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Acquired: 2005
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447 61st St, Oakland, CA, 94609
116 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 39 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by anonymous | July 15, 2025 | Employment & Labor
Employee Litigation Attorney
Jacob Sider gave me prompt, candid advice that let me understand my financial exposure and choose the safest path forward. He explained complex wage-law issues in plain English, recommended the lowest-risk solution, and even waived any consultation fee. I found him responsive, practical, and clearly ...
Posted by Anna | January 18, 2025 | Hired Attorney
Great experience!
I wholeheartedly recommend Jacob to anyone seeking legal representation. From the moment I contacted him, I was impressed by his professionalism and expertise. He took the time to thoroughly understand my situation and clearly explain the legal process. He was always available to answer my questio...
Posted by Stephanie | October 30, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Strategic & Insightful
Jacob is a consummate professional. I found him to be a gifted attorney e.g. strategic, emotionally intelligent, and well-spoken. He always informed me of the pros and cons of potential options. I highly recommend him!
Posted by Noosha | March 18, 2024 | Employment & Labor
Highly Recommended!
If you are looking for a great unemployment lawyer look no further! Jacob was extremely helpful, straightforward and knowledgeable. After explaining my situation with my former employer, he took the time to answer all my questions and provided guidance despite knowing there was nothing on it for hi...
Posted by anonymous | February 01, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor
Uncaring and rude. Not a true advocate for employees.
I contracted with this attorney for a severance negotiation. After saying he could complete my letter in an hour, he ghosted me for several days. When I asked for status of case he informed me in a very cutting and callous way that after review of the communications that I basically had no case, he ...
I took on this client with the understanding that they had been TERMINATED. The truth is that THEY HAD QUIT. Once I learned this very important fact, I explained that my ability to leverage a significantly larger severance payment for them was extremely limited. I charged no money for my services. Please see my many 5-star reviews here, left by clients whose facts were in line with what was discussed at the time they hired me.
"I highly endorse this lawyer! He has a very direct communication style and is trustworthy and very knowledgable."
"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."
Employment and labor lawyer
Class action lawyer
2009 - Present
Sole Practicioner, Law Office of Jacob Sider
2003 - 2003
Intern, San Francisco Public Defender
2014 - Present
California Employment Lawyers AssociationMember
2010 - Present
Alameda County Bar Association, Labor and Employment SectionMember
2004
law
2000
undergraduate
English