ALJ hearings

Let us help you succeed at your ALJ hearing

At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we put our experience to work for people who need help. The SSD and SSI application process can be complicated. Who is or isn't eligible for benefits has become a difficult question. Our attorneys can help guide you through the process. Get in touch with our firm today.

If your SSDI or SSI claim has been turned down during the "reconsideration" stage, you still have options. You can file another appeal by requesting a hearing with an administrative law judge (ALJ). The ALJ — a person who did not participate in any of the earlier decisions — typically makes a decision after hearing personally from the claimant.

How the ALJ hearing works

This hearing usually involves you and your attorney or advocate, the administrative law judge and a vocational expert. After the hearing, the ALJ determines if your claim is valid. If the judge decides your claim is not valid, you can continue filing further appeals — first with the Appeals Council. If still unsuccessful, you can file an appeal through the federal courts.

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The appeal process can be complex and time-consuming. Knowing what's the right thing to do can be confusing. An experienced attorney can stand up for you and help you navigate the system. At Hansen Dirani & Associates Law Offices, we can work with you so you can focus on your health and your family. Contact our law firm today for a free consultation. There is no obligation. You don't pay us unless you win.

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