65/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 564 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment Lawyers in Oshawa, ON: 2026 rankings
203 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 Oshawa: Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto, LFR Score 65/100; 4.8★ from 564 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 203.
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Most-reviewed: Samfiru Tumarkin, 2,578 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 203 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
203 Oshawa employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 16 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 203 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Employment lawyers in Toronto ranking. See Employment lawyers in Toronto
Top 10 employment lawyers in Oshawa 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 | Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto | 65 | 4.8★ (564) | Toronto, 51 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | Top score |
| 2 | Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto | 65 | 4.6★ (413) | Toronto, 51 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Samfiru Tumarkin | 64 | 4.8★ (2,578) | Toronto, 51 km away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | King Law | 63 | 4.8★ (99) | Oshawa | — | — |
| 5 | Hum Employment Law Firm | 63 | 4.8★ (74) | Toronto, 51 km away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Monkhouse Law | 63 | 4.9★ (962) | Toronto, 51 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Lecker & Associates | 62 | 4.9★ (706) | North York, 48 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Kadish Law | 62 | 4.9★ (149) | East York, 43 km away | Sun · Evenings | — |
| 9 | Bune Law, Toronto Employment Lawyer | 62 | 4.9★ (195) | North York, 48 km away | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 10 | Camenzuli Workplace Law | 62 | 5.0★ (205) | Vaughan, 58 km away | Sat | — |
All 203 employment lawyers in Oshawa, 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 Toronto, 51 km away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 413 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 2,578 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#4 King Law
Based in Oshawa
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 74 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 962 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in North York, 48 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 706 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#8 Kadish Law
Based in East York, 43 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in North York, 48 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 195 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Vaughan, 58 km away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 300 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 50 km away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Etobicoke, 61 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 283 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 185 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Markham, 37 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#17 Rudner Law
Based in Markham, 42 km away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 102 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#18 Ahmed Dharsi LLP
Based in Markham, 43 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#19 Simes Law
Based in Toronto, 50 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in North York, 47 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 415 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#22 Heeney Vokey LLP
Based in Toronto, 51 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#23 Zeilikman Law
Based in Vaughan, 56 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 163 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Toronto, 50 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Markham, 43 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
How we ranked Oshawa employment lawyers
We scored 203 Oshawa 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 Oshawa 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 Oshawa: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Oshawa?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Oshawa, ON is Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.8★ from 564 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto (#2) and Samfiru Tumarkin (#3) follow. We ranked 203 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in Oshawa?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 203 employment lawyers serving Oshawa, ON. 1 of them is based in Oshawa; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which employment lawyers in Oshawa are open 24/7?
16 ranked employment lawyers in Oshawa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto (#2), Hum Employment Law Firm (#5) and Employment Lawyer Toronto (#12). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in Oshawa work on weekends?
31 of 203 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Randy Ai Law Office - Employment Lawyer Toronto (#1), Levitt LLP | Howard Levitt Employment Lawyer Toronto (#2) and Hum Employment Law Firm (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Oshawa employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 203 rated employment lawyers in Oshawa is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Samfiru Tumarkin has the most, 2,578 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Oshawa count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 64 km of the Oshawa city centre, 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 Oshawa, ON charge?
Employment lawyers who represent employees often work on contingency for wrongful dismissal claims; advice on severance offers may be a flat fee. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Should I sign a severance offer right away?
Not before getting advice: employees in Canada may be owed more than the minimum notice in provincial employment standards law. A lawyer can review the offer and any deadline in it. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of employment lawyers in Oshawa, ON 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 Oshawa?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Oshawa
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 203 employment lawyers serving Oshawa.
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