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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Practice Areas

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Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 10 minutes


Payment Methods

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 20 years

State: California

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Jacob Sider

447 61st St, Oakland, CA, 94609

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Jacob William Sider's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.8 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Free Consultations

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 ...focused on my best interests. I highly recommend Jacob for anyone needing straightforward, client-first employment-law guidance

Posted by anonymous | October 17, 2023 | Employment & Labor

CA Non-compete

I Googled finding a labor law attorney and Jacob had great reviews. He went out of his way to provide no-cost consultation to a single question around non-compete in CA. If a lawyer will be needed, I will certainly call upon Jacob. He displayed great knowledge!

Posted by Nate | July 17, 2020 | Employment & Labor

Employment Law Consultation

Got a free consultation from Jacob and could not be happier! He was very thorough and provided both great advice and understandable explanations of the laws involved in my situation. I will definitely recommend Jacob to anybody in need of an employment lawyer. Thanks Jacob, Really appreciate the h...elp!

Posted by Matt | June 08, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Honest and up front

I consulted with several employment lawyers prior to hiring Jacob. Everyone offers a free consultation but Jacob spent at least an hour plus some reviewing my case without asking for any commitment on my part. He was upfront with what he thought my chances were if I chose to go ahead with a hearing v...ersus seeking a settlement. He gave me a reality check with both scenarios. He did not sugar coat anything. He took my case on short notice considering I had a hearing scheduled within a month. He was always available to discuss my case and any developments at anytime of day or night 7 days a week.

Posted by anonymous | September 18, 2017 | Employment & Labor

Best Initial Consultation Ever!

Jacob is a thoughtful lawyer; one that is not afraid to give you proper and fully detailed initial legal consultation. I contacted many lawyers seeking consultation. I can't tell you enough how so many of them provided nothing but air or were simply afraid to give away their services for free. Jac...ob was honest, straight-up, and very thorough in his explanations and legal services. He took the time to answer all my questions and concerns and help me understand my legal options, what's required, and the probability of outcome. If you are in need of a labor lawyer for consultation or hire, Jacob is the one! I have no doubt after my consultation that he would have represented me better than anyone could have. I strongly recommend Jacob.

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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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