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Katherine Rose Siegfried

Katherine Rose Siegfried

4.8
Rating: 7.5

Licensed for 21 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Oakland, CA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Appeals, Education

1300 CLAY ST, STE 600, Oakland, CA

About Katherine

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 75%

All levels of appeals.

13 years

75%
Appeals 15%

Federal court appeals of Social Security matters, as well as state court appeals of administrative hearing decisions.

13 years

15%
Education 10%

Representing children who have been denied Special Education services.

13 years

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-25%


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Licenses

Licensed in California for 18 years

State: California

Acquired: 2007

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Hawaii for 21 years

State: Hawaii

Acquired: 2004

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Katherine Siegfried

1300 CLAY ST, STE 600, Oakland, CA, 94612

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Katherine Rose Siegfried's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

23 Client Reviews

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Posted by Zachary | October 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Superb

I could not have even started the process of applying for SSDI without Kat and her team of experts. All of them were super compassionate, very helpful and thorough. I am so grateful that I chose Katherine and her team to represent me! We need more people like this on our planet! Sincerely

Posted by Arman for Ralf | April 14, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The Best SSA Attorney

No doubt about her expertise when it comes to Social Security Disabilty or SSI denied claims. She did it right the first time. Thank you very much Atty Siegfried for helping Ralf.

Posted by Melissa | July 01, 2021 | Social Security Disability

The best!

Katherine and her team are the absolute definition of informed compassionate representation. Her experience and well known ethic works within the system as well as professional with a top notch support staff, it just does not get any better. She can wade through the red tape and SSI Disability system... like no other. I highly recommend the Law Offices of Katharine Siegfried to anyone needing this type of representation. In my opinion, this is the best choice.

Posted by John | December 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

The only attorney that would take my case!

Attorney Siegfried, as well as the staff was exceptional in dealing with my case. After being denied my SSDI since 2015, as appeal after appeal was denied, Attorney Siegfried took my case to a Federal Appeals when no other attorney would make time for me; most would say there is nothing here or that ...there was NO chance at the Federal level. The other attorney's were wrong! We WON!!! Thank you for helping me as well as walking me through this during difficult times.

Posted by Veronique | June 06, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

A great Attorney

For years I battled to get SSDI. I suffer from a rare condition that most specialists won't touch with a 10-ft pole, it's been difficult to get them to say (or do) anything about my case. In addition, because of the "pre-existing" condition (was born with it), I couldn't afford the $14,400 yearly Cob...ra health insurance and thus had not been able to develop doctor-patient relationships, I couldn't even afford the regular tests or some of the medications I was prescribed. That is where Ms. Siegfried was exceptional. She was very patient given the absence of medical reports from my own doctors (including one who purged my file); and researched my problem until she understood it well enough to convey my frustration. A remarkable feat that even my doctors have not attempted to perform. Thanks to Ms. Siegfried, I now have SSDI. Thank you Katherine Siegfried!

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Experience

Rating:  7.5 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2007 - 2013

Staff Attorney, Bay Area Legal Aid

2004 - 2007

Supervising Attorney, Legal Aid Society Of Hawaii

Associations

2013 - Present

National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives

Attorney Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Young v. Berryhill

Remand in District Court on the basis that SSA did not properly account for symptoms testimony.

Xie v. Colvin, Case No. 14-cv-02325-JCS (N.D. Cal. Sep. 18, 2015)

Won substantial award of disability benefits for an individual with a remote onset date.

Lugo v. Contra Costa County Board of Supervisors

As a result of our settlement, the program underwent significant positive changes.

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Education

2004

New York University School of Law

Juris Doctorate

2000

Bard College

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2020

Circuit 9 Conference

SSI Benefits for Children

Publications

2005

NYU Law Journal of Legislation and Public Policy The Case for Reform (Co-Authored with Elizabeth Benjamin)

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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