Joseph Lawrence Koplin

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Joseph Lawrence Koplin

5.0
108 reviews
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Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 48 years

Social Security & Disability Lawyer at Kirkland, WA
Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury

8512 122nd Avenue NE Suite 315, Kirkland, WA

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About Joseph

Biography

I am available to all of my clients and work directly with them on each case. I am taking clients by appointment only.

My goals are to get you fair compensation AND appropriate medical care to maximize healing.

I work with you and your medical records to create the strongest disability case possible.

Practice Areas

2

Practice Areas

Social Security & Disability 80%

Social security disability (SSD) and supplemental security income (SSI) reconsideration and appeals.

19 years

80%
Personal Injury 20%

Motor vehicle crashes, slip and fall injuries, brain injuries, psychological injuries, surgery and non surgery cases.

49 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Awards

Client's Choice
Client's Choice
2025 2024 2023
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+ 6
Distinguished Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Washington for 48 years

State: Washington

Acquired: 1977

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Joseph Koplin, Attorney at Law

8512 122nd Avenue NE Suite 315, Kirkland, WA, 98033

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Joseph Lawrence Koplin's Reviews

Showing 1 - 5 of 22 reviews | Responsiveness

Posted by Nat | February 06, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Lawyer

Mr. Koplin represented me after my initial application for SSDI benefits was denied. If it wasn't for him, my case would not have been approved after my hearing. He is very responsive and knowledgeable. I strongly recommend working with him.

Posted by Christopher Smith | September 26, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Excellent Attorney!

Joe Koplin is an outstanding attorney. He helped me navigate the difficult process of applying for SSDI and made everything so much easier. He was always clear, responsive, and truly cared about my case. I highly recommend him to anyone seeking help with their SSDI claim.

Posted by anonymous | June 06, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Joe Koplin changed our family's life

We’re so grateful we found Joe! My husband has been ill for more than four years and was denied for Social Security Disability multiple times. Our next appeal would require appearing before a judge, which is when we realized we needed a lawyer. Joe methodically gathered medical paperwork for our c...ase and recommended my husband have a functional capacity evaluation—something we never would have known to do, and which was essential to proving his inability to work. Joe took the time to thoroughly understand my husband’s situation, as you’d expect from a good lawyer, and he accurately and persuasively pled his case to the judge. We had a fully favorable decision, and based on our prior experiences with SSA, I know we wouldn’t have been successful without him. In addition to being good at his job, Joe is easy to work with, wildly responsive, and kind. We sincerely believe he’s doing a public service and couldn’t have asked for a better advocate.

Posted by Dayna | March 21, 2025 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Disability Claim GRATITUDE

I would HIGHLY recommend Joe Koplin to anyone dealing with disability filing and RESULTS. I can only review him on my case (disability) and he was beyond experienced, prompt to emails/calls, assistance and direction for the best outcome. My case didn’t even need an appeal. I filed and was approved... within 5 months. Way beyond my expectations. Huge relief of a long anticipated road. Thank you for everything Joe!

Posted by Serena | April 16, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Absolutely amazing!!

I'm a very hard person to deal with when it comes to certain things. I have a high amount of anxiety with everything in life, but Joe handled me very well. He was honest and it was nice to deal with an actual human being that understood and didn't make me feel like an idiot. If any mistakes were made... he cleared them up immediately. Probably didn't sleep until he did lol. I really appreciate it. Everything that he did for me. I would definitely recommend him always!! I'm so glad I chose him to handle my case. On top of that we won!!

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Joseph Lawrence Koplin's Lawyer Endorsements

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Lara Wilcox

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a brilliant attorney who cares very deeply for his clients. I trusted him with a family member's case and he achieved brilliant results for her that changed her life. He has my unqualified endorsement and I look forward to referring many more clients to him in the future."

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John-Paul Gustad

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I strongly endorse Joe Koplin and the work that he preforms. He is knowledgeable, thoughtful and pragmatic. I have relied on his sage advice numerous times to better assist my clients. All around good-guy which is the exception and not the rule in this industry."

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Allen Shabino

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Joe. Joe is as diligent, ethical and client-focused as any attorney I've had the pleasure of working with, and is a good friend as well. He is extremely knowledgeable and, if I had a personal injury matter of my own and needed an attorney, he would be my first choice. Easy to work with from a client's perspective? I think Joe's photo says it all."

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Leonard Semenea

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Having known Joe for over 13 years, Joe has proven himself to be hard working, intelligent, and ethical. In addition to serving his client's, Joe also serves his profession through mentoring other lawyers and leading by example."

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David Richardson

Workers compensation lawyer | Sep 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Joe is one of the preeminent Workers Compensation and Social Security attorneys in the Puget Sound region, and an absolutely wonderful human being. He combines years of experience, a superior intellect and an incredible work ethic with a compassion for his clients that comes from his big-hearted nature. You simply cannot chose a better lawyer in the areas of Workers Compensation and Social Security than Joe."

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Lyle Clark

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I heartily endorse this lawyer. I have known Joe for many years and have come to appreciate both his analytic skills and his willingness to pursue his clients' claims aggressively and creatively."

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Richard Jameson

Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Joe is a thoughtful, compassionate, and generous advocate. Dealing with social security disability can be frustrating, confusing, and draining. Anyone that unfortunately finds themselves dealing with this adversarial process would be wise to consider the expertise and support someone like Joe provides clients on a daily basis."

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Jordan Goddard

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Boris Davidovskiy

Workers compensation lawyer

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Allen Shabino

Personal injury lawyer

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David Richardson

Personal injury lawyer

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John-Paul Gustad

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Leonard Semenea

Personal injury lawyer

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Lyle Clark

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Richard Jameson

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Owner, Koplin Law, LLC

1990 - 2016

Partner, Moschetto & Koplin, Inc., P.S.

1984 - 1989

Associate, Joseph A. Moschetto, Inc., P.S.

1977 - 1983

Owner, Law Office of Joseph L. Koplin

Associations

Washington State Association for Justice

Eagle Member

Education

1977

George Washington University National Law Center

JD

1974

University of Pennsylvania

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2017

2017 Annual WSBA Solo and Small Firm Conference

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