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Workers' compensation attorneys in Nevada County
5 active California attorneys with an office of record in Nevada County list workers' compensation as a practice area on their State Bar profile. 0 are State Bar Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and 0 list Spanish. Cases from the county are heard at the Redding and Sacramento WCAB district offices.
WCAB offices serving Nevada 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.
Redding district office
250 Hemsted Drive, Second Floor, Ste. B, Redding, CA 96002-9040
Phone: 530-225-2845 · DWC office page
Handles 13 of the county's 16 ZIP codes in the DWC listing.
Sacramento district office
160 Promenade Circle, Suite 300, Sacramento, CA 95834-2962
Phone: 916-928-3101 · DWC office page
Handles 3 of the county's 16 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 Nevada County
Healthcare, construction, tourism, small manufacturing and forestry in the Sierra foothills around Grass Valley and Truckee. Construction and outdoor-work injuries are typical.
About the attorneys listed here
- Cities with the most listed attorneys: Grass Valley (2), Nevada City (1), Penn Valley (1), Truckee (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 1–5 of 5, 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.
- Kyle Robert AdamsonGold Country Workers' Comp Center, P.C. · Nevada City · Licensed since 2015 · State Bar #302743
- Michael VanWagner CrainLaw Offices of Michael V W Crain PC · Penn Valley · Licensed since 1976 · State Bar #70514
- Timothy A. CroughColantuono Highsmith Whatley, PC · Grass Valley · Licensed since 2021 · State Bar #342340
- Sarah Joann DillonGrass Valley · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #357179
- Fred Karl MaierLaw Ofc Fred Maier · Truckee · Licensed since 1994 · State Bar #174849
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Nearby county directories
Butte County, El Dorado County, Placer County, Sacramento County, Shasta County, Solano County, Yolo County
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.