Brent C. Woodward - a Fresno, US Labor Relations Lawyer

Fresno Labor Relations Lawyer

Updated: 03/10/2026

Areas of Practice

Labor Relations
Employment Law
Employment Discrimination
Wrongful Termination
Harassment
Wage and Hour Law
Business Litigation
Breach of Contract

Attorney Information

Overview

Brent C. Woodward has extensive experience handling a wide variety of cases in the courtroom. Mr. Woodward has appeared in court regularly for over 20 years. He has handled six jury trials, over 200 bench trials, and over 100 administrative law proceedings. Mr. Woodward also has extensive experience in the Fifth District Court of Appeal, completing briefing on the merits in over 20 cases and multiple appearances for oral argument.

Mr. Woodward advises employers on labor law compliance and litigation prevention measures and represents employers in pending litigation.

Mr. Woodward is actively engaged in the community. He serves on the Board of Directors for the Fresno County Bar Association and is the current Past-President. Mr. Woodward is a member of the Board of Trustees for University High School, one of the highest-rated schools in the nation, and is a member of the Board of Directors for the Saint Agnes Medical Center Foundation.

Education

Legal Education
- San Joaquin College of Law, Fresno, California, 2004
  J.D.
  Honors: Clerkship in General Law with Fenwick & West
  Honors: Clerkship in Immigration Law with Jacob M. Weisberg
Non Legal Education
- University of California, Berkeley, Calfiornia, 1999
  B.A.
  Major: Psychology

Current Employment Position(s)

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Past Positions

Independent Public Defender, Kings County, 2021-2023
Panel Attorney, State of California Board of Parole Hearings, 2021-2023
Deputy District Attorney, Kings County, 2020-2021
Independent Public Defender, Kings and Kern Counties, 2018-2020
Deputy County Counsel, Fresno County, 2013-2018
Independent Public Defender, Fresno and Madera Counties, 2005-2013

Languages

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Spanish
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Pro Bono Activities

Central California Legal Services, Voluntary Legal Services, Program Project First Step, 2005 - Present

Bar Admissions

California, 2004
U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 2005
U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 2008

Other Affiliations

California State Bar Association, 2005 - Present (Member)
Fresno County Bar Association (Member)
Madera County Bar Association (Member)
American Bar Association (Member)
American Association of Family Lawyers (Member)
American Immigration Lawyers Association, 2005 - Present (Member)
Special Council Madera County Child Protective Services (Member)
Member of Board of Trustees, University High School, 2023 to Present
Member of Board of Directors, Fresno County Bar Association, 2019 to Present
Member of Board of Directors, Edison High School Baseball Boosters, 2017-2020
Coach, Gibson Elementary School Chess Team, 2011-2013

Fraternities and Sororities

Beta Theta Phi

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Contact

Fresno, CA

5260 N. Palm Avenue
Suite 400
Fresno, CA 93704

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Phone: 559-421-7000

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Website: https://www.sagaserlaw.com

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