The other driver's insurance was uncooperative and evasive. Mr. Fareed fought hard for us and kept us informed at every step. We never felt like a case number.
Sacramento Personal Injury · Free Consultation 24/7
Injured? You deserve a lawyer who's been in your seat.
United Citizen Law was founded by attorney Sam Fareed — a serious-crash survivor himself. We've recovered $13 million+ for injured Californians, and you speak directly with your attorney. Always.
4.9 · BBB A+ · Super Lawyers Rising Star ’21–’26 · Featured by Forbes
No fee unless we win. Hospitalized? We come to you.
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Six quick questions. Sixty seconds. A real person replies in minutes — day or night.
- $0 unless we win your case
- Answered 24/7, in your language
- Hospitalized? We come to you
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Super Lawyers Rising Star 2021–2026
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Phones answered 24/7
5 languages spoken
$13M+ recovered for clients
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$13 million+ recovered for people like you
Real outcomes against the same insurance companies you're facing right now.
$5,000,000Catastrophic injury settlement
$2,000,000Motor vehicle collision
$1,750,000Serious injury recovery
$1,250,000Auto accident settlement
$1,100,000Injury settlement
$915,000Vehicle collision recovery
Past results do not guarantee, warrant, or predict future outcomes. Recovery depends on the specific facts, injuries, and law applicable to each matter. Attorney advertising.
Why We Exist
In 2017, Sam Fareed was the one in the hospital bed.
A serious car accident during his time at UCLA left Sam navigating surgeries, insurance adjusters, and the question every injured person faces: who is actually on my side? The firms he called treated him like a file number. So he became the lawyer he couldn't find.
“No one should have to fight the insurance machine alone, in pain, or in a language that isn't theirs. Your fight is our fight — from the first call to the final victory.”
The People In Your Corner
One team. Five languages. Your case by name.
No call centers, no case mills — these are the actual people who answer your call, build your case, and fight for your recovery.
Sam FareedFounding AttorneyRead story
Shereen GhaithAssociate AttorneyRead story
Laila FareedAssociate AttorneyRead story
Zahid “Sher” FareedClient Services DirectorRead story
Abdul WardakCase Manager · EN/Dari/PashtoRead story
Richard PrasadParalegalRead story
Roya FareedControllerRead story
Yasir AlbadranOffice Clerk · Arabic supportRead story
Jesse FareedOffice ClerkRead story
Why-This-Not-That
The billboard firms play volume.
The billboard firms play volume.
We play your case.
Who answers your call
A call center reading a script
Our team — 24/7, in your language
Who works your case
Rotating case managers
Your attorney, start to finish
Case updates
You chase them
Proactive updates at every milestone
Settlement strategy
Quick turnover, discounted value
Full value — we prepare every case for trial
Practice Areas
If you were hurt in Sacramento, we handle it
Every case type below is handled personally — on contingency, in your language.
Most common in Sacramento
Car Accidents
Rear-endings, intersection crashes, distracted and uninsured drivers. The insurance company already assigned an adjuster whose job is to pay you less — our job is the opposite.
Learn more →Rideshare Accidents
Uber & Lyft crashes involve layered insurance policies most firms fumble. We know which coverage applies — and when.
Learn more →Truck Accidents
Carriers deploy rapid-response teams within hours. You need the same speed on your side.
Learn more →Motorcycle Accidents
Riders get blamed by default. We flip that script with evidence and relentless preparation.
Learn more →Dog Bites
California holds owners strictly liable. We handle the claim while you focus on healing.
Learn more →Slip & Fall / Premises Liability
Property owners owe you a safe environment — wet floors, broken stairs, poor lighting. When they cut corners, we hold them accountable.
Learn more →Pedestrian & Bicycle Accidents
Crosswalk and bike-lane collisions cause devastating injuries against zero protection. California law is on your side — we enforce it, fully.
Learn more →Catastrophic & Life-Changing Injury
Spinal cord and brain injuries, amputation, severe burns — permanent harm demands a case built for a lifetime of care, not a quick settlement. We prove the full future cost.
Learn more →Wrongful Death & Everything Else
No settlement replaces a life — but accountability, answers, and your family's security matter. Whatever happened to you, tell us. If we can't take it, we'll point you to someone who can.
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Your Language, Your Case
Justice shouldn't require a translator
When you're hurt, you shouldn't have to fight in a second language. Our team — not a phone service — handles your case in five. Tap yours:
What Happens Next
From first call to final check
Free consultation, today
Call, text, or send the form — a real person answers 24/7, in your language. Hospitalized? We come to you anywhere in the Sacramento area.
We take over everything
Insurance calls, police reports, medical records, repair estimates — all of it moves to our desk. You focus on one job: getting better.
You pay nothing until we win
We build your case like it's going to trial and negotiate from strength. Our fee comes only out of the recovery we win for you.
Client Voices
4.9 stars — earned one family at a time
Attorney Sam truly listens. He set a plan on the first call and delivered on every promise. My family could speak Dari with the team, which made all the difference.
Transparent, professional, and genuinely caring. They handled everything with the insurance company and the settlement exceeded what I expected.
Questions, Answered
What injured people ask us first
How much does a personal injury lawyer cost?
Nothing up front — ever. The consultation is free and we work on contingency: our fee comes only out of the compensation we recover for you. If we don't win, you don't pay attorney fees.
How long do I have to file a claim in California?
In most cases, two years from the date of injury. Claims against government entities can require notice within six months. Evidence disappears fast either way — call as soon as you can.
What is my case worth?
It depends on your medical costs, lost income, future treatment, and pain and suffering. Our recoveries have reached $5 million, but no honest lawyer quotes a number before understanding your case — that's what the free consultation is for.
Should I talk to the insurance company first?
No — and don't give a recorded statement. Adjusters are trained to minimize claims, and your words can be used to reduce your compensation. Let us do the talking; it's free to start.
Do you really speak my language?
Yes. Our team serves clients in English, Spanish, Dari/Farsi, Hindi/Urdu, and Arabic — not through a phone translation service, but through the people actually handling your case.
What if I can't travel to your office?
We come to you — hospital, home, or by video — anywhere in the Sacramento region, including Elk Grove, Roseville, Folsom, Citrus Heights, and Rancho Cordova.
What should I do right after a car accident?
Get medical care first, even if you feel fine — some injuries appear days later. Photograph the scene and vehicles, collect the other driver's information, request a police report, and talk to a lawyer before any insurance company.
How long does a personal injury case take?
Straightforward claims often resolve in months; serious-injury cases can take a year or more, because settling before your medical picture is clear usually means settling for less. We move every case as fast as its full value allows.
One Call Changes Everything
The insurance company already has lawyers.
The insurance company already has lawyers.
Now you do too.
Free consultation · No fee unless we win · Answered 24/7, in five languages.
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Phone: (916) 800-8457 — answered 24/7, in five languages
Email: clients@uclaw.net
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–7:00pm (phones never close)
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Office: 3301 Watt Ave, Suite 100, Sacramento, CA 95821Phone: (916) 800-8457 — answered 24/7, in five languages
Email: clients@uclaw.net
Hours: Mon–Fri 8:00am–7:00pm (phones never close)
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