68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment Lawyers in Brea, CA: 2026 rankings
954 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Brea: Wrongful Termination Law Group, LFR Score 68/100; 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): D.Law, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 954.
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Most-reviewed: D.Law, Inc., 2,027 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 954 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
954 Brea employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 297 are open 24/7, 387 open Saturdays and 341 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 954 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Brea at a glance
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Wrongful Termination Law Group | 68 | 4.9★ (498) | Cerritos, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | D.Law, Inc. | 68 | 4.7★ (2,027) | Pasadena, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Law Office of David Pourati (Pourati Law Firm) | 67 | 5.0★ (641) | Los Angeles, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Blackstone Law, APC | 66 | 4.8★ (680) | Beverly Hills, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Diefer Law Group, P.C. | 66 | 5.0★ (100) | Irvine, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Lee Legal Group | 66 | 4.9★ (294) | Los Angeles, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Diefer Law Group, P.C. | 65 | 4.9★ (540) | Riverside, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Eghbali Law Firm - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyers | 65 | 4.9★ (279) | Los Angeles, 27 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Employees First Labor Law | 65 | 4.8★ (227) | Pasadena, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Lavi & Ebrahimian, LLP | 65 | 4.8★ (548) | Beverly Hills, 30 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 954 employment lawyers in Brea, in rank order
Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
#2 D.Law, Inc.
Based in Pasadena, 21 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 2,027 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 27 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 641 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Beverly Hills, 29 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 680 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Irvine, 16 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 100 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 24 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Riverside, 32 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 540 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 27 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 279 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Pasadena, 21 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 227 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Beverly Hills, 30 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 548 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#11 MSD Lawyers
Based in Los Angeles, 23 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Anaheim, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 173 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Burbank, 33 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Glendale, 26 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Santa Ana, 12 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#16 Burch Law PC
Based in Newport Beach, 21 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Irvine, 16 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Inglewood, 27 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 25 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 211 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Pasadena, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#21 Eldessouky Law
Based in Anaheim, 7 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Costa Mesa, 16 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 62 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Beverly Hills, 29 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 204 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Los Angeles, 22 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#25 Romero Law, APC
Based in Pasadena, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 954 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Brea
20 more employment lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Aders & Herrera, APC - 鄧蓉蓉律師事務所 | 5.0★ (50) | In Brea |
| Brett Murdock | 4.1★ (9) | In Brea |
| Carlos A Cruz Law Offices | 4.5★ (54) | In Brea |
| DY LAW, APC | 5.0★ (61) | In Brea |
| Eric V Luedtke Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | In Brea |
| Espinoza Law Group | 5.0★ (1) | In Brea |
| Giovanniello Law Group | 5.0★ (11) | In Brea |
| Jacoby & Meyers Accident & Injury Lawyers - Brea | 4.6★ (104) | In Brea |
| Kang Law, PC | 5.0★ (19) | In Brea |
| Law Office of Jennifer N. Harris | 5.0★ (5) | In Brea |
| Law Offices of Katje Law Group | 5.0★ (5) | In Brea |
| Law Offices of Michael DesJardins Inc. | 3.0★ (2) | In Brea |
| Marc T. Eagan Attorney at Law | 4.8★ (6) | In Brea |
| Nassar Law | 5.0★ (34) | In Brea |
| Newbright Law Group | 4.6★ (33) | In Brea |
| Patterson Law Firm, APC | 2.5★ (10) | In Brea |
| Terra Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers Brea | 5.0★ (14) | In Brea |
| The Law Office of Aman N. Shah | 4.9★ (22) | In Brea |
| The Wagon Legacy | 5.0★ (207) | In Brea |
| West Coast Lemons APC | Lemon Law Lawyer | 5.0★ (121) | In Brea |
How we ranked Brea employment lawyers
We scored 954 Brea employment lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Brea data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded) | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose an employment lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask an employment lawyer
- How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
- How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
- Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
- Do you represent employees, employers or both?
- What could I recover, and what would it cost me?
- Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?
Terms explained
- Contingency fee
- A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
- Retainer
- Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
- Flat fee
- One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
- Limited-scope representation
- Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
- Statute of limitations
- The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
- Good standing
- A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
- Law society
- The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
- Board certification
- Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
- Attorney–client privilege
- The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
- Conflict check
- The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
- Pro bono
- Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
- Legal aid
- Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.
Employment lawyers in Brea: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Brea?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Brea, CA is Wrongful Termination Law Group with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.9★ from 498 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D.Law, Inc. (#2) and Law Office of David Pourati (Pourati Law Firm) (#3) follow. We ranked 954 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Brea?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 954 employment lawyers serving Brea, CA. 1 of them is based in Brea; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Brea are open 24/7?
297 ranked employment lawyers in Brea post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Wrongful Termination Law Group (#1), D.Law, Inc. (#2) and Law Office of David Pourati (Pourati Law Firm) (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Brea work on weekends?
387 of 954 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 341 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Wrongful Termination Law Group (#1), D.Law, Inc. (#2) and Law Office of David Pourati (Pourati Law Firm) (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Brea employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 954 rated employment lawyers in Brea is 4.8★, with a median of 24 reviews. D.Law, Inc. has the most, 2,027 reviews, and ranks #2. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank employment lawyers?
Each employment lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Do employment lawyers outside Brea count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Brea city center, our service radius for employment lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.
Can employment lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?
No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.
How do employment lawyers in Brea, CA charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency or a mix of contingency and hourly fees; employer-side work is usually hourly. Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $388 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline for a discrimination claim?
Yes. A federal discrimination charge must generally be filed with the EEOC within 180 days, or 300 days where a state or local agency enforces a similar law. Ask a lawyer before the deadline passes. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Brea, CA ranked?
By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.
Does a lawyer need an office in Brea?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Brea
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 954 employment lawyers serving Brea.
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