About Harvey Peter

Harvey Peter Sackett is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1976 and holds bar number 72488. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Sackett is the founder and principal attorney at Sackett and Associates, a law firm specializing in Social Security Disability law, located at 548 Market Street, Suite 38822, San Francisco, CA 94104-5401. He has been practicing law for over 49 years, serving clients throughout Northern California and nationwide.

Mr. Sackett earned his Juris Doctor degree from Western State University College of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at an undisclosed institution. Specific details about his undergraduate degree and graduation year are not publicly available. During his time at Western State University College of Law, he focused on courses related to Social Security Disability law, laying the foundation for his future practice.

Mr. Sackett concentrates his practice in the area of Social Security Disability law. He represents individuals seeking Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits. His practice encompasses all stages of the claims process, including initial application, appeals, hearings, and negotiations. He has represented over 15,000 disabled persons in Northern California and nationwide, many of whom reside in cities such as San Jose, San Francisco, San Mateo, Oakland, and San Rafael.

Throughout his career, Mr. Sackett has handled numerous cases before the Social Security Administration, representing clients in hearings and appeals. He has also appeared before the United States District Court for the Northern District of California in cases involving Social Security Disability claims. His extensive experience has made him a recognized figure in the field of Social Security Disability law.

Mr. Sackett is an active member of the California State Bar and has been involved in various professional organizations related to Social Security Disability law. He served as the first chairperson of the Santa Clara County Bar Association Committee on Social Security law and was the California State Chairperson for the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR). He has published numerous articles on Social Security Disability law, lectured at continuing education conferences, and appeared on public television legal affairs programs. San Jose Magazine twice named him one of Silicon Valley’s best lawyers.

Education

Western State University College of Law

Accepted Jurisdictions

California

Court Admissions

United States District Court for the Northern District of California U.S. District Court · Admitted 1976

Types of Cases Handled

Social Security Disability Insurance Supplemental Security Income

Legal Services Scope

Hearings Appeals Litigation Negotiations

Office Locations

Main Office

 1055 Lincoln Ave San Jose CA 95125