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Employment Law Attorneys in California

Wrongful termination, wage and hour, harassment, discrimination, paga 19,383 pre-screened attorneys across 45 counties.

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A plain-English guide to California employment law: at-will employment and its limits, wage-and-hour and overtime rules, meal and rest break

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What Is Employment Law in California?

California has the nation's strongest employee protections. Employment attorneys handle wrongful termination, wage-and-hour (Labor Code), harassment and discrimination (FEHA), and PAGA actions.

When Do You Need a Employment Law Attorney in California?

You may need a employment law attorney in California when your situation involves wrongful termination, wage and hour, harassment.

California Employment Law Sub-Specialties

Employment Law covers several distinct case types in California, each with its own legal framework. Below are the most common sub-specialties.

Wrongful Termination

Wrongful Termination matters in California fall within the broader Employment Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in wrongful termination cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Wage And Hour

Wage And Hour matters in California fall within the broader Employment Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in wage and hour cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Harassment

Harassment matters in California fall within the broader Employment Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in harassment cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Discrimination

Discrimination matters in California fall within the broader Employment Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in discrimination cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Paga

Paga matters in California fall within the broader Employment Law practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in paga cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

California employment law attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.

California Laws and Statutes

California employment law is governed by various provisions of the California Codes. Consult a California-licensed attorney for the specific statute citations applicable to your matter.

Employment Law Attorneys by County

Pre-screened employment law attorneys serving each California county. Counts reflect active State Bar of California members with offices in-county. Each county links to a full directory page for the matching practice area.

📍 Los Angeles County 5,874 attorneys
Charles H Goldstein — The Goldstein Law Firm, Beverly HillsPaul Grossman — Paul Hastings LLP, Los AngelesRobert Paul Mandler — Los Angeles
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📍 San Francisco County 1,876 attorneys
Donald Charles Carroll — Law Offices of Carroll & Scully, Inc., San FranciscoAlan Chenoweth Davis — Davis & Reno, San FranciscoJohn J Bartko — Bartko Pavia LLP, San Francisco
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📍 Orange County 1,744 attorneys
Richard E. Guilford — Guilford Sarvas et al LLP, AnaheimJonathan Lorman — Newport BeachJudith Maurine Ryan — Irvine
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📍 San Diego County 1,642 attorneys
Victor Eugene Bianchini — Signature Resolution, San DiegoRichard D Prochazka — Richard D. Prochazka APC, San DiegoJeffrey Lynn Mason — Jeffrey L. Mason, Attorney at Law, San Diego
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📍 Sacramento County 1,091 attorneys
Brian R VanCamp — Van Camp ADR, SacramentoTakashi Ronald Sugano — Korshak Kracoff Kong Sugano, SacramentoRalph Elliot Lightstone — Agricultural Labor Relations Board, Sacramento
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📍 Alameda County 902 attorneys
John Gary Gwilliam — Gwilliam, Ivary, et al., OaklandRobert Alan Blum — The Permanente Federation LLC, OaklandJohn D Menke — Menke & Associates, Piedmont
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📍 Santa Clara County 645 attorneys
John Kagel — Palo AltoBrian Connor Walsh — JAMS Silicon Valley, San JoseEric Christopher Kastner — Kastner | Kim LLP, Santa Clara
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📍 Contra Costa County 318 attorneys
Steven Richard Anthony — Knox Ricksen LLP, OrindaMartin R Glick — OrindaRichard Thomas Bowles — Walnut Creek
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📍 San Mateo County 287 attorneys
James Raymond Madison — Menlo ParkRichard James Romanski — San MateoGeorge Perry Camerlengo — Law Office of George F. Camerlengo, San Carlos
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📍 Fresno County 225 attorneys
James Michael Phillips — The Phillips Group, ClovisRichard Alan Harris — Wild Carter & Tipton, FresnoHoward Moore Jr — Moore & Moore, Clovis
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📍 Riverside County 198 attorneys
Richard Howard Castle Jr — MurrietaMichael Christian Hallerud — La QuintaKirk Allen Lauby — Lauby Mankin & Lauby LLP, Corona
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📍 Marin County 165 attorneys
Darrell Salomon — Salomon Law Offices, SausalitoJohn Joseph Grey — Law Office of John J. Grey, San RafaelDon Carl Lippenberger — Law Office of Carl Lippenberger, Mill Valley
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California Employment Law Guides & Resources

Free guides covering key topics in California employment law. Plain-English, statute-cited.

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Employment Law in California: A Complete Guide
A plain-English guide to California employment law: at-will employment and its limits, wage-and-hour and overtime rules,
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California Wage and Hour and Overtime Rules
How California's wage-and-hour rules work: daily and weekly overtime, double time, the seventh-day rule, meal and rest b
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Wrongful Termination in California
When a firing is unlawful in California: the at-will rule and its exceptions, termination in violation of public policy,
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Workplace Discrimination and Harassment in California
California's Fair Employment and Housing Act: protected categories, the harassment standard, employer liability, the Civ
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Worker Classification and PAGA in California
California's ABC test for independent contractors under AB 5, the AB 2257 exemptions, the consequences of misclassificat
View all Employment Law guides →

Common Questions About California Employment Law

Browse the 19,383 California employment law attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California employment law attorneys typically charge hourly ($200-$400) or flat fees depending on case type. Many offer free initial consultations. All fee structures must be communicated to the client in writing per Rule 1.5 of the California Rules of Professional Conduct.
Case duration depends on case type, court calendar, and complexity. Uncontested matters typically resolve in 3-6 months; contested matters with disputes can take 12-24+ months. Your attorney can give you a more specific estimate based on your facts.
Yes. Every California attorney must be licensed by the State Bar of California. We verify bar status on every attorney listing. Disciplinary actions are public record; we display them transparently on each profile.
Several California organizations provide free or low-cost legal aid, including LawHelpCA.org, Bay Area Legal Aid, and the Legal Aid Foundation of Los Angeles. For criminal cases, indigent defendants are entitled to a Public Defender at no cost.

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