Best Employment Lawyers in Berkeley, CA

24 firms listed · 7 in Berkeley · 4 open 24/7 · 5 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

The Law Office of Scott R. Herndon

The Law Office of Scott R. Herndon

(15)
  • Questions
“He was able to flip the case 180 degrees and show that the initial assessment of liability was incorrect, and get me a settlement I was overjoyed with.”
In Business Since 2018
Free Initial Consultation
1816 Fifth St, Berkeley, CA
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Law Offices of Elizabeth F. McDonald

Law Offices of Elizabeth F. McDonald

(2)
“Elizabeth Mc Donald is the best, I've used her several times in my life and she has always handled each case with compassion and professionalism.”
Accepts Cash, Check
In Business Since 1999
BBB Rating: A+
2140 Shattuck Ave. #807, Berkeley, CA
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Law Office of Anthony J. Sperber

Law Office of Anthony J. Sperber

(11)
  • Questions
  • Justice
  • Patient
“After calling several lawyers when I was in need to urgent advice, he called me back within minutes and patiently listed to my questions and answered all of them.”
In Business Since 2010
1808 Sixth St, Berkeley, CA
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Gould, Hahn, & Reinhardt

Gould, Hahn, & Reinhardt

(4)
“They don't have a great reputation because it's extremely hard to trust them, and most of them are out just to get your money without really resolve your issue(s) you came to them initially.”
In Business Since 2000
Free Initial Consultation
2550 Ninth St STE 101, Berkeley, CA
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Workers Comp Lawyer California

Workers Comp Lawyer California

In Business Since 2010
Free Initial Consultation
2470 Telegraph Ave, Berkeley, CA
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Boucher Law

Boucher Law

(1)
“We retained Christopher Boucher to provide HR expert assessment, opinions, and testimony in a civil case alleging failure to engage in the requisite interactive process in good faith to accommodate the plaintiff public school teacher's medical condit...”
2081 Center St, Berkeley, CA
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This page gathers the 24 employment law firms listed for Berkeley, CA. Details of their practice areas, booking options and office hours are drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings come from public reviews.

Area overview: Berkeley, CA

7 of the 24 firms we list are based in Berkeley; the other 17 serve Berkeley from towns including San Francisco (12 mi), Oakland (7 mi) and Walnut Creek (13 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.5 to 5.0 across 1,572 reviews; 11 have 50 or more reviews. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "knowledge" and "patient". 4 are open around the clock; 5 are open on Saturdays and 4 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are employment law (6), construction accidents (3), sexual harassment (3), wrongful death (3) and bicycle accidents (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 15 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 4 offer urgent consultations and 13 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

Do any employment firms listed for Berkeley open on Saturdays or Sundays?

Weekend hours appear on 5 of the 24 listings here. Where it happens it is normally a phone line or an intake service rather than the full office. Call first if the appointment matters, because published hours and staffed hours are not always the same thing.

Law Offices of Paul Glusman

Law Offices of Paul Glusman

In Business Since 1978
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
2041 Bancroft Way #207, Berkeley, CA
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Dolan Law Firm

Dolan Law Firm

(48)
  • Meeting
  • Bicycle
  • Settlement
“Dolan Law Firm provided excellent representation for me when the insurance company of the person who ran over me refused to submit a reasonable settlement amount.”
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1998
BBB Accredited
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Anderson Franco

Anderson Franco

(50)
  • Insight
  • Empathy
  • Result
“As a criminal defense and immigration attorney, when my clients ask me if I know a good injury and accident attorney, I always recommend them to Attorney Anderson Franco.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
Emergency Services
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Spencer Young Law

Spencer Young Law

(43)
  • Money
  • Email
  • Wage
“Ehud doesn't commit to something that he can't do and I appreciate that his golden word; he called when he said he would and got the answers to questions - points of clarification that he needed - as promised.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2010
BBB Rating: A+
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers

Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers

(49)
  • Disability
  • Interest
  • Hands
“Our biggest fear with the legal process was that we would have to constantly divert our attention away from our daughter's extreme medical needs and deal with phone calls, documents, problems, etc.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 1999
Accepts Cash
San Rafael, CA · 16 mi from Berkeley
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Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer

Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer

(49)
  • Compassionate
  • Team
  • Understanding
“Her ability to put herself in her clients' shoes is nothing short of remarkable, and it's evident that she genuinely cares about making a positive difference in their lives.”
In Business Since 2022
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Cardoza Law Offices

Cardoza Law Offices

(24)
  • Meeting
  • Jail
  • Charges
“At first I was in fear of going to jail, losing my job, and not being able to drive my kids to school, but Jason got me a temporary license, talked to my employer, and kept me out of jail.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2002
BBB Rating: A+
Walnut Creek, CA · 13 mi from Berkeley
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Case Law

Case Law

(50)
  • Courtroom
  • Social Justice
  • Passionate
“There are a lot of people interested in talking the talk (and there's nothing wrong with that) but Jeff always went beyond that; he was always engaged in the harder work of helping people who need help.”
In Business Since 2019
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Leigh Law Group

Leigh Law Group

(41)
  • Meeting
  • Expertise
  • Parent
“As you know these issues that we require legal assistance for are very difficult, it takes a lot of expertise and emotional support, I could not have made a better choice then to hire Jay and his team to help me with my situation.”
In Business Since 2006
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Brandon Banks Law APC

Brandon Banks Law APC

(44)
  • Patient
  • Felt
  • Case
“They did an amazing job regardless of my circumstances they fought for me and I really appreciate there hard work thank you guys I appreciate y'all I'm so happy”
In Business Since 2021
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Hunter Pyle Law

Hunter Pyle Law

(42)
  • Meeting
  • Compassionate
  • Calls
“I have known Hunter Pyle for over two decades, have referred many people to him, including my own clients, and have consulted with him directly, and have always known him to provide thoughtful advice and effective representation.”
In Business Since 2016
Transparent Fees & Pricing
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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Franco Muñoz Workers Compensation Law Firm

Franco Muñoz Workers Compensation Law Firm

(37)
  • Settlement
  • Compassionate
  • Understanding
“Cristina and Zayra (forgive me if I'm forgetting someone) were diligent and punctual when I had questions or I needed them to reach out and handle something.”
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2017
Free Initial Consultation
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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TBL Attorney

TBL Attorney

(45)
  • Expertise
  • Confidence
  • Will
“Her expertise, customer service and most of all her personal touch are just few of the reasons I will still choose her again and again as our excellent resource in the future.”
In Business Since 2020
Concord, CA · 16 mi from Berkeley
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Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman

Law Office of Jeff D. Hoffman

(31)
  • 2023
  • Result
  • Knowledge
“His professionalism shone through in every interaction — he was thorough, consistently followed through on commitments, and displayed an unmatched level of attentiveness.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts Debit
In Business Since 2012
BBB Rating: A+
Oakland, CA · 7 mi from Berkeley
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Venardi Zurada

Venardi Zurada

(24)
  • Patient
  • Information
  • Compassionate
“His professionalism, compassion, skill and tenacity, along with the skills of the extraordinary team working with him, brought a successful resolution to what was a very painful and challenging chapter in our lives.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2014
Emergency Services
Walnut Creek, CA · 13 mi from Berkeley
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Amin Law

Amin Law

(48)
  • Divorce
  • Questions
  • Family Law
“It was a pleasure working with Sam, I was able to get the case dismissed on a civil harassment restraining order that was brought with false accusations.”
In Business Since 2009
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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The Cartwright Law Firm

The Cartwright Law Firm

(40)
  • Future
  • Work
  • Negotiation
“We deeply appreciate our attorney's exceptional knowledge, empathetic approach and his extraordinary negotiation skills that resulted in a settlement that far exceeded our expectations.”
In Business Since 2001
Free Initial Consultation
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Workplace Legal Employment Lawyers

Workplace Legal Employment Lawyers

(32)
  • Knowledge
  • Advice
  • Expertise
“For about 2 years Jeffrey, Kathleen, and their firm have worked closely with me, providing me timely updates as well as in depth and strategic advice on how to move forward during the process.”
In Business Since 2017
San Francisco, CA · 12 mi from Berkeley
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Employment Legal Services in Berkeley, CA Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$297
Maximum cost
$2965
National Average
$653
Avg Per Hour Rates
$356
$475
$831
Typical price range is based on 471 cost profiles
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Average Cost $653
Minimum cost $297
Maximum cost $2965
Avg Per Hour Rates $356

Typical range $475 to $831 is based on 471 cost profiles.

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