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Workers' Compensation Attorneys in California

Workplace injury claims, wcab, comp defense 6,052 pre-screened attorneys across 40 counties.

What Is Workers' Compensation in California?

Workers' compensation attorneys handle workplace injury claims before the California WCAB.

When Do You Need a Workers' Compensation Attorney in California?

You may need a workers' compensation attorney in California when your situation involves workplace injury claims, wcab, comp defense.

California Workers' Compensation Sub-Specialties

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

Workplace Injury Claims

Workplace Injury Claims matters in California fall within the broader Workers' Compensation practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in workplace injury claims cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Wcab

Wcab matters in California fall within the broader Workers' Compensation practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in wcab cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Comp Defense

Comp Defense matters in California fall within the broader Workers' Compensation practice area. California-licensed attorneys experienced in comp defense cases handle the related procedural, substantive, and evidentiary questions specific to this subspecialty.

Costs and Timeline

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

Workers' Compensation Attorneys by County

Pre-screened workers' compensation 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 1,656 attorneys
Lessing Charles Solov — Solov & Teitell, a P.C., Los AngelesFranklin Marks Kaye — Los AngelesAnthony F Telleria — L/O of Telleria Telleria & Levy LLP, San Gabriel
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📍 Orange County 930 attorneys
Robert Michael Simpson — William W. Green & Associates, Newport BeachRichard E. Guilford — Guilford Sarvas et al LLP, AnaheimShapleigh H. Kimes — Law Ofc Shapleigh H Kimes, Newport Beach
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📍 Sacramento County 363 attorneys
Andrew J Smolich — Smolich & Smolich LLP, SacramentoRonald Milton Metzinger — SacramentoBrian Adair Hill — Law Office of Brian A. Hill, Folsom
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📍 San Diego County 335 attorneys
Susan L. England — England Ponticello & St Clair, San DiegoLeRoy George Siddell — San DiegoMichael Elbert Jones — Dietz Gilmor & Chazen, San Diego
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📍 Alameda County 244 attorneys
John Edward Hill — Law Office of John E Hill, OaklandGeorge Wesley Mason Jr — George W. Mason, Mediator, OaklandPaul Vincent Cummins — paul cummins law, Oakland
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📍 San Francisco County 164 attorneys
Michael Steven Hebel — San FranciscoAllan Martin Schuman — Allan M. Schuman a Professional Law Corp, San FranciscoDennis Steven Weaver — McDonnell & Weaver, San Francisco
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📍 Fresno County 163 attorneys
Douglas Adrian Low — FresnoJoseph Anthony Igoa — Yrulegui & Roberts, FresnoRobert Freddie Perez — Perez, Williams, Medina & Rodriguez, Fresno
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📍 Placer County 145 attorneys
Thomas Bernard Brown — Law Ofc Thomas B Brown, AuburnFrederick L. Boyd Jr — Fred Boyd, RocklinMichael Howard Powers — Coleman Chavez & Associates, Roseville
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📍 Riverside County 144 attorneys
Stanton Jay Diamond — BeaumontVirgil W. Jackson Jr — Jackson & van den Bussche, La QuintaJohn Douglas Meyer — Riverside
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📍 Santa Clara County 127 attorneys
Arthur L. Johnson Jr — Johnson Law Firm, San JoseSamuel R Swift — San JoseGretchen Annette Peterson — San Jose
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📍 San Bernardino County 114 attorneys
Thomas Hadley Hamilton — Thomas H Hamilton, Attorney at Law, Loma LindaThomas William Bradford — Bradford & Barthel LLP, OntarioEloise GomezReyes — Law Offices of Eloise Gomez Reyes, Colton
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📍 Ventura County 96 attorneys
Warren Wickersham Greene Jr — VenturaMartin Russell Weinberger — Law Ofc Martin R Weinberger, Simi ValleyHoward Jeffrey Wasserman — Oxnard
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Common Questions About California Workers' Compensation

Browse the 6,052 California workers' compensation attorneys above by county or use the practice-area cards. Each attorney is verified against the State Bar of California records.
California workers' compensation 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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