What can my representative or attorney charge me?
To charge you a fee for services, your attorney or representative first must file either a fee agreement or a fee petition with the SSA.
Your representative cannot charge you more than the fee amount the SSA approves. If you or your representative disagree with the fee the SSA approves, either of you can ask us to look at it again.
A representative who charges or collects a fee without the SSA’s approval, or charges or collects too much, may be suspended or disqualified from representing anyone before the Social Security Administration and also may face criminal prosecution.


