Deborah Susan Spector

Deborah Susan Spector

also known as Deborah, Spector

5.0
Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 48 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Oak Park, IL
Practice Areas: Social Security, Appeals

PO Box 1607, Oak Park, IL

About Deborah

Biography

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

Most disability applications are rejected on the first round, but there are four levels of appeal. We help our clients through the appeals process, all the way to federal court.

47 years

50%
Social Security & Disability 50%

We concentrate on helping our clients apply for Social Security Disability benefits.

47 years

50%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 45 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Illinois for 48 years

State: Illinois

Acquired: 1977

Active and Authorized to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

Spector & Lenz PC

PO Box 1607, Oak Park, IL, 60304

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Posted by anonymous | March 03, 2023 | Social Security

Helpful and knowledgeable attorney, highly recommend

We needed help with Social Security situation and Ms Spector was extremely helpful and knowledgeable to guide us thru that nightmare. Not just a great and professional attorney, but also a very nice person. Thank you!

Posted by Michael | October 10, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Phenomenal guidance

I talked with several people and vacillated about applying for SS Disability before I met Deborah Spector on the advice of a friend, who said she was outstanding. Wow, is she ever — she combined immediate insight into the gist of my case with confidence-inspiring legal wisdom and genuine interpersona...l warmth. Working with Deborah allowed me to unhook from the anxieties I had felt about applying for Disability while she shepherded my application through the process. I am profoundly glad I met her, and I enthusiastically recommend her to anyone considering applying for SS Disability.

Posted by steve | July 29, 2019 | Social Security Disability

Steven Richards

As a personal injury attorney for -40- years I have referred matters to Ms. Spector throughout my career. She has provided excellent representation to my clients. Ms. Spector is one of the few elite attorneys who practice in the area of social security disability law. Ms. Spector has also lectured be...fore numerous associations where she has educated members of the legal community. I highly recommend Ms. Spector.

Posted by anonymous | August 16, 2013

Better than the rest!!

Ms. Spector is the best lawyer I've ever used. She or her staff actually answer when you call or email. Other lawyers could learn from her. Her extensive knowledge and expert handling of my case and then years later, another friend was just as happy with her work. If Deb can't help you, you can't be... helped.

Posted by anonymous | July 19, 2013 | Social Security Disability

Best Attorney Ever

I am not a client of Ms. Spector, however I do know her personally and in the professional world. If you are looking for an attorney for your Social Security matters, there are few better than Ms. Spector. She is hands down one of the most knowledgeable and experienced attorneys in the Social Securit...y Disability world.

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Deborah Susan Spector's Lawyer Endorsements

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Steven Richards

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer.I have known Ms. Spector in a professional capacity for almost -40- years. I have invited her speak at bar association seminars and referred clients to her. Ms. Spector is an expert in her field. Once again, I unequivocally endorse Ms. Spector."

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Michael Bartolic

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is a phenomenal lawyer. Most of my clients need to pursue Social Security Disability claims, and I refer them all to Deborah. She does an excellent job getting claims approved, and her firm creates synergies with other counsel working with the client to maximize the effectiveness of both representations. When a family member needed to pursue SSDI, I asked Deborah to handle it because there's nobody I'd trust more."

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Richard Feingold

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is an ethical and competent attorney. She provides the hightest lever of service to her clients and I highly recommend and endorse her."

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Christine Naper

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Deborah is the most prominent and well respected lawyer representing Social Security disability and SSI claimants in the Chicago area. I have known her since law school and worked in her firm a couple of years before I started my own practice. She is super smart, compassionate, and dogged in her efforts to apply Social Security law to her clients' disabilities to obtain their rightful benefits. She works with lawyers and other staff who meet her very high standards. Your best bet is with Deborah and her firm."

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Jon Walker

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Sep 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Honors

2019

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

1981 - Present

Attorney, Spector & Lenz, P.C.

Associations

2019 - Present

National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR)

Member

1999 - Present

National Business Institute

Member

1985 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1985 - Present

National Bar Association

Member

1985 - Present

Chicago Bar Association

Social Security Committee Chair (formerly)

Education

1977

DePaul University

J.D.

N/A

Stanford University

B.A.

Speaking Engagements

2019

Parkinson's Support Group

Parkinson's Diagnosis and Social Security

2015

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives Meeting

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2015

National Business Institute Meeting

Social Security Disability Law

2013

National Business Institute Meeting

Social Security Disability Law

1980

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

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Languages

Spanish

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