Rebecca Birmingham
Top rated Estate Planning & Probate attorney in Long Beach, California
Long Beach Law
Practice areas: Estate Planning & Probate, Family Law; view more
Licensed in California since: 1997
A general litigation attorney at Long Beach Law, located in Long Beach, California, Rebecca Birmingham serves clients in Los Angeles and Orange counties and throughout California with legal needs involving the following:
- Estate planning
- Family law
- Stepparent adoptions
- Personal injury
- Wrongful death
- Defense against frivolous lawsuits
- Restraining orders
- Probate
- Mediation services
Ms. Birmingham is well-known for her meticulous attention to detail that goes into every one of her cases. Her 20-plus years of experience defending clients against issues pertaining to probate and civil law has helped her hone her litigation skills, and she uses it to great effect. She sits down with her clients and helps craft an effective legal strategy, and works hard to deliver favorable results for her clients.
Graduating from California State University – Long Beach with a degree in liberal arts, Ms. Birmingham obtained her Juris Doctor with distinction from the Pacific Coast University School of Law in 1997. She was admitted to The State Bar of California the same year.
Ms. Birmingham holds memberships in the Long Beach Bar Association’s Probate and Estate Section, the California Women Lawyers, the Legacy Society, and the Long Beach Gay and Lesbian Chamber of Commerce. She is also a part of the board of governors of the Long Beach Bar Association and was its former president in 2020.
Ms. Birmingham has won many accolades for her professionalism and service to her clients, including the Kathleen Parker Award by the Pacific Coast University School of Law and the Women Lawyers of Long Beach’s Legal Service Attorney of the Year. She looks out for her community and volunteers with the Long Beach Police Chief’s Annual Advisory Committee. She has received a “Good” rating on Avvo.
Practice areas
Estate Planning & Probate, Family LawFocus areas
Adoption, Living Wills, Power of Attorney, Probate & Estate Administration, Trusts, Wills
- 90% Estate Planning & Probate
- 10% Family Law
First Admitted: 1997, California
Professional Webpage: https://www.longbeachlaw.com/reba-birmingham
Bar / Professional Activity
- President of the Long Beach Bar in 2020., 2020
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified as a Mediator through Pacific Coast University, School of Law, 2018
Educational Background
- Graduated Phi Kappa Phi from Long Beach State University., 2013
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- My article on death of a plaintiff or defendant in a Probate Mediation will be published in the Fall 2026 issue. , Author, Probate Mediations - Death of plaintiff or defendant, Advocate Magazine Fall of 2026, Journal Of Consumer Attorneys, 2026
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Woman of Distinction, awarded by State Senator Lena Gonzalez for leadership and empowerment of other women., 2025
- Honored by the Soroptimist International of Long Beach with an award for "Women Who Have Made an Impact", 2024
Honors
- This is an annual award which is won by votes from the public in the Long Beach Community for various professional and other services. , Best of Long Beach Winner, Long Beach Home & Living, 2017
Awards
Avvo Client's Choice Award: This award is granted to attorneys with at least 5 reviews with 4+ stars in a given year on Avvo.com
Industry Groups
- General Public
- Hospice Emergencies
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2023 - 2026