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Joseph Steve Franco
also known as Steve Franco, Steve
About Joseph
Biography
Rated one of the BEST work comp lawyers by Super Lawyer Magazine, Represented Hundreds of Clients, Mr. Franco has obtained over $150 million in settlements for injured workers. And he offers a free consultation.
He received his law degree from the prestigious University of California, Hastings College of the Law and earned his college degree from UC Berkeley graduating with honors. He has practiced workers' comp law for 7+ years.
**SOME NOTABLE CASES**
*$570,000 Workers' Comp Settlement*: Represented a client who was injured on the job while driving a truck.
*$300,000 Workers' Comp Settlement*: Represented driver in a workers' compensation case who was involved in a motor vehicle accident while working.
*$350,000 Personal Injury Settlement*: Represented a client in a personal injury premise liability claim.
*He has successfully handled and litigated 25+ trials.
**PERSONAL**
Steve lives in Oakland. He represents workers' compensation and personal injury clients throughout California and the Bay Area counties of San Francisco, Marin, San Mateo, Alameda, Solano, Contra Costa, Santa Clara, Sonoma, Napa and Sacramento and the cities of San Francisco, Oakland, Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, San Mateo, Santa Clara, San Jose, Sausalito, Antioch, Concord, Daly City, Santa Rosa, South San Francisco, Redwood City, San Rafael, Stockton, Novato, Petaluma, Vallejo, Hayward, Antioch, Fremont, Fairfield, Pleasanton, Walnut Creek, Richmond and Sacramento.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
13%-15%
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Licensed in California for 16 years
State: California
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Steve Franco
1720 Broadway, Suite 410, Oakland, CA, 94612
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Joseph Steve Franco's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 41 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Sam M | January 12, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Don't Waste Your Time Searching: A Stellar Workers' Comp Attorney in the Bay Area
If you're in search of a skilled workers' comp attorney in the Bay Area, your quest ends here. Steve Franco and his assistant, Cristina, boast a solid reputation in their field. Before turning to Steve, I had enlisted the services of another attorney from a well-known law firm, only to find the ex...
Posted by Rosy | February 11, 2023 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Un Abogado Excelente!
El abogado Steve Franco me ayudó en mi caso laboral. Mi caso fue negado al principio del caso pero el me mandó a su doctor que escribió un reporte bueno. Al fin, conseguí una buena compensación de más de cien mil. Y gracias a Dio ahora estoy en un trabajo nuevo. Lo recomiendo.
Posted by anonymous | February 18, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Efficient lawyer
Steve did a great job without any lip service. I appreciate his efficiency and the successful outcome of the case. I was not even thinking about having a lawyer. Only when my employer denied me the right to see a doctor for my injury, a colleague suggested I should get a lawyer. Am I happy that I did...
Posted by Rosie | February 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
A powerful attorney that gets the job done!
I called Steve a few months into my workers comp claim because I was feeling confused and overwhelmed dealing with my employer and workers comp insurance. He spent over an hour answering my questions, explaining to me my options and the workers comp process in a way that I was able to understand. Ste...
Posted by Lizeth | January 6, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sunshine on a cloudy day
Dealing with WC had been a huge hassle, they were non-responsive, they wouldn't return my calls or emails. I was in terrible amount of pain and couldn't receive medical care for any of it. I finally decided to choose Mr Franco as my attorney and from the moment he took my case I saw nothing but actio...
Joseph Steve Franco's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Franco is an excellent attorney who provides great service to his clients, as evidenced by his stellar client reviews. I highly recommend retaining Mr. Franco in any workers compensation or personal injury matter that you may be facing."
"Lawyer Joseph Franco is among the best of the new generation of workers' compensation lawyer. He possesses stellar academic credentials, current experience in the workers' compensation and personal injury fields, and shows passion in obtaining treatment and benefits for injured workers."
"I have worked with and against many lawyers, but Steve is among the the brightest I have come across. His ability to strategically plan his cases and think two steps ahead of his opponents is impressive. He has a fine reputation in the Workman's Comp community for zealously representing and fighting for his clients. I recommend Steve for anyone who has a Workman Comp claim."
"Steve is quite simply one of the best to put on a suit and call himself a workers' compensation attorney. He listens to his clients, he understands the system, and has a good reputation with other attorneys and judges. I highly endorse Steve without any reservations."
"Mr. Franco is a diligent, hard-working, and bright attorney. I have no hesitation referring him any matters concerning work injuries. He not only gets great results for his clients, but does so with professionalism. I endorse this lawyer."
"Steve is an outstanding attorney. He's readily familiar with the intricacies of California Workers' Compensation and knows how to position his clients to have the best potential outcome. He is as good as it gets in his field."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Franco is respected by colleagues and clients for his knowledge and professionalism."
"Joseph Steve Franco is extremely dedicated to the practice and truly believes in justice for all."
"Mr. Franco's knowledge, experience, and enthusiasm makes him an excellent choice when selecting an attorney to represent you in pursuing your workers compensation claim. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Franco brings substantial experience, a vigorous work ethic and amazing results. I highly recommend Mr. Franco for workers compensation practice. His knowledgeable and friendly demeanor makes him a superstar in the legal community."
"Mr. Franco is a bright, energetic lawyer who should serve any client well. I endorse him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Franco is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his personal injury clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. He gives back to the community with his legal answers on this forum."
"Joseph is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Franco is an expert in his practice areas and a valuable contributor to the AVVO community."
"Joseph is an excellent attorney committed to providing highest quality representation to clients. I endorse him without reservation."
"Mr. Joseph is undoubtedly a top notch attorney who has skillfully mastered his primary area of practice over the course of his professional experience. His sharp critical thinking and flawless work ethic are perhaps the key qualities which ensured the success of a remarkable number of his cases. I endorse this lawyer and encourage anyone who needs superior legal representation to opt for his services."
"I endorse this lawyer. His dedication to his craft and his clients is unparalleled!"
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Experience
Honors
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Certificate of Appreciation, Western Service Workers Association (WSWA)
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Corporation Fellow, Minority Corporate Counsel Association (MCCA)
2005
Summer Law Fellow, Council of Legal Education Opportunity (CLEO)
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Law Partner, Franco Munoz Law, A P.C.
2010 - 2017
Senior Associate, Ratto Law Firm
2009 - 2009
Contract Attorney, Various Commercial Law Firms
2009 - 2009
Criminal Defense Attorney, Flores Law Firm
2008 - 2008
Judicial Extern, California Supreme Court
2007 - 2007
City Attorney, Alameda County Counsels Office
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, General Electric (GE)
Associations
2018 - Present
East Bay La Raza Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2010 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys AssociationMember
2010 - Present
California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapterMember
2008 - Present
Hispanic National Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
San Francisco La Raza Lawyers AssociationMember
2008 - 2008
Hastings Hispanic National Bar AssociationCo-chair
Sample of Legal Cases
*$300,000 Workers' Comp Settlement*
Obtained $300,000 settlement
*$350,000 Personal Injury Settlement*
$350,000 Settlement
Education
2008
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
University of California - Berkeley
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2016
Sharing Wisdom Across Generations
Law And Public Policy
2015
CLE - Sacramento Bar Association
AMA Medical Guides Chapter 15
2011
Sacramento Chiropractors Association
Almaraz Guzman & The AMA Guides
Publications
2011
General Tips To Know For Injured Workers
Workers' Comp 101 (blog post)
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can a qme decide i cant return to work?
06 Apr 2021
Q&A
My wife was given a 8 percent permanent disability award tThey offered $7,000 and not sure if that is a good number.
06 Apr 2021
Q&A
Just want to see what is a Average %pd on a torn meniscus
05 Mar 2019