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Sandra Widlan

Social Security Disability

The Social Security process can be intimidating and frustrating, especially if you have an illness or disability. Sandra Widlan takes on this challenge and fights for your benefits, so you can focus on your health and daily life. If you've been denied your Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI), call on Sandy.

Sandy has represented more than 1,100 clients in Social Security proceedings -- winning major victories at all stages of the process, including on appeals to federal court. She knows the ins and outs of the system, including the government experts, the administrative judges, and the legal hurdles. But Sandy is more than just a top-notch lawyer; she's a compassionate advocate who truly cares about her clients. Her knowledge, commitment, and empathy allow her to walk clients through all steps of the process in a way that is understandable and reassuring. She is committed to making sure they are not denied, not discouraged, and, most important, not lost in the system.

Sandy joined Schroeter Goldmark & Bender in 1996, and is now a shareholder in the firm. In 1999, she took leave from SGB to become a public defender to gain more courtroom experience and fight for those who would not otherwise afford quality representation. There, she was known for obtaining victories in difficult felony and misdemeanor trials. She returned to SGB in 2001, where she represented plaintiffs in a variety of civil matters, obtaining million-dollar settlements and winning a judgment of over $1 million in a trial involving nursing home abuse. Clients, judges, and fellow attorneys commend Sandy for her preparedness, leadership, and aggressive advocacy.

Sandy began her legal career as a law clerk to former Chief Justice Barbara Durham of the Washington State Supreme Court. She earned her law degree from New York University, during which time she took on legal services internships and was granted the prestigious Arthur Garfield Hays Civil Liberties fellowship. She completed her undergraduate degree graduating with honors from Northwestern University.



Obtained benefits for scores of people who were wrongfully denied Social Security Disability Insurance and Supplemental Security Income. Victories at all stages of the Social Security Administration appeal process and in Federal Court. Judgment exceeding $1 million against a nursing home for negligence and neglect following a jury trial. Education Northwestern University, B.A., 1990 New York University, J.D., 1994 Admissions Washington State U.S. District Court, Western District of Washington U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Washington U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Professional and Civic Involvement Admitted to practice in Washington State Courts, U.S. District Court, and U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals Serves as a member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives and the Washington State Association of Justice. Volunteers regularly at Urban Rest Stop, Bread of Life Mission and other social service organizations

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