Sydney Strew
Sydney Strew is the Hearings Paralegal at Desert Disability of Arizona, with over five years of experience managing Social Security Disability claims. Her role focuses on the Administrative Law Judge hearing stage — the most critical (and most winnable) phase of an SSDI case.
About Sydney
Sydney Strew is the Hearings Paralegal at Desert Disability of Arizona, with over five years of experience managing Social Security Disability claims. Her role focuses on the Administrative Law Judge hearing stage — the most critical (and most winnable) phase of an SSDI case.
Sydney works directly with clients to ensure they are thoroughly prepared for their hearing before an ALJ. She handles the case preparation that often makes the difference between approval and denial: organizing the medical record, coordinating with treating doctors, preparing clients for testimony, and ensuring every piece of evidence is in the file before it closes.
Clients consistently mention Sydney by name in reviews — she is known for her attention to detail, strong case preparation, and commitment to supporting clients through what is often the most stressful stage of their disability claim.
Sydney's Role at Desert Disability
Hearing Preparation
Prepares Desert Disability clients for ALJ hearings at the Phoenix and Tucson Offices of Hearings Operations.
Medical Record Organization
Builds and organizes the medical record to ensure every relevant piece of evidence is submitted before the file closes.
Client Testimony Coaching
Walks clients through what to expect at hearing — the specific questions ALJs ask and how to answer honestly and effectively.
Vocational Expert Coordination
Coordinates evidence to support cross-examination of the vocational expert at hearing.
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Desert Disability of Arizona is a boutique law firm with attorneys, case managers, paralegals, and certified non-attorney representatives all dedicated to Social Security Disability representation.