Overview
Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver has assembled an elite group of trial attorneys, litigators, experts and investigators to defend public employees in criminal and administrative cases.
RLS provides legal representation for members of over 475 labor unions in California. RLS is a full-service law firm with an emphasis on the representation of public safety employees in disciplinary, criminal, labor, workers' compensation, personal injury and other civil matters.
Rankings
Regional
Oakland
Tier
2
Oakland
Criminal Defense: General PracticeSan Francisco
Tier
3
San Francisco
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsFirm Leadership
Rankings
Regional
Oakland
Tier
2
Oakland
Criminal Defense: General PracticeSan Francisco
Tier
3
San Francisco
Personal Injury Litigation - PlaintiffsPractice Areas
Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver PC has been ranked by Best Law Firms for excellence in 2 specialties, reflecting the firm's commitment to delivering outstanding legal services.
Additionally, the firm provides services in these practice areas:
- Administrative / Regulatory Law
 - Criminal Defense: General Practice
 - Employment Law - Individuals
 - Labor Law - Union
 - Litigation - Labor and Employment
 - Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
 - Workers' Compensation Law - Claimants
 
Individuals Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
Rains Lucia Stern St. Phalle & Silver PC proudly has 2 lawyers recognized for their outstanding professional performance in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America®. This peer-reviewed honor highlights individual excellence and directly qualifies the firm for consideration in the prestigious Best Law Firms rankings. For over four decades, Best Lawyers has been the gold standard for recognizing top legal talent, serving as the cornerstone for Best Law Firms awards. Learn more about our rigorous Best Lawyers research and selection process.
Offices & Contacts
Pleasant Hill, CA
2300 Contra Costa Boulevard, Suite 500
Pleasant Hill, CA 94523
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Redlands, CA
1998 Orange Tree Lane. Suite 100
Redlands, CA 92374
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Encino, CA
16130 Ventura Boulevard, Suite 600
Encino, CA 91436
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Fresno, CA
2377 West Shaw Avenue, Suite 208
Fresno, CA 93711
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Ontario, CA
3401 Centre Lake Drive, Suite 440
Ontario, CA 91761
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Sacramento, CA
One Capitol Mall, Suite 345
Sacramento, CA 95814
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San Francisco, CA
220 Montgomery Street, 15th Floor
San Francisco, CA 94104
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Santa Monica, CA
1428 Second Street, Suite 200
Santa Monica, CA 90401
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