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Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in San Clemente, CA: 2026 rankings

9 workers’ compensation lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in San Clemente: SoCal Workers Comp, LFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Basta Law Firm | Workers Compensation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 9.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: California Work Injury Law Center, 143 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 9 ranked; ranked #3.

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

9 San Clemente workers’ compensation lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 5.0★ across 9 rated law firms.

Top 9 workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente 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 9 workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1SoCal Workers Comp624.9★ (96)Santa Ana, 26 mi awaySat · SunTop score
2Fontes Work Injury Attorneys Santa Ana595.0★ (31)Santa Ana, 28 mi awaySat · Sun—
3California Work Injury Law Center594.7★ (143)Santa Ana, 26 mi away—Most reviews
4Basta Law Firm | Workers Compensation585.0★ (10)Huntington Beach, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5California Workers Compensation Lawyers, APC574.9★ (8)Anaheim, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Fontes Work Injury Attorneys Riverside545.0★ (26)Riverside, 39 mi away——
7Law Office of Sabrina Darwish | Workers Compensation Attorney535.0★ (4)Santa Ana, 26 mi awaySat—
8Kathryn C Yount, Workers' Compensation Attorney524.3★ (11)Canyon Lake, 27 mi away——
9Workers Comp Lawyer, Professional Corporation525.0★ (6)Vista, 26 mi away——

All 9 workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in San Clemente

    #1 SoCal Workers Comp

    Based in Santa Ana, 26 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    250 N Golden Cir Dr #104, Santa Ana, CA 92705
    View profile for SoCal Workers Comp(657) 551-3446

How we ranked San Clemente workers’ compensation lawyers

We scored 9 San Clemente workers’ compensation 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 San Clemente 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 a workers’ compensation lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many workers’ compensation 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. Check the lawyer regularly appears before the workers’ compensation board in your state or province.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a workers’ compensation 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?
  • How are your fees approved, and what percentage applies?
  • What happens if my claim is denied or my benefits stop?
  • 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.

Workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente: frequently asked questions

Which workers’ compensation lawyer has the highest LFR Score in San Clemente?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked workers’ compensation lawyer in San Clemente, CA is SoCal Workers Comp with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Fontes Work Injury Attorneys Santa Ana (#2) and California Work Injury Law Center (#3) follow. We ranked 9 workers’ compensation lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many workers’ compensation lawyers are there in San Clemente?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 9 workers’ compensation lawyers serving San Clemente, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente are open 24/7?

2 ranked workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Basta Law Firm | Workers Compensation (#4) and California Workers Compensation Lawyers, APC (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente work on weekends?

5 of 9 ranked workers’ compensation lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are SoCal Workers Comp (#1), Fontes Work Injury Attorneys Santa Ana (#2) and Basta Law Firm | Workers Compensation (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do San Clemente workers’ compensation lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 9 rated workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente is 5.0★, with a median of 11 reviews. California Work Injury Law Center has the most, 143 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank workers’ compensation lawyers?

Each workers’ compensation 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 workers’ compensation lawyers outside San Clemente count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Clemente city center, our service radius for workers’ compensation 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 workers’ compensation 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 workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente, CA charge?

Fees in workers’ compensation cases are usually a percentage of the benefits recovered, and most states require the workers’ compensation board or judge to approve them. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Can I sue my employer instead of claiming workers’ compensation?

Usually not: in most US states workers’ compensation replaces a lawsuit against the employer, with exceptions. A claim against someone other than the employer may still be possible. A lawyer can tell you which applies. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of workers’ compensation lawyers in San Clemente, 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 Clemente?

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 Clemente

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 9 workers’ compensation lawyers serving San Clemente.
  2. November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.

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