Spencer Young is an employment law attorney based in Oakland. I had a case against him recently and was very impressed by him. He was very aggressive and clearly cared about his client. Spencer is knowledgeable about employment law and willing to fight to the death for his clients. As a fellow employment law attorney, I wouldn't hesitate to refer him.

Mr. Young was paid a substantial amount to represent me, failed in adequately handling my case, admitted not knowing the area of law, when i expressed concern about his failures, he quit stating we didnt get along... If you received this type of poor service, you would be upset also. Mr Young breached the contract, took my money and ran. If he had good faith, he would not have taken every payment and then quit. Mr Young's lengthy rebuttal about my feelings did not get me my money back, finish or win my case, leaving me in a worse position than when i hired him. Find yourself another lawyer; don't say you haven't been warned!!!

Experienced, very busy, yet took time to help me evaluate whether I needed him or not. I felt lucky to find him. I wouldn't hesitate to send a friend or relative to him for employment law issues.

I hired Spencer for a consultation regarding my LLC's potential exposure and risks under AB-5. Spencer asked me ahead of our call to provide, in writing, my specific questions, and one by one, he went through them with me explaining what my risks are and under what circumstances they could be triggered. He used many examples to show how the law might apply in different scenarios and related them specifically to my business methods as well. He even offered some suggestions about how to legally mitigate my exposure. It was an hour and money well spent.

Super responsive and knowledgeable - Spencer not only responded to my inquiry over the weekend but called me immediately on Monday and took time to explain my legal options even though the case wasn't a good fit for his firm.

Great response time! Very thorough! Knows his stuff! My experience was first rate and would recommend Mr. Young because he took the time to address my concerns, provide clear examples, and most importantly, he listened.

Mr Young is a brilliant young man with an astounding ability to sort through the dross of a situation, and get a handle on the true issues. And with all that having been said, he communicates with compassion, making sure you understand your options. I recommend him unreservedly.

I hired Spencer to assist with a presentation and an audit. While on the phone with a client the client decided they didn’t want Spencer’s services. I had paid a 50% deposit to ensure Spencer showed and to make sure he felt comfortable that I would pay in full once service was complete. This was after several back and forth exchanges about his rates - conversations of which he would later attempt to bill me for even though these conversations were discussions about what he would be doing if we worked together and what the rates would be. I sent a letter of disengagement that was mutually confirmed. He didn’t do the presentation and didn’t complete the audit. Since I had prepaid for a presentation and audit 50% I asked if he could finish the audit and then we could call it even. He refused. I said if he wasn’t going to complete any service then it would be a total cancelation of service which is fine but my money needed to be returned. He also declined willingness to do this. I’m asking why he was feeling so strongly about this he referenced a conversation that was supposed to take 15 min that took 55 min and that he stepped out from a birthday party to take it. The 15 min call was about his rates and what he would theoretically be doing in working together and was not a consultive service. I was frustrated that he felt he should be paid to negotiate his rate. I was trying to be accommodating and allow him to keep the first payment intended for the presentation if he were willing to complete the first step of our work together and formalize it into a tangible document. Instead Spencer seemed to feel I should pay him almost $500 to negotiate his rates and to do an initial call where he asked questions of a client in anticipation of a diversity audit but not actually complete the diversity audit and still get paid for it. The agreement was not an hourly agreement it was for a service which was not rendered due to cancelation. While I was excited to find a new local partner that quickly became an uncomfortable, unprofessional and unfortunate situation when I had to dispute with my bank due to his business practices. He also sent me a hostile email saying don’t ever contact him again and that he was blocking me when I reached out about him completing half of the service he was contracted to do or to return my money. Had he not mandated me not to contact him and he would have been willing to have a professional conversation if sure we could have come to terms. It’s not the kind of temperament that I’m used to with subcontractors, attorneys who care about diversity as employment lawyers or small business. I was disappointed and bummed about the experience and I hope in the future that this will be a one off situation for him. He otherwise was willing to step in in an emergency last min project of which he was made aware of the circumstances surrounding it and the urgency and needs.

5* - if I could give more, I would. A young female, who suddenly found myself up against a HUGE organization, Ehud with Spencer Young's office went ABOVE AND BEYOND to *listen* to me tell my story.

I spent hours (literally) filling out online attorney inquiry forms. Ehud got back to me in under 4 hours with both an email and phone call. He was PATIENT in explaining legal concepts (verbiage) to me, KIND toward me and my vulnerable situation and KNOWLEDGEABLE in regards to employment/labor law. Ehud doesn't commit to something that he can't do and I appreciate that his golden word; he called when he said he would and got the answers to questions - points of clarification that he needed - as promised.

Although what I thought was a case, wasn't really a case, I feel confident and secure in the information that was relayed to me and am truly thankful and appreciative for the employment law crash-course!

Thank you Ehud!

I called Spencer Young's office to discuss an employment agreement and to advise me of my rights. Within 24 hours, he gave me sound employment advice at an affordable price, just as advertised on his website. He was also easy and fun to talk to. If you need an employment attorney in Oakland, San Francisco, or anywhere in the Bay Area, I strongly recommend giving Spencer Young Law a call.

Called for help with a matter involving a former employer. Gave me excellent advice over the phone how to handle my claim. Did not have to do that. If I ever have a serious employment claim I will call Mr Young again.

Spencer Young just spoke at the February East Bay Women's Network (EBWN) monthly speaker & networking luncheon in Alameda.
His presentation was extremely informed, passionate and dedicated to helping women & people exercise their rights to a safe, equal, respectful work place and career.
I am so appreciative of his generous sharing of his experience and expertise.

My meeting with Mr. Spencer Young provided me with great insight and helpful benefits to guide me through dealing with the protection of my privacy rights.

He provided guidance, suggestions, and recommendations to assist me with my troubling work concern. I greatly appreciate the time, his effort, and above all his professionalism that he provided. I am much better after meeting with Spencer Young than without. He is very detailed, articulate, and he cares to help make my time spent with him worth it.

Thank you so much.

The guy is the definition of efficiency. I have an issue that I wish i had called him about 1st. I called this morning, he got back to me within an hour. He took the time and told me his truest opinions on my issue which i feel confident in trusting, he even took the time to look up a few words i was given to help me gain a more accurate judicial comprehension. Mr. Young was even kind enough to provide me a few solid contacts for other issues surrounding my ordeal.
I trust God, Jesus, my parents, my personal injury lawyer and now Mr. Young, I trust the guy like my grandparents!
Allow me to again state, I get a very straight forward and honest feeling from the guy, I trust his experience, given the opportunity in the future, he WILL be my 1st call!

I consulted with Spencer about a work related issue I had. Spencer was extremely helpful, bringing up several potential issues I had never even thought about. It was a great experience. I highly recommend Spencer.

A real breathe of fresh air in the legal world. With the most level-headed and tactful disposition, Spencer returned my call and proceeded to answer all of my questions and provide very valuable not to mention insightful information. When I need such services he will be the first I call. He also offered to connect me to other services in the community. We need more mindful attorneys (and people!) like Spencer. Cannot thank you enough for alleviating a stressful situation.

Spencer is amazing. He helped me with a touchy work issue and did so in an efficient (saved me wasted dollars!) and effective (got it done right!) manner. I went back to Spencer later with a couple of other questions - again, timely and great advice. I hope I don't have any other employment issues, but in the event that I do, Spencer is the attorney for me. BTW, I've referred friends to Spencer, which is high praise from me.

He quickly responded my call and gave me the only advice I've got after contacting many lawyers. He explained me my situation, gave me general advices, even my case is not in his field, he pointed other lawyers, searched about my case online just to be more helpful. I really appreciate friendly attitude of him and thank him for helping me.

I needed a release form for my dance studeo. Spencer drew it up for me for a very reasonable fee. It's just what I needed and he didn't mind taking on such a tiny job. I shouldn't be surprised because he's a pit bull in a fight for the people being treated unfairly in the workplace, so of course he would care enough to solve my minor issue.

Three years ago I moved to Alameda. I found a great job that I thought was very promising. However the tables turned and I was fired. A friend referred me to Spencer.

Oakland employment lawyer Spencer Young helped me with my whistle blower, retaliation, wage/hour, meal break and rest break claims claims against a former employer. He fought hard for me, always promptly returned my phone calls and emails, and got me a fair settlement. He helped me move through a very stressful experience. I highly recommend Spencer if you need an employment lawyer in Oakland or Alameda.

I found Spencer through a mutual contact after I was terminated while on disability and lost my medical coverage, including the ability to pay for treatment for the injury. That first phone call with Mr. Young mostly consisted of me crying and trying to explain the timeline of events, but by the time we hung up, I knew I had made the right decision to call him. Throughout the entire process, he was nothing but professional. He listened when I voiced my fears, he explained everything in detail so that I stayed informed, and he helped me recover my lost wages and medical fees. I honestly don’t know how I would have survived without Spencer in my corner fighting for me. He became my advocate when I was too emotionally, physically, and mentally exhausted to advocate for myself.

I am currently embroiled in a bad situation at work and frantically messaged attorneys this morning for consultations. Most responded with hourly rates. But Spencer called me and gave me an hour of his day at no cost to really listen, probe deeper, ask questions, and ultimately provide me with the courage and framework to move forward. My situation is evolving, so it is possible I might need the services of an attorney. Right now I don't. But when I do, it will be Spencer that I call. He comes off as very bright and a total fighter, which is what you'd want if you were taking on an employer. Thank you Spencer!

Spencer Young called me back within the hour, gave me sound legal advice regarding a recent job separation and referred me to a consultant to help me mange the fallout from this experience. I would recommend him to anyone seeking legal counsel on employment law.

Spencer Young is my go to Oakland employment lawyer! A trusted resource who has helped with sick time questions and other employee issues. He's an invaluable resource. Highly recommend.

Mr. Young is a great Oakland employment attorney. He got me a fair settlement for my wage, misclassification, retaliation, discrimination and harassment claims against a former employer. He promptly returned my phone calls, advocated aggressively, and was a pleasure to work with. If you need an Oakland or Berkeley employment lawyer, I highly recommend him. After I called several other attorneys who didn't get what I was saying, Mr. Young took my case, and in the 15 months it took to resolve, he was working very hard for me behind the scenes and had my former employer on the defensive the whole time. Great attorney and an even better guy.

Spencer is a great Oakland Employment Attorney. I highly recommend him for legal advise.

As I was in the process of leaving my job, I looked for an employment law attorney and found Spencer to help me review my separation documents. He helped me evaluate the paperwork and made recommendations that protected me from unnecessary exposure. He made himself available and always returned phone calls and emails. Conversations were to the point and didn't waste my time and money. Whether you're in San Francisco, or Oakland I'd recommend you give Spencer a call before you sign something from your employer, or if you have any questions about your rights as an employee.

Spencer provided down to earth and well researched support with my severance, mileage reimbursement, and breach of contract dispute with a former employer. He provided me with a refreshing insight regarding the games lawyers can play. I appreciated his sound advice and advocacy through out the entire process.

Spencer helped me recover lost wages and overtime from my former employer. He settled the case quickly and kept me fully informed throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him for any wage and severance issues.

I was rear-ended by another driver. Mr. Young represented me. He responded quickly to every curve ball the defendant's insurance company threw, and he put in a lot of time to document my case for them. He negotiated a settlement larger than the company offered.

Spencer Young helped me settle my wage claim against my former employer in Alameda. My boss failed to pay me over $3,500.00 in wages. Spencer filed my case and got me a great settlement for much more than I was owed. He was prompt in his communications, he knew all the ins and outs of employment law, his fees were reasonable, and he didn't talk down to me like attorneys are prone to do. I would recommend his office for any employment or personal injury claim.