Where is the Oakland WCAB district office?
1515 Clay Street, 6th Floor, Oakland, CA 94612-1519. The phone number is 510-622-2866. Lots across and behind the building run about $12–$14/day; metered street parking is available.
What are the court hours at the Oakland board?
Court sessions run 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. and 1:30 p.m. – 5:00 p.m., the same as every California district office. Lobby: Opens 30 minutes before each court session, Monday–Friday (except holidays).
Does the Oakland office have walk-through hours?
DWC doesn’t publish a walk-through window for Oakland. Call 510-622-2866 before you drive over with a settlement to sign.
Which ZIP codes file at the Oakland WCAB?
215 California ZIP codes are assigned to Oakland (DWC code OAK) as their ADJ filing venue. You can check any ZIP against the full list on the offices hub. Note the Disability Evaluation Unit does not follow this same mapping at every office, and §5501.5 lets the applicant elect among the county of residence, the county where the injury occurred, and in some cases counsel's principal place of business.
Is there a Disability Evaluation Unit at the Oakland office?
Yes. The DEU prepares the formal permanent-disability ratings, and it sits on site here along with Information & Assistance, Subsequent Injuries Benefits Trust Fund, Uninsured Employers Benefits Trust Fund.