Kelvin K. Lee
Social Security Disability and Administrative Law Attorney
Former Senior Attorney, Social Security Administration (Pasadena, CA SSA/OHO)
Former Administrative Law Judge, California Department of Social Services (Los Angeles, CA State Hearings Division)
I represent clients throughout the entire Social Security disability application process. In addition to representing clients applying for SSDI and SSI benefits in the Office of Hearings Operations (OHO), I also handle cases involving Continuing Disability Reviews (CDRs) overpayments, children and survivor's benefit issue, also with providing assistance with retirement benefits.
My practice is unique in that I represent Social Security clients who are dealing with issues involving SSA Field Offices regarding suspension, termination and reinstatement of SSI and other benefits. I appear with clients in cases before Disability Hearing Officers I seek to give my utmost effort on behalf of clients wherever they are in the process of securing Social Security benefits.
I also represent clients who are applying for Disability Retirement before Public Agencies including LACERA, LACERS, CalPERS and others throughout the State of California
I am also a former Administrative Law Judge for the California Department of Social Services and handle cases involving Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh and Cash Assistance benefits..
- Social Security Disability
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Free Consultation
I give free consultations regarding Social Security Disability Cases. -
Contingent Fees
Social Security disability applications are handled on a contingency fee basis. There are hourly or fixed fees for other matters. I am glad to discuss payment arrangement so that I am able to represent you. -
Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
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- California
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- English: Spoken, Written
- Lawyer
- Law Offices of Kelvin K. Lee
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- Administrative Law Judge
- California Department of Social Services, State Hearings Decision
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- Decided cases involving issuance of public benefits, including Medi-Cal, Cal Fresh and Cash Assistance.
- Vertical Advocate/Staff Counsel
- California Department of Corrections and Rehabilitation
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- Service as vertical advocate representing Department in State Personnal Board Cases
- Senior Staff Counsel
- California Department of Real Estate
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- Represented Department of Real Estate in Licensing Matters
- Staff Counsel
- California Department of Motor Vehicles
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- Represented Department of Motor Vehicles in cases involving applicants and holders of occupational licenses.
- Senior Attorney
- US Social Security Administration, Office of Hearing Operations
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- Wrote administrative law judge decisions in disability cases, and adjusticated disability claims when warranted.
- University of California - Los Angeles
- M.A. | Urban Planning
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- UCLA School of Law
- J.D. | Law
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- University of California - Los Angeles
- B.A. | Geography
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- San Gabriel Valley Lawyer Referral Services
- Referral Service Member
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- Activities: Represent referred clients in Social Security and other legal matters.
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- Hemophilia Foundation of Southern California
- Governing Board Member
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- Activities: Oversee governance of non-profit serving the Hemophilia population throughout Southern California
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- San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce
- Attorney Panel Member
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- Activities: Member of Chamber of Commerce Panel regularly holding informational seminars for the San Gabriel Community
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- UCLA Alumni Association
- Member
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- State Bar of California # 152867
- Member
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- National Organization of Social Security Claimant's Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Referral Service Member
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- Activities: Belong to referral service for claimant's representatives
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- Social Security and Administrative Law, San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce Attorney Panel, San Gabriel, CA
- San Gabriel Chamber of Commerce
- Informational panel for Chamber of Commerce Members
- Real Estate Licensing, Overview of the California Bureau of Real Estate
- California Bureau of Real Estate
- Q. Hello I've been suffering from anxiety and I get panic attacks. Can I qualify for disability and who can help me?
- A: Dear Sir, You may be eligible for State Disability Insurance (SDI) from the California Employment Development Department (EDD) if you apply within 49 days of the date you were last able to work. It will pay a percentage of your salary for up to 12 months. You will have to initiate this application on your own going to the California EDD website. In addition, you may be eligible for Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) which will pay you disability benefits on a more permanent basis. Our office does help disabled applicants apply for SSDI, and we are located in San Marino, which is a few miles from Rosemead. Sorry to hear about your situation, and best wishes getting the financial and medical assistance that you need.
