California · Workers' Compensation
Fresno WCAB District Office
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California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
California Board of Legal Specialization, State Bar of California
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The Fresno WCAB district office, the Workers' Compensation Appeals Board location for the Fresno area, is at 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078, Fresno, CA 93721, inside the Hugh M. Burns Building. The Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) lists its phone number as 559-445-5051. It holds hearings and houses DWC units for cases filed in and around Fresno. To confirm your own case belongs there, check your hearing notice or call the office, since California law, not your ZIP code, sets which office handles your case.
This district office handles workers' compensation hearings for cases venued in the Fresno area.
It is one of the California WCAB district offices that the Division of Workers' Compensation (DWC) runs. The details below come from the DWC's official Fresno district office page, checked October 14, 2026.
| Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Address | 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078, Fresno, CA 93721-2219 |
| Building | Hugh M. Burns Building |
| Phone | 559-445-5051 |
| Court session hours | 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., and 1:30 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. |
| Lobby hours | 4th and 5th floor lobbies open 30 minutes before each court session, five days a week except holidays |
Use the DWC ZIP code locator to find the office tied to your ZIP code. Treat a locator result as a starting point, not a final answer. State law sets venue, as the next section explains.
Which cases go to the Fresno WCAB district office?
This office generally hears cases for Fresno County and nearby counties the DWC's ZIP code list assigns to it, but a statute, not a ZIP code, decides venue.
California Labor Code section 5501.5 sets venue for a workers' compensation case. A worker may file in the county where they live on the date of filing, the county where the injury or last harmful exposure happened, or, if a lawyer represents the worker, the county where that lawyer's main office is. See Labor Code section 5501.5 for the full rule. The DWC's ZIP code list and locator tool are a helpful starting point, but they do not override this rule.
Based on those ZIP code assignments, injured workers in these cities typically have their cases heard here:
If you live or were hurt outside these cities, use the ZIP code locator above or ask your attorney which office covers your case.
What happens at this office?
Judges at this office hold workers' compensation hearings, and the building houses the Disability Evaluation Unit and the Information and Assistance Unit.
These hearings cover disputes over medical treatment, disability payments, and other workers' compensation issues. The office also lists an injured worker workshop held by Zoom at 3 p.m. on the first Friday of each month in English and the third Friday in Spanish, as of the date checked above. Confirm the current schedule on the official office page before you plan around it, since workshop times can change.
Can you attend a hearing by phone or video?
Many hearing types can be attended by video, but trials and some other hearings still happen in person.
DWC moved status conferences, mandatory settlement conferences, priority conferences, and lien conferences to the CourtCall Video Platform, while trials, lien trials, and expedited hearings stay in person. Each judge has a virtual courtroom, and access information is posted on DWC's Virtual Courtroom Resources page and included on your hearing notice. Use one of those two sources for the current link, since the setup can change. Do not rely on a number or code from any other website.
How do you get there and park?
The building sits in downtown Fresno, with metered street parking and an Amtrak stop about two blocks away.
By car, the DWC lists metered parking on O Street between Mariposa and Fresno Streets, with 10 hour meters and nearby 2 hour meters on O Street and P Street, plus a short walk to the Promenade parking lot on Tulare Street next to the Amtrak station. By bus, Fresno Area Express serves the area. By train, Amtrak is about two blocks from the building. A security station sits at the first floor entrance, so plan a few extra minutes to get through it.
What should you bring?
Bring a government photo ID and any hearing notice or letter you received, and plan to arrive before the lobby opens.
The 4th and 5th floor lobbies open 30 minutes before each court session, and documents can be date stamped at the counter in the main lobby on the 4th floor. The office discourages bringing children to court unless it is necessary. If you or your attorney are filing a case-opening settlement by walk-through, the office accepts walk-throughs Monday through Friday from 8 to 11 a.m. and 1 to 4 p.m., and asks that the paperwork be turned in by noon the court day before.
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If you have a hearing or appointment at this office, confirm the date, time, and any video or phone details on your own notice, since those specifics are not listed here and can change.
Yazdchi Law P.C. is based in Palmdale and represents injured workers across California, including cases venued in the Fresno area. The firm does not have an office inside the Fresno WCAB building. Call (661) 273-1780 or use the contact form to ask whether the firm can review your case. Each matter is reviewed individually.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is the Fresno WCAB office located?
This office is at 2550 Mariposa Mall, Suite 4078, Fresno, CA 93721, inside the Hugh M. Burns Building. The DWC lists its phone number as 559-445-5051. This information comes from the DWC's official Fresno office page, checked October 14, 2026.
Which cities use the Fresno WCAB office?
Based on the DWC's ZIP code assignments, workers in Fresno, Clovis, Visalia, Hanford, Madera, Merced, Porterville, and Tulare typically have cases heard at this office. Your exact venue still depends on the rules in Labor Code section 5501.5, not just your city or ZIP code.
Does my ZIP code decide which WCAB office handles my case?
No. The DWC's ZIP code locator is a convenience tool, not a legal rule. Labor Code section 5501.5 sets venue by where you live when you file, where you were hurt, or where your attorney's main office is if you have one. Check your hearing notice or ask your attorney if you are unsure which office has your case.
Can I attend a Fresno WCAB hearing by video instead of going in person?
Often, yes. DWC moved status conferences, settlement conferences, priority conferences, and lien conferences to its CourtCall Video Platform, though trials and a few other hearing types still happen in person. Use the DWC's Virtual Courtroom Resources page or your own hearing notice for the current link, since the setup can change.
What units are inside the Fresno WCAB building?
The building houses the Disability Evaluation Unit and the Information and Assistance Unit, along with the courtrooms that hear workers' compensation cases. It also lists a monthly injured worker workshop held by Zoom, as of the date checked above.
What should I bring to a hearing at this office?
Bring a government photo ID and any notice or letter you received about your hearing. Arrive before the lobby opens, since the 4th and 5th floor lobbies open 30 minutes before each court session. Leave extra time for the building's security check at the first floor entrance.
Does Yazdchi Law have an office at the Fresno WCAB building?
No. Yazdchi Law P.C.'s only office is in Palmdale, not inside the Fresno WCAB building. The firm can still be asked to look at a California workers' compensation case venued in the Fresno area; call (661) 273-1780 or use the contact form. The firm reviews each matter on its own facts.
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