When you need to hire an attorney, you need the best of the best. To help you find the best, Sacramento Magazine contracted with Professional Research Services, which asked Sacramento area attorneys to nominate three colleagues they would recommend in their area of law. Nominees were then vetted on the basis of the survey results, the legitimacy of their licenses and their standing with The State Bar of California. The attorneys who met the criteria and received the highest number of votes made the list. The list is expansive; there is no shortage of great attorneys in the region, whether you are looking for someone who specializes in immigration, family law, estate planning, employment and labor issues, criminal defense, personal injury or a myriad of other areas. Along with publishing the list of Top Lawyers, every year we profile a select few, giving you a glimpse into the person behind the accolades.