Fresno Administrative Law Judge Lawyers
If you have had your initial claim for Social Security benefits denied, the next step of the process following the request for reconsideration is a hearing before an administrative law judge (ALJ). This disability hearing will be the first chance for you to communicate in person to someone with direct impact over the final ruling on your case. Given the length of time that one can wait for a hearing and the stakes of the outcome, it is easy to feel stress and apprehension.
At Milam Law, we know how ALJ disability hearings can make our clients feel. We also understand how important these hearings are and how critical it is to present your case correctly and strongly. Our attorneys will prepare you for what kinds of questions you will likely be asked, and help eliminate the number of surprises that you will face at your hearing. We are amazed at Milam Law how often claimants have come to our office after losing a claim following a hearing where they had a representative, but did not get much or any preparation for testifying at a hearing. That will not be the case for you at Milam Law, as we do several things to prepare you for the hearing.
The Fresno ODAR has, for some years, been among the lowest paying hearing offices in the country. Mr. Milam worked for Fresno's ODAR for more than seven years in the 1980s. At Milam Law, we believe you need to have an attorney who will fight for you and not give up for whatever reason because of conservative judges. You need an attorney, especially if you are dealing with a conservative ALJ, who knows how to set up appealable issues in case you get denied. And, of course, your attorney also needs to know how to set out the truth of your case to give you the best chance to win at the hearing level — no matter the circumstances facing you.
Information on this website is provided as a service of Milam Law. Contact us regarding Social Security disability claims and denials.
Modesto ALJ Disability Hearing Attorneys
At the ALJ hearing, you will likely be asked questions about your work history, the different jobs that you have held in your life, the doctors you have seen, the treatments you are getting and the way that your disabilities limit you. It is important to answer these questions honestly and completely.
We will make sure that you are prepared. We will send you a thorough form of the questions to expect, so that you can feel comfortable. Our firm will also review your answers and advise you when any changes need to be made to completely and openly set out the truth. We will also practice your answers with you prior to the hearing.
Contact Our Firm Before Your ALJ Hearing
For a free, initial consultation, contact Milam Law at one of our offices in Fresno, Sacramento and Modesto. We offer language translation and interpretation services for clients in Spanish, Lao, Cambodian or Hmong. Flexible appointment times are also available and can be done by telephone and facsimile or mail if you cannot travel.
