Ranked #1 in San Francisco
Based in San Francisco
70/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Employment Lawyers in San Francisco, CA: 2026 rankings
232 employment lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in San Francisco: Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer, LFR Score 70/100; 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): D.Law, Inc., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 232.
- 17
Most-reviewed: Morgan & Morgan, 859 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 232 ranked; ranked #17.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
232 San Francisco employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 38 are open 24/7, 50 open Saturdays and 47 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 232 rated law firms.
Top 10 employment lawyers in San Francisco 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 | Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer | 70 | 5.0★ (94) | San Francisco | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | D.Law, Inc. | 70 | 4.9★ (82) | San Francisco | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Ottinger Employment Lawyers | 68 | 4.8★ (37) | San Francisco | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Matern Law Group | 67 | 4.7★ (35) | San Francisco | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Winer, Burritt, Scott & Jacobs, LLP | 67 | 4.6★ (70) | Oakland, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Venardi Zurada LLP - Oakland Personal Injury and Employment Lawyers | 66 | 5.0★ (339) | Oakland, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Franco Muñoz Workers Compensation Law Firm | 65 | 4.9★ (248) | Oakland, 9 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | The Armstrong Law Firm | 65 | 4.9★ (20) | Oakland, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Kuchinsky Law Office, P.C. | 65 | 5.0★ (38) | San Francisco | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Liberation Law Group, P.C. | 65 | 4.2★ (63) | San Francisco | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
All 232 employment lawyers in San Francisco, 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 San Francisco
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 339 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 248 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#12 Gruber Law Group
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
#17 Morgan & Morgan
Based in San Francisco
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 859 Google reviews, the most in San Francisco.
Based in Walnut Creek, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 429 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#19 SF Bay Area Law
Based in San Francisco
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Oakland, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Oakland, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Anselmo, 16 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in San Francisco
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based in Mill Valley, 7 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 232 ranked employment lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Law Offices of Daniel Feder | 62 | 4.6★ (43) | In San Francisco |
| 27 | Spencer Young Law PC | 62 | 4.7★ (62) | 8 mi |
| 28 | Hunter Pyle Law | 62 | 4.7★ (73) | 8 mi |
| 29 | Leigh Law Group | 62 | 4.4★ (63) | In San Francisco |
| 30 | Khadder Law Firm | 62 | 5.0★ (6) | In San Francisco |
| 31 | Erlich Law Firm, P.C. | 62 | 5.0★ (3) | 9 mi |
| 32 | TONG LAW | 62 | 4.7★ (61) | 9 mi |
| 33 | Lepera + Associates, PC | 62 | 4.8★ (29) | In San Francisco |
| 34 | Goldstein Browne, PC - Oakland | 62 | 5.0★ (7) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Wilshire Law Firm | 62 | 4.8★ (406) | 8 mi |
| 36 | Pelton Graham LLP | 61 | 3.7★ (3) | In San Francisco |
| 37 | McCormack & Erlich | 61 | 4.8★ (21) | In San Francisco |
| 38 | Dolan Law Firm, PC Personal Injury Lawyers | 61 | 4.6★ (299) | In San Francisco |
| 39 | Law Offices of Byron T Smith | 61 | 4.8★ (18) | In San Francisco |
| 40 | Franco Munoz Law Firm, Concord | 61 | 4.9★ (108) | 24 mi |
| 41 | Benton Employment Law, PC | 61 | 4.9★ (34) | 9 mi |
| 42 | Webber & Egbert Employment Law, P.C. | 61 | 5.0★ (16) | In San Francisco |
| 43 | McCormack Law Firm | 61 | 5.0★ (15) | In San Francisco |
| 44 | Righetti Law Firm, P.C. | 61 | 4.8★ (16) | In San Francisco |
| 45 | Hoyer, Hicks & Gage | 61 | 4.8★ (15) | In San Francisco |
| 46 | Le Clerc & Le Clerc LLP | 61 | 4.7★ (17) | In San Francisco |
| 47 | Devin Coyle Law | 61 | 5.0★ (21) | 9 mi |
| 48 | ILG Legal Office - San Francisco Employment Attorneys | 61 | 4.9★ (27) | 9 mi |
| 49 | Judith C. Wolff Law Office | 61 | 4.7★ (12) | 21 mi |
| 50 | Law Offices of Alan Adelman | 61 | 5.0★ (12) | In San Francisco |
Also serving San Francisco
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Anderson Franco Law | 5.0★ (113) | In San Francisco |
| Arash Law | 4.9★ (176) | In San Francisco |
| Blacksburg Law | 5.0★ (142) | In San Francisco |
| David Goldenberg, M&A, Startup, Family Office and Corporate Team Of Attorneys | 4.9★ (88) | In San Francisco |
| Goodrow Law Office | 5.0★ (102) | In San Francisco |
| Law Office of Karina Velasquez | 5.0★ (107) | In San Francisco |
| PRC (Positive Resource Center) | 4.6★ (144) | In San Francisco |
| Priority Tax Relief | 4.9★ (677) | In San Francisco |
| Sally Morin Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (123) | In San Francisco |
| Samuel Geller | Geller Law | 5.0★ (86) | In San Francisco |
| Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C. - Divorce Attorneys | 4.7★ (72) | In San Francisco |
| Sherman Business Law Offices | 5.0★ (84) | In San Francisco |
| Silveira Law - A Professional Corporation | 4.9★ (115) | In San Francisco |
| The Hassell Law Group | 5.0★ (80) | In San Francisco |
| The Law Offices of Robert Jobe | 4.3★ (331) | In San Francisco |
| Trevor Caudle Law Practice | 5.0★ (990) | In San Francisco |
| Unruh Law | 4.5★ (72) | In San Francisco |
| Walkup Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (167) | In San Francisco |
| Warren Law Firm | 4.7★ (110) | In San Francisco |
| Wolford Wayne LLP Tenant Lawyers | 4.8★ (98) | In San Francisco |
How we ranked San Francisco employment lawyers
We scored 232 San Francisco 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 San Francisco 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 San Francisco: frequently asked questions
Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in San Francisco?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in San Francisco, CA is Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 5.0★ from 94 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. D.Law, Inc. (#2) and Ottinger Employment Lawyers (#3) follow. We ranked 232 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many employment lawyers are there in San Francisco?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 232 employment lawyers serving San Francisco, CA. 30 of them are based in San Francisco; 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 San Francisco are open 24/7?
38 ranked employment lawyers in San Francisco post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer (#1), D.Law, Inc. (#2) and Ottinger Employment Lawyers (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which employment lawyers in San Francisco work on weekends?
50 of 232 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 47 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Avloni Law - Sexual Harassment & Discrimination Lawyer (#1), D.Law, Inc. (#2) and Ottinger Employment Lawyers (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do San Francisco employment lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 232 rated employment lawyers in San Francisco is 4.7★, with a median of 13 reviews. Morgan & Morgan has the most, 859 reviews, and ranks #17. 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 San Francisco count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Francisco 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco, 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 San Francisco?
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 San Francisco
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 232 employment lawyers serving San Francisco.
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