You Do Not Have to Face Social Security Alone
When your health changes, work and daily life can get harder fast. We help people in Illinois and nearby Indiana and Wisconsin with Social Security disability (SSDI) and SSI claims, appeals, and, when appropriate, federal court review. When you contact Spector & Lenz, you speak with a lawyer about your situation.
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A Place to Start With Clear Answers
If you are here, you may already feel overwhelmed. You may be worried about paying bills, supporting your family, or what happens if you cannot keep working.
Disability benefits can matter deeply at moments like this, but the Social Security process is hard to navigate on your own. We explain things in plain language so you can better understand your options and what comes next.
A Law Firm That Feels Personal
At Spector & Lenz, new clients speak with a lawyer—not just a call center or a scripted intake team.
That matters because disability cases are personal. We take time to listen, learn what has changed in your life, and help you understand the next step, whether you are thinking about applying, responding to a denial, or preparing for a hearing.

Who We Help
We help adults who can no longer work because of physical or mental health conditions, as well as families seeking SSI for children, disabled adult children, and some widows and widowers who may qualify through a Spouse’s earnings.
We also help people who tried to keep working, reduced their hours, or pushed through with accommodations until their health made steady work unrealistic. Our role is to help Social Security understand the full picture of what you are dealing with.

Help for Every Step Ahead
We help with SSDI and SSI applications, appeals after denials, hearings before an administrative law judge, and further review when a case should continue.
If federal court becomes necessary, Spector & Lenz also handles that work in-house, which can make it easier for clients to stay with one firm throughout the process.

Common Questions About SSDI and Social Security Disability
You may qualify if your health is keeping you from working and your condition is expected to last at least 12 months. Social Security looks closely at how your condition affects your ability to function day after day, not just your diagnosis.
Every case is different. Some move more quickly, while others take longer if more evidence, appeals, or a hearing are needed.
Possibly. In some cases, people are still eligible even if they tried to keep working for as long as they could. If you already receive SSDI, Social Security also has certain work incentives that may apply if you try returning to work.
You are not required to have a lawyer. But many people find it helpful to talk with one, especially when the process feels confusing, a denial has already happened, or a hearing is ahead.







