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Chat withState: Washington
Acquired: 2003
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PO Box 1459, Poulsbo, WA, 98370
13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | General Knowledge
Posted by Jennifer Manlowe | November 26, 2017
Joni is both gracious and frank
Joni and I met at my house to discuss options before I would hire her. She wanted me to know the details of what she needed and what to expect in court. I found her to be extremely knowledgeable and straightforward.
Posted by Niki | December 03, 2013 | Social Security Disability
Review of Attorney Joni Marie Derifield
I was diagnosed with leukemia and as a result, I am unable to work. Hence, I had to add the process of filing for disability to my list of urgent to do's. I first tried to file for disability on my own prior to contacting Ms. Derifield; however, after reading the paperwork, I realized the process w...
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...
"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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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
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
2003
Juris Doctor (cum laude)
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
N/A
2015
Social Security Disability Programs
2014
Social Security Disability Programs
2013
Social Security Disability Programs
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