Sarah Jane Martoccia

Sarah was recommended to me by the LA County Bar Association referral line, and she was all that I could hope for to represent me in my EDD disability appeal. Her advice right from the first of many calls was clear, concise and came with the experience of a true professional. I had been extremely int...imidated by the system and I believe I would never have had a successful outcome if it were not for Sarah. Her' representation for my case was brilliant and gave me the guidance and confidence I needed to get all my ducks in a row for my day in front of the Judge. Thank you Sarah!

I was referred to Sarah Martoccia through the California Bar Association Hotline. I was skeptical at first, concerned with the quality of legal counsel I might get through this service -- but Sarah was simply incredible. Extremely knowledgeable. Extremely prepared. Everything I could have hoped for a...nd more. My appeal hearing refuting a claim of overpayment brought on by the State of California Employment Development Department (EDD) was less than a week away. I had faced the EDD in the past and though I proved my case at the time, I was still made to pay a fee and suffer a significant penalty. I knew it was in my best interest this time to have an attorney present. Sarah listened patiently to my defense and scoured through my paperwork (I kept everything). She made me feel at ease and confident -- but still explained that there are no guarantees. A day later, Sarah called to tell me she had discovered precedent for my defense (in a 1970's decision). This was huge! She was professional and arrived at the court early to go over the precedent case and what to expect in the room before the judge. My hearing could not have gone better. We had all the paperwork to defend me against the claim. Sarah's manner and knowledge were impecable and professional. She stated my case plainly and cleanly and was ready for everything. It was Sarah who followed up on my case and called me with the decision, days before I received it in the mail. We won on all counts! She also arranged to have the State return my tax refund which were garnished and applied to the disputed overpayment claim. I cannot recommend Sarah Martoccia more highly. She is an outstanding labor attorney.

With barely over a week before my hearing, I thought hiring a lawyer last minute would feel complicated and rushed. However, Sarah worked quickly to formulate a game plan for my case and put me at ease. She not only has a very strong grasp of the law itself but also the dynamics and politics of the c...ourtroom. She is to-the-point and efficient but at the same time a very personable and warm person. The effort she put forth on my behalf made me feel that she was personally invested in my case. Sarah's professional prowess exceeded my expectations; I would strongly recommend her representation to a friend or family member.