep 30
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. This is a quality attorney with well-known industry recognition. Hire Her!"
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Hovanes Margarian
Consumer protection Attorney | Aug 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Michael Doland
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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Herbert Ellis
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Dec 28
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Evelyn Ginossi
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Oct 07
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Attorney Campbell's answers are well crafted and easy to understand. I trust her knowledge and experience and endorse her without hesitation."
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Kiarash Feyzjou
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Oct 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Christian Lassen
Unknown Attorney | Sep 04
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."
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Michael Gerace
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Aug 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
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Nicholas Rosenberg
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Aug 27
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer as highly respected and competent."
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Joseph Pertel
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Jun 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I highly recommend Ms. Campbell. She's smart, articulate, and tenacious."
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Steven Smollens
Landlord or tenant Attorney | May 21
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Janina Botchis
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Dec 17
Relationship: Friend
"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."
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Eric Gold
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Oct 31
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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."
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Dennis Wilson
Landlord or tenant Attorney | Oct 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. She is aggressive and achieves fantastic results for her clients."
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Michelle Perfili
Civil rights Attorney | Jul 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"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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Aimee Williams
Landlord or tenant
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Herb Fox
Appeals
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Janina Botchis
Education
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Susan Ferguson
Appeals
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Michelle Perfili
Real estate
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Darian Bojeaux
Personal injury
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Walter Hackett
Banking
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Nima Farahani
Landlord or tenant
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Timothy Loranger
Defective and dangerous products
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Azuka Uzoh
Landlord or tenant
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Elena Popp
Landlord or tenant
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Howard Rutten
Real estate
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Anthony Pullara
Criminal defense
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V. James DeSimone
Civil rights
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S. Jacob Babachanian
Criminal defense
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George Terterian
Landlord or tenant
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Armen Tashjian
Personal injury
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Thomas Martin
Landlord or tenant
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Okorie Okorocha
Sexual harassment
Agoura Hills Civil rights Lawyer Frances Miller Campbell
Frances Miller Campbell
Civil rights Attorney
Agoura Hills, CA
Licensed for 23 years
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