Disability lawyers in Colorado
Atticus has helped thousands of Americans get disability benefits with our national attorney network.
Disability lawyers or representatives near Colorado
Here are just a few of our high-quality, professionally vetted lawyers and non-attorney representatives who serve your area. Take our quiz, and you’ll be connected to the perfect firm for your case.
Impact Disability Law
323 S Pearl St., Denver, Colorado 80209
Our clients love Impact Disability Law for their personal, hands-on approach. They work exclusively in Social Security Disability law and have created efficient systems that help them navigate the SSA’s complexities. Impact guides clients through each stage of their case in a way that ensures applicants feel truly cared for.
Apex Disability Law
2121 S Oneida St., #150, Denver, Colorado 80224
Steven Earl has been practicing Social Security Disability law exclusively since 2009—helping thousands of disabled individuals and representing clients at hundreds of hearings. The Apex team is known for their swift and friendly communication. Clients who work with Apex say they feel confident that their case is moving promptly and effectively.
Mitzner Disability Law
104 East 5th St., Edmond, OK 73034 (Serves Colorado)
Mitzner’s attorneys collectively have over 40 years of disability law experience. Their non-attorney staff has over 50 years of experience working with the Social Security Administration. As a result, their office is ready to take on your case no matter what stage you are at in the process. Clients confirm that the team at Mitzner is informed, knowledgeable, and willing to fight for applicants with difficult cases.
How Colorado stacks up
See how disability in Colorado compares to the rest of the country.
100,314
residents on disability
$180,000
average lifetime payout
16
mo. average time to hearing
This is about one month longer than the average hearing wait time. SSA waiting periods are long, but a lawyer can help you file paperwork prompty and accurately.
$1,375
average monthly benefit
This is slightly more than the national average. Your benefit amount will depend on the amount you've paid in taxes to the SSA.
$3,627
max monthly benefit
The maximum monthly SSDI benefit is the same for everyone, regardless of your location or condition. It's adjusted regularly for the cost of living.
63%
application denial rate
This is slightly lower than the national average. If you're denied, don't be discouraged! Most successful applicants win benefits during the appeal phase.
53%
case denial rate
This is higher than the national average. A lawyer can help you prepare for a hearing, cross-examine witnesses from the state, and significantly improve your chances approval.
SSDI + SSI: Why work with a lawyer?
SSDI + SSI: Why work with a lawyer?
The disability application process can be stressful, and a lawyer can help at every stage of your claim — gathering your medical records, submitting your initial paperwork, appealing if you’re rejected, and representing you at a hearing. 83% of disability applicants have representation by the hearing stage. And you’re three times as likely to win benefits when you apply with an attorney. Best of all — you don’t pay lawyers until you’re approved, and their fees are capped by law.
Learn more about disability benefits
Colorado Disability Benefits: How to Qualify, Apply, and Get Approved
Do I Need a Lawyer to Apply for Disability?
What Do Social Security Disability Lawyers Do (That I Can’t)?
FAQs about disability
Do I need a disability lawyer in Colorado?
You're three times as likely to win benefits with a disability lawyer, and 83% of applicants have legal representation at the hearing stage. While there are some exceptions (e.g. individuals with terminal conditions), working with a disabiltiy lawyer is useful for almost everyone. They make it easier to apply, improve your odds of approval, and charge nothing until you win.
How much do disability lawyers charge in Colorado?
Disability lawyers cost nothing until you win. Once you're approved, they'll take 25% of your first check (capped at a maximum of $7,200). These limits are set by law, nationwide, so lawyers can never charge you more for working with Atticus.
How does Atticus find the right lawyer for me?
Our Harvard and Stanford-trained lawyers vet disabiltiy firms nationwide, and invite the top firms into our network. To get matched, you'll fill out our 2-minute disability quiz and talk briefly with one of our client advocates. They'll consider your case details and find the lawyer who's the best fit for you.