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Workers' compensation attorneys in Santa Cruz County

By the Work Injury Compass editorial team · Last updated November 2026 · How we write and check guides

At a glance

14 active California attorneys with an office of record in Santa Cruz County list workers' compensation as a practice area on their State Bar profile. 6 are State Bar Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation, and 3 list Spanish. Cases from the county are heard at the Salinas WCAB district office.

14listed attorneys
6certified specialists
3list Spanish
1WCAB office serving the county

WCAB office serving Santa Cruz County

The Workers' Compensation Appeals Board hears cases at DWC district offices. Which office handles a case depends on ZIP code and venue rules (usually where you live, where you were hurt, or your attorney's office).

Salinas district office

1880 N Main Street, Suite 100, Salinas, CA 93906-2037
Phone: 831-443-3060 · DWC office page

Office details from the DWC's office pages; ZIP code assignments from the DWC adjudication ZIP listing (November 2026). Find your office by ZIP code.

Work and injuries in Santa Cruz County

Agriculture around Watsonville (berries and vegetables), tourism, a university, healthcare and construction. Farmworker injuries, heat illness and hospitality injuries are typical.

About the attorneys listed here

Before you call anyone, read do I need a workers' comp lawyer, and how fees work. Fees are set by a judge and paid from your award; there is no upfront fee for applicant attorneys.

Listed attorneys

From public State Bar of California records; lists attorneys who list workers' compensation as a practice area, which can include defense attorneys; not an endorsement; listed attorneys are not necessarily participating advertisers. To correct or remove a listing, email admin@workinjurycompass.com.

Showing 1–14 of 14, certified specialists first, then by last name. Each name links to the attorney's official State Bar profile, where you can check license status and contact details.

  • Mark HannahCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationWitzig Hannah Sanders & Reagan LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 1982 · State Bar #104504
  • Michael J. KoepnickCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationRucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna · Watsonville · Licensed since 2012 · State Bar #286605
  • Victoria Louise MacIntyreCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationMacIntyre & White, LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 2003 · State Bar #226143
  • Langley SchwartzapfelCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationSamarron & Schwartzapfel · Watsonville · Licensed since 1979 · State Bar #87701
  • Boone Thomas WhiteCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationMacIntyre & White, LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 2003 · State Bar #227030
  • Mark Patrick WitzigCertified Specialist – Workers' CompensationWitzig Hannah Sanders & Reagan LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 1981 · State Bar #100501
  • Javed John Brenden ChurchKatzakian Law, PC · Scotts Valley · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2005 · State Bar #237437
  • Anne McKenzie HartmanSanta Cruz · Licensed since 2008 · State Bar #255958
  • Joseph Bozant KatzakianKatzakian Law PC · Scotts Valley · Languages: Spanish · Licensed since 2006 · State Bar #242244
  • Cassie LarsonSanta Cruz · Licensed since 2025 · State Bar #364802
  • Yuna LeeLaw Office of Bo Katzakian · Scotts Valley · Languages: Korean · Licensed since 2020 · State Bar #331841
  • Albert Keith LesarAptos · Languages: French, Spanish · Licensed since 1970 · State Bar #45500
  • Jonathan Kenneth James MerkleyWitzig, Hannah, Sanders & Reagan, LLP · Santa Cruz · Licensed since 2024 · State Bar #355568
  • Vanessa B. Bonifacio RedulaRedula & Redula LLP · Aptos · Licensed since 2015 · State Bar #303943

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Sources

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