I really can't say enough good things about this office. Amir and Maggie were kind, understanding,…read moreand treated me with a lot of respect. Applying for disability can feel really overwhelming, but they made it so much easier. I was able to do everything over the phone and they make it such an easy process. they always kept me updated, answering all my questions, and walking me through everything step by step. They were always professional and clearly knew what they were doing, and they got back to me quickly whenever I needed help. Because of all their hard work, my disability claim was approved. I honestly felt like they cared about me as a person, not just another case. If you need help with a disability claim, I'd definitely recommend them. Their support and experience really made a difference for me, and I'm very grateful for everything they did.

If you're reading this because you're overwhelmed by the SSDI process, I was in your exact position…read more-- confused, denied twice, and honestly exhausted. Hiring Dr. Amir Niazmand at California Disability Advocates was the turning point that changed everything for me. From day one, he immediately identified why my original SSDI application failed and what had gone wrong during the earlier stages. His ability to break down the issues clearly -- and without judgment -- gave me more clarity in a single conversation than I had gotten in months of dealing with SSA on my own. What stood out most was his communication and organization. He handled every single SSA message promptly, guided me through each step, and prepared me thoroughly: * A month before the hearing (strategy and evidence review) * A week before (fine-tuning my testimony and expectations) * The day before (last-minute confidence check-in) He never rushed me and answered every question with patience and expertise. Just a couple of days before my ALJ hearing, I received the result from a new MRI assessment that supported my disability. Dr. Amir submitted it immediately, and the judge actually reviewed it before our hearing -- something that could easily have been missed without an advocate who stays on top of everything. I was also surprised by how quickly things moved. I hired him in June and received a court date in November -- much sooner than I expected. And when the day arrived, my ALJ hearing lasted less than 20 minutes, even though these hearings typically run 45 minutes to an hour. The judge had no further questions beyond what Dr. Amir had prepared me for, which speaks to how strong and organized my case presentation was. I walked in nervous and a bit overwhelmed, but I walked out feeling understood and represented. For anyone wondering about the cost: yes, SSDI representatives typically receive 25% of your backpay, capped by federal law (currently around $7,200). This is a standard, one-time fee that is only deducted after you win your case -- meaning if you're not approved, they don't get paid. In my experience, the level of preparation, communication, and the successful outcome I received made this more than worth it! If you're struggling with the SSDI process, don't wait months or years trying to decode the system alone. Dr. Amir Niazmand's expertise, preparation, and communication made an overwhelming process manageable -- and ultimately successful! I received word yesterday that I was fully approved. I can't recommend him highly enough.

Great experience lawyer to handle social security disability cases quality and value are worth it…read more I recommend her to anybody my name is Ricardo Pinon.

Great attorney. Im sure she was a straight A student. Thank you very much. The only…read moreimprovement I would suggest would be more clarity through the payment process as the SSA's idea of 30 to 60 days if from one desk to the next. Other than that I cant complain. I would recomend her.

After filing for SSDI myself a couple years back and got denied (big suprise), I started…read moreresearching disability lawyers. After calling several, I found being a Kaiser member was frowned upon, so much that no one wanted to take my case! I did some more research and I found Berkley Disability and decided to give them a call. I had a consultation with Cliff who made me feel very comfortable and confident in my case! He wasn't scared away by my Kaiser health insurance (for medical records). I had a great feeling after getting off the phone from my consultation, so I decided to hire them! Cliff and staff did an excellent job representing me, they communicated effectively and proactively with me. Filed all paperwork, were accountable to deadlines, easy to get ahold of if I had any questions. Lo and behold, I got my favorable decision! Wouldn't have been able to without their help, professionalism, confidence and their drive in going to bat for me. I've actually recommended them already to those who mention being in the same position with social security. This review is long overdue! Thank you Berkley Disability!

I chose Berkley Disability based on previous Yelp reviews, but over the course of a year and a…read morehalf, had a series of genuinely frustrating experiences leading me to realize that what was being advertised was not the quality of service that I was receiving. Over the course of the time that I was contracted with them, I called with specific questions on several occasions, and with one exception, was NEVER called back. The one time that Mr. Berkley did return my call, he was remarkably rude, dismissive and frankly rather condescending. Shockingly unprofessional. After my case was denied by Social Security, Berkley Disability didn't even bother to inform me: The SSA did, and I had to initiate contact with Berkley Disability just to get the appeals paperwork sent to me. At no point did anybody ever reach out. At no point did anybody discuss any strategy or considerations regarding how to approach my appeal. That is until I decided that I needed to cut ties and find somebody who will advocate for me and my case. I left a message saying that I was unhappy with my representation. This time, I received a call back within minutes. I was told that Mr. Berkley wanted to discuss my poor experience. They were pushy, and so I acquiesced. He was again, rude and quite prickly. He blamed his staff for the lack of quality service, and offered to handle my case personally. I said I was done, but thank you. At that point, he said that he intended to file a fee petition against my settlement, should a ruling be decided in my favor. I was surprised and asked for an accounting of the time they had spent on my case to date and received a list that was grossly padded. They even included the last call with Mr. Berkeley that *they* initiated. They charged for 45 minutes. The actual call length - approximately 20 minutes. Berkley Disability's communication and follow-through is bad and my experience with Mr. Berkley was that he was rude and unprofessional. If you want a company that is proactive and responsive to your needs, I suggest that you look elsewhere.

I want to share my experience with the Law office of Josep I. Graham…read more While it has been a lenghy process, I want to extend my sincerest appreciation to Gina Jimenez, Legal Assistant at the firm. Gina is an exceptional professional, knowledgeabe and always prepared to anwer my questions. I have personally told the attorney that Gina is a true asset to the office, it's been a roller coaster, but her experties and genuine care for clients is what keeps me confident in this firm. Thank You Gina

Joseph Graham is a great lawyer, he made me feel comfortable right away, even though the meeting…read morewas via zoom due to COVID I felt like I knew him from a long time ago. I would highly recommended him and his entire staff is very professional. Thank you good job Joseph .

Just got off phone w them. They are local and highly referred. Unfortunately they are too busy to…read moretake my case, yet that's a blessing for them. I believe everything happens for a reason . Thank you for the referral, she seams like a beast that will finally get my SSI disability case done. Blessings to you and yours. Amby

Avoid this place. I…read morewent to this group for disability advocacy and was met with arrogance, rudeness, and shocking insensitivity. They misread my disability case, treated the fact that I am trans as the problem, and actually told me I needed to "detransition" and discontinue hormones. That is an appalling thing to say to anyone, let alone someone seeking help with disability. Instead of careful advocacy, they gave me bias, lazy reading of my records, and cruel dismissiveness. Sensitive information was taken out of context and turned against me. Rather than helping, they judged me, degraded me, and acted like I was not worth the effort. Telling a disabled adult to "just go find a job" is not advocacy. It is contempt. I left feeling humiliated, dismissed, and worse off than when I came in. No one seeking thoughtful help, especially anyone who is trans or has a complex disability case, should trust this group with something this important.

I like to recommend , the law offices of Dennis A Dascanio , a very professional lawyer, I m really…read morehappy to hear from this place thank you very much for all your help att Santos D Tec ek

I have been working with Dennis Descanio and his team on my workers' compensation case for the past…read morethree years, and I have been very satisfied with their service. Dennis is an excellent attorney--professional, knowledgeable, and always willing to answer my questions and explain everything clearly. One of the things I appreciate most is their excellent communication. Whenever I call with a question or concern, Dennis and his office staff are always responsive and make sure my calls are answered and my concerns are addressed. After three years of dealing with the workers' compensation process, I truly appreciate having an attorney and a team that are professional, respectful, and supportive throughout the process. I highly recommend Dennis Descanio and his office to anyone looking for a workers' compensation attorney.

Truly life-changing results! Gitterman Gitterman and Feld represented me in two cases. One against…read morea multi billion dollar company that provided 17,000 pages of documents to fortify their case, and we still won! Being disabled is no fun, however GG&F got me enough money to purchase Disability equipment, such as a new Wheelchair van and caregivers. Couldn't recommend them more highly!

This company makes all kinds of promises when getting you to sign up for representation. In my last…read more5 years with them I have to beg for information or a phone call. I've only talked to a lawyer less than 6 times in all these years. It takes months for a reply if you ever get one. They avoid answering questions and always have an excuse. Do yourself a huge favor and look for an attorney who actually will answer questions or receive a response. With this group your just a number and they don't give a shit about You the injured worker. Thank me later

Kim is a gem and Mr. Jim is a state of the art adviser on WC!…read more best

Jim Rademacher is a highly knowledgeable workers' compensation attorney representing both…read moreapplicants and defense firms. I couldn't recommend him or his associates more highly.

Wendy Pfau is a fantastic lawyer who fought for me for years to get the outcome I needed. Leandra…read moreand Isela are equally wonderful; also working tirelessly on my behalf. I tried another attorney and they didn't give me the comfort level Potter Padilla & Pfau provided. If you are looking for skill, high level character, and humans who have the gift of humanity, call them! You can trust them! I wish I found them first and sooner to navigate + negotiate. Thank you everyone for your help!

I'm finally writing this review 2 1/2 years after the Social Security Administration decided Fully…read moreFavorable in my favor in September 2021. I highly recommend Rebecca Padilla. She is professional, knowledgeable, and compassionate. I am grateful to her for her immense help in navigating the SSDI maze. When it took much longer for some of my benefits to be paid than it should have, Ms. Padilla immediately contacted my federal representative's office. The benefits were paid within a week. Rebecca Padilla worked diligently with me from my first meeting with her in 2019 (I think). I had already been denied SSDI benefits twice when applying directly to SSA. While it took a couple of years for my claim to be approved, Ms. Padilla warned me at the beginning that it wouldn't be an immediate decision. The COVID pandemic lengthened that period, but she was still able to work with me via phone during this difficult time. When a dear friend needed the same kind of help, I immediately referred her to Ms. Padilla, who was also able to help her.

Very responsive, answered all my questions, knowledgeable and though it appears I don't need an…read moreattorney at this time, I know who to call when I do.

I called rn to make an appointment, I haven't been able to confirm an appointment because of…read morework...now they don't wan see me or work with me ? When I never accepted and appointment and failed to show up...horrible receptionist and lawyer If u make an appointment and can't show up forget about them helping you.