Top Rated Oakland, CA Social Security & Disability Lawyers

39 social security & disability lawyers serve Oakland, CA. Compare the best based on 146+ reviews and detailed profiles. Related practice areas and nearby towns in Alameda County are listed below.

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Oakland Has 39 Social Security & Disability Attorneys with 146 Reviews

LaPorte Law Firm
436 14th Street, Suite 1413, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 46 years

Practice Areas: Social Security

Bio: Terry LaPorte has dedicated his legal career to representing individuals in Social Security Disability claims and appeals. After receiving his J.D in 1979 from Santa Clara University School of Law, he developed an expertise in Social Security Disa...

Rating: 9.8

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Law Office of Katherine Siegfried
1300 CLAY ST, STE 600, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 21 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Appeals, Education

Review: "I would not hesitate to recommend Katherine Siegfried to anyone seeking a qualified attorney to represent them in a Social Security Disability case. I interviewed three potential candidates and selected Katherine because of her knowledge and abili..."

Rating: 7.5

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Social Security & Disability Lawyers in Oakland, CA

Social Security attorneys assist clients applying for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) and represent them at administrative hearings and appeals. They collect medical evidence, prepare claims, argue theories of disability at hearings, and help clients navigate complex rules to secure monthly benefits and backpay.

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Law Offices of Jennifer R. Solomon
1946 Embarcadero, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 25 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Personal Injury, Criminal Defense and more

Bio: I opened my own law practice to be able to give individuals the care and attention they and their cases need. I spent eight years working as an insurance defense attorney, so I know how the other side views your case. I also know how to fight all ...

Rating: 8.0

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614 Grand Ave Ste 320, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 50 years

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Appeals, Administrative Law

Review: "Attorney Richard Alan Gutstadt and Team are My experiences with Richard Gutstadt was stupendous through and through. My entire court process although challenging for a person dealing with a disability felt aneurysm free because they’re craft and w..."

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Richard A Gutstadt PC
614 Grand Ave Ste 320, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 16 years

Practice Areas: Social Security

Review: "Amazing Lawyer! Mr. Patrick was able to get me SSD in 1 month after several denials. He is kind, professional and has a very good work ethic! The staff at the Firm treated me with so much respect and kindness. I am only 30 years old and I was gett..."

Rating: 6.6

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LaPorte Law Firm
436 14th St Ste 711, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Business

Bio: Kevin LaPorte received his JD from the University of San Francisco Law School where he was also awarded an International and Comparative Law Certificate with Honors. He is admitted to practice law in California. Mr. LaPorte is a member of the Nati...

Rating: 6.5

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Ortega Disability Group
505 14th Street, Suite 900, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Social Security

Bio: Omar Ortega began his legal career in New York in the 1990s with a vision of becoming the go-to attorney for a variety of legal matters in his community. Initially drawn to the idea of a traditional storefront office where he could assist locals w...

Rating: 7.9

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1305 Franklin Street, Suite 412, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 33 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation, Car Accidents and more

Bio: I represent people in workers' compensation, personal injury, and Social Security Disabilty claims. Very often these three areas of law overlap (example: a person is severely injured at work by a third party and cannot return to employment). By be...

Rating: 7.2

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Homeless Action Center
2601 San Pablo Ave., Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 10 years

Practice Areas: Social Security

Rating: 6.5

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Law Office of Mark A. Vickness, 1939 Harrison St Suite 715, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 12 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

Rating: 6.3

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Boxer & Gerson, LLP
300 Frank H Ogawa Plz Ste 500, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 36 years

Practice Areas: Personal Injury, Social Security & Disability, Medical Malpractice

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James L. Rigelhaupt, Jr.
633 Santa Ray Ave, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 58 years

Practice Areas: Social Security & Disability, Family, Estate Planning and more

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Social Security Administration
1301 Clay St Ste 200 N, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 15 years

Practice Areas: Administrative Law, Family, Criminal Defense and more

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The Clorox Company
1221 Broadway, Oakland, CA

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 8 years

Practice Areas: Public Finance and Tax Exempt Finance, Social Security & Disability, Criminal Defense and more

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Social Security Attorney near Oakland (San Francisco)

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 35 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Immigration

Bio: Hi and welcome. This Avvo profile is very complete. Should you wish to know more than what is contained here, you may also wish to check my website: or my blogs: --- I practice both Immigration and Nationality Law and Social Security Disability la...

Rating: 9.2

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Social Security Attorney near Oakland (San Francisco)

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Employment & Labor, Personal Injury and more

Bio: Joseph M. Lovretovich founded JML Law to carry out his commitment to the representation of the rights of the individual. Mr. Lovretovich was first admitted to practice law in the state of California in December 1976, and in his more than 30-year l...

Rating: 10

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Social Security Attorney near Oakland (Hayward)

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 42 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

Bio: Many different legal needs can arise out of disabilities or workplace injuries. Victims of workplace accidents often need help with workers' comp claims. A disability could give rise to a need for help with seeking benefits such as Social Security...

Rating: 7.0

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Social Security Attorney near Oakland (San Leandro)

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 18 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Immigration, Personal Injury and more

Bio: My principal practice areas are immigration, deportation defense, and appellate work in both immigration and criminal defense. In addition, I practice in Social Security Disability Appeals and personal injury claims. My law review article, publish...

Rating: 9.4

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Social Security Attorney near Oakland (San Francisco)

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 49 years

Practice Areas: Social Security

Bio: Harvey P. Sackett has devoted himself since 1980 to exclusively representing disability claimants before the Social Security Administration and the United States District Court and Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. During this time, Sackett and Asso...

Rating: 6.5

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Social Security Attorney near Oakland (Berkeley)

Social Security Lawyer Licensed for 37 years

Practice Areas: Social Security, Workers Compensation

Bio: I have 25 years experience in workers compensation. I am a published author and have written in various bar publications and presented at numerous seminars. I also do Social Security Disability appeals. I try to relate to my clients and their need...

Rating: 6.7

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Which Social Security lawyers have been licensed the longest in Oakland, CA?

James Lee Rigelhaupt Jr. 58 years licensed
Richard Alan Gutstadt 50 years licensed
Constantin Vincent Roboostoff 49 years licensed
Harvey Peter Sackett 49 years licensed
Joseph Mark Lovretovich 49 years licensed
Robert Terence LaPorte 46 years licensed
Dennis Joseph Thornton 42 years licensed
David Allen Kizer 37 years licensed
Gary Barkley Roth 36 years licensed
Geri Nadine Kahn 35 years licensed

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Which Oakland, CA Social Security lawyers are newest to the area?

Hasti J. Ahangi 8 years licensed
Margaret Lehrkind 8 years licensed
Lillian H. Kang 10 years licensed
Kevin Alexander Laporte 12 years licensed
Eduardo E. Blount 12 years licensed
Matthew Joseph Peck 13 years licensed
Betsy J. Brazy 13 years licensed
Negin Mohajeri 15 years licensed
Heather Michele Freinkel 15 years licensed
Aaron Weede Martin 15 years licensed

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Oakland, CA Social Security & Disability Lawyers

Oakland Has 39 Social Security & Disability Attorneys with 146 Reviews

Robert Terence LaPorte