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Joseph Jonathan Duerst
also known as Joe Duerst
About Joseph
Biography
NEED SOCIAL SECURITY DISABILITY?
Joe grew up in Bend, Oregon, where he worked as a legal assistant for his father, Jonathan Duerst, an attorney. After graduating high school with honors, he earned his bachelor’s degree in Film & Music Production at Oregon State University. He became an award-winning writer and filmmaker before enrolling at Arizona State’s Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law, one of the top-ranked law schools in the country.
While at Arizona State, Joe focused on litigation and interned at the St. Louis County Prosecutor’s Office in St. Louis, MO, where he obtained the highest pro bono distinction while litigating DUII license revocations and working on a murder prosecution. He also traveled abroad to Italy as a student of Arizona State’s Australian sister-school, Monash University School of Law, and developed a love of travel.
After obtaining his Juris Doctor at Arizona State in 2012, Joe became licensed in Arizona and worked at the Law Offices of Stephanie Lake, P.C. (Now American Disability Law), where he managed the office and represented thousands of claimants in disability hearings.
In 2019, he decided to start J Disability with the goal to provide a more positive experience for his clients.
Practice Areas
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Practice Area
Social Security & Disability
100%
14 years | 2,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-25%
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Arizona for 13 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2013
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Location
J Disability Law Firm
18444 N 25th Ave, Suite 420, Phoenix, AZ, 85023
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Joseph Jonathan Duerst's Reviews
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Posted by Debb | March 28, 2020 | Hired Attorney
Very helpful
Joe was so helpful and I was never in the dark. He was great every step of the process! I am forever grateful for his hard work, highly recommended 5 Stars only because I can't give anything higher Thank you Joe !!!
Posted by Jack | March 04, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Thank you!
I honestly didn’t know where to begin with my disability case. I was frightened, confused, and had difficulty speaking because of my disability. I kept apologizing for needing to take a talking break, and he was so patient and kind saying “please don’t apologize. When you need a break, I will just te...
Posted by Vera | February 25, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Highly recommend
Joe is such a nice guy and a smart lawyer. I really felt that he did everything possible to win my case, even after I went back to work. He was able to get me payment for the time that I wasn't working, which I did not believe was possible. Also, even though I live in California, he was able to repr...
Posted by Charles | February 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Joe is the man!
Joe is a fantastic attorney. He attended my disability hearing despite having little notice because it was already scheduled. Rather than getting it contined he managed to kep the date so my case didnt slow down. Jdisability got all my records quickly and ata lower cost then my attorney on my last...
Joseph Jonathan Duerst's Lawyer Endorsements
"Mr. Duerst is an excellent attorney with substantial experience in Social Security disability law."
"Joe is a top notch disability attorney. Though I am in Ohio and he is across the country in Arizona, whenever I get a call from someone looking for assistance with an SSD or SSI claim in the Grand Canyon State he is the first and only attorney I think to send people to."
"Joseph is an excellent asset to Social Security disability applicants. He provides knowledgeable and thorough representation."
Steven Perrigo
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 12
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer based on her thorough and knowledgeable responses on Avvo."
"Joe is very well versed in social security disability matters and is a strong advocate for his social security clients."
Jeffrey Silence
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Feb 24
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joe is an incredibly smart and honest lawyer. I highly recommend him."
"I endorse this lawyer. Joseph worked in my office for several years. He is extremely intelligent and is able to review medical reports and file materials in a comprehensive manner. He has good “people skills” and is able to relate to his clients concerns in a caring manner. His trial skills at disability hearings are extraordinary. If you are looking for a highly qualified social security disability lawyer who you can trust, I highly recommend Joe."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Highest Pro Bono Distinction, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2012
Certificate in Law, Science and Technology - IP Specialization, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2012
Certificate in Intellectual Property, ASU Science and Innovation Center
2011
Highest Pro Bono Distinction, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2010
Top 10 Finalist: Jenckes Closing Argument Competition, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2010
Pedrick Scholar, Sandra Day O'Connor College of Law
2009
Top 5 Law School Competition Finalist, Access Group
2008
Top 10 Commercial Producer, Paulisch Homes
2006
First Prize, SAE Oregon State Unversity Student Film Festival
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Owner, J Disability Law Firm, PLLC
2015 - 2015
Attorney, Law Offices of Scott McWilliams
2013 - 2020
Attorney, Law Offices of Stephanie Lake
2012 - 2012
Intern, St. Louis County Prosecuting Attorney
2009 - 2011
Film School Liaison, Arizona State University College Of Law
2007 - 2013
Owner, Shootout Media
2006 - 2007
Podcast Director, Oregon State University
2005 - 2009
Legal Assistant, Duerst & Springer P.C.
2005 - 2007
Peer Advocate, Benton County Health Department
2002 - 2004
Peer Advocate, Deschutes County
Associations
2025 - Present
ACRD
2019 - Present
United States Supreme Court BarMember
2017 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives (NOSSCR)Member
2013 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2013 - Present
United States Court of Appeals For the Ninth CircuitAttorney
Sample of Legal Cases
Hundreds of cases
FAVORABLE DECISIONS
Education
2012
Arizona State
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
Oregon State University
BA - Bachelor of Arts in Film and Music Production
Speaking Engagements
2006
Health Promotions Conference
Marketing to Youth
Publications
2020
2020
2020
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Spent over 10 years trying to get my SSD ? I hired an attorney filed denied appeals hearings and a lawsuit never happened
18 Aug 2021
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02 Jul 2021
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How can I retrieve unpaid rent money from someone without a SSN?
02 Jul 2021