63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Workers’ Compensation Lawyers in San Juan Capistrano, CA: 2026 rankings
12 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 Juan Capistrano: SoCal Workers Comp, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Basta Law Firm | Workers Compensation, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 12.
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Most-reviewed: California Work Injury Law Center, 143 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 12 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
12 San Juan Capistrano 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 12 rated law firms.
Top 10 workers’ compensation lawyers in San Juan Capistrano 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 | SoCal Workers Comp | 63 | 4.9★ (96) | Santa Ana, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun | Top score |
| 2 | Fontes Work Injury Attorneys Santa Ana | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | Santa Ana, 22 mi away | Sat · Sun | — |
| 3 | California Work Injury Law Center | 59 | 4.7★ (143) | Santa Ana, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | Basta Law Firm | Workers Compensation | 58 | 5.0★ (10) | Huntington Beach, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | California Workers Compensation Lawyers, APC | 57 | 4.9★ (8) | Anaheim, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | California Workers' Compensation Lawyers, APC | 55 | 4.7★ (71) | Riverside, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Workers' Compensation Lawyer, Inc. | 55 | 4.6★ (25) | Riverside, 37 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | Fontes Work Injury Attorneys Riverside | 54 | 5.0★ (26) | Riverside, 35 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Law Office of Sabrina Darwish | Workers Compensation Attorney | 53 | 5.0★ (4) | Santa Ana, 20 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Kathryn C Yount, Workers' Compensation Attorney | 52 | 4.3★ (11) | Canyon Lake, 26 mi away | — | — |
All 12 workers’ compensation lawyers in San Juan Capistrano, 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.
Based in Santa Ana, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 20 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Huntington Beach, 24 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Anaheim, 24 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 37 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 37 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Riverside, 35 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Santa Ana, 20 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Canyon Lake, 26 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Bellflower, 37 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Vista, 32 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Also serving San Juan Capistrano
20 more workers’ compensation 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Afati & Page, LLP | 5.0★ (48) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Cefali & Cefali Personal Injury Lawyers - San Juan Capistrano Office | 5.0★ (172) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Creative Family Solutions Cianci Law, PC | 5.0★ (8) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Duran Law San Juan Capistrano Criminal Defense & DUI Law Firm | 5.0★ (27) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Eberhardt Law Group | 5.0★ (8) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Hill & Piibe, Immigration Attorneys | 2.1★ (12) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Hodes Milman | 4.8★ (25) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Kocaj Law, P.C. | 5.0★ (6) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Law Office of Cheryl L. Walsh | 4.5★ (8) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Law Office of Stephen M. Rios | 4.5★ (13) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| LAW OFFICES OF CRAIG S. WALKON | 4.4★ (9) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Law Offices of Michael Patrick Farrell | In San Juan Capistrano | |
| Newport Beach Area Attorney & Lawyer | In San Juan Capistrano | |
| OC Trial Group, APC | 5.0★ (24) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Passion Law | 5.0★ (1) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| San Juan Law Center | 2.3★ (3) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| The Alvarez Firm | 5.0★ (2) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| The Law Offices of John P. Burns | 5.0★ (17) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Western Legal, Inc., Business Law Center | 5.0★ (1) | In San Juan Capistrano |
| Wilcox Dunakin Chrisopoulos, LLP | 5.0★ (1) | In San Juan Capistrano |
How we ranked San Juan Capistrano workers’ compensation lawyers
We scored 12 San Juan Capistrano 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In San Juan Capistrano 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 a workers’ compensation lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many workers’ compensation 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.
- Check the lawyer regularly appears before the workers’ compensation board in your state or province.
- 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 Juan Capistrano: frequently asked questions
Which workers’ compensation lawyer has the highest LFR Score in San Juan Capistrano?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked workers’ compensation lawyer in San Juan Capistrano, CA is SoCal Workers Comp with an LFR Score of 63/100. 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 12 workers’ compensation lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many workers’ compensation lawyers are there in San Juan Capistrano?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 12 workers’ compensation lawyers serving San Juan Capistrano, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which workers’ compensation lawyers in San Juan Capistrano are open 24/7?
2 ranked workers’ compensation lawyers in San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano work on weekends?
5 of 12 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 Juan Capistrano workers’ compensation lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 12 rated workers’ compensation lawyers in San Juan Capistrano is 5.0★, with a median of 18 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 Juan Capistrano count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the San Juan Capistrano 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 Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano, 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 Juan Capistrano?
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 Juan Capistrano
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 12 workers’ compensation lawyers serving San Juan Capistrano.
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