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Susan Ma, Environmental Attorney in Sacramento, California

Over 12 years of legal practice

Sacramento, CA

Practicing environmental in Sacramento since 2014.

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Susan Ma is an attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Susan has over 12 years of legal experience.

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Sacramento, CA
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over 12 years
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  • Handles Environmental matters from Sacramento, CA.
  • Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

About Susan Ma: Susan Ma is an attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Susan has over 12 years of legal experience.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Susan takes on

Susan concentrates on environmental. Each area below outlines the kind of case Susan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Environmental cases in Sacramento, California

Susan takes environmental matters in Sacramento, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Susan agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Susan Ma — environmental lawyer in Sacramento

Susan Ma is an attorney based in Sacramento, CA. The practice focuses on Environmental. Susan has over 12 years of legal experience.

Susan Ma is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Susan received a degree from Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL, OR, and has been licensed for 12 years. Susan practices in Sacramento, CA.

Working with Susan on a environmental matter

Susan Ma is a lawyer practicing environmental law. Susan received a degree from Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL, OR, and has been licensed for 12 years. Susan practices in Sacramento, CA.

Clients Susan works with

Susan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for environmental matters in Sacramento and the surrounding California area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL, OR Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA

Jurisdictions

Susan's state bar admissions

  • California

    2014 · ACTIVE

Susan studied at — in Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL, OR Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA.

Law school and academic background

Susan completed — in Lewis & Clark Coll Northwestern SOL, OR Univ of California Berkeley, Berkeley, CA. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Susan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Susan Ma's office in Sacramento

Susan's primary office is at 801 K St Ste 2300, Sacramento, CA, 95814-3521. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

801 K St Ste 2300

Sacramento, CA 95814-3521

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Hiring guide

How to hire Susan Ma — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new environmental attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Susan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Susan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Susan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a environmental attorney in Sacramento, California

A short list to run through before you commit: How many environmental matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Susan

Susan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in environmental practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every environmental matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Susan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Susan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many environmental practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Susan Ma

  • How much does it cost to hire Susan for a environmental case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Susan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Susan offer a free consultation?

    Susan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Susan's office. Some environmental attorneys offer free consults — check Susan's current terms during booking.

  • How long do environmental cases in California typically take?

    Simple environmental matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Susan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Susan take my case if I'm outside Sacramento?

    Susan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Susan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Susan?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Susan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Susan accepting new environmental clients right now?

    Susan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Environmental attorneys serving Sacramento, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California

Susan handles environmental matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified environmental attorneys in that community.

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