About Jacqueline W. Merritt

Jacquie Merritt is a Social Security Disability Hearing Attorney at Shook & Stone and has spent more than 22 years handling disability cases before the Social Security Administration. Ms. Merritt has been licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania since 1998 and has assisted thousands of disabled individuals obtain their disability benefits.

Ms. Merrit is a member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives and the Sacramento Organization of Social Security Representatives.

Ms. Merritt’s personal expertise is representation of disabled individuals before the Social Security Office of Hearings operations. She has successfully obtained SS Disability and Supplemental Security In come benefits for thousands of people over her 22 year career.

Ms. Merritt received her Bachelor of Science degree in Classical Studies from Villanova University in 1993 and her law degree (cum laude) from Widener Law School in 1999. While in law school Ms. Merritt, was awarded the Alexander Scarcione Scholarship in Criminal Procedure and awards in secured transactions and criminal procedure for outstanding performance. She began her career at a real state and construction firm but quickly transition to Social Security Disability.

Ms. Merritt resides in Folsom, CA close to family and friends. She is involved in Fat Kitty City, a rescue organization for cats, and fosters cats as needed. Aside from her family and friends, Ms. Merritt is committed to healthy living, seeking out and cultivating friendships, traveling, and spending time hiking in beautiful northern California.

 

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Social Security Disability
Posted by Rema
July 30, 2025
Hired Attorney Jacqueline W. Merritt

Atty. Jacque Merritt is very knowledgeable and very well experienced. She handled my case with great result. She and her case manager Ms. Paola Castillo were really helpful from the start to finished. If you need an Atty. who will take care of you- please don’t hesitate to call her. Best of the best. Thank you very much’ for taking care of me.

 
Social Security Disability
Posted by anonymous
July 05, 2018
Hired Attorney Jacqueline W. Merritt

I have seen David Allen & Associates add on the T.V., one day. I have been denied two times by the social security disability. When I have called there office they have sent me a form to fill out. I have sent them the form back to them. The team has guided me to send them the document's that they need for my claim. I have filed in the year 2015 when I have called the Law firm. There has been hearing June 2018, after the hearing my Lawyer has said it would be better to take your SSD at the age 55

 

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Areas of Law

  • Social Security 1
    • Social Security Disability
  • Other 2
    • Social Security Disability Insurance
    • Social Security Appeals

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  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1999, Pennsylvania
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Widener University Law School
    Class of 1999
    J.D.
    cum laude
    Other Education
    Villanova University
    Class of 1993
    B.S.
    Classical Studies

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Associate at Shook & Stone
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710 South 4th StreetLas Vegas, NV 89101U.S.A.

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  • What year was this attorney first admitted to the bar?
    Jacqueline W. Merritt was admitted in 1999 to the State of Pennsylvania.
  • Is this attorney Martindale-Hubbell Client Review rated?
    Yes, Jacqueline W. Merritt has a 5.0 Client Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
  • How many attorneys are in this law firm?
    Shook & Stone has 9 attorneys at this location.
  • Does this attorney maintain a practice in more than one location?
    Yes, Jacqueline W. Merritt has a presence in Oakland, CA; Reno, NV and Sacramento, CA.
  • What law school did this attorney attend?
    Jacqueline W. Merritt attended Widener University Law School.