62/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment Lawyers in Grass Valley, CA: 2026 rankings
18 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 Grass Valley: Richardson Employment Law, P.C., LFR Score 62/100; 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Drew Lewis, PC - California Employment Lawyers, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 18.
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Most-reviewed: Walters & Zinn, Attorneys at Law, 119 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 18 ranked; ranked #8.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
18 Grass Valley employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 18 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in Grass Valley 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 | Richardson Employment Law, P.C. | 62 | 4.3★ (18) | Roseville, 34 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Velez Law Firm | 61 | 4.7★ (53) | Roseville, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Drew Lewis, PC - California Employment Lawyers | 60 | 4.0★ (8) | Roseville, 34 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Vision Law® Corporation | 60 | 4.8★ (43) | Roseville, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Fulton Law Corporation | 60 | 4.5★ (50) | Roseville, 34 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Holden Law Group | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Auburn, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Lynch Law | 55 | 3.7★ (3) | Auburn, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Walters & Zinn, Attorneys at Law | 53 | 4.9★ (119) | Folsom, 39 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 9 | Diamond Baker Avansino, LLP - Attorneys at Law | 53 | 4.5★ (18) | Grass Valley | — | — |
| 10 | Castle Law Employment Attorneys | 53 | 4.4★ (38) | Roseville, 34 mi away | — | — |
All 18 employment lawyers in Grass Valley, 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.
Based in Roseville, 34 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 34 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 34 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 34 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#7 Lynch Law
Based in Auburn, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Folsom, 39 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 119 Google reviews, the most in Grass Valley.
Based in Grass Valley
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Roseville, 34 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Grass Valley
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.
Based in Rocklin, 31 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 36 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.
Based in Lincoln, 26 mi away
49/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 34 mi away
48/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based in Roseville, 32 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Marysville, 29 mi away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Folsom, 39 mi away
45/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Also serving Grass Valley
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Aanestad Law | 3.8★ (9) | In Grass Valley |
| Broughton Law Offices: Terence D. Broughton | 4.4★ (14) | In Grass Valley |
| Gettys Family Law | 4.8★ (21) | In Grass Valley |
| Haas Law Corporation | 4.6★ (11) | In Grass Valley |
| Hendricks McFarlane, Attorneys at Law | 4.3★ (11) | In Grass Valley |
| Ingram Brady, LLP | 5.0★ (23) | In Grass Valley |
| Jennifer M Granger Attorney at Law | 4.4★ (28) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of Kim White | 5.0★ (14) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of Sara E. Coppin | 4.9★ (15) | In Grass Valley |
| Law Office of W. Gregory Klein | 4.1★ (40) | In Grass Valley |
| Lenore Law - Nevada City | 5.0★ (11) | In Grass Valley |
| Maurer Law | 5.0★ (43) | In Grass Valley |
| Michael C. Mapes, Attorney at Law | 4.9★ (34) | In Grass Valley |
| PHILLIPS LAW OFFICES | 4.4★ (14) | In Grass Valley |
| Richard E. Keene, Attorney-at-Law | 5.0★ (8) | In Grass Valley |
| The Law Office of Jeffrey Kaloustian | 5.0★ (21) | In Grass Valley |
| The Law Offices Of Gabriel Lenhart | 5.0★ (22) | In Grass Valley |
| The Win Law Firm | 5.0★ (82) | In Grass Valley |
| Valerie Logsdon Law Offices | 4.5★ (11) | In Grass Valley |
| Walsh Law | 5.0★ (30) | In Grass Valley |
How we ranked Grass Valley employment lawyers
We scored 18 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Grass Valley?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Grass Valley, CA is Richardson Employment Law, P.C. with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Velez Law Firm (#2) and Drew Lewis, PC - California Employment Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 18 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Grass Valley?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 employment lawyers serving Grass Valley, CA. 2 of them are based in Grass Valley; 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 Grass Valley are open 24/7?
2 ranked employment lawyers in Grass Valley post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Richardson Employment Law, P.C. (#1) and Drew Lewis, PC - California Employment Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Grass Valley work on weekends?
2 of 18 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Richardson Employment Law, P.C. (#1) and Drew Lewis, PC - California Employment Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Grass Valley employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 18 rated employment lawyers in Grass Valley is 4.5★, with a median of 18 reviews. Walters & Zinn, Attorneys at Law has the most, 119 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 Grass Valley count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Grass Valley 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 Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley, 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 Grass Valley?
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 Grass Valley
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 employment lawyers serving Grass Valley.
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