5 Viral TikTok Lawyers

In a very technologically dependent world, many people rely on quick information. These five TikTok lawyers have gone viral across several social media platforms, flexing their legal knowledge to benefit the viewers. These lawyers focus their legal videos on preventative tips for common situations, such as traveling, finances, and business or home-owning decisions.

Erika Kullberg

Who is Erika Kullberg? Kullberg is an attorney, personal finance expert, and founder of a legal tech startup. She is one of the first and most popular lawyers on TikTok who has gone viral. Her lawyer marketing videos attracted more than 21 million followers across all of her social media platforms, including her TikTok, @ericakullberg, and podcast: “Erika Taught Me.”

Kullberg’s videos have a predictable format that shows a person in a tough situation and how her expertise can help them. Following her big reveal she says, “I read the fine print so you don’t have to.” Her videos explain policies that most people do not know about, teaching her audience how to utilize these benefits.

Cristen Martinez

Cristen Martinez is a real estate attorney with more than 168,000 followers on TikTok, @cristen.martinez. Martinez shares legal videos on her case experience and breaks down the situation based on the federal and state laws that are relevant to the case. These legal debriefing videos include tips for people to try or avoid in similar situations.

Martinez’s videos are great for aspiring lawyers as well as any adults trying to navigate the real estate world. She practices law in Florida and is a member of the U.S. Supreme Court and part of the Middle District of Florida Federal Court.

Kelly Chang

Kelly Chang is a family law attorney at the Law and Mediation Offices of Kelly Chang. Her viral legal videos share information about marriage, divorce, and family legal matters such as child custody. Her main point to share with her audience is to “get a prenup.” She has more than 380,000 followers just on TikTok, @lawyerkelly.

Chang’s TikTok combines her legal knowledge, family moments, and appearances on Inside Edition as a family law specialist. She famously spoke on Britney Spears and Sam Asghari’s divorce, Joe Jonas and Sophie Turner’s divorce and custody battle, as well as Inside Edition’s segment on famous divorces among celebrities in the summer of 2023.

Caesar Chukwuma

Caesar Chukwuma is the founder of Chukwuma Law Group, P.A., based in Miami, Florida. His viral legal videos have brought 8.9 million followers to his TikTok, @iamcaez. His videos start with commonly asked questions, tips to help your potential legal situation, and hypothetical scenarios with solutions.

He specializes in criminal defense and personal injury, from drug or weapon charges to medical malpractice and slip-and-fall injuries.

Mike Mandell

Mike Mandell is a lawyer on TikTok with more than 7 million followers across his social media platforms where he works to connect with the young and tech-savvy generation. He specializes in personal injury, criminal defense, and sexual assault cases.

Mandell’s mission is to educate members of the public on their legal rights. His videos answer questions that apply to most if not all people. Mandell’s viral legal videos include fun character role-play and guest stars to help act out scenarios in a goofy yet educational way.

Do any viral lawyers inspire you?

Social media has helped educate people on their legal rights through viral videos. These easy-to-comprehend and entertaining videos help lawyers market their services, but also help people in common legal situations.

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