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Employment Lawyers in Santa Rosa, CA: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Santa Rosa: Meechan Rosenthal Karpilow, P.C., LFR Score 64/100; 4.1★ from 30 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): California Civil Rights Law Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 25.

  3. 6

    Most-reviewed: Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP, 66 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #6.

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

25 Santa Rosa employment lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 employment lawyers in Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Meechan Rosenthal Karpilow, P.C.644.1★ (30)Santa Rosa—Top score
2California Civil Rights Law Group634.2★ (16)San Anselmo, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Lyman Firm, APC625.0★ (7)Santa Rosa——
4Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys615.0★ (23)Santa RosaOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers594.9★ (60)San Rafael, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP574.5★ (66)Santa Rosa—Most reviews
7Synergist Law, P.C.575.0★ (33)San Rafael, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Garfield Legal574.8★ (22)Novato, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Hegwer Law565.0★ (25)San Rafael, 31 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Hubbs Disability Law564.2★ (19)Santa Rosa——

All 25 employment lawyers in Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa

    #1 Meechan Rosenthal Karpilow, P.C.

    Based in Santa Rosa

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Labor relations attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    703 2nd St #200, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Meechan Rosenthal Karpilow, P.C.(707) 528-4409

  3. #3 The Lyman Firm, APC

    Based in Santa Rosa

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 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–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3558 Round Barn Blvd Suit 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    View profile for The Lyman Firm, APC(707) 536-0231

  7. #7 Synergist Law, P.C.

    Based in San Rafael, 34 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1299 4th St Ste 301, San Rafael, CA 94901
    View profile for Synergist Law, P.C.(415) 835-4448

  8. Based in Novato, 25 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    7250 Redwood Blvd Suite 300, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Garfield Legal(415) 651-7941

  9. #9 Hegwer Law

    Based in San Rafael, 31 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4340 Redwood Hwy D-301, San Rafael, CA 94903
    View profile for Hegwer Law(415) 448-5107

  10. #10 Hubbs Disability Law

    Based in Santa Rosa

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    625 Cherry St, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Hubbs Disability Law(707) 542-5191

  11. #11 Henderson Law

    Based in Santa Rosa

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 College Ave #A, Santa Rosa, CA 95401
    View profile for Henderson Law(707) 843-3743

  12. #12 Sonoma County Attorneys

    Based in Santa Rosa

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    3392 Mendocino Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    View profile for Sonoma County Attorneys(707) 528-4434

  13. #13 Trombetta Law, PC

    Based in Napa, 25 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews.

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

    • 5.0★ from 52 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1032 Walnut St, Napa, CA 94559
    View profile for Trombetta Law, PC(707) 965-4004

  14. #14 Vonder Haar Law Offices

    Based in Santa Rosa

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 3.9★ from 33 Google reviews.

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

    • 3.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    703 2nd St #405, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Vonder Haar Law Offices(707) 529-3200

  16. #16 Strickland Law Group

    Based in Petaluma, 12 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1372 N McDowell Blvd Ste j, Petaluma, CA 94954
    View profile for Strickland Law Group(707) 347-9123

  17. #17 Embolden Law PC

    Based in Santa Rosa

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    823 Sonoma Ave, Santa Rosa, CA 95404
    View profile for Embolden Law PC(707) 284-2381

  20. #20 Richard Sax | Trial lawyer in Santa Rosa CA

    Based in Santa Rosa

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Fountaingrove Center, 3558 Round Barn Blvd Suit 200, Santa Rosa, CA 95403
    View profile for Richard Sax | Trial lawyer in Santa Rosa CA(707) 525-1824

  22. Based in Novato, 24 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2216 Laguna Vista Dr, Novato, CA 94945
    View profile for Levitz Legal Group(415) 895-1039

  23. #23 Collier Law Firm

    Based in Larkspur, 36 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 Tamal Vista Blvd #100, Corte Madera, CA 94925
    View profile for Collier Law Firm(628) 600-7204

  25. #25 Tenax Law Group PC

    Based in Richmond, 40 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    145 Park Pl # A, Richmond, CA 94801
    View profile for Tenax Law Group PC(510) 234-2808

Also serving Santa Rosa

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 Santa Rosa
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anderson Zeigler, A Professional Corporation3.0★ (8)In Santa Rosa
Andrew Martinez Law Offices5.0★ (12)In Santa Rosa
Bernard Law Office, PC5.0★ (17)In Santa Rosa
Chalk Law Office4.6★ (14)In Santa Rosa
Christopher Kerosky3.6★ (60)In Santa Rosa
Daryl Reese Law Group4.7★ (64)In Santa Rosa
Disability Services & Legal Center4.3★ (52)In Santa Rosa
Hansen & Miller Law Firm4.5★ (26)In Santa Rosa
K & G Immigration Law4.7★ (74)In Santa Rosa
Kneisler & Schondel4.7★ (27)In Santa Rosa
Law Offices of Denise Olrich5.0★ (9)In Santa Rosa
Law Offices of Marc Francis4.9★ (56)In Santa Rosa
North Bay Legal5.0★ (20)In Santa Rosa
Peckham Lamar3.8★ (35)In Santa Rosa
Setareh Law, APLC Personal Injury & Accident Lawyers5.0★ (105)In Santa Rosa
Shapiro, Galvin, Shapiro & Moran4.3★ (9)In Santa Rosa
Smith Dollar, Attorneys at Law5.0★ (10)In Santa Rosa
The Law Office of Joseph Gruchawka4.8★ (22)In Santa Rosa
Vivian & Agil Law, P.C.5.0★ (104)In Santa Rosa
Yasrebi Law Immigration Attorneys4.8★ (24)In Santa Rosa

How we ranked Santa Rosa employment lawyers

We scored 25 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa: frequently asked questions

Which employment lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Santa Rosa?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked employment lawyer in Santa Rosa, CA is Meechan Rosenthal Karpilow, P.C. with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.1★ from 30 Google reviews. California Civil Rights Law Group (#2) and The Lyman Firm, APC (#3) follow. We ranked 25 employment lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many employment lawyers are there in Santa Rosa?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 employment lawyers serving Santa Rosa, CA. 14 of them are based in Santa Rosa; 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 Santa Rosa are open 24/7?

7 ranked employment lawyers in Santa Rosa post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are California Civil Rights Law Group (#2), Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys (#4) and Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which employment lawyers in Santa Rosa work on weekends?

7 of 25 ranked employment lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are California Civil Rights Law Group (#2), Omega Law Group Accident & Injury Attorneys (#4) and Delfino Green & Green - Personal Injury Lawyers (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Santa Rosa employment lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated employment lawyers in Santa Rosa is 4.6★, with a median of 16 reviews. Perry Johnson Anderson Miller & Moskowitz LLP has the most, 66 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Santa Rosa count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Santa Rosa 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa, 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 Santa Rosa?

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 Santa Rosa

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 employment lawyers serving Santa Rosa.

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