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Law Offices of Duarte, Urstoeger & Ruble LLP

Law Offices of Duarte, Urstoeger & Ruble LLP - Modesto, CA

Workers' Compensation Lawyers in Modesto, CA

1600 G Street Suite 203 Modesto, CA 95354

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  • 1 Super Lawyers®
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  • 37 Years 
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Modesto Workers' Compensation Law Firm

Updated: 02/28/2026

Areas of Practice

  • Workers' Compensation
  • Social Security - Disability

Firm Information

Overview

California Disability and Workers' Comp Lawyers in Modesto

Skilled and compassionate legal guidance when you are injured at work or otherwise disabled

At Law Offices of Duarte, Urstoeger & Ruble LLP, we've spent more than three decades helping people who have been hurt at work or otherwise disabled receive the benefits they deserve. Our Modesto disability attorneys understand that dealing with injuries and illness is tough enough without also fighting employers and insurance carriers who seek to limit essential benefits. That's why we have dedicated our firm to providing the highest level of service to our clients throughout the Central Valley and Foothill regions of Northern California.

The attorneys of Law Offices of Duarte, Urstoeger & Ruble LLP joined together to serve people rather than corporations. We are driven by our passion to help California workers and disabled people. Our understanding of the needs of working people in California has made us into a successful law firm that knows how to aggressively and successfully defend your interests. Our commitment to each client's unique problems and case means we provide the personalized representation you need whether you are seeking workers' compensation benefits or trying to secure Social Security disability.

Certified Workers' Compensation specialists

Recognized as experts in our field, members of our firm have been called upon to speak at educational conferences to other professionals, including lawyers and doctors, throughout the state. All of the partners are Certified Specialists in Workers' Compensation law by the State Bar of California Board of Legal Specialization.

David Rockwell has been selected as a Super Lawyer in Northern California by SuperLawyers.com, which lists outstanding lawyers who have been recognized by their peers and have reached a high level of professional achievement.

In addition, David Rockwell has served a term as president of the California Applicants' Attorneys Association, a statewide organization of attorneys representing injured workers.

Helping you navigate through the complexity

With a combined 70 years of workers' compensation and Social Security experience, the skilled and dedicated Modesto worker compensation attorneys of Law Offices of Duarte, Urstoeger & Ruble LLP help you navigate the complex areas of Social Security benefits, and workers' compensation. We represent workers in these and other types of matters:

  • Social Security Disability
  • Supplemental Security Income
  • Social Security Benefits
  • Social Security Appeals
  • Workers' Compensation
  • Workers' Compensation Applications
  • Workers' Compensation Benefits
  • Workers' Compensation Appeals
  • Medical Rights in Workers' Compensation Matters
  • Medicare

Workers' compensation and disability lawyer in Modesto, California

At Law Offices of Duarte, Urstoeger & Ruble LLP, every client is treated with the utmost respect and given the close attention they deserve. Our Modesto disability attorneys have more than 50 years of combined experience, and are dedicated to putting that experience to work for you. Our law office serves Calaveras, Merced, San Joaquin, Stanislaus and Tuolumne counties. We are located two blocks from the public library in Modesto, and there is a parking lot directly behind our building. Making a false or fraudulent workers' compensation claim is a felony subject to up to 5 years in prison or a fine of up to $50,000.00, or double the fraud, whichever is greater, or by both imprisonment and a fine.


Awards and Honors

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  • Rockwell, David N. On a Super Lawyers® List

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  • By Anonymous on Oct. 21, 2025
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    I was stuck in a 2 year workman’s comp cycle. I finally decided to hire an attorney and called Marcus Urstoeger. We met and he gave me recommendations of what needed to be done and how to wrap up my case. Within the year my case was over and I got everything I deserved. Marcus is very knowledgeable with all of the laws and consistently moves forward. He has an amazing team that works with him, constantly returning calls and letting you know where your case is at all times. I thank Marcus and his team and highly recommend!

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Jeffrey R. Duarte

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Megan E. Ruble

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Markus R. Urstoeger

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Jeffrey R. Duarte

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Modesto, CA

1600 G Street
Suite 203
Modesto, CA 95354

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Phone: 209-225-9463

Fax: 209-526-7898

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Website: https://www.workcompmodesto.com

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