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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 anonymous | September 11, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Amazing
Kevan and her team are amazing. I suffer from severe brain fog because of my disorder, and they were always patient with me and made sure I understood everything. Everyone I spoke to (which was mostly Kevan and her assistant Diane) are extremely professional but also make you feel like an actual huma...
Posted by Dan D | June 24, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
HIGHLY recommended
She helped me us my disability case this year after I was denied on multiple appeals. She is honest and to the point, and explains the process well. If she doesn't think you have a winning case she will tell you. She knows the laws and the judges, and she won't take the case if she believes that yo...
Posted by Ron B | May 01, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Went the distance for me.
Kevan was excellent and extremely professional with my case, the case was initially a difficult one with a couple of large challenges. This case had to be fought over along time span but she stayed with me all the way. Thanks Kevan
Posted by Chris | April 26, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Great Attorney. She Fought for me with Compassion
A botched procedure left me with a cerebral spinal fluid leak and no way of working. Kevan took my case, fought for me (which was made even more difficult by the pandemic), and won my case. She thoroughly explained to me what my disability case entailed from the finer points to the broader system in ...
Posted by Julie | April 20, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
Exceptional
Kevan was amazing. I knew my case was complicated and that it would be possible I would be declined representation before I found someone willing and able to take on my case. I did research on Avvo and Kevan was the first attorney I called based on the stellar reviews. She choose to represent me know...
"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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Bankruptcy and debt lawyer
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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
English
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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