Disability (SSD) law in Virginia covers SSDI and SSI benefit claims, disability appeals, ALJ hearings, and Appeals Council review. When these legal matters arise, having the right attorney can make a significant difference in the outcome. Virginia has its own statutes, court procedures, and legal standards that apply specifically to social security disability cases, and attorneys who practice in Circuit Court regularly understand the nuances that affect how these matters are resolved.

Social Security disability claims follow federal procedures, but the hearing offices and Administrative Law Judges in Virginia have their own patterns. After an initial denial — which happens to the majority of applicants — you have 60 days to appeal. Most successful claims are won at the ALJ hearing stage, and having an attorney who regularly appears before Virginia's ALJs provides a measurable advantage.

Choosing the right social security disability attorney in Virginia means evaluating more than just qualifications — it means finding someone who understands the local legal system and has handled similar cases. Use the profiles on this page to compare attorney experience, read client reviews, check office locations, and identify lawyers who offer free initial consultations. Taking the time to compare options can significantly affect your outcome.

Want to understand your legal rights before contacting an attorney? Read our complete guide to social security disability law in Virginia for an in-depth look at Virginia's statutes, court procedures, and what outcomes are possible. When you're ready, use the profiles below to compare attorneys and schedule a consultation.

Mark Hurt - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Law Offices of Mark T. Hurt
 350 S 4th St Ste E Wytheville VA 24382
(276) 623-0808
Duke University School of Law
English
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Personal Injury Products Liability Social Security Disability
Pamela B Stuart - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
The Leiser Law Office
 1750 Tysons Boulevard Suite 1500 Tysons Corner VA 22102
(703) 734-5000
University of Michigan Law School (1970)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Appeals & Appellate Business Law Divorce
Brian James Gillette - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Gillette Law Group, PLLC
 13195 Warwick Blvd, Suite 2-B Newport News VA 23602
(757) 220-4529
College of William and Mary (1989)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Consumer Law Gov & Administrative Law Personal Injury
Michael Leon Shortridge - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Shortridge and Shortridge, P.C.
 329 W. Main Street Abingdon VA 24210
(276) 628-5001
University of Virginia School of Law (1979)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Sheri Abrams - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10467 White Granite Drive Suite 306 Oakton VA 22124
(571) 328-5795
The George Washington University Law School (1991)
English
Virginia Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Gov & Administrative Law
Matthew DeGioia - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
DeGioia Law, PLLC
 10306 Eaton Place Suite 300 Fairfax VA 22030
(571) 500-7334
The George Washington University Law School
English
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Estate Planning Gov & Administrative Law
Robert Holub Jr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 880 A Rio East Court Charlottesville VA 22901
(434) 971-8303
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Gov & Administrative Law Social Security Disability
Mr. Ronald E. Smith - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Ronald E. Smith, P.C.
 3900 University Drive Suite 210 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 352-8000
George Mason University School of Law (1980)
English, English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Social Security Disability
Shannon K Johnson - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4103 Chain Bridge Rd Suite 103 Fairfax VA 22030
(571) 257-4514
Pepperdine University School of Law (2009)
English
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Criminal Law Domestic Violence DUI & DWI
Corey Pollard - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 801 East Main Street Richmond VA 23219
College of William and Mary
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Bradley C Ratliff - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
THE RELIANCE LAW GROUP
 621 Commonwealth Avenue Bristol VA 24201
(276) 522-1220
Appalachian School of Law (2003)
English
4th Circuit Bar
Unknown Status
Business Law DUI & DWI Elder Law
Evan Harris Farr - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Farr Law Firm, P.C.
 511 Westwood Office Park Fredericksburg VA 22401
(703) 691-1888
William & Mary Marshall-Wythe School of Law (1984)
Maryland Bar
Active License
Elder Law Estate Planning Nursing Home Abuse
Matthew H Kraft - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 5041 Corporate Woods Drive Suite 185 Virginia Beach VA 23462
(757) 390-3340
George Mason University School of Law (1992)
Virginia Bar
Active License
Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Martin Brillantine - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
a law firm in Washington, D.C
 3900 University Drive Suite 210 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 352-8000
UDC David A. Clarke School of Law (1994)
District of Columbia Bar
Active License
Criminal Law DUI & DWI Social Security Disability
Peter Biberstein - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 10605 Judicial Drive A-1 Suite 2500 Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 543-9620
The George Washington University Law School (2009)
Virginia Bar
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Richard Cuthbert - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
Cuthbert Law Offices
 700 East Main St, Suite 1601 Richmond VA 23219
(804) 643-3100
Unknown Status
Medical Malpractice Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Leza Conliffe - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4020 University Dr Fairfax VA 22030
(703) 691-1235
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Education Law Social Security Disability
Douglas Landau - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 797 Center St Herndon VA 20170
(703) 796-9555
District of Columbia Bar
Unknown Status
Civil Rights Personal Injury Social Security Disability
Rose Ann Palmer - Attorney
0/5 (0 reviews)
 4110 E Parham Road Suite 207 Henrico VA 23228
(804) 201-4971
Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (2001)
New York Bar
Unknown Status
Elder Law Family Law Social Security Disability
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