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John J. Chihak obtained his law degree from Hamline University School of Law. John also received a Masters of Arts Degree in Public Administration with honors from Hamline. John obtained his Bachelor of Arts degree with honors from the University of Wisconsin with a double major in Political Science and Psychology. John received the Peter Falkman Award for Outstanding Policy Analysis for his master's thesis on poverty, pollution, and inner city development. John's thesis was published in the Journal of Public Law and Policy. John was a member of the legal team that worked on the landmark United States Supreme Court case Gisbrecht v. Barnhart. As a direct result of this case, the right to legal representation for low income disabled individuals was greatly expanded throughout the United States.
John is admitted to practice law in Washington state as well as before the United States District Court, Western District of Washington; United States Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit; and the United States Supreme Court. John is a member of the American Bar Association, King County Bar Association, Tacoma/Pierce County Bar Association, and the Snohomish County Bar Association. Since 2001, John has been a Sustaining Member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives. In 2007, 2008, 2009 and again in 2010 John was invited to become a member of the American Trial Lawyers Association. This prestigious organization is limited to the top 100 trial lawyers in each state. John practices law exclusively in the area of Social Security Disability and SSI. He has successfully represented over 2000 claimants.
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Acquired: 1998
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PO Box 4069, Seattle, WA, 98194
10 Client Reviews
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Posted by anonymous | November 28, 2024
Don't waste your time
I inquired with the Chihaks. I received one quick and short call from John, on which we scheduled the consultation call for the following Monday. I never heard from him and he completely ghosted me, ignoring my calls, voicemails, and emails. I have called their office multiple times and only get the...
Posted by anonymous | May 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
John & Robyn won my case but.....
To be upfront John and Robyn won my case. What I'm dissatisfied with is their lack of communication. They don't want to talk to you much. When they (Robyn) are trying to get you to choose them, They are super supportive and tell you how bad the "system" is. Everything after the initial call is all th...
Posted by Michael | January 02, 2024 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Highly professional, instilled trust in me immediately
I consulted with John and he immediately instilled trust, integrity and hope in me that his firm was the one to represent me in my disability case. He and Robyn were always available to answer questions and keep me updated on a long process, that I could not of navigated without their representation....
Posted by Emilie | April 08, 2023 | Hired Attorney
Best SSA Lawyer there is!
John was such a godsend! Not only is he very knowledgeable in his field’s practice, but he gives you such a sense of peace & calm that he’s going to get you the outcome you need & deserve- and he truly did. :)Grateful to have found him!!!
Posted by Scott | August 08, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Went Above and Beyond - SSDI and Medicare Pros
After being denied twice, I was ready to give up. John Chihak and his wonderful staff changed all that. My doctor referred me to them and they got my claim approved. Then they helped me with enrolling in Medicare at no cost to me. They are the best!
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2009
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2008
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2007
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2006
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2005
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2004
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
2003
Pro Bono Publico Service Commendation, Washington State Bar Association
1997
Peter Falkman Award for Outstanding Policy Analysis, Hamline University School of Business
2006 - Present
Managing Partner, Chihak + Chihak
2007 - Present
American Trial Lawyers Association
2001 - Present
Pierce County Bar Association
2001 - Present
Snohomish County Bar Association
2000 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Representatives
2000 - Present
King County Bar Association
1999 - Present
American Bar Association
8 - 1 Justice Scalia dissenting
1997
Juris Doctor
1994
Bachelor of Arts
2008
Social Security Disability
2007
Social Security Disability
2006
Social Security Disability
1998
English
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