Our Services
Hearing-level expertise, delivered with care.
Advocates of Hope provides two distinct service tracks: contracted hearing representation for disability advocacy organizations and firms, and direct representation for individual claimants at the ALJ hearing level.
CONTRACTED HEARING REPRESENTATION
Advocates of Hope provides professional contracted hearing representation to disability advocacy organizations and law firms nationwide. Our team handles comprehensive case preparation, claimant conferences, hearing appearances, and post-hearing reporting.
For Disability Firms & Organizations
Contracted Hearing Representation
Medical Evidence Summary
$75
Comprehensive medical evidence summaries prepared in your choice of format — Chronological or Impairment-Based — to support efficient hearing preparation.
ERE File Review
$100
Full review of the electronic record of proceedings with findings summary.
File Review Bundle
$150
Combined medical evidence and ERE file review with integrated summary.
Pre-Hearing Brief
$100
Persuasive pre-hearing brief tailored to the claimant's medical and vocational profile.
For Individual Claimants
Direct Representation at the ALJ Hearing Level
Facing a Social Security disability hearing? Advocates of Hope provides experienced representation for individuals appealing disability denials before Administrative Law Judges.
With more than 25 years of hearing-level advocacy experience, our founder brings extensive knowledge of medical evidence, vocational issues, and hearing preparation to every case. Our focused approach helps claimants navigate the hearing process with professional representation, careful preparation, and personalized attention.
Experienced Hearing Representation at a Lower Fee
At Advocates of Hope, we concentrate our direct claimant representation services on the Social Security disability hearing level. By focusing on this critical stage of the appeals process, rather than managing claims from the initial application forward, we're able to offer experienced representation at a reduced fee.
Our focused approach allows us to dedicate our attention to reviewing medical evidence, developing hearing strategies, preparing claimants for their hearings, and providing professional representation before Administrative Law Judges. We believe experienced hearing representation should be both professional and accessible.
Proposed Fee
20%
of past-due benefits awarded, subject to SSA fee capYou pay nothing unless you receive a favorable decision.Any specific fee is consistent with our actual representation agreement and applicable Social Security Administration requirements. We do not guarantee approval or any particular hearing outcome.
How It Works
Simple, transparent process
Submit Your Inquiry
Contact us or use our inquiry form. Our team will review your request and respond promptly.
We Review & Confirm
Our team reviews the case details, confirms availability, and outlines the scope of services.
We Prepare & Represent
We handle comprehensive case preparation, claimant conferences, and hearing representation — keeping you informed throughout.
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about our services
What types of hearings does Advocates of Hope cover?
We focus exclusively on Social Security disability hearings before Administrative Law Judges (ALJs). We do not currently accept cases at the initial application, DDS determination, or reconsideration stages.
How does contracted hearing representation work?
Disability firms and advocacy organizations contract with us to provide hearing-level representation for their clients. We handle case preparation, claimant conferences, hearing appearances, and post-hearing reporting on a flat-fee basis. Availability must be confirmed by our team.
What is included in a file review?
Our file reviews include a thorough analysis of the claimant's medical evidence and/or electronic record of proceedings, with a written summary of findings. We identify strengths, gaps, and key issues relevant to the upcoming hearing.
Is Hope Carter an attorney?
No. Hope Carter is an Eligible for Direct Pay Non-Attorney (EDPNA) authorized to represent claimants before the Social Security Administration and to receive direct payment of fees from SSA upon approval of a favorable decision.
How do I get started?
Contact us through our inquiry form or reach out directly by phone or email. Our team will review your request and follow up to discuss next steps.
Ready to work with Advocates of Hope?
Contact our team to discuss contracted hearing representation for your organization.