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Find Employment Attorneys in California

Counsel for workers: termination, wages, harassment, and retaliation claims. This is the statewide record for employment in California: every attorney on the State Bar of California's official roll whose published practice reaches this area, shown in neutral directory order.

Californians search this field under many names · employment lawyer, employment attorney, wrongful termination attorney, wrongful termination lawyer, workplace harassment lawyer · and the registry answers all of them from the same source. Below: the governing deadline with its citation, what to weigh as you read the record, the questions Californians ask with the code sections that answer them, and employment coverage county by county, from Del Norte to San Diego.

The clock & the craft

Statute of limitations

Three years to file a discrimination, harassment, or retaliation complaint with the Civil Rights Department.

Cal. Gov. Code § 12960

After the CRD issues a right-to-sue notice, suit must follow within one year (Cal. Gov. Code § 12965). Most wage claims reach back three years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338: up to four via Bus. & Prof. Code § 17200.

Reading the roster

For a workplace matter, look for attorneys who practice employment law on the side of the table you sit on, most represent either workers or employers, rarely both. Ask whether the attorney has taken wage-and-hour or FEHA cases through the county's superior court or PAGA and arbitration procedures, how they evaluate damages, and whether they work on contingency for termination and harassment claims. Bring your personnel file, pay records, and any severance offer to a first call.

Employment · statewide roster

18,458 attorneys on the official State Bar of California roll list employment among their practice areas, with an address of record in 53 of California's 58 counties.

17,975 of them hold an active licence; the remainder are recorded as inactive and are not currently eligible to practise.

The largest county rosters are Los Angeles (6,907), Orange (1,969), San Francisco (1,950), San Diego (1,850) and Sacramento (1,137).

109 hold a State Bar Certified Legal Specialist designation, a certification issued by the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization, and not a rating or a ranking.

For 1,715, the registry records a language other than English, almost always from a firm website published in that language; that describes the website, not an attorney's own ability.

Jason A. Rastegar

Employment · Torrance · Los Angeles County

Bar #355141 · Admitted 2024

Speaks Spanish, Persian, French, Japanese, Tagalog, Vietnamese · Taking new clients (attorney stated)

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Call(310) 961-9600

Robert D. Bedinger

Employment · Upland · San Bernardino County

Bar #249040 · Admitted 2007

Taking new clients (attorney stated)

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Nicholas J. Brooks

Employment · San Diego · San Diego County

Bar #349771 · Admitted 2023

Speaks Spanish, Portuguese · Taking new clients (attorney stated)

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Employment matters in California

The matters this field covers, as Californians search for them. Each attorney's own profile states which of these they take.

  • wrongful termination
  • unpaid wages and overtime
  • meal and rest break violations
  • misclassification as an independent contractor
  • sexual harassment
  • workplace discrimination
  • retaliation and whistleblower claims
  • pregnancy and family leave
  • disability accommodation
  • severance agreements
  • PAGA and wage-and-hour class actions

Employment questions, cited

Can I be fired without a reason in California?

Usually yes: Cal. Lab. Code § 2922 presumes employment is at-will, meaning either side may end it at any time. But the reason cannot be unlawful: termination based on a protected characteristic (Cal. Gov. Code § 12940), for whistleblowing (Cal. Lab. Code § 1102.5), for taking protected leave, or in violation of public policy supports a wrongful termination claim despite at-will status.

How long do I have to sue for wrongful termination or discrimination?

For claims under the Fair Employment and Housing Act, you generally have three years from the unlawful act to file a complaint with the California Civil Rights Department (Cal. Gov. Code § 12960), then one year from the right-to-sue notice to file in court (Cal. Gov. Code § 12965). Common-law wrongful termination claims run two years under Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1.

What overtime pay am I owed in California?

Non-exempt employees earn 1.5× their regular rate after 8 hours in a day or 40 in a week, and 2× after 12 hours in a day, under Cal. Lab. Code § 510. California's daily overtime rule is broader than federal law. Misclassification as "exempt" or as an independent contractor (tested under Lab. Code § 2775's ABC test) is a frequent source of unpaid-overtime claims.

When must my final paycheck be paid after I quit or am fired?

Immediately at termination if you are discharged (Cal. Lab. Code § 201), or within 72 hours if you quit without notice (Cal. Lab. Code § 202). A willfully late final paycheck accrues waiting-time penalties of a full day's wages for each day late, up to 30 days, under Cal. Lab. Code § 203.

Is it illegal for my employer to retaliate against me for reporting violations?

Yes. Cal. Lab. Code § 1102.5 prohibits retaliation against an employee who reports conduct they reasonably believe violates a law or regulation, internally or to a government agency. Separate anti-retaliation rules protect wage complaints (Lab. Code § 98.6) and discrimination complaints (Gov. Code § 12940(h)). Remedies can include reinstatement, lost pay, and civil penalties.

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From the registry's blog

Employment Lawyer in California: What the Law SaysLearn what California employment law covers, from wages to discrimination, and how to check the public record to see who is licensed to handle it.California Employment Discrimination: How the Law Protects YouHow California employment discrimination law works: protected categories under the FEHA, filing deadlines, the CRD complaint process, and what counts as unlawful bias at work.California Wage and Hour Law: Unpaid Wages, Overtime, and BreaksHow California wage and hour law works: overtime, meal and rest breaks, minimum wage, final pay, and how workers recover unpaid wages under the Labor Code.

From the answer files

Can I be fired without a reason in California?Cal. Lab. Code § 2922When is my final paycheck due after leaving a job in California?Cal. Lab. Code §§ 201–203How does overtime pay work in California?Cal. Lab. Code § 510How long do I have to file a workplace discrimination complaint in California?Cal. Gov. Code § 12960How much does an employment lawyer cost in California?Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6147How does a wrongful termination lawsuit work in California?Cal. Gov. Code § 12965What evidence should I save after being fired in California?Cal. Lab. Code § 1198.5How long do I have to claim unpaid wages in California?Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 338(a)What are the meal and rest break rules in California?Cal. Lab. Code §§ 512, 226.7What counts as a hostile work environment in California?Cal. Gov. Code § 12940(j)Do I have to sign a severance agreement in California?Cal. Gov. Code § 12964.5What family and medical leave can I take in California?Cal. Gov. Code § 12945.2How do I choose an employment lawyer in California?Cal. Bus. & Prof. Code § 6147

Employment in all 58 counties

Employment in Los Angeles CountySeat: Los AngelesEmployment in San Diego CountySeat: San DiegoEmployment in San Francisco CountySeat: San FranciscoEmployment in Alameda CountySeat: OaklandEmployment in Santa Clara CountySeat: San JoseEmployment in Sonoma CountySeat: Santa RosaEmployment in Humboldt CountySeat: EurekaEmployment in Shasta CountySeat: ReddingEmployment in Sacramento CountySeat: SacramentoEmployment in Yolo CountySeat: WoodlandEmployment in Monterey CountySeat: SalinasEmployment in Santa Barbara CountySeat: Santa BarbaraEmployment in Fresno CountySeat: FresnoEmployment in Kern CountySeat: BakersfieldEmployment in El Dorado CountySeat: PlacervilleEmployment in Riverside CountySeat: RiversideEmployment in San Bernardino CountySeat: San BernardinoEmployment in Orange CountySeat: Santa AnaEmployment in San Joaquin CountySeat: StocktonEmployment in Stanislaus CountySeat: ModestoEmployment in Ventura CountySeat: VenturaEmployment in Tulare CountySeat: VisaliaEmployment in San Luis Obispo CountySeat: San Luis ObispoEmployment in Alpine CountySeat: MarkleevilleEmployment in Amador CountySeat: JacksonEmployment in Butte CountySeat: OrovilleEmployment in Calaveras CountySeat: San AndreasEmployment in Colusa CountySeat: ColusaEmployment in Contra Costa CountySeat: MartinezEmployment in Del Norte CountySeat: Crescent CityEmployment in Glenn CountySeat: WillowsEmployment in Imperial CountySeat: El CentroEmployment in Inyo CountySeat: IndependenceEmployment in Kings CountySeat: HanfordEmployment in Lake CountySeat: LakeportEmployment in Lassen CountySeat: SusanvilleEmployment in Madera CountySeat: MaderaEmployment in Marin CountySeat: San RafaelEmployment in Mariposa CountySeat: MariposaEmployment in Mendocino CountySeat: UkiahEmployment in Merced CountySeat: MercedEmployment in Modoc CountySeat: AlturasEmployment in Mono CountySeat: BridgeportEmployment in Napa CountySeat: NapaEmployment in Nevada CountySeat: Nevada CityEmployment in Placer CountySeat: AuburnEmployment in Plumas CountySeat: QuincyEmployment in San Benito CountySeat: HollisterEmployment in San Mateo CountySeat: Redwood CityEmployment in Santa Cruz CountySeat: Santa CruzEmployment in Sierra CountySeat: DownievilleEmployment in Siskiyou CountySeat: YrekaEmployment in Solano CountySeat: FairfieldEmployment in Sutter CountySeat: Yuba CityEmployment in Tehama CountySeat: Red BluffEmployment in Trinity CountySeat: WeavervilleEmployment in Tuolumne CountySeat: SonoraEmployment in Yuba CountySeat: Marysville

Employment by city

Employment in Los AngelesLos Angeles County · Los AngelesEmployment in Long BeachLos Angeles County · Los AngelesEmployment in PasadenaLos Angeles County · Los AngelesEmployment in Santa MonicaLos Angeles County · Los AngelesEmployment in San DiegoSan Diego County · San DiegoEmployment in Chula VistaSan Diego County · San DiegoEmployment in San FranciscoSan Francisco County · Bay AreaEmployment in OaklandAlameda County · Bay AreaEmployment in San JoseSanta Clara County · Bay AreaEmployment in Santa RosaSonoma County · North CoastEmployment in EurekaHumboldt County · North CoastEmployment in ReddingShasta County · Shasta CascadeEmployment in SacramentoSacramento County · Sacramento ValleyEmployment in DavisYolo County · Sacramento ValleyEmployment in FolsomSacramento County · Sacramento ValleyEmployment in SalinasMonterey County · Central CoastEmployment in Santa BarbaraSanta Barbara County · Central CoastEmployment in FresnoFresno County · San Joaquin ValleyEmployment in BakersfieldKern County · San Joaquin ValleyEmployment in South Lake TahoeEl Dorado County · SierraEmployment in RiversideRiverside County · Inland EmpireEmployment in San BernardinoSan Bernardino County · Inland EmpireEmployment in IrvineOrange County · Orange CountyEmployment in AnaheimOrange County · Orange CountyEmployment in Santa AnaOrange County · Orange CountyEmployment in Palm SpringsRiverside County · DesertEmployment in StocktonSan Joaquin County · San Joaquin ValleyEmployment in ModestoStanislaus County · San Joaquin ValleyEmployment in OxnardVentura County · Central CoastEmployment in FremontAlameda County · Bay AreaEmployment in VisaliaTulare County · San Joaquin ValleyEmployment in San Luis ObispoSan Luis Obispo County · Central Coast

Adjacent shelves of the law

Workers' CompensationCal. Lab. Code § 5405Civil Rights42 U.S.C. § 1983 / Cal. Code Civ. Proc. § 335.1Business LawCal. Code Civ. Proc. § 337

Full Employment rosters, by surname

Aaron – Doyle · Alameda County187 attorneysDreger – Kaludi · Alameda County188 attorneysKan – Muir · Alameda County184 attorneysMunoz – Shahbaz · Alameda County183 attorneysShahtaj – Znachko · Alameda County184 attorneysAdvani – Lee · Contra Costa County170 attorneysLeggieri – Zurada · Contra Costa County166 attorneysAgrall – Zoldoske · Fresno County228 attorneysAarons – Andrews · Los Angeles County208 attorneysAnfanger – Bareng · Los Angeles County200 attorneysBarker – Blanco · Los Angeles County205 attorneysBlank – Burnovskiyeyni · Los Angeles County205 attorneysBurns – Chen · Los Angeles County204 attorneysCheng – Cothran · Los Angeles County205 attorneysCotten – Dhote · Los Angeles County206 attorneysDhupar – Escobar · Los Angeles County201 attorneysEsensten – Fradin · Los Angeles County208 attorneysFraigun – Gilanians · Los Angeles County207 attorneysGill – Grutman · Los Angeles County207 attorneysGruzen – Heider · Los Angeles County206 attorneysHeine – Hsu · Los Angeles County205 attorneysHu – Jones · Los Angeles County212 attorneysJoneswilliams – Khademi · Los Angeles County194 attorneysKhakh – Kroetz · Los Angeles County207 attorneysKrol – Lee · Los Angeles County207 attorneysLeech – Lucas · Los Angeles County208 attorneysLuce – Martino · Los Angeles County206 attorneysMartirosyan – Miles · Los Angeles County210 attorneysMillea – Musante · Los Angeles County209 attorneysMusitano – Oishi · Los Angeles County204 attorneysOjeda – Pedone · Los Angeles County206 attorneysPelliconi – Rahbarpour · Los Angeles County210 attorneysRahimi – Rodriguezritchie · Los Angeles County205 attorneysRodriguezsanchirico – Sampson · Los Angeles County203 attorneysSamuel – Shahbazian · Los Angeles County204 attorneysShahmaram – Soliman · Los Angeles County205 attorneysSolis – Tabibian · Los Angeles County204 attorneysTabibnia – Turner · Los Angeles County219 attorneysTurneylewis – Wang · Los Angeles County201 attorneysWanner – Wootton · Los Angeles County207 attorneysWorley – Zwirn · Los Angeles County204 attorneysAdair – Zinn · Marin County192 attorneysAbbene – Bush · Orange County221 attorneysBushra – Donahoo · Orange County217 attorneysDong – Gross · Orange County212 attorneysGuadagnini – Kao · Orange County216 attorneysKaplan – Lynch · Orange County214 attorneysLystrup – Nowland · Orange County212 attorneysNuelle – Saeedtehrani · Orange County212 attorneysSagstetter – Thomas · Orange County218 attorneysThommarson – Zlokas · Orange County210 attorneysAllred – Ziring · Placer County125 attorneysAguirre – Zemming · Riverside County219 attorneysAarons – Cress · Sacramento County224 attorneysCridland – Ichinaga · Sacramento County221 attorneysIler – Miller · Sacramento County226 attorneysMills – Seeley · Sacramento County218 attorneysSeifert – Zuidema · Sacramento County223 attorneysAbdizadeh – Yu · San Bernardino County223 attorneysAbad – Bray · San Diego County196 attorneysBrehl – Decamp · San Diego County200 attorneysDecastro – Gilliland · San Diego County201 attorneysGiorgio – Jiangyu · San Diego County201 attorneysJimenezgudino – Luu · San Diego County202 attorneysLycett – Nordlund · San Diego County198 attorneysNordrehaug – Roman · San Diego County201 attorneysRomance – Sullivan · San Diego County205 attorneysSurban – Zuver · San Diego County199 attorneysAbdolhosseini – Brown · San Francisco County209 attorneysBrowne – Dawood · San Francisco County205 attorneysDean – Gorman · San Francisco County211 attorneysGormley – Kane · San Francisco County215 attorneysKang – Mak · San Francisco County219 attorneysMalach – Ofierski · San Francisco County210 attorneysOhalloran – Roufougar · San Francisco County206 attorneysRowley – Taylor · San Francisco County217 attorneysTaylorpatel – Zutler · San Francisco County211 attorneysAbat – Larsen · San Mateo County167 attorneysLarson – Zimmerman · San Mateo County163 attorneysAdams – Zeman · Santa Barbara County136 attorneysAbelkop – Gschwind · Santa Clara County225 attorneysGurnick – Oh · Santa Clara County223 attorneysOlowude – Zhuang · Santa Clara County225 attorneysAidun – Witteman · Sonoma County113 attorneysAbanonu – Zarkowski · Ventura County282 attorneys

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