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Acquired: 2005
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447 61st St, Oakland, CA, 94609
116 Client Reviews
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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 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 ...
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...
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...
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.
"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