Attorney directory
Workers' compensation attorneys in Kern County
42 active California attorneys with an office of record in Kern County list workers' compensation as a practice area on their State Bar profile. 6 are State Bar Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and 8 list Spanish. Cases from the county are heard at the Bakersfield WCAB district office.
WCAB office serving Kern County
The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board hears cases at DWC district offices. Which office handles a case depends on ZIP code and venue rules (usually where you live, where you were hurt, or your attorney's office).
Bakersfield district office
1800 30th Street, Suite 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301-1929
Phone: 661-395-2723 · DWC office page
Office details from the DWC's office pages; ZIP code assignments from the DWC adjudication ZIP listing (November 2026). Find your office by ZIP code.
Work and injuries in Kern County
Large-scale agriculture, oil and gas production, renewable energy, and trucking and warehousing along I-5 and Highway 99. Oilfield injuries, farmworker heat illness, trucking crashes and warehouse injuries are typical.
About the attorneys listed here
- Cities with the most listed attorneys: Bakersfield (42).
- Other languages listed besides English and Spanish: African languages (1), Hindi (1), Nepali (1), Mandarin (1).
- Certified Specialist means the State Bar's Board of Legal Specialization certified the attorney in workers' compensation after an exam, substantial experience and ongoing education.
- Counts are by the attorney's county of record with the State Bar. Attorneys can represent clients anywhere in California, and many practice at several WCAB offices.
- Some attorneys listed represent employers and insurers (defense). If you were injured, ask whether the attorney represents injured workers.
Before you call anyone, read do I need a workers' comp lawyer, and how fees work. Fees are set by a judge and paid from your award; there is no upfront fee for applicant attorneys.
Listed attorneys
From public State Bar of California records; lists attorneys who list workers' compensation as a practice area, which can include defense attorneys; not an endorsement; listed attorneys are not necessarily participating advertisers. To correct or remove a listing, email admin@calcompguide.com.
Showing 1–42 of 42, certified specialists first, then by last name. Each name links to the attorney's official State Bar profile, where you can check license status and contact details.
- Elizabeth Catherine BarravecchiaCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationHanna Brophy · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2002 · State Bar #223916
- Pooya HajibagheriCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationKern County Office of County Counsel · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2017 · State Bar #313942
- Joseph PlutaCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationBakersfield · Licensed since 1978 · State Bar #80536
- Heather L SandsCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2004 · State Bar #230644
- Beatriz A. TrejoCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationChain, Cohn, Clark, A Law Corporation · Bakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2012 · State Bar #283122
- Jessica Mary WilliamsCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationState Compensation Ins Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2002 · State Bar #220904
- Ekojoka Fabian AghedoMullen & Filippi Filippi LLP · Bakersfield · Languages: African languages · Licensed since 2020 · State Bar #330948
- Rhian Selina AguasHanna Brophy · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #363950
- David Norman BuffingtonBolthouse Fresh Foods · Bakersfield · Licensed since 1998 · State Bar #196551
- Mark A DerzonBakersfield · Licensed since 1978 · State Bar #85128
- Jason Kenneth DugasState Compensation Ins Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2007 · State Bar #248699
- Jeffrey Nelson EsteyKern County Counsel · Bakersfield · Licensed since 1998 · State Bar #198931
- Brett Steven FreeburgFreeburg Law APC · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #355042
- Marcus Paul GonzalezState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2001 · State Bar #213533
- James Allen HansonJames A. Hanson · Bakersfield · Licensed since 1983 · State Bar #108791
- Christian Gregory HowlandBakersfield · Licensed since 1990 · State Bar #146483
- John Alec Robinson JrYrulegui & Roberts Bakersfield · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2009 · State Bar #263472
- Michael Enrico Mazzei JrYrulegui & Roberts · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2017 · State Bar #315895
- Pravat KafleyState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Languages: Hindi, Nepali · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #354788
- Mayra Alejandra LangerHanna Brophy Maclean McAleer & Jensen LL · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #361320
- Susa LimState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Languages: Mandarin, Spanish · Licensed since 2017 · State Bar #319596
- Andrea Lynette LopezJ Smith Law, PC · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2009 · State Bar #266962
- Miguel Cisneros LopezBakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1980 · State Bar #96530
- Sylvia LopezThe Rodriguez Law Firm APC · Bakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1980 · State Bar #95234
- Kathleen D. MooreState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2021 · State Bar #332961
- Karla F. De La Torre MoraState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2015 · State Bar #304294
- Tara Hanford MorseMullen & Filippi, LLP · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2008 · State Bar #258720
- Robert Kirk NortonState of CA Division of Workers Comp · Bakersfield · Licensed since 1987 · State Bar #127217
- John PerimanGoldberg & Loren · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2023 · State Bar #350526
- Joseph Philip PlutaBakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2013 · State Bar #293222
- Calvin James QuartermanHanna Brophy · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2021 · State Bar #332925
- Margo Ann RaisonBakersfield · Licensed since 1988 · State Bar #133579
- Marcos David RodriguezThe Rodriguez Law Firm, APC · Bakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2012 · State Bar #285222
- Daniel Mark RootBelden Blaine Raytis LLP · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2016 · State Bar #311840
- Stephanie Lilian RossState Compensation Insurance Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2014 · State Bar #297840
- Velma-Ahda Jean SandsBakersfield · Licensed since 1990 · State Bar #146983
- Jaime Lee SmithJ Smith Law PC · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2010 · State Bar #272602
- David Adam TabbGoldberg Loren PA · Bakersfield · Licensed since 1993 · State Bar #164897
- Jorge Sebastian TenaLevin & Nalbandyan, LLP · Bakersfield · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2019 · State Bar #324814
- Jake Thomas TownsendBakersfield · Licensed since 1995 · State Bar #178720
- Jonathan David VadneyCalifornia State Fund · Bakersfield · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #363889
- Marilen Elise ZinnerBakersfield · Licensed since 1998 · State Bar #194478
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Sources
- DWC / WCAB district office locations
- DWC district office finder by ZIP code
- State Bar of California: Legal Specialization
- DWC Guidebook: Frequently asked questions about attorneys (PDF)
Official sources checked November 2026. Laws and rates change; check the source for the latest version.