Terry J. Chapko - Coronado, CA
Attorney at The Law Office of Terry J. Chapko
Employment Law Lawyers in Coronado, CA
120 C Ave. Suite 120 Coronado, CA 92118
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- 1 Super Lawyers®
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31
Years
Experience
Coronado Employment Law Lawyer
Updated: 03/10/2026
Areas of Practice
- Employment Law
Attorney Information
Overview
Mr. Chapko has been practicing employment law in California since 1995. He has extensive experience handling discrimination, harassment, wrongful termination, and wage and hour issues.
After working for defense firms representing large corporate employers for nearly nine years, Mr. Chapko opened his own law firm in 2004. He has represented employees on an exclusive basis since 2004. Mr. Chapko has litigated individual and class-action cases on behalf of employees against some of the largest employers in the United States and San Diego County, including Starbucks, SAIC, and Vons-Safeway.
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Included on the 2026 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Past Lists
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- 2014 Southern California Super Lawyers list
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- 2011 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2010 San Diego Super Lawyers list
- 2009 San Diego Super Lawyers list
Education
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Legal Education
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Northwestern University School of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1995
J.D.
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Northwestern University School of Law,
Chicago,
Illinois, 1995
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Non Legal Education
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Grinnell College, 1988
B.A.
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Grinnell College, 1988
Current Employment Position(s)
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Attorney
Contact
120 C Ave.
Suite 120
Coronado, CA 92118
Phone: 619-780-7499
Email: Send a message
Website: https://www.chapkolaw.com
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