John G Kuhnlein

John G Kuhnlein

4.7
Rating: 6.8

Licensed for 33 years

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

123 S Stone Ave Ste 3, Tucson, AZ

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Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

I represent those persons seeking Social Security disability for physical problems such as bad backs and necks, neurological conditions, chronic disorders of the lungs, heart, kidneys, or liver. I generally work with people over the age of 50. At present, I am not taking children's cases nor any cases that are solely mental in nature (depression, anxiety, PTSD, etc.) I serve all the people of Tucson and Southeastern Arizona. I graduated from the University of Arizona Law School.

31 years | 500 cases

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Fees and Rates

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Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 33 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 1992

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Law Offices of John G Kuhnlein

123 S Stone Ave Ste 3, Tucson, AZ, 85701-1926

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15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mary G. | January 24, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Couldn't Be More Pleased!

I went to Mr John Kuhnlein when I was advised to get an attorney after my first denial for SSD. He was polite, professional and let us know what to expect each step of the way. He was patient even though I have high anxiety and tended to ask a lot of questions all the time. We had a couple more denia...ls which Mr Kuhnlein had prepared us for.The entire process is very slow and took aprox 4 years from start to finish. We won our case and were awarded back payments. I don't believe I could have won without the help of Mr Kuhnlein. He did all the work and I just had to do the waiting.I would recommend him especially if you have been denied already. I couldn't be more pleased!

Posted by Kel | December 15, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Appeals

Great Attorney

I went to John for a consult after having two individuals refer me to him. He was very prompt in helping me file an appeal for my claim, and always responds right away when I contact him. He keeps me updated on my claim, and let's me know about any new developments. I highly recommend him.

Posted by Gina Estrella | December 14, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent

John has been working with me for awhile now and is making sure I get what I need. My experiences with John have been nothing but good. He's also a very nice person and well answer all your questions and give honest answers. I would recommend him to anyone who is looking for a good disability lawyer ....

Posted by Michele | December 04, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Encouraged me and Walked me through it

You never can be sure when you hire an attorney if you are getting someone who is looking to make money, (fine) someone interest in helping (even better) of both (best case) I had a hard time getting disability because I had lots of work history in very responsible positions, and a college education.... Mr. Kunlien didn't make me any promises, but he kept me informed, he answered all my calls, he appealed the judges decision based on issues that I hadnt even thought about. And I was a paralegal in the past, who so happened to study Administrative Law, with a focus on social security Admin. There were many times I wanted to give up. I was working so hard to hang on to my home that had been in foreclosure, which was extremely stressful. I finally took Johns advice and let him handle my case, while I handled keeping my home. After being denied by a judge after appeals it gets very scary. Again, while making no promises, John Kunlien took care of me in his quiet manner. He also helped three other people I know successfully, who also had a hard time dealing with the SSA system. Kudos and blessings to John. I really believe that any other lawyer would have shuffled papers and told me oh well, but John worked for me, and got me my relief. I cannot thank him enough. and I would and DO recommend him to anyone who is in a legitimate disability case. I cannot thank him enough. He changed my life. Thank you, John.

Posted by Diane | November 11, 2015 | Social Security Disability

Denied

Mr. Kunlein did absolutely no research regarding my claims. He requested my medical records one month before my hearing and went back only ONE year. I have epilepsy, as well as interstitial cystitis, which is a chronic, extremely painful bladder condition. Kunlein never asked me one question regardi...ng my health. I think he said 3 words during my hearing. That was "this is her " after the judge asked where is the claimant. The judge was being "funny 'by making a reference to my looks. I "looked too young to be 60 years old. I was thrown under the bus by attorney and the judge. I should have had better direction by attorney. I would have won if I had better representation.

John Kuhnlein

Replied last November 11, 2015

I am sorry that this client lost her case. I did everything I could to help her. Unfortunately, sometimes even good claims get denied. I did appeal the unfavorable decision, but the client departed before I heard the result of the appeal. I take her criticisms seriously and will try to learn from them. /S/ John Kuhnlein 11/11/2015

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"I endorse this lawyer. I endorse this lawyer. John Kuhnlein has been a fantastic lawyer in Tucson for the 20 years that I have known him. He focuses his practice on representing disabled men and women in social security disability cases. What makes John such a special lawyer is that he cares deeply about his clients. He wants the best for his clients both in the legal realm and outside of what his excellent services can provide. John has tremendous personal integrity. He is a credit to the Tucson legal community and the entire community."

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Experience

Rating:  6.8 (Good)

Honors

2015

Clients' Choice Award, Avvo

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Attorney, Law Offices of John Kuhnlein

1990 - 1994

Attorney, Haralson, Kinerk & Morey, P.C.

Associations

2008 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

1992 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

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Education

1992

University of Arizona College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1983

University of Michigan

AB - Applied Baccalaureate

Publications

Languages

English

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