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
Prosecution of housing discrimination cases and invasion of privacy.
20 years
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.
19 years
Appellate practice relating to civil rights cases and housing/tenants rights.
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2000 | 06/10/2022 |
Award name | Grantor | Date Granted |
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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 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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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 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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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 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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The Advocate-Journal of Consumers Attorneys Association | About This Issue (Issue Editor) | 2007 |
The Journal of Cognitive Liberties | Tainted Thinking | 2002 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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USC Law School | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
Univ of California at Los Angeles | BA summa cum laude | 1997 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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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 |
Training Seminar | Current Strategies in Bedbug Litigation | 2012 |
Money 101 with Bob McCormick | Landlord-Tenant law | 2012 |
Money 101 with Bob McCormick | Tenants' Rights | 2011 |
Guest lecturer, civil procedure in unlawful detainer actions | Civil procedure in unlawful detainer actions | 2009 |
Case name | Outcome |
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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 |
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Timothy Loranger, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 4, 2010
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.
Okorie Okorocha, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jun 23, 2007
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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.
Maria Hall, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Nov 6, 2017
Relationship: Worked together on matter
Fran is a fearless advocate for tenants and a compassionate and supportive mentor to countless lawyers (including me).
Joseph Kellener, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Nov 26, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Well respected in the legal community and helpful in all sorts of landlord/tenant litigation.
Tomas Ross, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Mar 24, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Justin Gordon, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Sep 30, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. This is a quality attorney with well-known industry recognition. Hire Her!
Hovanes Margarian, Consumer protection Attorney on Aug 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Michael Doland, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jul 10, 2014
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.
Herbert Ellis, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 28, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Evelyn Ginossi, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 7, 2013
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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.
Kiarash Feyzjou, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 6, 2013
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.
Christian Lassen, Unknown Attorney on Sep 4, 2013
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Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Michael Gerace, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 31, 2013
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I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Rosenberg, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Aug 27, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer as highly respected and competent.
Joseph Pertel, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jun 6, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I highly recommend Ms. Campbell. She's smart, articulate, and tenacious.
Steven Smollens, Landlord or tenant Attorney on May 21, 2013
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.
Janina Botchis, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Dec 17, 2012
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.
Eric Gold, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 31, 2012
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.
Dennis Wilson, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Oct 14, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer. She is aggressive and achieves fantastic results for her clients.
Michelle Perfili, Civil rights Attorney on Jul 10, 2012
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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.
Hadi Ramsey, Unknown Attorney on Feb 8, 2012
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sarah Shipitsyn, Landlord or tenant Attorney on Jan 25, 2012
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Great attorney. Aggressive. Knowledgable. Friendly.
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