# How much does an SSDI lawyer cost?

The fee is a contingency: the lawyer is paid only if you win benefits, and the SSA typically withholds the fee directly from your back pay. You may still owe modest out-of-pocket costs (for example, medical records fees).

**Direct answer:** An SSDI lawyer's fee is capped by federal law at 25% of your past-due benefits, up to a maximum set by the SSA — currently $9,200 as of the last SSA update.

## What is the fee cap?
25% of past-due benefits, up to a dollar cap set by SSA (currently $9,200).

   
## Do I pay if I lose?
No — the fee is contingent on winning.

   
## Who pays the lawyer?
The SSA withholds the fee from your back pay and sends it to the representative.

## Sources
- SSA — Representative Fees — https://www.ssa.gov/representation/fees.htm

## Related questions
- [Do I need a lawyer for SSDI?](https://ssdidirectanswers.com/answers/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-ssdi)
## Topics
- SSDI Lawyer — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/answers/do-i-need-a-lawyer-for-ssdi
- SSDI Appeals — https://ssdidirectanswers.com/appeals

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