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Appealing a Social Security Disability case at the federal level is a daunting process. Protect your client’s disability claim by having us take the lead on navigating the federal appellate process for you. We carefully review and prepare your client’s appeal in order to gain the best results in federal court.

With over 10 years of experience in Social Security Disability law, we will take you through what happens in the federal appellate process, cases we take on for representation, and how we represent clients as they continue in the appellate process.

Our Appellate Practice offers federal appeal services for attorneys and individuals in Arizona, and writing services for Ninth Circuit attorneys.

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Practicing Social Security Disability law is our way of providing much needed care to those in our community who need it most.

If you are struggling to help your client take their disability case to federal court, we can help guide you through the federal appellate process.

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Frequently Asked Questions

You can ask for court review of the Administrative Law Judge’s decision by filing a civil action in federal court. This requires filing a complaint in the United States District Court for the judicial district where you live. You must file your civil action within 60 days of the date you receive the Notice of Appeals Council Action.
You need your Social Security Appeals Council denial, your Administrative Law Judge denial, and your case file. You can obtain a copy of your case file in CD format by contacting the Social Security Administration hearing office that was connected to your case.
The length of time for a federal appeal varies depending on the court’s case load. Typically, we expect to spend about a year and a half at the federal court level from filing the complaint to receiving the court’s decision.
Our attorney fees are set by Congress, so all Social Security Disability attorneys are paid in the same manner. At the federal court level, if you win your case, your attorney is entitled to 25% of your total retroactive benefit amount. If your case is not successful and you do not obtain benefits, you do not owe an attorney's fee.

  • I received notice that the Social Security Administration’s Appeals Council denied my request to review the administrative law judge’s unfavorable decision. What can I do now?

    You can ask for court review of the Administrative Law Judge’s decision by filing a civil action in federal court. This requires filing a complaint in the United States District Court for the judicial district where you live. You must file your civil action within 60 days of the date you receive the Notice of Appeals Council Action.

  • What documents do I need to gather before Larkin & Fern can review my case?

    You need your Social Security Appeals Council denial, your Administrative Law Judge denial, and your case file. You can obtain a copy of your case file in CD format by contacting the Social Security Administration hearing office that was connected to your case.

  • It has been years since I applied for disability benefits and I keep getting denied by the Social Security Administration. How long does an appeal in federal court typically take?

    The length of time for a federal appeal varies depending on the court’s case load. Typically, we expect to spend about a year and a half at the federal court level from filing the complaint to receiving the court’s decision.

  • What is the cost to have Larkin & Fern handle my case?

    Our attorney fees are set by Congress, so all Social Security Disability attorneys are paid in the same manner. At the federal court level, if you win your case, your attorney is entitled to 25% of your total retroactive benefit amount. If your case is not successful and you do not obtain benefits, you do not owe an attorney's fee.
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