Stephanie E Lake

Stephanie E Lake

3.8
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 37 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Phoenix, AZ
Practice Areas: Social Security

3737 N 7th St Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 37 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1988

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Law Offices of Stephanie Lake PC

3737 N 7th St Ste 100, Phoenix, AZ, 85014-5019

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Stephanie E Lake's Reviews

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3.8 /5.0

27 Client Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Adrianne | February 12, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Horrible Experience

So, the person who owns this law firm, and is the primary attorney, is abusing people with disabilities and treating them like second class citizens. She yells at them, tells them to shut up, mocks them, is late or sometimes doesn't show up for court dates, lost cases because she wasn't prepared, sen...t one client's personal information to the wrong person, she sent her mother to represent a client in court because she was to busy, and apparently her mom showed up smelling like booze. She lies to clients, ghosts them for months, sometimes years, you know, good lawyer type stuff, right? The list goes on and on. She also has a temper. I have experienced her rage via phone, and it's nuts. And apparently that's a normal thing for her. She seems unhinged. It's scary to me that she can even be taking these kinds of cases. She shouldn't be dealing with people with disabilities, or anyone for that matter. And especially not with something so important. This is life or death for some people. The last resort. She is dangerous to people who are depending on her and she doesn't care. She takes cases and then does no work on them, and then never updates the clients. She gets hostile anytime anyone asks for an update. She was doing nothing on my case for 4.5 years, and I had no idea. Other than today and yesterday, I hadn't spoken to them since September of 2023. She was my Attorney, up until today. She fired me as a Client because I questioned how she runs her business. I called her out on it and she fired me as a client on the spot, and then hung up. After 4.5 years, I have nothing.

Posted by Paula | January 05, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great Lawyer

I was denied the first time I applied for disability. A previous client recommended Attorney Stephanie Lake. I consulted with the Attorney and hired her too assist me. Attorney Stephanie Lake and her team always made me feel that they cared about me and my situation. I would like too say Thank you... for helping me winning my case. I appreciate you and your staff.

Posted by anonymous | May 09, 2018 | Appeals

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Stephanie Lake is very unethical, whether your case is a winner, in appeals or have lost, you should be treated with respect. She has hung up in my face while I was asking about the appeals process. This attorney needs to learn to leave the conversation on a positive note and allow her clients to ke...ep their dignity she has no empathy for no one and is very unprofessional, I definitely wouldn't recommend her services to no one.

Stephanie Lake

Replied last May 09, 2018

Dear Reviewer, because you posted your review anonymously, I cannot verify that you were a client. However, your statements about my ethics are not true and constitute defamation under Arizona law. We hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards. I also have empathy for all of my clients. I do not hang up on my clients for asking questions.

Posted by Ben | August 23, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Great!

There are so many ways to tell you thank you for taking my case, but all ways fail to truly express my appreciation of your time and services. It was a godsend to have all of you working so hard for this disabled guy. Everyone working on my case was so polite and patient with me. It was encouragin...g to know progress was made with each paper I put together, I realized at the time how much work it took to win a case. The favorable decision for my social security benefits was an emotional moment for me. Confirmation of what my doctors had said from the beginning of this ordeal was uplifting. Reading the judge’s determination was emotional for me as well. My pain had been finally recognized by someone who could do something about it. In closing, I will keep all of you in my prayers, and hope that you are all blessed many times over.

Stephanie Lake

Replied last August 23, 2017

Thank you so much! WE ARE SO HAPPY THAT WE WON YOUR CASE!

Posted by Stephanie | February 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Excellent service!

I chose Stephanie Lake because she had done a case for a family member. She was professional and caring. I spoke to her once or twice on the phone and met with her the day of my hearing. I never had any problems with the office or staff. It bothers me to read all the negative comments. She is an atto...rney. A very busy one. if she called and talked to every client, she would never have time for herself. Give her a break. She did what she could for me and won my case. Even after the hearing, she gave me words of encouragement that i still remember to this day.

Stephanie Lake

Replied last February 28, 2017

Thank you Stephanie for your nice review. Please do know that even if you did not hear from me directly, my staff, my other attorneys, and I am frequently reviewing your file and in contact with SSA and performing numerous tasks behind the scenes. Sometimes our clients do not realize this is the case.

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Honors

2016

Board Certification, The National Board of Trial Advocacy in Social Security Disability

Work Experience

1992 - Present

Owner, Law Offices of Stephanie Lake, P.C.

Associations

1992 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1992 - Present

Federal Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

1000+ Disability Cases

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Education

1987

University of Michigan Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

N/A

University of Michigan

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

Federal Volunteer Lawyers Program

Social Security Disability Law

Languages

Spanish

English

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