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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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

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4.8 /5.0

116 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 31 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge

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 | November 05, 2024 | Employment & Labor

Exceptional Unemployment Guidance

I had just taken out a large loan for medical bills, when my company (which regularly has layoffs and may not be around much longer) offered a buyout instead of layoffs. I needed to know whether this would impact my unemployment eligibility, as the buyout wouldn't cover my bills, would leave me in a ...bad job market and financially vulnerable. Jacob was quick to respond, knowledgeable, clear, concise, and provided helpful insights that put my mind at ease. This was crucial in my decision whether to accept the buyout or to stick it out with the company and risk layoffs or worse later. Even better, he didn't charge me for the consultation! I would highly recommend Jacob to anyone seeking guidance on unemployment matters.

Posted by anonymous | May 17, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Employment & Labor

Strong Employee Advocate!!

Absolutely thrilled with the service provided by Jacob! I was lucky to find him. He assisted me with an employment dispute, and his support was invaluable. Jacob truly had my back throughout the entire process. He worked efficiently and made sure to listen to my concerns and needs. His dedication and... expertise turned a stressful situation into a manageable one. I highly recommend Jacob to anyone because he puts his clients needs first.

Posted by anonymous | March 29, 2023 | Appeals

Great insights and guidance

I was put in touch with Jacob through another law firm. I need counsel on an upcoming EDD appeals hearing, of which Jacob has experience in. His guidance on resources for preparation of the hearing, clarification on what is pertinent in the eyes of the law and administrative law judge were so helpf...ul in knowing what I need to focus on and what will not be helpful to me. He was very patient, professional, experienced and asked great questions to get to the heart of the matter and was concise with what to focus on. Super relieved and glad I found him.

Posted by Mike | March 18, 2021

Respectful, Wise, Clear, Kind

Clear, respectful, bright, and kind. I needed quick wise direct counsel and Mr. Sider provided it. I appreciated how he listen, then sorted out the issues, and provide me practical tips in facing an investigation. Thank you, highly recommended.

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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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