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Workers' compensation attorneys in Santa Cruz County
14 active California attorneys with an office of record in Santa Cruz County list workers' compensation as a practice area on their State Bar profile. 6 are State Bar Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and 3 list Spanish. Cases from the county are heard at the Salinas WCAB district office.
WCAB office serving Santa Cruz 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).
Salinas district office
1880 N Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93906-2037
Phone: 831-443-3060 · 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 Santa Cruz County
Agriculture around Watsonville (berries and vegetables), tourism, a university, healthcare and construction. Farmworker injuries, heat illness and hospitality injuries are typical.
About the attorneys listed here
- Cities with the most listed attorneys: Santa Cruz (7), Scotts Valley (3), Watsonville (2), Aptos (2).
- Other languages listed besides English and Spanish: Korean (1), French (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 1–14 of 14, 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.
- Mark HannahCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationWitzig Hannah Sanders & Reagan LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 1982 · State Bar #104504
- Michael J. KoepnickCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationRucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna · Watsonville · Licensed since 2012 · State Bar #286605
- Victoria Louise MacIntyreCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationMacIntyre & White, LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 2003 · State Bar #226143
- Langley SchwartzapfelCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationSamarron & Schwartzapfel · Watsonville · Licensed since 1979 · State Bar #87701
- Boone Thomas WhiteCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationMacIntyre & White, LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 2003 · State Bar #227030
- Mark Patrick WitzigCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationWitzig Hannah Sanders & Reagan LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 1981 · State Bar #100501
- Javed John Brenden ChurchKatzakian Law, PC · Scotts Valley · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2005 · State Bar #237437
- Anne McKenzie HartmanSanta Cruz · Licensed since 2008 · State Bar #255958
- Joseph Bozant KatzakianKatzakian Law PC · Scotts Valley · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2006 · State Bar #242244
- Cassie LarsonSanta Cruz · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #364802
- Yuna LeeLaw Office of Bo Katzakian · Scotts Valley · Languages: Korean · Licensed since 2020 · State Bar #331841
- Albert Keith LesarAptos · Languages: French, Spanish · Licensed since 1970 · State Bar #45500
- Jonathan Kenneth James MerkleyWitzig, Hannah, Sanders & Reagan, LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #355568
- Vanessa B. Bonifacio RedulaRedula & Redula LLP · Aptos · Licensed since 2015 · State Bar #303943
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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.