R. Michael Flynn - Oakland, CA
Flynn Law Office (Despacho Legal Flynn) is a dedicated civil rights, employee rights, and immigration law practice located in Oakland, California. Founded in 2008 by Super Lawyers honoree R. Michael Flynn, the firm provides bilingual English and Spanish representation, fighting systemic injustice and offering free telephone consultations.
Fearless Civil Rights and Worker Advocacy in Oakland
When systemic power, corporate employers, or law enforcement entities infringe upon your constitutional liberties, having an uncompromising legal advocate is vital. Flynn Law Office (Despacho Legal Flynn), based at 1720 Broadway in Oakland, California, represents workers, immigrants, and victims of state violence throughout the San Francisco Bay Area and Northern California. Founded in 2008 by trial attorney R. Michael Flynn, the practice is rooted in racial justice, immigrant rights, and police accountability. Whether you urgently need a lawyer to defend against deportation proceedings or seek to hire an attorney after suffering workplace discrimination, Flynn Law Office combines fierce litigation skills with grassroots empathy, ensuring every client has a powerful voice in the judicial system.
Comprehensive Employment, Immigration, and Civil Rights Practice
Flynn Law Office represents everyday people facing formidable opponents, providing dedicated counsel across interconnected practice areas:
- Employment and Labor Lawyers: Litigating employee claims against exploitative employers for unpaid wages, missed meal periods, unlawful rest break denials, and independent contractor misclassifications under California labor statutes.
- Workplace Discrimination Lawyers: Standing up for employees subjected to adverse employment actions, bias, and retaliation based on race, gender, pregnancy, national origin, and disability under the Fair Employment and Housing Act.
- Wrongful Termination Lawyers: Representing workers illegally fired for whistleblowing, asserting workplace safety complaints, or exercising protected statutory rights.
- Harassment Lawyers: Providing vigorous advocacy for victims of severe workplace sexual harassment, abusive supervisors, and hostile employment environments.
- Immigration Lawyers: Advocating for non-citizens navigating affirmative and defensive petitions before United States Citizenship and Immigration Services and the immigration courts.
- Deportation Defense Lawyers: Defending immigrants against deportation orders, filing bond motions, cancellation of removal petitions, and humanitarian asylum applications for refugees escaping persecution.
- Family Immigration Lawyers: Securing family unification through marriage green cards, relative petitions, consular processing, and adjustment of status applications.
- Accident and Injury Lawyers: Prosecuting civil rights damages claims, police misconduct lawsuits, excessive force actions, and jail medical neglect cases on behalf of survivors and impacted families.
Proven Record of Landmark Civil Rights Impact and Leadership
Selected to the Northern California Super Lawyers list for 2025 and 2026, attorney R. Michael Flynn is recognized throughout California as a trailblazer in public interest litigation. A former president of the National Lawyers Guild San Francisco Bay Area Chapter and current co-chair of the California Employment Lawyers Association Racial Justice Task Force, Flynn has co-counseled prominent class actions, including landmark police accountability lawsuits against municipal police departments for brutal protest crowd control munitions. His sustained commitment to dismantling systemic oppression ensures that every case is litigated with tactical precision and unbending ethical resolve.
Fully Bilingual Support and Free Phone Consultations
Language barriers should never prevent individuals from asserting their fundamental civil rights. Flynn Law Office provides complete bilingual services in Spanish and English, translating complex legal strategies into straightforward, accessible choices. The practice handles most employment and civil rights cases on a contingency fee model, meaning clients pay no upfront legal fees unless compensation is secured. If you are searching to find a lawyer who will passionately defend your livelihood and freedom, contact the Oakland office at 1720 Broadway, Suite 430, by calling 510-893-3226 to schedule your free phone consultation today.
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Location & Access
Primary Address
Located in the bustling Uptown Oakland neighborhood, between 17th and 19th Streets.
Building Location
This office is located inside the historic California Building, a 4-story commercial property. It is situated in a vibrant district, with several local dining options nearby including Gold Palm and El Chilar restaurants.
Parking Details
Paid public parking is available at the nearby underground Dalziel Garage or the Uptown Parking surface lot. Metered street parking is also accessible along Broadway in front of the building.
Public Transit
Served by San Francisco Bay Area Rapid Transit District BART Yellow Line (Antioch / SFO); nearest stop is at 19th Street Oakland.
Accessibility / Suite Access
Enter the California Building through the main entrance on Broadway. Take the stairs or elevator to the 4th floor to reach Suite 430.