We Have Won Over $50,000,000 For Injured Workers! Contact Us Today.
Rated one of the BEST work comp lawyers by Super Lawyer Magazine, Represented Hundreds of Clients, Mr. Franco has obtained over $50 million in settlements for injured workers. And he offers a free consultation.
He received his law degree from the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law and earned his college degree from UC Berkeley graduating with honors. He has practiced workers' comp law for 7+ years.
**SOME NOTABLE CASES**
*$570,000 Workers' Comp Settlement*: Represented a client who was injured on the job while driving a truck.
*$300,000 Workers' Comp Settlement*: Represented driver in a workers' compensation case who was involved in a motor vehicle accident while working.
*$350,000 Personal Injury Settlement*: Represented a client in a personal injury premise liability claim.
*He has successfully handled and litigated 25+ trials.
**PERSONAL**
Steve lives in Oakland. He represents workers' compensation and personal injury clients throughout California and the Bay Area counties of San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Napa and Sacramento and the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Jose, Sausalito, Antioch, Concord, Daly City, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Redwood City, San Rafael, Stockton, Novato, Petaluma, Vallejo, Hayward, Antioch, Fremont, Fairfield, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Richmond and Sacramento.
Practice areas
Represents union workers, police officers, firefighters, janitors, laborers, brain injuries, slip and falls, teachers, housekeepers, servers, food and restaurant workers, bus drivers, city workers, office workers, truck drivers, construction workers.
11 years
Languages spoken
Spanish, English
FRANCO MUÑOZ, A Professional Corporation
825 Washingston Street
Suite 211
Oakland, CA, 94607
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Sacramento, CA, 95814
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1855 Gateway Blvd
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75 E Santa Clara Street
San Jose, CA, 95113
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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CA | Active | 2009 | 10/27/2020 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Certificate of Appreciation | Western Service Workers Association (WSWA) | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Corporation Fellow | Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA) | 2005 |
Summer Law Fellow | Council of Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO) | 2005 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Law Partner | Franco Munoz Law, A P.C. | 2018 - Present |
Senior Associate | Ratto Law Firm | 2010 - 2017 |
Contract Attorney | Various Commercial Law Firms | 2009 - 2009 |
Criminal Defense Attorney | Flores Law Firm | 2009 - 2009 |
Judicial Extern | California Supreme Court | 2008 - 2008 |
City Attorney | Alameda County Counsels Office | 2007 - 2007 |
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Legal Intern | General Electric (GE) | 2006 - 2006 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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East Bay La Raza Lawyers Association | Board Member | 2018 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association | Member | 2010 - Present |
California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter | Member | 2010 - Present |
Hispanic National Bar Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association | Member | 2008 - Present |
Hastings Hispanic National Bar Association | Co-chair | 2008 - 2008 |
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Publication name | Title | Date |
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General Tips To Know For Injured Workers | Workers' Comp 101 (blog post) | 2011 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of California, Hastings College of the Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2008 |
University of California - Berkeley | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2004 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Sharing Wisdom Across Generations | Law And Public Policy | 2016 |
CLE - Sacramento Bar Association | AMA Medical Guides Chapter 15 | 2015 |
Sacramento Chiropractors Association | Almaraz Guzman & The AMA Guides | 2011 |
Case name | Outcome |
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*$300,000 Workers' Comp Settlement* | Obtained $300,000 settlement |
*$350,000 Personal Injury Settlement* | $350,000 Settlement |
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James Suits, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Franco is an excellent attorney who provides great service to his clients, as evidenced by his stellar client reviews. I highly recommend retaining Mr. Franco in any workers compensation or personal injury matter that you may be facing.
Edward Rutyna, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lawyer Joseph Franco is among the best of the new generation of workers' compensation lawyer. He possesses stellar academic credentials, current experience in the workers' compensation and personal injury fields, and shows passion in obtaining treatment and benefits for injured workers.
K. Anderson Franco, Workers compensation Attorney on Oct 29, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I have worked with and against many lawyers, but Steve is among the the brightest I have come across. His ability to strategically plan his cases and think two steps ahead of his opponents is impressive. He has a fine reputation in the Workman's Comp community for zealously representing and fighting for his clients. I recommend Steve for anyone who has a Workman Comp claim.
Lael Abaya, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 23, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Steve is quite simply one of the best to put on a suit and call himself a workers' compensation attorney. He listens to his clients, he understands the system, and has a good reputation with other attorneys and judges. I highly endorse Steve without any reservations.
David Reagan, Workers compensation Attorney on Jul 19, 2018
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Franco is a diligent, hard-working, and bright attorney. I have no hesitation referring him any matters concerning work injuries. He not only gets great results for his clients, but does so with professionalism. I endorse this lawyer.
Rene Munoz, Workers compensation Attorney on Jan 23, 2018
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Steve is an outstanding attorney. He's readily familiar with the intricacies of California Workers' Compensation and knows how to position his clients to have the best potential outcome. He is as good as it gets in his field.
Arnold Gross, Workers compensation Attorney on May 9, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
James Suits, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 28, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Franco is an excellent attorney who provides great service to his clients, as evidenced by his stellar client reviews. I highly recommend retaining Mr. Franco in any workers compensation or personal injury matter that you may be facing.
Stephen Hoffman, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 16, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Franco is respected by colleagues and clients for his knowledge and professionalism.
Gary Anderson, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph Steve Franco is extremely dedicated to the practice and truly believes in justice for all.
Kelly Davis, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Franco's knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm makes him an excellent choice when selecting an attorney to represent you in pursuing your workers compensation claim. I endorse this lawyer.
Darryl Young, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 7, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Franco brings substantial experience, a vigorous work ethic and amazing results. I highly recommend Mr. Franco for workers compensation practice. His knowledgeable and friendly demeanor makes him a superstar in the legal community.
David Fiol, Workers compensation Attorney on Apr 5, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Franco is a bright, energetic lawyer who should serve any client well. I endorse him.
Giacomo Behar, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Franco is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his personal injury clients.
Gail Barsky, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 2, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. He gives back to the community with his legal answers on this forum.
Walter Hnot,, Personal injury Attorney on Mar 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation.
Edward Rutyna, Workers compensation Attorney on Mar 8, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Lawyer Joseph Franco is among the best of the new generation of workers' compensation lawyer. He possesses stellar academic credentials, current experience in the workers' compensation and personal injury fields, and shows passion in obtaining treatment and benefits for injured workers.
I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Franco is an expert in his practice areas and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community.
Somair Alam, Workers compensation Attorney on Feb 11, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Joseph is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation.
Gregory Cade, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 24, 2017
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Joseph is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services.
Michael Shemtoub, Workers compensation Attorney on Aug 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. His dedication to his craft and his clients is unparalleled!