VA-Accredited Reps in California
Every currently accredited individual and recognized VSO in California, pulled from the VA Office of General Counsel public list. All free to use for your claim.
Recognized VSOs in California
VSOs (Veterans Service Organizations) like DAV, VFW, and American Legion provide free claim help at thousands of local posts. These are the orgs with offices in California.
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- California Department of Veterans AffairsSacramento, CA · 916-653-2573
- Swords to PlowsharesSan Francisco, CA · 415-252-4788
Accredited Attorneys (10)
Los Angeles
- Oliver Jahizi855-478-8111 · ZIP 90024 · Reg #16078
Poway
- Mark Lippman888-811-0523 · ZIP 92064 · Reg #10040
Redlands
- Esther Wang909-888-7100 · ZIP 92373 · Reg #8902
Roseville
- Bruce Ebert916-781-7875 · ZIP 95661 · Reg #13898
Sacramento
- Timothy Murphy916-437-3500 · ZIP 95825 · Reg #10601
Sam Diego
- Tiffany Miller619-699-2700 · ZIP 92101 · Reg #11433
San Francisco
- John Unruh415-335-6417 · ZIP 94111 · Reg #10212
Santa Ana
- Maurice Abarr714-543-8416 · ZIP 92711 · Reg #13255
Valencia
- Jane McNamara661-287-3260 · ZIP 91355 · Reg #13486
Van Nuys
- James Pacitti800-555-2989 · ZIP 91406 · Reg #16489
Accredited Claims Agents (9)
Claims agents are non-attorneys accredited by the VA to assist with claims preparation, presentation, and prosecution.
Alpine
- Robert SvensonZIP 91901 · Reg #59443
Fairfield
- Oscar Estioko707-334-2611 · ZIP 94534 · Reg #15927
Lancaster
- Javier AcostaZIP 93536 · Reg #59445
Moreno Valley
- Byron WoodsZIP 92555 · Reg #59877
Rancho Cordova
- Lazaro MartinezZIP 95670 · Reg #29735
Redondo Beach
- Mary SuttonZIP 90278 · Reg #59958
San Diego
- Anna DominguezZIP 92104 · Reg #60209
- Maura HeckmanZIP 92104 · Reg #50146
San Francisco
- Tory TuranoZIP 94111 · Reg #55507
Accredited VSO Representatives (19)
Individual representatives accredited through recognized VSOs. They provide free claim help under the umbrella of a VSO.
Canoga Park
- Danny RoweZIP 91304 · Reg #61289
Carson
- Benigno GabrielZIP 90745 · Reg #60244
Chula Vista
- William WaltonZIP 91910 · Reg #61332
Coronado
- Elizabeth PlettnerZIP 92118 · Reg #56409
Escondido
- Martha MayaZIP 92025 · Reg #56643
Los Angeles
- Christopher Duarte· Reg #7204
Mather
- Michael RobinsonZIP 95655 · Reg #56551
Palo Alto
- Frank GonzalezZIP 94304 · Reg #2280
Riverside
- Oliver VillalobosZIP 92501 · Reg #61181
San Bernardino
- Misty BertschZIP 92415 · Reg #7512
- Terrance HarklessZIP 92415 · Reg #61121
San Diego
- Jason HicksZIP 92108 · Reg #56294
San Luis Obispo
- Yvette MasonZIP 93401 · Reg #6971
Santa Ana
- Victor LopezZIP 92705 · Reg #9703
Santa Clara
- Darlynjeet EscalanteZIP 95050 · Reg #47864
- Daniel Guzman408-918-4980 · ZIP 95030 · Reg #56121
- Justine WarriorZIP 95050 · Reg #59128
Weaverville
- Jennifer DobbsZIP 96093 · Reg #48967
Woodland
- Kathryn GallowayZIP 95695 · Reg #2148
Verify before you commit
This list reflects the VA OGC accreditation database as of our last snapshot. Before retaining anyone, confirm current accreditation status directly with the VA OGC Accreditation Search. The list refreshes Monday, Wednesday, and Friday.
Source: VA Office of General Counsel. Inclusion does not constitute an endorsement. Accredited representation should be free — agents and attorneys may charge contingency fees on retroactive awards but cannot legally charge for help with an initial claim before a Notice of Disagreement.