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Employment Lawyers in Carpinteria, CA: 2026 rankings

37 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Carpinteria: The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Ridley Defense, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 37.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Ridley Defense, 184 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 37 ranked; ranked #4.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

37 Carpinteria employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 37 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Carpinteria 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.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Carpinteria at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PC674.9★ (18)Santa Barbara, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Skinner Law Corp655.0★ (94)Ventura, 15 mi away——
3Adams Employment Law634.6★ (21)Santa Barbara, 11 mi awaySat—
4Ridley Defense624.9★ (184)Ventura, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
5Anticouni & Ricotta624.7★ (28)Santa Barbara, 10 mi away——
6Employment Lawyers Group624.0★ (21)Oxnard, 23 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7The Myers Law Group, APC - California Employment and Workers' Compensation Lawyers614.6★ (18)Santa Barbara, 11 mi away——
8Rothschild & Alwill, APC604.4★ (15)Santa Barbara, 10 mi away——
9The Dominguez Firm - Personal Injury Lawyers605.0★ (90)Oxnard, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Rose Law APC605.0★ (16)Ventura, 19 mi away——

All 37 employment lawyers in Carpinteria, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Carpinteria

    Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    629 State St #248, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  2. Based in Ventura, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    21 S California St #305, Ventura, CA 93001
  3. Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 10 AM–3 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Office, 351 Paseo Nuevo, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  4. Based in Ventura, 15 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews, the most in Carpinteria.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 184 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    701 E Santa Clara St Ste a, Ventura, CA 93001
  5. Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 N Calle Cesar Chavez Suite 205, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  6. Based in Oxnard, 23 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:45 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun 10 AM–5 PM
    Address
    4030 W Hemlock St, Oxnard, CA 93035
  7. 61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1032 Santa Barbara St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  8. Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    817 Garden St #101, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  9. Based in Ventura, 19 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Palma Dr, Ventura, CA 93003
  10. Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    629 State St Ste 215, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  11. Based in Ventura, 18 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    260 Maple Ct Ste 101, Ventura, CA 93003
  12. Based in Oxnard, 23 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Esplanade Ste 900, Oxnard, CA 93036
  13. Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1117 State St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  14. Based in Camarillo, 31 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Camarillo Ranch Rd Ste 203, Camarillo, CA 93012
  15. Based in Moorpark, 37 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    165 E High St Ste 200, Moorpark, CA 93021
  16. Based in Ventura, 20 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.8★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–5 PM
    Address
    5700 Ralston St Unit 202, Ventura, CA 93003
  17. Based in Santa Barbara, 10 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 74 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    418 E Canon Perdido St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101
  18. Based in Oxnard, 22 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 53 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Town Center Dr #130, Oxnard, CA 93036
  19. Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    625 E Victoria St, Santa Barbara, CA 93103
  20. Based in Santa Barbara, 11 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    211 E Carrillo St, Santa Barbara, CA 93101

All 37 employment lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #37, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

employment lawyers in Carpinteria, ranks 26 to 37
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Sespe Law505.0★ (24)27 mi
27Price Postel & Parma, LLP504.3★ (8)11 mi
28Schneiders & Associates, L.L.P.494.3★ (11)15 mi
29Law Offices of Ryan J. Perry494.6★ (10)20 mi
30Law Offices of Paul F. Kinsler, Inc484.4★ (14)24 mi
31Rose, Klein & Marias LLP484.4★ (7)20 mi
32Reicker, Pfau, Pyle & McRoy LLP483.7★ (3)11 mi
33Foley Bezek Behle & Curtis472.3★ (3)11 mi
34Romney Law Offices APC465.0★ (4)26 mi
35Larson, Larson & Dauer, A Law Corporation465.0★ (3)23 mi
36Geklaw - Gordon, Edelstein, Krepack, Grant, Felton & Goldstein, LLP465.0★ (5)33 mi
37DK Law Group453.7★ (7)36 mi

Also serving Carpinteria

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.

Unranked employment lawyers serving Carpinteria
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Elizabeth Mackey-Sall5.0★ (1)In Carpinteria
Bright & Powell Attorneys4.5★ (8)In Carpinteria
Bryce Killen Attorney At LawIn Carpinteria
David Martinez Law5.0★ (1)20 mi
Felix & Killen LawIn Carpinteria
Gutierrez Law Firm5.0★ (2)23 mi
Island View Law5.0★ (17)In Carpinteria
James H. Cordes, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)11 mi
Korling Law5.0★ (13)In Carpinteria
Lauren John Udden, Attorney at Law4.0★ (1)11 mi
Leposavic Law Firm5.0★ (1)11 mi
McFaul, Fitch, Botwinick & Pasternak, LLPIn Carpinteria
Preston Marx Law OfficeIn Carpinteria
Rabiah At Law3.0★ (2)20 mi
Ridley Defense5.0★ (1)11 mi
Schley Look Guthrie & Locker5.0★ (2)10 mi
Snyder Law5.0★ (2)13 mi
Strauss Law Group5.0★ (1)15 mi
The Law Offices of James B. Devine, APC5.0★ (1)15 mi
Tron & Tron5.0★ (2)31 mi

How we ranked Carpinteria employment lawyers

We scored 37 Carpinteria 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.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Carpinteria data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%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 volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose an employment lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many employment law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents employees, employers or both, and whether that creates a conflict for your matter.
  7. 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 Carpinteria: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Carpinteria?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Carpinteria, CA is The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Skinner Law Corp (#2) and Adams Employment Law (#3) follow. We ranked 37 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Carpinteria?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 37 employment lawyers serving Carpinteria, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which employment lawyers in Carpinteria are open 24/7?

5 ranked employment lawyers in Carpinteria post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PC (#1), Ridley Defense (#4) and The Dominguez Firm - Personal Injury Lawyers (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Carpinteria work on weekends?

8 of 37 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Law Offices of Tristan Verburgt, PC (#1), Adams Employment Law (#3) and Ridley Defense (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Carpinteria employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 37 rated employment lawyers in Carpinteria is 4.7★, with a median of 15 reviews. Ridley Defense has the most, 184 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Carpinteria count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Carpinteria 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 Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria, 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 Carpinteria?

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 Carpinteria

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 37 employment lawyers serving Carpinteria.