If Social Security denied your disability claim in Seattle, that is the normal first step, and the appeal is where many Washington applicants finally win. Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI) is a federal program with the same rules statewide, but a Seattle lawyer who knows the Seattle hearing office and how the local administrative law judges handle medical and vocational evidence can change the outcome. Hearings are held at the Seattle Hearing Office or by video, and that is the stage where most claims succeed, because you can testify and your lawyer can cross-examine the vocational and medical experts. Disability lawyers work on contingency, capped by federal law, so you pay nothing unless you win. Below are vetted Seattle firms that handle SSDI and SSI claims, appeals, and hearings.
Updated April 29, 2026
You can apply on your own, but a lawyer sharply improves your odds, especially after a denial. Talk to a Seattle disability lawyer if:
Disability lawyers in Seattle work on a contingency fee set by federal law: 25% of your past-due benefits (back pay), capped at $9,200 in 2026, whichever is lower. If you do not win back pay, you generally owe no fee. The cap is reviewed each year for cost-of-living changes. You may owe small case costs for medical records. There is nothing to pay up front, and the first consultation is free, so there is little reason to face a Washington appeal alone.
For a national overview, see our disability guide, or browse all Seattle lawyers. The full ranked write-up is in our Top 10 disability lawyers in Seattle guide. Related Seattle pages cover Seattle personal injury, Seattle workers' comp, and Seattle medical malpractice.
Has served Seattle disability clients for more than 30 years; attorneys Amy Gilbrough, Leanne Martinez, and Victoria Chhagan bring roughly 50 years of combined experience. A fit for clients who want a deep, disability-focused bench.
John-Paul Gustad represents SSDI and SSI clients from initial application through federal court, with a focus on helping veterans through the VA appeals process. A fit if your case may also involve VA benefits.
David Oliver is known for listening closely to clients and has won difficult disability cases. A fit for individuals who want a responsive, personal approach to a denied claim.
A Seattle disability practice clients praise for professionalism, empathy, and communication while pursuing Social Security benefits. A fit for first-time applicants who want steady guidance.
Concentrates on the needs of the elderly and disabled with free consultations and contingency fees. A fit for claimants who want a high-volume disability firm handling the paperwork and hearing.
Firm details are gathered from public sources (Expertise, Justia, ThreeBestRated). Ratings not shown are not yet aggregated. See the full ranked guide: Top 10 disability lawyers in Seattle.
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