Attorney directory
Workers' compensation attorneys in Monterey County
52 active California attorneys with an office of record in Monterey County list workers' compensation as a practice area on their State Bar profile. 11 are State Bar Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and 8 list Spanish. Cases from the county are heard at the Salinas and San Luis Obispo WCAB district offices.
WCAB offices serving Monterey 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). The county is split between offices, so check the DWC's ZIP code finder.
Salinas district office
1880 N Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93906-2037
Phone: 831-443-3060 · DWC office page
Handles 33 of the county's 35 ZIP codes in the DWC listing.
San Luis Obispo district office
4740 Allene Way, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8736
Phone: 805-596-4153 · DWC office page
Handles 2 of the county's 35 ZIP codes in the DWC listing.
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 Monterey County
The Salinas Valley's row-crop agriculture (lettuce, greens, berries), food processing, and tourism and hospitality on the Monterey Peninsula. Farmworker repetitive injuries, heat illness and hospitality injuries are common.
About the attorneys listed here
- Cities with the most listed attorneys: Salinas (45), Monterey (4), Pacific Grove (1), Seaside (1), Carmel By The (1).
- Other languages listed besides English and Spanish: French (1), Serbian (1), Tagalog (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 1–52 of 52, 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.
- Bonnie Jean Binder-WilsonCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationWilson & Wisler, LLP · Salinas · Licensed since 1988 · State Bar #133586
- Ramon Ledesma CamposCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationRucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna · Salinas · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2013 · State Bar #291106
- Nicholas J. DillesCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationDilles Law Group, PC · Salinas · Licensed since 2013 · State Bar #291832
- Roberto Antonio GonzalezCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationHermanson, Guzman & Wachowiak, A P.C. · Salinas · Licensed since 2009 · State Bar #267480
- Glen Joel GrossmanCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationPacific Grove · Licensed since 1981 · State Bar #99730
- Ian Deanico McFarrenCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationMcFARREN LAW CORP · Salinas · Licensed since 2012 · State Bar #282912
- Jason King RedulaCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationRedula & Redula LLP · Salinas · Licensed since 2006 · State Bar #243814
- Sandra Lorena RoccaCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationRucka O'Boyle Lombardo & McKenna · Salinas · Licensed since 2008 · State Bar #257026
- Dirk Samuel StemermanCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationRucka O'Boyle et al · Monterey · Licensed since 2002 · State Bar #219631
- Meredith Antoinette WislerCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationWilson & Wisler, LLP · Salinas · Licensed since 2009 · State Bar #263785
- Jennifer E. ZanderCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2016 · State Bar #309554
- Richard Copeland AlpersAlpers Law Group · Monterey · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2007 · State Bar #254646
- Diana Marie ArellanoSeaside · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #356860
- Neil Pi BermanRucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna · Salinas · Licensed since 2006 · State Bar #246637
- David Thomas BlomquistHermanson Guzman & Wang · Salinas · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #357472
- Catherine Elaine BordinState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 1986 · State Bar #122757
- Patrick Jon BosticBava & Associates, PC · Salinas · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #363414
- Christopher Alan CallihanOfc City Attorney · Salinas · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1999 · State Bar #203010
- Brooke Lauren CaraccioliSalinas · Licensed since 2019 · State Bar #328060
- Kathleen A ChassionWorkers Compensation Appeals Board · Salinas · Licensed since 2000 · State Bar #208896
- Rhonda S CombsSalinas · Licensed since 2006 · State Bar #247859
- Selena Emily DevineState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2008 · State Bar #255464
- Robert B FarahmandWilson & Wisler, LLP · Salinas · Licensed since 2011 · State Bar #277069
- Harry FinkleLaw Offices of Harry Finkle · Carmel By The · Licensed since 1972 · State Bar #51925
- Patricia Lynn HastingsSTATE COMPENSATION INSURANCE FUND · Salinas · Languages: French, Spanish · Licensed since 1987 · State Bar #127571
- Kathleen A. HollandHermanson, Guzman & Wachowiak, A P.C. · Salinas · Licensed since 2013 · State Bar #290440
- John William Amos IIAmos Dittrich & Ushana · Salinas · Licensed since 1979 · State Bar #90647
- Michael Peter Georgariou IIMichael P. Georgariou II · Salinas · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2001 · State Bar #213029
- Russell David JacobsonState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 1994 · State Bar #173362
- Ramonda Vallie JosephDilles Law Group, PC · Salinas · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #360213
- Nolan Malcom KennedyKennedy Archer & Giffen · Monterey · Licensed since 1973 · State Bar #57478
- Christine Marie KesselBava & Associates, PC · Salinas · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #354641
- Samuel James LawrenceDilles Law Group, PC · Salinas · Licensed since 2015 · State Bar #303936
- Darla Lorine LeverettBava & Associates PC · Salinas · Licensed since 1997 · State Bar #188949
- Richard Ryan McMathMcMath Law Office · Monterey · Licensed since 2010 · State Bar #269724
- Joseph Michael MendozaState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2001 · State Bar #215239
- Gretchen MillerState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2005 · State Bar #240037
- John Welch MillerJohn Miller · Salinas · Licensed since 1974 · State Bar #62141
- Milton Galileo MoralesState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2001 · State Bar #216406
- Ryan T O'ConnellRucka O'Boyle Lombardo & McKenna · Salinas · Licensed since 2011 · State Bar #281149
- Lori Alison OesterreichWorkers' Compensation Appeals Board · Salinas · Licensed since 1991 · State Bar #155868
- Janie Ortiz-AcostaSalinas · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #361540
- Jeannine Marie PacioniMonterey County District Attorney · Salinas · Licensed since 1990 · State Bar #149321
- Nenad PesicDilles Law Group, PC · Salinas · Languages: Serbian, Spanish · Licensed since 2023 · State Bar #350108
- Ludovico Racelis RedulaRedula & Redula, LLP · Salinas · Languages: Tagalog · Licensed since 1986 · State Bar #127000
- Joseph Morris RozowskiState Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2014 · State Bar #296117
- Taylor A. ShiltsSCR Law, APLC · Salinas · Licensed since 2016 · State Bar #312307
- Ashley Ann Stockton-LepianeBava & Associates, PC · Salinas · Licensed since 2019 · State Bar #329084
- Jeffrey Lawilao TadeLAW OFFICES OF JEFFREY L. TADE · Salinas · Licensed since 1988 · State Bar #133949
- Sara Jane TortorelliState Comp Ins Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2015 · State Bar #303946
- Jorge Vargas-ValverdeSalinas · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1988 · State Bar #136945
- Rachel Alyson WilsonState Compensation Insurance Fund · Salinas · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #355017
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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.