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California DWC District Offices & WCAB Locations

The California Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) operates 24 district offices throughout the state. These offices, also known as Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) locations, provide judicial services to help resolve disputes arising from workers' compensation claims. Find your local office below.

DWC Information Line1-800-736-7401
Phone HoursMonday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Find Your OfficeZIP Code Lookup Tool

2025 Virtual Hearing Update

Effective March 3, 2025: All status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs), priority conferences, and lien conferences have moved to the CourtCall Video Platform. In-person appearances are still required for trials and certain other proceedings. Check with your assigned district office for specific requirements.

Learn more about DWC's Virtual Courtrooms

Workers' Compensation Appeals Board (WCAB) Headquarters

WCAB Main Office - San Francisco

Mailing Address:
P.O. Box 429459
San Francisco, CA 94142-9459

The WCAB headquarters is located in the Hiram W. Johnson State Office Building in the Ronald M. George State Office Complex in San Francisco's Civic Center. This is also home to the San Francisco district office (located on the 2nd floor of the same building).

Northern California District Offices

Northern California is served by 8 district offices, covering areas from Eureka in the north to San Jose in the south.

Eureka District Office

Presiding Judge: Katie Boriolo (Santa Rosa)
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Notes:
  • Satellite office of Santa Rosa

Redding District Office

Presiding Judge: Curt Swanson
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Santa Rosa District Office

Presiding Judge: Katie Boriolo
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
City of Santa Rosa parking garage directly across D Street from the Joseph Rattigan building. Rates: $0.75/hour, $8/day maximum.

Sacramento District Office

Presiding Judge: Noah Tempkin
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Notes:
  • Court is located on the 3rd floor

Stockton District Office

Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

San Francisco District Office

Presiding Judge: Eugene Gogerman
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Public Transit:
BART and MUNI Metro at Civic Center station, approximately two blocks away.
Notes:
  • Located in the Hiram W. Johnson State Office Building

Oakland District Office

Presiding Judge: Gene Lam
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
Parking lots across and behind the building, $12-$14/day.
Public Transit:
Oakland City Center/12th Street BART station is about two blocks from the building.

San Jose District Office

Presiding Judge: Steven Tuan
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
Free public parking in open-air lot.

Central California District Offices

Central California is served by 4 district offices, covering the Central Valley and Central Coast regions.

Fresno District Office

Presiding Judge: Terry Menefee
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Notes:
  • Located in the Hugh M. Burns building

Bakersfield District Office

Presiding Judge: Robert Norton
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

San Luis Obispo District Office

Presiding Judge: Bryce Y. Hatakeyama
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
Free parking available.

Santa Barbara District Office

Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
Free parking available behind the building off Santa Barbara Street.
Public Transit:
MTD services: (805) 963-3366. Coastal Express: (805) 883-4276. Clean Air Express: (805) 692-1902.

Southern California District Offices

Southern California is served by 11 district offices, covering the greater Los Angeles area, Inland Empire, Orange County, and San Diego.

Oxnard District Office

Presiding Judge: Robert Hjelle
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Van Nuys District Office

Presiding Judge: Sharon Velzy and Susannah Burge
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Marina del Rey District Office

Presiding Judge: Cirina Rose
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Los Angeles District Office

Presiding Judge: Robert Rassp
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Notes:
  • Located in the Junipero Serra State Office Building

Long Beach District Office

Presiding Judge: Cynthia Quiel
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

Pomona District Office

Presiding Judge: Eric Yee
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
Parking available in all unmarked spaces and spaces marked "RESERVED FOR 732 only." Other reserved spaces are subject to tow.

San Bernardino District Office

Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Notes:
  • Located in the Rosa Parks building
  • All visitors must check in at security desk upon entry

Riverside District Office

Presiding Judge: Suzanne Banks
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Notes:
  • All visitors must check in at security desk and show photo ID

Anaheim District Office

Presiding Judge: Paul DeWeese
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Public Transit:
Metrolink Inland Empire-Orange County Line (Anaheim Canyon Station) stops behind the building parking lot.
Notes:
  • Visitors must check in at the front counter in Suite 170

Santa Ana District Office

Presiding Judge: Pamela Pulley
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday

San Diego District Office

Presiding Judge: Cliff Levy
Lobby Hours:
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Walk-Through Hours:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM and 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM, Monday - Friday
Parking:
Free parking available in front of the building.

Services Provided at District Offices

Judicial Services

Workers' Compensation Administrative Law Judges (WCJs) preside over hearings and make decisions on disputed claims. Services include:

  • Status conferences and case management
  • Mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs)
  • Trials on disputed issues
  • Expedited hearings for urgent medical treatment
  • Lien conferences and lien trials

Information & Assistance (I&A)

I&A officers provide free help to injured workers, employers, and others. Services include:

  • Explaining your rights and benefits
  • Help understanding the workers' comp process
  • Assistance completing required forms
  • Free seminars for injured workers
  • Private appointments to discuss your case

Document Filing

District offices accept filings during walk-through hours. Common documents include:

  • Application for Adjudication of Claim
  • Declaration of Readiness to Proceed
  • Compromise and Release agreements
  • Stipulations with Request for Award
  • Petitions and responses

Walk-Through Settlements

When all parties agree, settlements can be processed during walk-through hours:

  • Compromise and Release (C&R) approval
  • Stipulated findings and awards
  • Document review and filing
  • Same-day processing when possible
Important: Most documents can now be filed electronically through the Electronic Adjudication Management System (EAMS). Electronic filing is encouraged to reduce processing time.

Virtual Hearings (Effective March 2025)

To improve efficiency and accessibility, the DWC has transitioned many hearing types to virtual format using the CourtCall Video Platform.

Hearing Types Now Held Virtually

  • Status conferences
  • Mandatory settlement conferences (MSCs)
  • Priority conferences
  • Lien conferences

Hearings Still Held In-Person

  • Trials requiring witness testimony
  • Expedited hearings (may vary by district)
  • Certain matters at judge's discretion

How to Prepare for Virtual Hearings

  1. Register with CourtCall: Create an account at the CourtCall website before your scheduled hearing.
  2. Test your equipment: Ensure your camera, microphone, and internet connection work properly.
  3. Prepare documents: Have all relevant documents accessible electronically during the hearing.
  4. Log in early: Connect to the virtual courtroom at least 15 minutes before your scheduled time.
  5. Professional setting: Choose a quiet, well-lit location for your virtual appearance.

For technical assistance with virtual hearings, visit the DWC Virtual Courtrooms resource page.

How to Find Your Assigned District Office

Your assigned district office is determined by the ZIP code where your injury occurred. Use the DWC's ZIP code lookup tool to find the correct office for your case.

Find Your District Office by ZIP CodeCall DWC: 1-800-736-7401
Note: If you are unsure which office handles your case or have questions about filing, call the DWC Information Services Center at 1-800-736-7401 during business hours (Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM).

Additional Resources

Official DWC Office Locations

Complete list on the California DIR website

Information & Assistance Unit

Learn about free I&A services for injured workers

EAMS Electronic Filing

File documents electronically

Workers' Comp Forms

Download common DWC forms