top of page

Tenant & Consumer Rights Trial Attorney

2024-12-06- Ari Rief Profile Pic.jpg

Tenant & Consumer Rights

California

Tenant Law

Screenshot 2024-10-14 094254_edited.jpg

Uninhabitable Conditions
 
Wrongful or Constructive Evictions
 
Harassment / Retaliation by Landlord

"Cash-for-Keys" Tenant Buyouts

& More...

Consumer Law

Fraud / Misrepresentation 
 
Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA)

Breach of Warranty (Lemon Law)

Wrongful Business Practices

 
Financial Elder Abuse

& More...

Elderly woman distressed next to her car. Hood up, engine failure..jpg
a classic stopwatch clock, turned somewhat sideways but standing upright on its own with a

Having a litigator with dozens of jury trial wins leads to faster, better settlements.

FASTER results.

FASTER

Image by Cytonn Photography

Only pay if we win.

The SUCCESS of my law office is tied to the SUCCESS of your case.

There are no attorney's fees unless we prevail.

Handshake in the Office

What Clients Say

... went well above and beyond.

About the Attorney

2024-09-28-Ari Rief profile pic 2_edited_edited.jpg

Ari Rief, Esq.

Trial Attorney

 

Education

J.D., University of San Diego School of Law

B.A., History, University of California, Los Angeles

Tenant & Consumer Civil Litigation Attorney

Before founding Rief Legal, P.C., I was trial counsel at two civil litigation firms: one focused on tenants’ rights (habitability, harassment, wrongful and constructive eviction) and the other on consumer protection (lemon law, auto fraud). Proving habitability defects, interestingly, is similar to proving a lemon—what gives rise to a winning lawsuit is not simply the defect itself, but that notice of the defect was sufficiently given and the issue wasn’t fixed in a reasonable time or number of attempts.

Former Prosecutor & Criminal Defense Trial Attorney

I practiced criminal law for over a decade, starting as a prosecutor in two DA’s offices before running my own defense practice. I appeared in court daily, negotiated hundreds of cases annually, tried (and prevailed in) dozens of jury trials, and handled complex felonies (e.g., murder, three strikes, multi-million-dollar embezzlement, etc.). While I now focus on civil litigation, I still accept select criminal cases.

Small Boutique Law Office Model

Unlike large firms that delegate to less experienced associates, I personally handle your case—including trial. I intentionally limit my caseload to maintain a boutique practice and ensure each client gets my full attention.

Statewide Cases

Although based in the Bay Area, I handle civil cases statewide. Most proceedings are remote, but I travel as needed for in-person appearances like jury trials.

Flexible Meeting Options

I offer meetings in person, by phone, or via Zoom—whichever best fits your schedule and needs.

Contact

Which most accurately describes you?
Interested in legal services / Potential New Client
Former Client
Attorney
Other
Type of Case
If your case is a landlord-tenant matter, are you a landlord? (Rief Legal, P.C. only represents tenants.)
If you are a tenant in an unlawful detainer action, is your non-payment of rent based on habitability defects or unlawful practices by your landlord?

RIEF LEGAL, P.C.

1100 Moraga Way, Suite 208

Moraga, CA 94556

Tel. 844.274.7433

Fax 888.592.1351

 

CONSUMER RIGHTS

 

False Advertising

Unfair Business Practices

Fraud

Misrepresentation

CLRA

Auto Fraud

Breach of Warranty

Song-Beverly (Lemon Law)

Financial Elder Abuse

TENANT RIGHTS

Breach of Warranty of Habitability

Breach of Covenant of Quiet Enjoyment

Negligence

Constructive Eviction

Wrongful Eviction

Retaliatory Eviction

Harassment by Landlord

Wrongly Withheld Security Deposit

Fair Employment and Housing Discrimination

  • Facebook
  • TikTok
  • Instagram

844-ARI-RIEF
844-274-7433

RIEF LEGAL, P.C. © 2024 All Rights Reserved.

bottom of page