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Here at Seige Law, we bring over 65 years of combined attorney experience to you. Our practice covers tax and estate planning, trusts and probate, small business, eviction and family law. With attorneys and staff experienced in all of these different areas, we find a comprehensive approach to your representation is essential to the proper protection of your assets, business, and family.
Tax and Estate Planning, Trust and Probate Law. Here we assist our clients most commonly with tax and estate planning, Medi-Cal planning, asset protection, advanced estate tax planning, trust administration, conservatorships and guardianships, probate and litigation if necessary.
Business Law and Eviction. Here we assist our clients most commonly with business formation and governance, contract drafting and negotiation, debt settlement and aggressive litigation if and when necessary including commonly eviction and undlawful detainer.
Family Law. Here we assist our clients most commonly with dissolution, prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, child custody, visitation and support, spousal support, paternity, and adoption.
Contact Us
7 W. Figueroa St., Ste. 300, 93101 - Santa Barbara Office
2629 Townsgate Rd., Ste. 235, 91361 - Westlake Village Office
1000 Town Center Dr., Ste. 300, 93036 - Oxnard Office
2173 Salk Ave., Ste. 250, Carlsbad, CA 92008 - Carlsbad Office
Access to Satellite offices in these counties: Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside and San Bernardino.
Testimonials
Robert C. November 14, 2024
Lanny E., September 27, 2024
Robert C. November 14, 2024
"I worked with Rick from Seige Law on trust and other complicated matters for about two years. I can emphatically say that Rick is a trustworthy person of integrity and compassion. He genuinely cares about his clients. On more than one occasion, Rick took my call late evening or while traveling and spent time working through my legal issues - without overcharging me. He will help you without concern about nickel and diming you, as is so common from other attorneys. Rick is unique in his professionalism, and not like other attorneys. There were many times he helped with advice, answering a question even when my matters were concluded. Rick enjoys helping people and is very knowledgeable about a wide variety of subjects. I had an obscure real estate tax question and had sought the answer from many legal experts and internet sources, Rick was the only one who was familiar with the topic and gave me the answer I needed. There are many attorney choices, but if you want someone very knowledgeable, dependable, reasonable and who cares about your problems, then you won't regret choosing Rick."
Eric F., October 10, 2024
Lanny E., September 27, 2024
Robert C. November 14, 2024
"Seige Law has been on top of all of my child custody and support matters along with being very reasonable on pricing. Rick is an excellent attorney. He will discuss your particular situation prior to retaining him and offers a staff that is at the top of their game."
Lanny E., September 27, 2024
Lanny E., September 27, 2024
Lanny E., September 27, 2024
"Seige Law has provided exceptional service both to a nonprofit organization with which I am involved and to me personally. Rick Seigenfeld is an exceptional attorney--knowledgeable in a number of areas of the law, dedicated, and fair. I strongly recommend Seige Law."
Diane S., September 11, 2024
Lindsay K., September 9, 2024
Lanny E., September 27, 2024
"Everything went very smoothly when I worked with Frederick. We communicated via phone and email since I moved out of the area a few years ago. All my documents were prepared and waiting for me at my local bank and I met Frederick there to complete the signing. My heirs are instructed to seek Frederick's counsel when settling my estate. I have recommended Frederick to friends and family which is my ultimate review."
Lindsay K., September 9, 2024
Lindsay K., September 9, 2024
Lindsay K., September 9, 2024
"I sought out the assistance of Seige Law (Rick and Rachel) for help with my business. Initially it was with setting up the business and then eventually with mediation and buying out my partner. Both Rick and Rachel were extremely helpful and professional. Rick would realistically tell me what my expectations should be and provided excellent legal advice. Both him and Rachel were timely, detailed and helpful during these transitions. I would highly recommend this firm to anyone seeking legal advice and representation in their areas of expertise. In referring someone to Siege Law based on my experience, here are some highlights:
1). Rachel and Rick were readily available to take calls to answer questions that came up during the process. (Rick even called me while his car was being serviced at a car dealership).
2). Their support staff reached out very shortly after my conversations with Rick and Rachel to process appropriate documents.
3). The quality of representation I received during my mediation showed that Rick really cared about providing a good outcome for both parties (my business partner and I were on good terms and just wanted a fair agreement).
4). They were fair with estimates with pricing and costs did not exceed the estimate.
5). Provided referrals. Rick provided and helped facilitate introductions for other business professionals to help support me and my business.
I would highly recommend this firm and would utilize them in the future!! I can tell that Rick and all his staff really care about their clients and the work they do."
Alex R., August 21, 2024
Lindsay K., September 9, 2024
Lindsay K., September 9, 2024
"Siege Law & associates were highly professional, efficient & handled my case with ease. They were accommodating and affordable. Hands down the best firm and lawyers I have ever employed."
More testimonials below.
Janet P., August 20, 2024
Janet P., August 20, 2024
Janet P., August 20, 2024
"Mr. Seigenfeld is an ethical attorney who went above and beyond for me. I owe him a debt of gratitude. I would highly recommend his services."
Mark M., August 17, 2024
Janet P., August 20, 2024
Janet P., August 20, 2024
"Rick and his team really helped me get through this experience. He was very prompt in returning phone calls and replying to my emails, and his staff - especially Julianna - was very friendly and reliable in keeping me up-to-date on the progress of the case. After this experience I highly recommend Seige Law!"
Testimonials
B D., August 17, 2024
Kameron F., February 7, 2023
Zenon P., July 8, 2023
"Couldn't have asked for a more excellent group to take care of my needs. Being on the verge I'm not being allowed to be a live-in aid and help my patient on her premises. Due to a mistake I made. However they're diligent or was able to find that penalty codes being noted against me weren't sustainable in their case. And nowhere was the opposed able to find a reason to go after me. Sage law is wonderful and I am keeping them on retainer."
Zenon P., July 8, 2023
Kameron F., February 7, 2023
Zenon P., July 8, 2023
"Fast Friendly professional service. Very responsive to our needs. Definitely recommend."
Kameron F., February 7, 2023
Kameron F., February 7, 2023
Kameron F., February 7, 2023
Very to the point and effective. Highly recommend."
Sam S., October 13, 2022
Zachary S., September 29, 2022
Kameron F., February 7, 2023
"Did a great walk-through of what my fiance and I would need to get a prenup. We ended up not going through because CA law basically covers what we wanted and it was great to find that out before getting a massive bill for it."
Austin H., October 6, 2022
Zachary S., September 29, 2022
Zachary S., September 29, 2022
"I highly recommend the team at Seige Law. They helped guide me through my estate planning, answering the questions I had while highlighting areas that I wasn't aware of. Seige Law has a comprehensive understanding of the law and should be your first point of contact when looking for legal assistance."
Zachary S., September 29, 2022
Zachary S., September 29, 2022
Zachary S., September 29, 2022
"Reliable and high quality! If you need someone who knows what they are doing, this is the place to go!
It is with deep gratitude that I thank you for your passion, dedication, and professionalism. I've hired lawyers before, but you are truly the best I've ever worked with."
Jon M., August 24, 2022
William O., August 16, 2022
William O., August 16, 2022
"Rick, Rebecca, and Julianna are a great team and provided excellent service. They are helpful, honest, thorough, and got the job done. They answered all my questions and kept the process on track. After the work was finished, Rick reached out to me for my feedback and I really appreciated that."
William O., August 16, 2022
William O., August 16, 2022
William O., August 16, 2022
"Rick, Brian and the team at seige law are amazing people and so phenomenal work."
Victor P., July 18, 2022
William O., August 16, 2022
Victor P., July 18, 2022
"I hired Mr. Seigenfeld (Rick) as I had a time sensitive matter involving a post divorce judgment QDRO, that had yet to be resolved over the previous 5 years, since the divorce judgement.
What should have been a simple matter to resolve, quickly became a very complicated and frustrating situation.
Coming into this situation after a 30 year law enforcement career, as well as this situation's previous divorce proceedings, I can confidently state that I am writing this review objectively after having years of professional and personal experience with many attorneys in the criminal, family law and civil arenas.
From my initial consultation through the end of the process, Rick and his staff were extremely helpful, and VERY patient during what was a very frustrating situation for me.
From a personal perspective, when ever I had a question or didn't understand something, Rick, himself was always very accessible to answer my questions or ease my frustrations in a personable way. As were all of his staff.
From a professional perspective, I couldn't have asked for more. Rick is extremely knowledgeable when it comes to his areas of practice. More importantly, If there is a unique situation he has not previously experienced, or is not expertly versed in, rest assured he will advise you of such and seek out more information from an expert in said area before moving on. This aspect gave me great confidence in Rick, as this is what a knowledgeable, professional does! What he won't do is BS you and pretend to know something he doesn't, in order to hastily triage your matter and keep it moving down the conveyer belt of cases as so many do.
Also under the heading of "Professionalism", Rick is very level headed and strategically focused on the "long game" of his client's individual situations. Unlike many, he is not going take your money then immediately portray himself as your personal attack dog for hire, telling you what you want to hear, while parroting your personal distain for the opposition without objectively looking out for your best interests. Trust me, you don't need a subjective "best friend" in a situation like this, you need a knowledgeable, objective strategist that has your best long term interests in mind. This was exactly who Rick was in handling my matter.
Lastly, from a business perspective, Seige Law could not have been anymore professional. All fees were reasonable and clearly explained up front, all documents were professionally drafted and expeditiously filed, and billing statements were sent out each and every month, clearly stating all charges and balances."
Mike T., June 24, 2022
Lindsay K., May 3, 2022
Victor P., July 18, 2022
"Rick and his team at Seige Law were very helpful to me and my family in our case. Rick was very understanding of my situation, he was familiar with the "the other lawyer's" tactics, and together we were able to come out on top."
Jason S., May 8, 2022
Lindsay K., May 3, 2022
Lindsay K., May 3, 2022
"My wife and I had a great experience in our interactions with everyone at Seige Law. Rick and the team were responsive, professional, and very accommodating of schedule/location changes. After dealing with a 3-year nightmare following my mother's passing, it feels really good to know we have a will and trust to ease the burden on our children. Huge thanks to everyone at Seige Law!"
Lindsay K., May 3, 2022
Lindsay K., May 3, 2022
Lindsay K., May 3, 2022
"Rick and his team are fantastic! I cannot recommend this firm enough! They have been helpful explaining each step of the process in a business buyout, mediation etc. Rick helped us avoid a lengthy negotiation process and helped me and my partner reach a fair agreement quickly. I will definitely continue to use Seige Law in the future!"
Testimonials
Jericho O., January 12, 2022
Jennifer R., October 25, 2021
Jennifer R., October 25, 2021
"I started a retail business.
I have only received convenient, competent services."
Jennifer R., October 25, 2021
Jennifer R., October 25, 2021
Jennifer R., October 25, 2021
"Rick did a great job setting up our Will and Living Trust. He listened and explained everything to us throughout the process. He was easy to work with and very professional. I would highly recommend him."
Matt L., July 19, 2021
Jennifer R., October 25, 2021
Wesley S., July 12, 2021
"I don't write reviews too often, but Rick and Seige Law helped me handle some business negotiations with such tactical precision, I had to share and recommend! Before speaking with Rick and his team, I had already made a few blunders. But with his support and quick thinking, I was able to come away with a significantly better outcome. I highly recommend Seige Law for your legal needs."
Wesley S., July 12, 2021
Elizabeth R., June 23, 2021
Wesley S., July 12, 2021
"I didn't think I could ever take care of my spousal arrears. I had my passport taken from me and could not get it back until I settled a $131,000 obligation. Seige Law settled my arrears for $35,000 and I just received my passport back. I couldn't be more satisfied!!!"
Elizabeth R., June 23, 2021
Elizabeth R., June 23, 2021
Elizabeth R., June 23, 2021
"This has been a very scary experience and this law firm has made me feel protected and supported. I would highly recommend them to anyone having to go through any family law issues. They have been very thorough with everything and that is very helpful coming from someone whom has never had to be in a litigious environment. The staff has been very kind and pleasant to work with. Rick and Seige Law went above and beyond all of my expectations."
Jose R., May 4, 2021
Elizabeth R., June 23, 2021
Elizabeth R., June 23, 2021
"We were recommended Fredrick to help us out with our corporate books. I'm glad we did, Fredrick is very knowledgeable willing to help with any questions we have, always keeping you updated and very professional."
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
Rosemarie D., March 26, 2021
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
"Very satisfied with Rick's work. He walked me through the process with patience and skill."
Mark S., April 27, 2021
Rosemarie D., March 26, 2021
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
Seige Law handled a delicate family planning manner with speed and precision. He was straightforward, quick to generate the legal documents on a tight deadline. He was easy to work with, and payment and billing was fair and professional. I'll use him again if something like this comes up again. Great work.
Rosemarie D., March 26, 2021
Rosemarie D., March 26, 2021
Rosemarie D., March 26, 2021
"I first met Rick at a seminar he hosted regarding information on Advance Directives. I found Rick very personable and knowledgeable. I contacted him on setting up a Advance Directive, as well as a Trust. Rick was able to break all the information down to simple terms for me. He was very timely in setting up my Trust, keeping me informed along the way with all the progress. I highly recommend Rick for any legal needs you may have."
Kathy C., March 25, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Rosemarie D., March 26, 2021
Quick, thorough, pleasant and professional.
Steven J., March 4, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
"Rick and Bryan are experts in their field of law! I am amazed by how intricate law can be when it comes to Estates, Probate, Wills and Trusts. Both of them navigate these areas with knowledge, expertise and experience. I confidently recommend them to anyone in need of an excellent estate planning law firm."
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
"Was very happy with the results my client got on a probate matter. As a real estate argent, I deal with numerous probates, so for me to refer an attorney is putting my "name to him." I take that very seriously.
I come from a family of attorneys on the East coast and found Seige law to be very good at being able to communicate with the clients well."
More Testimonials
Jenn J., February 6, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Jenn J., February 6, 2021
"Seige Law did a great job for us, setting up our estate and trust for our family, and helping answer all the questions that go along with it. They are quick, responsive and reasonable, price-wise. They are also helpful via email and a wealth of information for any of your questions. We've also discussed other types of legal support, which they do as well. So we will be back! Thanks for such a good experience, Seige Law!"
Kris G., February 6, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Jenn J., February 6, 2021
"2020 took both of my grandparents, leaving my brother and I devastated. Rick from Siege Law was there to help us pick up the pieces. When grandpa died he made sure grandma was taken care of. When grandma died, he helped us move forward with everything. He redid all the paperwork so it made sense. He was there for our family when no one else could have been. To just say I recommend their service isn't enough, I trusted them with my family's future and I would never hesitate to do it again."
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
"Was very happy with the results my client got on a probate matter. As a real estate argent, I deal with numerous probates, so for me to refer an attorney is putting my "name to him." I take that very seriously.
I come from a family of attorneys on the East coast and found Seige law to be very good at being able to communicate with the clients well."
Chad W., July 16, 2020
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
Fred O., February 23, 2021
"Rick has been great to work with. When it comes to getting an estate plan I would not hesitate to recommend him. He is very knowledgeable, easy to reach and his costs are very reasonable. You can really tell he cares. I highly recommend Rick and Seige Law."
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
"Very satisfied with Rick's work. He walked me through the process with patience and skill."
Steven J., March 4, 2021
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
Marisa T., April 28, 2021
"Rick and Bryan are experts in their field of law! I am amazed by how intricate family law can be when it comes to Estates, Probate, Wills and Trusts. Both of them navigate these areas with knowledge, expertise and experience. I confidently recommend them to anyone in need of an excellent estate planning law firm."
Steve A., February 22, 2021
Steve A., February 22, 2021
Steve A., February 22, 2021
"My situation was a bit complex (and I felt it was also dire), at least in my mind. My relationship with Siege Law was new and it took me more than one go around with them to feel comfortable that an irrevocable trust structure was right for me and my wife's situation. In the end, I was able to structure one property under an irrevocable trust which allowed me to save and refinance another property. I trusted the expert and it worked! I believe that I am in the early stages of estate planning and will likely need assistance at some point following the refinance of a 3rd property and for sure I plan to use Seige Law again. I highly recommend Seige Law for family estate planning."
Darren V., February 9, 2021
Steve A., February 22, 2021
Steve A., February 22, 2021
"I had Rick and Bryan create a family Trust for my wife and I. They are very knowledgeable and the whole process was structured around meeting our wants and needs. Thank you both for the education, personalization and peace of mind."
Todd M., December 17, 2020
Steve A., February 22, 2021
Bruce R., September 9, 2020
I met with Seige Law for help with changing my will after my divorce. They were very knowledgeable and also made some suggestions for things I had not considered. I will be using Rick and his team for all my estate planning. They are very personable - I trust them with this very sensitive and impactful conversation.
Bruce R., September 9, 2020
Bruce R., September 9, 2020
Bruce R., September 9, 2020
"Rick was an awesome advocate for our situation. He went above and beyond to get background on our tricky matter, presented the info to us and the court concisely and was the reason we prevailed with the desired outcome. His staff was wonderful, communicative and informational. He is a consummate professional who was always on time and fully prepared. I strongly encourage anyone in need of his services to choose his firm to represent you!"
Ray G., July 21, 2020
Bruce R., September 9, 2020
Jeremy S., July 21, 2020
"Rick is very professional and great at follow up!
He is very trustworthy and will guide you with great advice and wisdom."
Jeremy S., July 21, 2020
Bruce R., September 9, 2020
Jeremy S., July 21, 2020
"The team at Seige did a great job for us putting together wills and trusts for our family and even putting together trust documents for my mother to help her with Medicaid qualification. Rick took lots of time answering all my questions in a very detailed manner and helping me make sense of everything in order to make the right decisions. They were very patient, flexible with scheduling, and professional to work with."
Even More Testimonials
Jericho O., January 12, 2022
Douglas W., February 22, 2021
Douglas W., February 22, 2021
"I started a retail business.
I have only received convenient, competent services."
Douglas W., February 22, 2021
Douglas W., February 22, 2021
Douglas W., February 22, 2021
"Rick and his team are thorough, patient and very capable. Finding competent, compassionate legal counsel is not easy but Seige Law delivers. I recommend Seige Law for your family law and estate legal work. I have done business with Seige Law and have been completely satisfied."
Heather S., February 17, 2021
Douglas W., February 22, 2021
Heather S., February 17, 2021
"Rick was amazing with the help he gave my Family. During Covid times Rick took all the precautions he need to meet with my 85 yr old father. He was explained every thing simply but yet showed he has a strong understanding of the law. I highly recommend Rick and his team to handle your families laws needs."
Linda B., January 11, 2021
Michael G., December 1, 2020
Heather S., February 17, 2021
"Rick from Seige Law is a very knowlegable Estate Law Attorney. Rick has a thorough undestanding of complex business strategies to assist any client with their family Trust. Rick will save you money because he can think creatively and responds quickly. I highly recommend him without reservation for all of your Family Law needs."
Michael G., December 1, 2020
Michael G., December 1, 2020
Michael G., December 1, 2020
"Seige law is one of the best law groups when dealing with trusts and wills that I have dealt with. I dealt with another law group when my grandfather wanted to establish a will and trust. My experience was good but once grandpa passed and we had to deal with the nuanced details of everything that is involved after the passing of my grandfather. Seige law group could not have made it an easy and smooth transition and execution of the next steps. My experience with them far surpasses that which I received with the other law group. I would recommend H. Fredrick Seige and the Seige law group team to ANYONE of my friends and family when dealing with these difficult times."
Paul S., July 21, 2020
Michael G., December 1, 2020
Michael G., December 1, 2020
"Knowledgeable, responsive, and empathetic are the key words that come to mind from my experience with Rick and Seige Law. Seige Law brought expertise in estate planning at a reasonable cost which was hard for me to find with other law firms. I am glad Rick had my back when dealing with frustrating legal matter because it's clear to see he truly cares about his clients' wellbeing. I highly recommend his firm's services!"
Joele H., July 17, 2020
Sharon Z., July 16, 2020
Joele H., July 17, 2020
"Rick is fantastic to work with on legal matters! He prepared our Living Trust and was patient, understanding, thorough, and extremely knowledgeable regarding all the matters and details regarding a Living Trust. His attention to detail is remarkable. All of the family members thought he was extremely easy to work with on such personal matters. We have hired him as our Attorney on all matters due to having had such a great experience! We would highly recommend his services to anyone who needs honest and fair pricing as well. Thank you again Rick for all you have done for our family."
Ollie A., July 16, 2020
Sharon Z., July 16, 2020
Joele H., July 17, 2020
"I used Rick to do my corporate document I really appreciated him explaining everything and covering everything in detail. I got a nice little corporate binder and an embosser and the added tax breaks for well worth the expense. Thanks again Rick!"
Sharon Z., July 16, 2020
Sharon Z., July 16, 2020
Sharon Z., July 16, 2020
English is my second language and it's difficult to find people these days who have the patience to help me understand the situation. I had a problem with something and Rick answered all my questions. He was very intelligent and helpful. I had a good experience.
Thank you Rick
James S., July 15, 2020
James S., July 15, 2020
Sharon Z., July 16, 2020
"Absolutely wonderful company and wonderful representatives. They have your back and will work hard for you at a reasonable cost unlike some law firms. They are full of valuable information and care about their clients deeply. I highly recommend them."
Ryan R., July 15, 2020
James S., July 15, 2020
Ruben L., July 15, 2020
"Great guys to work with and knowledgeable. Bryan worked with my family and is helping them set up a will and trust."
Ruben L., July 15, 2020
James S., July 15, 2020
Ruben L., July 15, 2020
"Seige law is top notch. They definitely know their law. I would highly recommend them."
Testimonials Continued
Justin S., July 15, 2020
"Rick has provided great advice over the past year that I've been working with him. I've received advice that has helped me with my fiances estate that we've been managing since her parents passed away, and he's provided professional guidance for the corporate governance of my business. He'll give you solid reliable results and keep you moving in the right direction."
We serve the communities of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Los Angeles and San Diego Counties as well as the greater state of California including, but not limited to the cities of Santa Barbara, Ventura, Oceanside, Oxnard, Westlake Village, Carlsbad, Santa Maria, Escondido, Encinitas, Camarillo, Goleta, San Marcos, Thousand Oaks, Simi Valley, Vista, Moorpark, Newbury Park, Carpinteria, Solano Beach, Ojai and Santa Ynez. We are a general practice focusing on estate planning and probate, family law and business law. These areas of law include, but are not limited to, trusts, wills, trust administration, probate and trust litigation, divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, spousal support, prenuptial agreements, business formation, governance and litigation. This website is for informational purposes only. Using this site or communicating with Seige Law PC through this site does not form an attorney/client relationship. This site is legal advertising.