Joseph Steve Franco
Franco Munoz Law Firm | FRANCO MUÑOZ LAW FIRM | Steve Franco • Oakland, CA
Workers CompensationPersonal Injury
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Contact
Email
Phone
(925) 302-6995
Address
Oakland, CA, US
Professional
About
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.
About Workers Compensation Law
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.
Credentials
Education
2008 University of California, Hastings College of the Law JD - Juris Doctor 2004 University of California - Berkeley BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
Spanish | English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
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)
Publications
2011 General Tips To Know For Injured Workers Workers' Comp 101 (blog post)
Associations
2018 - Present East Bay La Raza Lawyers Association Board Member 2010 - Present California Applicants' Attorneys Association Member 2010 - Present California Applicants' Attorneys Association chapter Member 2008 - Present Hispanic National Bar Association Member 2008 - Present San Francisco La Raza Lawyers Association Member
Speaking
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
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Updated: May 27, 2026