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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Showing 11 - 15 of 15 reviews | Social Security Disability

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 Jmk | May 05, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

There for the long haul

Katherine Siegfried has stood by my side for over 8 years while fighting for my disability rights. She never gave up on my case and always had a clear view of where we were headed despite the long road. Her tenacity professionalism and compassion won my cases, I recommend her highly for those reasons....

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!

Posted by sequoialdrew | August 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Five Star Attorney!

I highly recommend Katherine Siegfried. For years I had been denied Social Security benefits. From 2010 to 2014 I contacted over two dozen attorneys and law firms. After explaining my situation to them, they ALL refused to represent me because they said I was too young to be approved for social secur...ity, it would be hard to prove it to the judge because of my age,I didn't have enough medical evidence, and they were sure it would be hard for me to win. That's when I contacted Ms. Siegfried in July 2014 and explained my case to her. What set her aside from other attorneys was that SHE TRIED! How can you know if you're going to win a case unless you try? Katherine's one of those attorneys where she actually cares about fighting for her clients rights and not just how much money she can make on my case. She believed in me, fought for me, and did not give up on me. What I admire most is that Katherine took a chance on my case. I felt like she was the only person to listen to me. Katherine fought my case until she WON it! She's a beast in the courtroom, very professional and has excellent communication skills. You are much appreciated. Thank you for everything!

Posted by Michael | April 08, 2014 | Social Security Disability

Social Security Disability Success Story

I would not hesitate to recommend Katherine Siegfried to anyone seeking a qualified attorney to represent them in a Social Security Disability case. I interviewed three potential candidates and selected Katherine because of her knowledge and ability to answer all of the questions I had concerning th...e claim filing process. During my initial attorney selection phone interview with her she was very pleasant and I never felt rushed. We spent well over an hour on the phone interview and afterwards I immediately decided that she was the attorney I wanted to represent me. She directed me to all of the information that would be needed to file my claim and was able to quickly answer any and all questions that I asked her on the phone and through e-mail correspondence. With her assistance, my Social Security Disability Claim was approved in less than 1-1/2 months from the time it was submitted. I credit the expedience of my claim to her knowledge of what information was necessary, and attention to detail in the step by step process of filing my claim. I went from thinking at the beginning of this process that I might not qualify, to having my claim approved and having my first month's Social Security Disability Claim payment electronically deposited into my bank account in a matter of just 39 days! She was a joy to work with and I would absolutely recommend her!

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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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