Joni Marie Derifield
About Joni
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Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-25%
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Licensed in Washington for 22 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2003
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Location
Law Offices of Joni Marie Derifield
PO Box 1459, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
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Joni Marie Derifield's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 2 of 2 reviews | Social Security
Posted by James | December 03, 2013 | Social Security
Best SS Lawyer available
She is a true professional, polite and a pleasure to work with. She took way less time than I thought it would take. Any Social Security situation should be done with Joni.
Posted by anonymous | August 13, 2011 | Social Security
Finally awarded SS after 18 long years
Filed for SS benefits and fought them for 18 long years. Hired Joni and within 8 months were in front of a SS judge in Seattle...we won our case...we could never have done it without Joni,she knew the laws and presented our case flawlessly...my husband passed away less than a year later and without t...
Joni Marie Derifield's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have had the pleasure of knowing Joni on many different fronts, as coworker, fellow student and friend. Joni is kind and compassionate, with a strong attention for details. Her experience with the Social Security Administration and as a solo practitioner is invaluable and makes her one of the best in her area of practice."
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Dec 18
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Joni provides outstanding representation for Social Security Disability applicants. I have sent clients and friends to her, and have always been pleased with her knowledge and understanding of the law and how to use it."
"I endorse this lawyer as she is compassionate and takes time with clients, returns phone calls, and knows what questions to ask in a hearing."
"Ms. Derifield is an excellent attorney that I can endorse with confidence and would readily refer a client or friend to handle their legal matters. Moreover, Joni has a great touch with people and always leaves a positive impression."
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Experience
Work Experience
2009 - Present
Attorney, Derifield Law Office, P.S.
2008 - 2009
Attorney, Law Offices of Ann W. Cook
2004 - 2008
Attorney, Social Security Administration, Office of Disability Adjudication and Review
2003 - 2004
Conflicts Analyst, Perkins Coie LLP
2002 - 2003
Legal Intern, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, Office of the General Counsel
Associations
2013 - Present
Kitsap Legal ServicesVolunteer Attorney
2009 - Present
King County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Kitsap County Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
Northwest Justice ProjectAttorney, Contract Attorney Program
2009 - Present
MemberKitsap County Young Lawyers
2008 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants' Representatives (NOSSCR)Member
2003 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
Education
2003
Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
Speaking Engagements
2015
Social Security Disability Programs
2014
Social Security Disability Programs
2013
Social Security Disability Programs
Languages
English