$ 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.
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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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Campbell & Farahani, LLP
5030 Chesebro Road, Agoura Hills, CA, 91301
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Posted by Monique | December 10, 2010 | Landlord & Tenant
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...
Posted by Susan Ferguson | December 08, 2010 | Real Estate
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 arg...
Posted by Sheri | December 07, 2010 | Litigation
Comments on Ms. Fran Campbell by Sheri
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 ...
Posted by Liseann | October 14, 2009 | Landlord & Tenant
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 de...
Posted by anonymous | October 08, 2009 | Landlord & Tenant
Awesome, She know her stuff
I would recommend Fran Campbell in a heartbeat! There is no substituting an attorney who knows their field. I found Fran online in my desperate search for a "landlord tenant attorney. " Not know anything about her other than what I read on her profile which is that she specializes in landlord tenan...
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."
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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 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
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