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18 attorneys listed
Updated May 2026
Chico, CA
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Showing 18 employment lawyers in Chico, CA
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Law Offices of Sergio C. Garcia
452 Manzanita Ave, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 899-7373 scglawcorp.com
Law Office of Adam Sorrells
60 Independence Cir Suite 100, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 893-9900 chicopersonalinjury.com
Law Offices of Larry S. Buckley
1660 Humboldt Rd #5, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 343-3695 larrysbuckley.com
Legal Services of Northern California
541 Normal Ave, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 345-9491 lsnc.net
Law Office of E. Ryan Lamb, PC
550 Salem St Suite 3, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 342-1476 ryanlamblaw.com
Nor Cal Criminal Law, Attorney Susan Hearne & Brenden Blake
2068 Talbert Dr #300, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 580-8529 norcalcriminallaw.com
Law Offices of Siles & Foster
2064 Talbert Dr, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 898-9600 siles-foster.com
Allevity Employer Solutions
870 Manzanita Ct A, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 345-2486 allevity.com
Law Offices of Harley Merritt
389 Connors Ct, Chico, CA 95926
(530) 894-3694 lawofficeofharleymerritt.com
Law Offices of Joseph M. Earley
331 Wall St, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 876-1111 josephearley.com
Law Offices of Sharon Cohen
75 Declaration Dr #6, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 345-6343
Jacobs, Anderson, Potter, Harvey & Cecil, LLP
20 Independence Cir, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 342-6144 japhclaw.com
Savage, Reimer & Associates, LLP
1550 Humboldt Rd #4, Chico, CA 95928
(844) 590-9795 sralawoffice.com
Keller Law Office Inc.
40 Declaration Dr Ste 200, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 899-8040 kellerlawchico.com
Law Offices of Larry L. Baumbach
60 Landing Cir #3, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-6222 baumbachlaw.com
Labor Law Office, APC
1395 Ridgewood Dr # 300, Chico, CA 95973
(530) 891-8503
The Law Offices of Michelle Lunde
341 Broadway St #202, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 815-0766
Venardi Zurada LLP
116 W 2nd St #6, Chico, CA 95928
(530) 830-3473 vzlawfirm.com
Employment lawyers in Chico California assist workers with issues like wrongful termination discrimination and unpaid wages. California law provides strong protections for employees including the Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA) and Labor Code sections on wage and hour rules. Local attorneys understand Butte County court procedures and can help with claims against employers in the Chico area.
What Does a Employment Lawyer in Chico Cost?
Employment lawyers in California often charge on a contingency fee basis for cases like wrongful termination or discrimination meaning they take a percentage of any settlement or award typically 25 to 40 percent. For hourly work rates range from 250 to 600 dollars per hour depending on the lawyer experience and case complexity. Many lawyers offer a free initial consultation to discuss your case. This is general information and not legal advice.
* Cost estimates are general ranges based on publicly available data and compiled using automated research tools. Actual fees vary by attorney and case complexity. This is not legal advice — consult directly with an attorney for fee specifics.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of cases does an employment lawyer handle in Chico?
Employment lawyers handle cases such as wrongful termination discrimination harassment retaliation wage theft and breach of employment contract. They also assist with severance agreement reviews and family medical leave disputes under California law.
What is the time limit to file an employment claim in California?
For discrimination or harassment claims under FEHA you must file with the California Civil Rights Department (CRD) within three years of the act. For wage claims under the Labor Code the time limit is typically three years but can be shorter for certain claims. Always consult a lawyer promptly to avoid missing deadlines.
How do California laws protect employees in Chico?
California law provides strong protections including minimum wage higher than federal standards overtime pay meal and rest breaks and anti-discrimination rules. The state also prohibits retaliation against workers who report violations. These laws apply to most employers in Chico.
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