If Social Security denied your disability claim in Washington, DC, you are in the same position as most first-time applicants, and the appeal is where many people finally win. Social Security disability (SSDI and SSI) is a federal program, so the rules are the same everywhere, but a DC lawyer who knows the local hearing office and how the administrative law judges weigh medical evidence can change the outcome. Many DC firms also serve nearby Maryland and Virginia, which helps if you have moved or work across the line. Disability lawyers work on contingency, capped by federal law, so you pay nothing unless you win. Below are vetted Washington, DC firms that handle SSDI and SSI applications, appeals, and hearings.
Updated May 31, 2026
You can apply on your own, but a lawyer sharply improves your odds, especially after a denial. Talk to a DC disability lawyer if:
Disability lawyers in Washington, DC 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 an appeal alone.
For a national overview, see our disability guide, or browse all Washington, DC lawyers. The full ranked write-up is in our Top 10 disability lawyers in Washington, DC guide. Related DC pages cover DC personal injury, DC workers' comp, and DC employment.
Matthew Famiglietti has 31 years in Social Security disability law and serves clients across DC, Maryland, and Virginia. A fit for claimants who want a long-tenured disability-focused attorney.
A well-known regional firm with decades of combined experience and offices across DC, Virginia, and Maryland. A fit for clients who want a larger firm handling a disability claim alongside related matters.
A DC firm whose disability work often overlaps with employment and benefits disputes. A fit for cases where your disability claim ties into a work or benefits issue.
A DC practice that handles disability and benefits matters with an employment-law lens. A fit for clients whose claim involves a private disability policy or workplace dispute.
A DC firm listed among the area's Social Security disability practices. A fit for individuals who want a focused local advocate for an SSDI or SSI claim.
Firm details are gathered from public sources (Justia, Super Lawyers, ThreeBestRated). Ratings not shown are not yet aggregated. See the full ranked guide: Top 10 disability lawyers in Washington, DC.
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