Meet Attorney Hatixhe Berani Grbeshi

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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.

Focused on Social Security & Disability Law

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.

Extensive Legal & Community Experience
Education & Multilingual Advocacy
Professional Memberships
Speaking Engagements & Workshops

Recognition & Leadership

Attorney Grbeshi’s dedication and contributions to refugees, immigrant, disabled, and homeless communities have earned her multiple awards, including:

  • Chair (2025–2027) of the California State Advisory Council on Refugee Assistance and Services
    Nominated and elected displaying her deep commitment to advocacy, inclusion, and community service—values that also guide her work as a disability benefits attorney.
  • Lawyers Referral Services Panel Member of the Month -Featured by the San Mateo County Bar Association (April 2025)
  • 100 hundred top global woman entrepreneurs to be inspired (2023).
  • Drug Treatment Court Honoree -Superior Court of Santa Clara County (2003)
  • Beacon of Light Award (2017) - Santa Clara Office of Immigrant Relations
  • Congressional & Senate Recognitions (2017) - Honored by Congresswoman Zoe Lofgren & Senator Jim Beall
  • Commendation from Santa Clara County Board of Supervisors (2017)
  • Award from Global Women Magazine in London -UK. (2023)

She has also worked on national initiatives, including a 2016 White House convening to support skilled refugee and immigrant professionals.

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