Jacob William Sider

Jacob William Sider

4.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 20 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Wrongful Termination

447 61st St, Oakland, CA

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Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

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Location

Law Offices of Jacob Sider

447 61st St, Oakland, CA, 94609

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Jacob William Sider's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Trustworthiness

Posted by anonymous | March 14, 2014 | Employment & Labor

A Breath of Fresh Air

I usually don't do reviews or surveys, but my experience with Jacob was totally worth it. I was referred to Jacob by an attorney that I found on a random website regarding employment issues. I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical because I didn't get a chance to meet him in person. After our firs...t conversation, my worries were gone and I felt very comfortable. I can say that he takes his clients very serious and works tirelessly to get the job done. He is very honest and trustworthy, even when new developments may not benefit him which I greatly appreciated. He never made me feel like I was obligated to stick with him when the other party was not as responsive as I would've liked, but he kept me informed of every detail along the way so I knew that he was actually working to get the matter settled. Whenever I needed to contact him, he would call back the same day if he wasn't immediately available to answer the phone. This was very refreshing because I've had experiences with other lawyers in the past where I wouldn't hear from them in weeks. All in all, I loved my experience with Jacob and was pleased with the results. Thank you!

Posted by Elizabeth | January 14, 2014

Excellent Experience Working with Jacob Sider

After just the first call with Jacob, I felt I was in good hands. He was straight forward and understanding of my situation. He spoke in layman's terms making sure that I was clear with his intent every step of the way. He was extremely responsive and had excellent follow-up. Even though his assi...stance was going to be for a short term issue, he treated me as if I were a long term client. Would definitely use his services again if the need arises.

Posted by ZJ | November 21, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Responsive, honest services

I had Jacob Sider represent me in an employment matter and severance review. He provided me with honest and reality-based advice as well as reviewing my options within the context of employment law. He was very responsive during the month plus negotiation process and was supportive of me as his cli...ent the entire step of the way. When complexities within the case arose he always would cover all of the options we had available and gave sensible, grounded and honest feedback. He's up-front and will say what you need to hear, not what you want to hear. Which is definitely something to value in an attorney.

Posted by GERONIMO | November 20, 2013 | Employment & Labor

LABOR VIOLATION - UNPAID WAGES AND INHUMANE WORKING CONDITIONS

I only met Atty Jacob Sider once for a teleconfernce with the Dept of Labor and he was very accomodating to all my needs. My deceased father was a lawyer back in the Phillipines, so we argue most of the time, which I think was good so I will understand the LAW here, I was a stubborn client, I do stu...pid stuff so I always was in trouble with him which I KNOW WAS A GOOD LAWYER CLIENT RELATIONSHIP, HE WILL NOT ADVISED OTHERWISE COZ HE WILL NOT GET ANYTHING IF WE LOOSE THE CASE, IT WAS A TIME CONSUMING AND TIRING PROCESS, I WILL RECOMMEND TO MY RELATIVES AND FRIENDS IF THEY NEED A LAWYER LIKE HIM. I DO NOT BELIEVE THE NEGATIVE REVIEWS OF OTHER CLIENTS, I KNOW PEOPLE CAN NEVER BE SATISFIED....

Posted by Leo | November 19, 2013 | Employment & Labor

Great lawyer!

Jacob helped me out with a overtime settlement. He is very upfront and tells you if you have a case or not. He may seem a bit intimidating at first but that is what you want as a lawyer. He was alway there to answer my questions. Jacob always answered his phone or called back within the same day. The...re was always communication between us being by phone or email. He let me know what was going to happen, what could happen and gave me the best advise for my situation. Jacob was the first lawyer I ever needed and I have to say it was a pleasure working with him

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Jacob William Sider's Lawyer Endorsements

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Melissa Newman

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse this lawyer! He has a very direct communication style and is trustworthy and very knowledgable."

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Felipe Parker

Employment and labor lawyer | Oct 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Jacob is a straight shooter and a hard worker. I endorse this attorney."

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Nicholas de Blouw

Employment and labor lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Jacob Sider is a strategic employment law attorney. Our firm has worked extensively with Mr. Sider on a variety of matters involving California Labor Code violations. Jacob will consider not only legal tactics, but business realities in providing labor and employment advice and litigation options. Mr. Sider has become a fellow soldier in the battle for employees' rights."

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Melissa Newman

Employment and labor lawyer

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Nicholas de Blouw

Class action lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2009 - Present

Sole Practicioner, Law Office of Jacob Sider

2003 - 2003

Intern, San Francisco Public Defender

Associations

2014 - Present

California Employment Lawyers Association

Member

2010 - Present

Alameda County Bar Association, Labor and Employment Section

Member

Education

2004

U of San Francisco SOL

law

2000

Univ of California Santa Cruz

undergraduate

Languages

English

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