Attorney directory
Workers' compensation attorneys in San Luis Obispo County
22 active California attorneys with an office of record in San Luis Obispo County list workers' compensation as a practice area on their State Bar profile. 7 are State Bar Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and 5 list Spanish. Cases from the county are heard at the San Luis Obispo WCAB district office.
WCAB office serving San Luis Obispo 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).
San Luis Obispo district office
4740 Allene Way, Suite 100, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401-8736
Phone: 805-596-4153 · 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 San Luis Obispo County
Vineyards and agriculture, tourism and hospitality, a university, healthcare and a state prison. Vineyard and farm work, hospitality injuries and corrections injuries are common.
About the attorneys listed here
- Cities with the most listed attorneys: San Luis Obispo (11), Arroyo Grande (5), Nipomo (3), Morro Bay (1), Paso Robles (1), Pismo Beach (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 1–22 of 22, 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.
- Crystal Cassandra ForsherCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationHerreras & Forsher, LLP · Arroyo Grande · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2013 · State Bar #291316
- Richard Bruce GoldmanCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationGoldman Magdalin Straatsma, LLP · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 1978 · State Bar #82178
- Dorothy R. GrantCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationSpatafore & Grant PC · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 2020 · State Bar #331762
- William A HerrerasCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationHerreras & Forsher, LLP · Arroyo Grande · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1967 · State Bar #39669
- John Anthony SpataforeCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationSan Luis Obispo · Licensed since 1978 · State Bar #83920
- Jessica Ann TyndallCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationGoldman, Magdalin & Straatsma LLP · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 2014 · State Bar #301374
- Neil VanderwoudeCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationState Compensation Insurance Fund · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 2011 · State Bar #276182
- Charles Donald AdcockNipomo · Licensed since 1986 · State Bar #127270
- Christopher Alan CooleyGray & Prouty · Arroyo Grande · Licensed since 1997 · State Bar #190791
- Jonathan Zachary CrumptonNipomo · Licensed since 2023 · State Bar #350559
- John Emerson DurrDivision of Workers' Compensation · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 2000 · State Bar #206206
- Leticia GuzmanGoldman Magdalin Straatsma LLP · San Luis Obispo · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2021 · State Bar #337088
- Bryce Yonehiro HatakeyamaDivision Of Workers' Compensation · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 2009 · State Bar #267161
- David Eugene JonesDepartment of Industrial Relations · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 1991 · State Bar #155816
- John Daniel MoloneyMorro Bay · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1988 · State Bar #134231
- Emilie Kate MorinPierce Davis & Perritano LLP · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 2005 · State Bar #240792
- Phillip R NewellLaw Ofc Phillip R Newell · San Luis Obispo · Licensed since 1979 · State Bar #89971
- Rhonda Jean NielsenLaw Ofc of Rhonda J Nielsen · Nipomo · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 1986 · State Bar #125811
- Bruce Alan WagnerArroyo Grande · Licensed since 1999 · State Bar #204687
- Gene Michael WooWoo Law Group · Arroyo Grande · Licensed since 2010 · State Bar #274413
- Peter Josserand XiiiPeter Josserand XIII · Paso Robles · Licensed since 1990 · State Bar #146182
- Ani ZargarianPismo Beach · Licensed since 2010 · State Bar #271965
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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.