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The lawyers of DCWageLaw have been lead counsel in over 250 wage-and-hour cases in both federal and state courts.

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Wage & Hour Litigators

Over the last decade, the lawyers of DCWageLaw have helped thousands of DC and MD employees recover over $15 million in unpaid wages. They have represented workers — from dishwashers to executives — in over 300 wage-and-hour cases in state and federal courts.

100% Confidential. We’re Not Paid Unless You Are.

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Wage Theft Is Illegal – You Deserve to Be Paid Properly

Since 2013, DCWageLaw and its top-rated wage and hour lawyers have been lead counsel in over 250 wage-and-hour cases in federal and state courts, helping workers in D.C. and Maryland win millions of dollars in relief for:

  • Unpaid minimum wages
  • Unpaid overtime wages
  • Unpaid prevailing wages
  • Employee misclassification (independent contractors vs. employees)
  • Off-the-clock work and time shaving
  • Unlawful paycheck deductions
  • Unpaid salaries, commissions, and vacation days
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Marie Kabia
Marie Kabia
00:50 03 May 22
I was so pleased with their professionalism and services! Mr Tucker communicated with me and kept me informed about my... case. He asked me what I wanted, and went after it. I would definitely recommend their servicesread more
Eugenia lovato
Eugenia lovato
18:03 27 Dec 21
Thank you very much to the DCWageLaw team for the outstanding outcome in my case. I am very grateful for everything and... for your Hard Work.read more
Luke Van Cleve
Luke Van Cleve
17:46 08 Sep 21
Justin helped me out with an obscure part of labor law outside his area of expertise. He went out of his way to help me... figure out my situation and what my next steps were. I went on to win! Thanks so much to Justin and DCWageLawread more
Jamal Minnick
Jamal Minnick
12:54 24 Jun 21
Definitely well recommend Even after I became a little impatient they still worked quickly an handled all their business
Santana Inniss
Santana Inniss
17:54 01 Jun 21
Very professional and responsive. You can really tell that attorney Justin Zelikovitz cares about working people and... about what's right. Highly experienced, as well.read more
Jose Machuca
Jose Machuca
21:27 17 Feb 21
My experience with this office was excellent. The attorneys were very professional and understanding with my case. I... recommend this office to anyone seeking help with a wage claim.read more
Hector Barrera
Hector Barrera
20:37 10 Feb 21
They were the best! They were able to settle our wage claim for my 7 former co-workers and myself. I would highly... recommend them to family and friends.read more
G. Brito
G. Brito
22:33 23 Nov 20
Very good lawyers. I appreciate their hard work and communication.
Mario menjivar
Mario menjivar
21:24 18 Nov 20
Thank you for the great work! I will be sure to recommend you guys!
Nelson Orellana
Nelson Orellana
17:10 11 Nov 20
Thank you for your hard work and dedicación! I am pleased!
Erwin Contreras
Erwin Contreras
14:49 22 Oct 20
So grateful to have found this firm. They helped my cousin and myself to resolve a overtime claim.
Clemente Machuca
Clemente Machuca
21:34 21 Oct 20
Happy with the service received. Would recommend to anyone.
José Ramírez
José Ramírez
22:12 24 Sep 20
My experience with them was the best, it went quicker than I thought and I’m very happy with the results. I will highly... recommend them thank you for all.read more
Elías Sánches
Elías Sánches
17:14 11 Jun 20
Thank you for helping me with my case. I am very happy with everything! You are the best.
Alfredo Sánchez
Alfredo Sánchez
17:11 11 Jun 20
Excellent service. I am very happy with the work that everyone at DCWageLaw did for my brother and I. I will definitely... recommend them to anyone else that needs this type of help. Thank you so much!read more
Dora Mejia
Dora Mejia
22:41 01 Apr 20
I recommend this firm to anyone looking for unpaid wages attorneys. They helped me with my case in a timely manner. I... am very grateful to have found them. Thank you!!!read more
Drew Sterne
Drew Sterne
20:00 03 Feb 20
Jonathan Tucker did an absolute A+ job representing our case. He was courteous, respectful, ethical, honest, yet still... aggressive in prosecuting our case against our employer. He promptly returns telephone calls and emails. I’ve retained attorneys for other types of cases, but Jonathan is one of the best! He obtains results and is truly on your side. I wish all attorneys were as high caliber as Jonathan. Kudos!read more
Brian Warrick
Brian Warrick
15:58 11 Oct 19
You guys were more than wonderful I do appreciate everything that you have done for me. You all handled my matter very... quickly and I have received nothing but more than wonderful and positive results. I do appreciate everything that you guys have done for me and I will highly recommend your service to anyone.read more
Analy Domínguez
Analy Domínguez
16:13 07 Jun 19
Thank you so much for all the help to my coworkers and my self. So grateful to DC wage law firm!!!
nicole davis
nicole davis
22:07 24 May 19
The service received was wonderful. Both Jonathan and his team are consummate professionals. They worked hard from the... beginning to the very end of my case. He changed my past views of other lawyers to a positive one. I would recommend Jonathan for this type of case 100% if anyone were looking for or are in the market for a professional in his field. A+ work.read more
LoOney_J .
LoOney_J .
03:22 11 Mar 18
I really appreciate your help. It made all the difference for me and my coworkers. We had know idea what the Montgomery... County minimum wage was. Thanks for being there.read more
Scott Wilkinson
Scott Wilkinson
20:54 15 May 17
DCWageLaw helped my company with an extremely difficult contractor situation. Their attorneys were not only dogged... advocates, but also superior and insightful strategists. The matter was concluded very much to my satisfaction. I highly recommend them for business owners like myself.read more
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Wage Theft May Be
Costing You – Even If
You’re Salaried

Wage theft can occur when workers are not paid, underpaid, or misclassified as independent contractors:

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Unpaid
Minimum Wage
$17.50 in D.C. $15.00–$17.15 in Montgomery County. $15.00 in Maryland.
Unpaid
Overtime
1.5x the hourly rate for all work over 40 hours per week.
Unlawful
Pay Practices
Including unpaid salaries, commissions, prevailing wages, employee misclassification, vacation days, & time-shaving.

Wage Theft May Be Costing You – Even If You’re Salaried

Wage theft can occur when workers are not paid, underpaid, or misclassified as independent contractors:

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Unpaid
Minimum Wage
$17.50 in D.C. $15.00–$17.15 in Montgomery County. $15.00 in Maryland.
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Unpaid
Overtime
1.5x the hourly rate for all work over 40 hours per week.
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Unlawful
Wage Payments
Including unpaid salaries, commissions, prevailing wages, employee misclassification, vacation days, & time-shaving.
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“I didn’t think anyone could help me. DCWageLaw was a godsend.
Mercedes, DCWageLaw client
Fairfax, Va.
100% Confidential.
We’re Not Paid Unless You Are.

Collect Up To 4x What You’re Owed – Even From Past Employers

From day laborers to salaried professionals, we’ve helped over 800 workers win. Recent client victories include:

$80,000
in relief for a domestic house worker who had been forced to work long hours for little to no pay

$120,000
in relief for 5 cooks and food preparers who were not paid properly

$240,000
in relief for 11 construction workers who were paid straight time for their overtime hours

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in relief for a banker who was not paid commissions she had earned

Collect Up To 4x What You’re Owed – Even From Past Employers

From day laborers to salaried professionals, we’ve helped over 800 workers win. Recent client victories include:

$80,000
in relief for a domestic house worker who had been forced to work long hours for little to no pay

$120,000
in relief for 5 cooks and food preparers who were not paid properly

$240,000
in relief for 11 construction workers who were paid straight time for their overtime hours

Illustration of banker$60,000
in relief for a banker who was not paid commissions she had earned

Use Our Calculator to Find Out If You’re Getting Paid the Minimum Wage

Use this calculator to see if you’re receiving the minimum wage in the jurisdiction where you work. Note that this is just an estimate, that this calculator doesn’t cover all situations, and that this is an estimate of your minimum gross wages before taxes.

Helping D.C. & Md. Workers from Around the World

Just like us; our clients come from different backgrounds, speak different languages, and were born in different countries—26 and counting!

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Don’t Wait – Call Now To Request An Appointment

Meet with your wage and hour lawyer in our convenient D.C. office space – just one block from the Gallery Pl.-Chinatown Metro station.

Open Monday-Friday, 9-6; Saturday-Sunday by appointment

519 H St. NW
Washington, D.C. 20001

1-877-373-6421
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Find Out Today What You’re Owed.

Join over 800 workers in D.C. & Maryland who have been helped by DCWageLaw.

100% Confidential.
We’re Not Paid Unless You Are.

100% Confidential. We’re Not Paid Unless You Are.

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“You deserve to be paid properly.
Let us fight for you!”

Justin Zelikovitz, Managing Partner

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