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also known as Deborah, Spector
Deborah Spector is the lead attorney and managing partner at Spector & Lenz. Since the beginning of her career in public legal services, and continuing in private practice, Deborah has represented Social Security and SSI claimants in disability adjudications and on judicial review for over 40 years.
Deborah earned a Bachelor of Arts at Stanford University and a Juris Doctor at the DePaul University College of Law.
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Acquired: 1977
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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."
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."
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."
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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Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
1981 - Present
Attorney, Spector & Lenz, P.C.
2019 - Present
National Association of Disability Representatives (NADR)Member
1999 - Present
National Business InstituteMember
1985 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
1985 - Present
National Bar AssociationMember
1985 - Present
Chicago Bar AssociationSocial Security Committee Chair (formerly)
1977
J.D.
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B.A.
2019
Parkinson's Diagnosis and Social Security
2015
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2015
Social Security Disability Law
2013
Social Security Disability Law
1980
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