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Best Best & Krieger LLP

Riverside, CA·9 offices

Firm Overview

Best Best & Krieger is the leading municipal and public agency law firm in California, with deep expertise in water law, environmental law, and education law for public entities. The firm's public sector focus and its California-wide presence make it the premier choice for California public agencies.

Associate Experience

Associates at BBK develop specialized public agency and municipal law expertise that is genuinely difficult to replicate elsewhere. The Riverside-centered culture prioritizes substantive development in a collegial environment.

Lateral Recruiting Context

Best Best & Krieger recruits municipal law, water law, and public agency practitioners. For laterals with public sector backgrounds in California, the firm is the leading destination.

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Rankings

TierLocal/Regional

Firm Size

Total Lawyers251
Associates74
Partners122
Counsel53
Assoc : Partner0.6 : 1

*as of May 2026

Practice Strengths

Municipal LawPublic Agency LawEnvironmentalWater LawEducation LawLabor & Employment

Key Markets

RiversideLos AngelesSan DiegoSacramentoIndian WellsIrvineOaklandOntarioWashington DC