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Kevan Spence graduated from Smith College and received her law degree from Santa Clara University School of Law. She also earned a Masters Degree from Stanford University. Kevan is admitted to practice law in the State of California, the federal district courts, and the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals. Ms. Spence is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). Ms. Spence has an extensive background in litigation and medical malpractice. She has broad knowledge of complex medical and disability issues to successfully support her clients and win their benefits. Her geographic areas of the practice include Sacramento, Stockton and the Central Valley, the Sierra Foothills, Reno, Nevada and the Tahoe region. For the past eleven years, Ms. Spence has successfully represented hundreds of clients from application through administrative law hearings. She believes that each client is unique and is committed to thorough preparation of every case and individual attention to every client in order to enhance the likelihood of a successful outcome.
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Posted by Kevin | April 15, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
SSDI
I found Kevan Spence online looking for a good lawyer to represent me She was very straight forward and honest about my chances of being approved on my SSDI claim.Kevan is very professional and was a great source of encouragement to me during those very trying times' I would highly recommend her she ...
Posted by Don | April 14, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Social Security Claim
I contacted Kevan Spence to help me with my Social Security claim. I had been denied by SS and needed an attorney. Kevan was very easy to speak with and very clear in explaining to me how the process would work and what I needed to provide to her for this claim. Kevan walked me through the intervie...
Posted by Ken | October 07, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
The Best Disability Attorney
After an on the job injury as a mechanic and a denial of my worker’s comp claim, Ms. Spence made the process of applying for disability while appealing worker’s comp claim as painless as it possibly could be. All forms were filled out electronically, and we never had to meet in person. I thought it a...
Posted by Teresa | August 16, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Experience and Kindness
I had been recovering from a serious back injury for three years when it had been suggested that I apply for SSDI. I was referred to Kevan by my primary care physician. My journey to this point has been frustrating and difficult. I was very ill and unable to navigate the application on my own. K...
Posted by Glen | July 21, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Professional and helpful
Hired Kevan for SS help in Reno. She was very professional and easy to talk to. Open to questions and explains the situation clearly. Guides you through the process and assures you are comfortable. Does not sugar coat or promise anything. Tried the easy and quick solutions first, and followed through...
"Minutes after meeting Kevan I could tell she was not only extremely knowledgeable about social security and disability law but also absolutely passionate about helping her clients. I would not hesitate to refer anyone her way!"
"Kevan is a great attorney who truly cares about her clients. She is thorough, very knowledgeable, and gives every case the attention it deserves. I recommend Kevan to clients on a regular basis and will continue to do so without hesitation."
"I endorse this lawyer. We are colleagues in a small community. I practice in family law, estate planning and bankruptcy. I was able to work with Kevan on a case where she was able to help one of my bankruptcy clients get her social security disability benefits. I now refer all my potential clients that need assistance with disability insurance to Kevan!!"
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2014
Best Attorney, Sierra Lodestar Weekly
2016 - Present
Attorney, Law Offices of Kevan H Spence
2016 - Present
Attorney Hearing Officer, County of Calaveras
2006 - 2016
Attorney, LaPorte Law Firm
1996 - 2001
Vice President; Senior Attorney, Litigation, Informix Software
2014 - Present
Sutter Amador HospitalFoundation Board Member
2010 - Present
Circuit 9 Conference, Inc. Annual MeetingAttendee for Experienced Social Security Practitioners
2010 - Present
Calaveras County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2007 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesMember
2007 - Present
Amador County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2013 - 2015
Amador Community College FoundationBoard Member
Judgment entered for Plaintiff
2009
MA - Masters
1980
JD - Juris Doctor
1975
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
Social Security Disability and Multiple Sclerosis
2016
2016
2013
2012
2012
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Is traveling to visit family in another state allowed once approved for SSI ? For 2 months?
02 Apr 2019
Can I lose my social security survivor benefits if I get a insurance life Settlement?
12 Mar 2019
If I receive SSI and later start receiving Disabled Widows Benefits also, will the widows benefit effect the amount of my SSi?
02 Oct 2017