Welcome to our firm
Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, a Professional Law Corporation, founded in 1920 in Turlock, California, provides advice and representation on water law, public law, estate planning, probate, non-probate property succession, real property, leases, land use, business, and commercial matters. Contact us today to schedule an appointment.
ARTICLE ON GROUNDWATER RIGHTS
Published in the spring issue of the publication Hydro Visions, Roger Masuda and M. Josef Polk of Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs gives insight in their article on, “Protecting Your Groundwater Rights While Reducing Pumping, Part 1.”
HISTORY
Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs is a Turlock, CA law firm founded in 1920 by W. Coburn Cook. Our practice emphasizes water and public law matters. We also provide advice and representation on estate planning, wills, trust, probate, business, real property, land use, agricultural, municipal law matters, and civil litigation. Our challenge is to help our clients develop creative solutions to complex problems.
CELEBRATING OUR 105TH ANNIVERSARY
Established in 1920, Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs is one of California’s oldest law firms with an emphasis on water and public law. We have extensive experience with surface water, groundwater, environmental, fish resources, hydropower, and public agency law matters. Our mission is to provide our clients with responsive, effective, and efficient legal services.
Marina Coast WD Dedication of New A1/A2 Storage Tanks (3 MG)and Booster Pump Station at CSU Monterey Bay, April 24, 2025
From left to right:
David Hobbs, MCWD lead attorney on project;
Martin Rauch, Rauch Communication Consultants;
Reese Shetrone, CSUMB Utilities Dept.;
Derek Cray, MCWD Operations & Maintenance Manager (originally from Turlock).
Rem Scherzinger, MCWD General Manager, and David Hobbs
Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, A professional Law Corporation is here for you
At Griffith, Masuda & Hobbs, A Professional Law Corporation, we focus on Water Law, Public Law, and Civil Law areas and we are here to listen to you and help you navigate the legal system.




