Kelvin K. Lee
Social Security Disability and Administrative Law AttorneyFormer 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
- 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
- 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.
- 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
- 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
- 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
- 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
