Jennifer Helen Zorrilla

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Jennifer Helen Zorrilla

also known as Law Office of Jennifer Zorrilla

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 26 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at San Diego, CA
Practice Areas: Social Security

8880 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 800, San Diego, CA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Jennifer

Biography

Personal attention to your Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claims!

Personal attention to your Social Security Disability and Supplemental Security Income claims!

Practice Areas

1

Practice Area

Social Security & Disability 100%

Social Security Disability and SSI denials.

19 years

100%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


Payment Methods

  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2023 2019 2016
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Licenses

Licensed in California for 23 years

State: California

Acquired: 2002

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Washington for 26 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1999

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Jennifer Zorrilla

8880 Rio San Diego Dr Ste 800, San Diego, CA, 92108-1642

www.sddisabilitylaw.com

Law Office of Jennifer Zorrilla

8880 Rio San Diego Drive Ste 800, San Diego, CA, 92108

www.sddisabilitylaw.com

Online Presence

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Jennifer Helen Zorrilla's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

42 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | General Knowledge

Posted by Bryan | January 30, 2026 | Social Security Disability

Great Communication!

Great response time and very knowledgeable! I contacted Jennifer about my Disability case and she was very prompt to get back to me. She answered all my questions and gave some great advice. She calls back all her clients personally instead of farming them out to secretaries. That's awesome! I en...ded up not being able to use her as my lawyer because I am too far North out of her jurisdiction, but even so, she spend a few minutes helping me out. This is the professional mark of someone who actually cares. I would highly recommend her due to the interaction I had with her!

Posted by Johnny | February 07, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Jennifer Zorrilla is THE BEST

When I became disabled and unable to work, a friend recommended just file by myself for SSDI. After months, I got the interview, brought all the required and then some documents. The man conducting the interview, kept looking at, then setting aside all the docs, saying "no need, no need". My claim, a... pretty much slam dunk but they love to deny on 1st go around, was denied. Other friends said try the big out of state firms that advertise. I researched them, but their ratings were dismal at best. I wanted someone local to me, I reviewed the top attorneys, and came upon Jennifer. We talked on the phone, and she asked a lot of questions, as did I. We agreed on her taking my case. I scanned, faxed, emailed all the documents for her to review and she got to work. She asked for more documents/info while she quickly put together the appeal it took a couple weeks [this during the covid panic]. She then filed the appeal, and my appeal was accepted within a month. She saved my bacon, as I was almost broke thanks to not being able to work. Jennifer was a god send for me and my family. The five-star rating should be a lot higher in her case. I am glad I found her and had her expertise, knowledge, and personal action. Thank you again so very much Jennifer.

Posted by Theresa | July 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability case

Jennifer is such a great lawyer! She explained everything I needed to know to proceed is my SSDI appeal. She has such a vast knowledge that no question was difficult to answer. She is such a good hearted person. She treated me as an equal, I was very comfortable with her from my first phone call, unt...il the close of my case. She stands up and does her best!

Posted by Don | September 27, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Government

Help

Without her excellent help & knowledge I would have been lost. I recommend her to anyone lost in the Government system. I can not thank her enough.

Posted by Steven | January 01, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

One of the best disability lawyers in San Diego!

I would recommend Jennifer Zorrilla highly. She won my case when another lawyer wouldn't even bother taking my case. She is very knowledgeable and professional, and has a great attitude. She returned calls promptly, and was very informative when I had many questions. Plus she was friendly, and c...aring. I felt that I wouldn't win my case, but she gave me hope with her knowledge and experience. There are not enough words to express how grateful I am for her help.

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Jennifer Helen Zorrilla's Lawyer Endorsements

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Dan Cohen

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 14

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I also am a lawyer who handles Social Security cases, and if I needed a lawyer, I would not hesitate to contact Jennifer. I know that she works hard on her cases; she is very knowledgeable and conscientious."

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Alise Kellman

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am happy to endorse Jennifer Zorrilla. I first met her when she worked for the San Diego Legal Aid Society. In my capacity as Chair and Co-Chair of the Social Security section of the SDCBA, I have had numerous opportunities to consult with her on various Social Security matters. I recommend her highly for representation on such matters."

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Amber Bellante

Unknown lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Zorrilla would be an asset to any clients case of her chosen practice area. She is personable with her clients, fellow attorneys and members of the legal community, while maintaining her legal astuteness in the handling of her cases."

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Dilraj Gosal

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"This able practitioner has over a dozen years of tested trial and advocacy skills (criminal and administrative) in various state jurisdictions. Her genuine sense of caring and empathy to clients, is matched with her savvy attention for detail, organizational and art of persusasion."

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Joseph Baker

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Dan Cohen

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kari Reardon

Criminal defense lawyer

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Alise Kellman

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Amber Bellante

Criminal defense lawyer

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Joseph Baker

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Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2020

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

1999

Dean's List, Gonzaga University School of Law

Work Experience

2012 - Present

Attorney/Owner, Law Office of Jennifer Zorrilla

2009 - 2012

SSI Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society of San Diego Inc.

2003 - 2005

Welfare and SSI Staff Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of San Diego, Inc.

2000 - 2002

Assistant Public Defender, Spokane County Public Defender's Office

1999 - 2000

Assistant Public Defender, City of Spokane, Office of the Public Defender

1998 - 1999

Rule 9 Intern, City of Spokane, Office of the Public Defender

Associations

2024 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2011 - Present

National Organization for Social Security Claimants Representatives

Member

2009 - Present

Lawyers Club of San Diego

Board Member

2002 - Present

San Diego County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Moreno v. Astrue

9th Circuit Remand

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Education

1999

Gonzaga University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1996

University of Washington

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Brain Injury Group Monthly Meeting

Applying for Social Security Disability

Languages

English

Activity

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