Meet Attorney Hatixhe Berani Grbeshi
Hatixhe specializes in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) cases. Her background in behavioral mental health, combined with legal expertise, allows her to provide comprehensive support for individuals navigating the complexities of disability benefits.
Before becoming an attorney, Hatixhe worked for organizations such as AACI, Catholic Charities, and Gardner Mental Health Corporation. She also gained legal experience interning at the San Jose Public Defender's Office, Family Justice Center, and Drug Treatment Court under esteemed judges.
- Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - Lincoln Law School of San Jose
- Law Degree - University of Priština, Kosovo
- Certified Mediator - Santa Clara County & Loyola Mediation Center
- Fluent in English, Albanian, Bosnian, Croatian, and Serbian
Attorney Grbeshi has also engaged in national initiatives, including participation in a 2016 White House convening to support skilled refugee and immigrant professionals.
- Sustained member of the National Organization of Social Security Claimants’ Representatives (NOSSCR)
- Participating attorney with the San Mateo County Bar Association’s Lawyer Referral Service (LRS), connecting individuals with qualified legal guidance.
- Member of the San Francisco Marin Lawyer Referral Information Services (LRIS) program.
- Active member of the Refugee and Immigrant Forum of Santa Clara County (former Chair, 2022–2024)
- Member of the East Bay Refugee Forum (2023–present)
- Public seat holder on the State Advisory Council on Refugee Assistance and Services
- Member and Board of Directors of Disability Bar Association of Santa Clara County
- Member of State Bar Association of Santa Clara County
- Member of Los Angeles County Bar Association
Mrs. Grbeshi is committed to bridging the gap between legal expertise and social advocacy, ensuring accessible legal services for those who need them most.
- Stanford Law School
- Santa Clara University
- Arizona State University
- Lincoln Law School of San Jose
- Santa Clara County (CA), General Assistance Office
- Santa Clara County Refugee Forum
- San Francisco Refugee and Immigration Forum
- San Francisco General Hospital
- United Nations Associations of Silicon Valley – Sunnyvale and Sacramento
- United Nations Parallel events-New York
- United Nations High Commissioner Visit-San Jose
- National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)-Santa Clara County
- District School Event-Gilroy CA
- Human Agenda-San Jose CA
- Oakland Symposium-Health Event
- Gardner Health Care Corporation
- MeKong Community Center
- Community Solutions Organization
- Momentum for Health
- Parent Helping Parents (PhP)
- Asian Americans for Community Involvement (AACI)
- PARS Equality Center
- International Rescue Committee -San Jose
- International Rescue Committee-Oakland
- Oromo Community Organization-CA
- Russian Therapy Association
- Pacific Institute, Sunnyvale, CA
- Eritrean Community Center
- Indian Health Center
- Refugee Clinic-San Jose, CA
- Muslim Community Association
- African Community Health Institute
- And other entities
Recognition & Leadership
Attorney Grbeshi’s dedication and contributions to refugees, immigrant, disabled, and homeless communities have earned her multiple awards, including:
She has also worked on national initiatives, including a 2016 White House convening to support skilled refugee and immigrant professionals.
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Hatixhe Berani Grbeshi is a licensed California attorney renowned for her expertise in Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) and Supplemental Security Income (SSI) claims. She holds a law degree from Kosovo (Eastern Europe) alongside her Juris Doctorate from Lincoln Law School of San Jose, California.
Her commitment to community service dates back to 1999, when she worked as a mental health rehabilitation specialist and dual diagnoses case manager in Santa Clara County. She contributed her skills to leading behavioral health organizations such as Asian Americans for Community Involvement, Gardner Mental Health, Catholic Charities of San Jose (serving at the Drug Treatment Court in Santa Clara County), and the Eastern European Service Agency.
Before becoming an attorney, Mrs. Grbeshi honed her advocacy skills for SSDI and SSI benefits, collaborating with esteemed law firms, including the Law Offices of Cynthia G. Starkey, Santa Clara Law Group, APC, Disability Law Advocates, PC, and the Law Offices of Nick F. Forooghi. She has also led workshops to train providers on disability benefits programs. Today, Mrs. Grbeshi heads her own firm, the Law Offices of Hatixhe B. Grbeshi, Attorney Professional Corporation, where she passionately empowers and guides individuals through the complexities of disability benefit claims.
As a Kosovo refugee who arrived in the U.S. in 1999, Attorney Grbeshi has firsthand insight into the unique challenges faced by vulnerable communities. Her personal journey has shaped her compassionate and dedicated approach to legal practice, ensuring clients receive the informed guidance and steadfast advocacy throughout the Social Security Disability process.