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For over 20 years, we've helped families in Oakland, Alameda County and all of California recover after an accident.

  • No fee unless we winWe only get paid when you get paid.
  • Zero upfront costYour consultation is free, with no obligation.
  • Hablamos españolNative Spanish speakers. No confusion. No delays.
  • Available 24/7We'll meet you at your home or hospital.

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They make you feel welcome, very knowledgeable. Anything you need to ask, they will answer it.
Kevin F.Valero Law Group clientGoogle review

Results that speak.We've won millions for our clients.

We've won over $500 million in verdicts and settlements for our clients.

Recognized for excellence

Avvo Rating: Excellent, Top Rated Personal InjuryTop Rated by Super Lawyers
  • $6.25MPersonal injuryA confidential personal injury settlement.
  • $5MAuto accidentFor a husband and wife after the husband suffered a brachial plexus injury.
  • $4.4MCar accidentFor a client with a neck injury. The best offer before we stepped in was $410,000.
  • $2.1MTruck accidentFor a client with spinal and orthopedic injuries after a crash with a commercial truck.

Past results do not guarantee future outcomes, and each case is different.

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Our nearest office

Bay Area lawyers,for Oakland and the East Bay.

Our office is in San Jose, about 40 miles south on I‑880. We'll come to you.

Start by phone any time. If you'd rather meet in person, we can see you at home or in the hospital, anywhere from Berkeley to Fremont.

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Serving all of California

Wherever you are in the East Bay,we can take your case.

Our nearest office is in San Jose, but you don't have to come to us. We represent people from every part of the East Bay, from Albany and Berkeley to Hayward and Fremont. Can't come to us? We'll come to you.

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Oakland neighborhoods

Downtown Oakland · Chinatown · Jack London Square · West Oakland · Temescal · Rockridge · Montclair · Fruitvale · East Oakland

Around the East Bay

Berkeley · Albany · Emeryville · Piedmont · Alameda · San Leandro · San Lorenzo · Castro Valley · Hayward · Union City · Fremont

and every community in between

12 offices across California

From Salinas to Palm Desert, we take injury cases in every part of the state.

Every kind of injury case,handled by our Bay Area team.

From accidents on the 880 or 580 to falls in local stores, our attorneys handle every kind of injury case in Oakland, including the most complex. We can help.

We also handleDog BitesPedestrian AccidentsBicycle AccidentsUber and Lyft AccidentsSlip and FallsPremises Liability

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After an injury in Oakland,what comes next.

Reports, medical records, insurance calls and deadlines, explained.

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  • Which agency has your report
    On a freeway, even inside the city, it's the CHP. On Oakland streets, it's the Oakland Police. Berkeley, Alameda, San Leandro, Emeryville, Piedmont and Hayward have their own police, and in Castro Valley and San Lorenzo, it's the CHP's Hayward office. Not sure? Any of them can tell you.
  • Symptoms can show up later
    Neck and back injuries and concussions don't always hurt right away. If something feels off in the days after, it's worth getting checked, even if you were already seen at the scene or in the ER.
  • Your records are yours
    Wherever you were treated, from Highland Hospital, the county's only adult Level I trauma center, to Kaiser Oakland or Alta Bates Summit, you have a right to copies of your medical and billing records, even with a bill unpaid. Keep them together with your receipts.
  • The DMV has its own 10-day rule
    If anyone was injured in a vehicle accident, even slightly, or damage tops $1,000, each driver must file form SR-1 with the DMV within 10 days, no matter who was at fault and even if police made a report.
  • Quick offers are usually final
    The other side's insurance company may call within days, ask to record your account or offer a check. Accepting a settlement usually closes the claim for good, even if your injuries turn out worse than they first seemed.
  • Public agencies have shorter deadlines
    Most injury lawsuits in California must be filed within two years. If an AC Transit bus, BART, a city or county vehicle or a road hazard was involved, a written claim to the City of Oakland (or your own city), Alameda County, AC Transit, BART or Caltrans is usually due within six months.

Why choose Valero Law Group?

We champion every case,big and small.

Whether your case is worth $5,000 or $5 million, we bring the same skill, attention and determination to every client we represent.

So don't let the size of your case keep you from seeking justice: every injury deserves serious representation. Let us fight for the compensation you're owed while you focus on what matters most, your recovery.

They made me feel like a priority, and they put my needs first as a client.

IsabelValero Law Group client

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Al Barro Foundation: supporting over 400 orphans in Mexico

From the community, for the community.

Hablamos español.

We're a Hispanic-focused firm with native Spanish-speaking attorneys. We understand your family's needs, walk you through every step in your language, and fight to get you every dollar you deserve.

Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.
…they speak excellent Spanish, know how to help, and look out for their clients' best interests.
Yesica H.Google review

Organizations we support

Sponsor of the 2024 Share the Road Scholarship

Our community outreach
  • Al Barro Foundation
  • EUNIME por Tijuana, A.C.
400+five-star Google reviews

Real reviews fromour clients.

  • Samuel M. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with his $881,000 settlement check
    Samuel M.$881,000
  • Victoria M. smiling in front of the Valero Law Group logo wall with her $625,000 settlement check
    Victoria M.$625,000
  • Karina C. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with her $625,000 settlement check
    Karina C.$625,000
  • Angela M. smiling and pointing to her $625,000 settlement check
    Angela M.$625,000
  • Destiny H. smiling with her $500,000 settlement check
    Destiny H.$500,000
  • Javier P. smiling in the Valero Law Group office with his $375,000 settlement check
    Javier P.$375,000
This law firm was great to work with: cooperative, friendly, helpful. I recommend any clients ask for Leticia R. She is a professional in what she does for her clients, and very understanding of your perspective.
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They are very professional and knowledgeable. I know that if I need to speak with them, they always have taken my calls.
Orchid N.Google review
Letty was nice and helpful when she was helping me out with my case. Obviously I was worried, but she made the process go by easier.
Lizeth E.Google review

Common questionsfrom people injured in Oakland.

Do you have an office in Oakland?
No. Our nearest office is in San Jose, at 45 E Julian St, about 40 miles south of downtown Oakland. You don't have to come in: call us 24/7 at (800) 985-9565 and we'll meet you at your home or in the hospital, anywhere in the East Bay.
What does it cost to hire you?
Nothing upfront. Your consultation is free, and no attorney's fees are owed unless we recover compensation for you. You may be responsible for case-related costs and expenses; we'll explain them before you sign.
How long do I have to file a claim?
In California you generally have two years from the date of the injury to file a lawsuit. If a public agency may be responsible, such as the City of Oakland or your own city, Alameda County, AC Transit, BART or Caltrans, a claim usually has to be filed within six months. Call us early so no deadline passes.
The insurance company already made me an offer. Should I take it?
Talk to us before you accept. In one of our car accident cases, the best offer before we stepped in was $410,000. We won $4.4 million. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.
Do you take cases outside Oakland?
Yes. We take cases from across the East Bay, from Berkeley and Alameda to San Leandro, Hayward and Fremont, and from anywhere else in California. If you can't come to us, we'll come to you.
¿Hablan español?
Sí. Our team includes native Spanish speakers, and our whole site is also in Spanish.
Attorney Kyle Valero
Kyle ValeroAttorney, Valero Law Group

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