Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) | Vocational Consultant

Samantha Robbins is a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC) and vocational expert who provides employability evaluations, loss-of-earning-capacity analysis, and litigation support in matters involving injury, disability, and work capacity.

Through Optimal Vocational Services, Samantha partners with plaintiff and defense counsel in family law, personal injury, workers’ compensation, and disability-related matters, offering objective vocational opinions related to employability, transferable skills, earning capacity, and access to the labor market.

Samantha’s background in vocational rehabilitation includes evaluating individuals with disabilities and injuries to determine work capacity, vocational limitations, and realistic employment outcomes. Her work involves comprehensive review of medical and vocational records, employment history, education, and functional limitations, along with analysis of labor market conditions, wage data, and occupational requirements.

She provides vocational analysis in legal matters involving:

• Family Law Vocational Evaluations

• California Family Code § 4331 Vocational Examinations

• Employability & Earning Capacity Assessments

• Personal Injury

• Workers’ Compensation

• Catastrophic Injury

• Disability & Functional Capacity Matters

• Loss of Earning Capacity & Wage Loss Analysis

• Return-to-Work Assessments

Samantha has earned her Paralegal Certificate from the University of San Diego School of Law and continues her professional development through advanced legal and vocational training. This legal education enhances her ability to collaborate effectively with attorneys, understand litigation procedures, and deliver clear, well-supported, and defensible vocational opinions.

Through Optimal Vocational Services, Samantha provides objective, evidence-based vocational reports grounded in established methodology, including transferable skills analysis, occupational research, and labor market surveys. Her approach is analytical, thorough, and tailored to the specific facts of each case.

Credentials

• Certified Rehabilitation Counselor (CRC)

• Master of Science in Rehabilitation Counseling – University at Buffalo, State University of New York

• Paralegal Certificate – University of San Diego School of Law

• Vocational Rehabilitation & Employability Analysis Experience

• Specialized Training in Transferable Skills Analysis (TSA) & Labor Market Surveys (LMS)

Professional Associations & Memberships

Samantha remains actively involved in professional organizations that advance vocational rehabilitation, legal education, and professional collaboration. Her memberships reflect her commitment to continuing education, ethical practice, and staying informed about developments affecting vocational evaluation and litigation support.

Consumer Attorneys of San Diego (CASD)
Member | April 2026 – Present

A professional association dedicated to promoting a fair and effective legal system through excellence in trial advocacy, continuing legal education, and professional collaboration. CASD offers attorneys and affiliated professionals opportunities to network, build collegiality, and engage in community outreach. Samantha's membership supports her ongoing engagement with San Diego's trial advocacy community.

International Association of Rehabilitation Professionals (IARP)
Professional Member | March 2026 – Present

An international professional organization dedicated to advancing rehabilitation, disability management, vocational evaluation, and related professional services. Membership offers continuing education, professional collaboration, and engagement with evolving practices in vocational rehabilitation and expert consultation.

Website: https://rehabpro.org/

San Diego Paralegal Association (SDPA)
Student Member | June 2025 – Present
Associated with University of San Diego School of Law

A nonprofit professional association dedicated to advancing the paralegal profession through education, professional development, and public service. SDPA supports continuing legal education, professional networking, pro bono initiatives, community outreach, and leadership development. Samantha's membership complements her legal education and reinforces her commitment to effective collaboration with attorneys and litigation teams.

Website: https://sdparalegals.org/about

Service Areas

Samantha works with attorneys nationwide, providing remote and in-person vocational evaluations, consulting, and litigation support as each case requires.

Based in San Diego, California, she offers flexible collaboration with legal professionals throughout Southern California and across the United States.

Attorneys seeking vocational consulting, earning capacity evaluations, or expert witness services are encouraged to contact Optimal Vocational Services to discuss case needs, timelines, and scope of work.