The Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen - Oakland, CA
The Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen provides dedicated personal injury representation in Oakland, California, helping injury victims and families recover maximum financial compensation for auto collisions, slip and fall incidents, and catastrophic injury claims on a contingency fee basis.
Compassionate and Aggressive Personal Injury Advocacy in Oakland
Experiencing a traumatic injury disrupts your life, livelihood, and peace of mind. Located in downtown Oakland at 825 Washington Street, The Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen has stood as a trusted legal advocate for injured individuals across Alameda County and the broader Northern California region for over four decades. Founded by veteran trial attorney Steven R. Jacobsen, who has also served as a Judge Pro Tem in the Alameda County Superior Court, the firm is dedicated to securing justice against negligent parties and powerful insurance corporations.
When an unexpected accident causes severe harm, victims need to find a lawyer who possesses deep trial knowledge and personal dedication. Practicing as top accident and injury lawyers, Steven Jacobsen and his legal team bring four decades of focused personal injury experience to each case. Whether negotiating substantial insurance settlements or presenting compelling evidence in a courtroom trial, the firm works relentlessly so injured clients can focus on medical healing while their legal rights are fully protected.
Practice Areas and Injury Cases We Handle
The firm handles a comprehensive spectrum of motor vehicle accident and personal injury claims throughout Oakland and the East Bay area:
- Motor Vehicle Collisions: Aggressive representation from experienced car accident lawyers, motorcycle accident lawyers, and truck accident lawyers handling multi-vehicle crashes, commercial vehicle collisions, and highway accidents.
- Pedestrian and Transit Accidents: Serving as dedicated pedestrian injury lawyers, bicycle injury lawyers, and public transportation accident lawyers for victims injured at crosswalks, urban intersections, or aboard commuter transit lines.
- Premises Liability: Proven advocacy from skilled slip and fall injury lawyers holding negligent commercial property owners and landlords accountable for hazardous conditions, spills, and dangerous walking surfaces.
- Animal Attacks: Representation by dog bite injury lawyers seeking damages for physical trauma, puncture wounds, and psychological distress caused by dangerous pets.
- Defective Products: Working as defective product injury lawyers to hold manufacturers, distributors, and retailers liable for faulty consumer products and equipment failures.
- Workplace Injuries and Catastrophic Harm: Collaborating as workers compensation lawyers to assist injured workers in obtaining appropriate benefits while pursuing third-party liability claims for spinal cord injuries and traumatic brain trauma.
- Wrongful Death Actions: Compassionate representation from wrongful death lawyers helping surviving families obtain compensation for burial expenses, lost income, and the wrongful loss of a loved one.
Decades of Courtroom Experience and Judicial Insight
What distinguishes Steven R. Jacobsen is a rare depth of local courtroom experience. Having practiced in California since 1980 and served on the bench as a Pro Tem Judge in Alameda County, attorney Jacobsen understands how judges and juries evaluate evidence, assess liability, and calculate damages. This perspective allows the firm to anticipate insurance defense maneuvers, counter lowball settlement offers effectively, and present claims in their strongest light.
Contingency Fee Representation and Bilingual Client Support
The Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen operates on a strict contingency fee model, meaning clients pay no upfront attorney fees and owe nothing unless the firm recovers financial compensation through settlement or court verdict. The practice offers bilingual services in English and Spanish, ensuring seamless communication for Spanish-speaking clients throughout the Bay Area. If you or someone you love has been harmed by anothers negligence and you need to hire an attorney with decades of proven trial success, contact The Law Offices of Steven R. Jacobsen today to schedule a free consultation.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the historic and vibrant Old Oakland neighborhood, just a short walk from Downtown Oakland.
Building Location
This is a historic commercial brick building, famously known as the Ratto Building. It is located in a highly walkable area near popular local restaurants like Graffiti Pizza and Square Pie Guys.
Parking Details
Public parking is accessible at the underground City Center Parking Garage, the multi-storey Oakland Convention Center garage, and the Franklin 88 Public Parking surface lot.
Public Transit
Served by Alameda-Contra Costa Transit District Route 19 (Downtown Oakland); nearest stop is at 11th Street & Jefferson Street.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the historic building through the front doors on Washington Street and take the stairs or elevator to the 3rd floor to reach Suite 300. Wheelchair-accessible elevator access is available at the rear entrance of the building on the 9th Street side.