Crowe & Shanahan
Social Security Disability | Serving St. Louis, MO
314-231-6660St. Louis Social Security Disability Law Firm
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Get the Benefits You Deserve
The decision to apply for Social Security disability (SSD) or Supplemental Security Income (SSI) benefits is a major decision at any age. Unfortunately, the application process is complicated and can often times be discouraging. During such an important time, with so much on the line, it is crucial to have a seasoned attorney at your side.
At Crowe & Shanahan in St. Louis, we provide high-quality personal representation to our clients in eastern Missouri and southern Illinois. Our clients are more to us than just another name or case file. We take the time to get to know our clients and work diligently to secure a result that meets their needs. As you come to us needing help in obtaining benefits, we understand you are going through a difficult time. You may be confused or overwhelmed by the process and want some assurance that you will receive the benefits you deserve. While the specifics of every case are different, selecting the right lawyer can mean the difference between application acceptance and rejection.
We will provide you with the personalized, one-on-one attention you deserve and will do everything we can to ease your stress during this process. From the initial application until the final resolution, you will have easy access to your attorney
Contact Crowe & Shanahan today if you need legal assistance with any of the following:
- Social Security Disability
- Supplemental Security Income Benefits
- Disabled Widow/Widower Benefits
- Childhood Disability Benefits
Call Crowe & Shanahan today to arrange your free initial consultation.
Attorney Robert Crowe

Jurisdictions:
- Missouri
Admitted To The Bar:
- Missouri, 1974
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 1975
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Illinois, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1978(Retired)
- U.S. Supreme Court, 1983
Education:
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO, 1974
- J.D.
- St. Louis University, St. Louis, MO, 1971
- A.B.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member, Administrative Law Committee
- American Bar Association, Member
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Member, 1979 - Present
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Secretary, 1987 - 1988(Retired)
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Vice President, 1988 - 1989
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, President, 1989 - 1990
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Member, Council of Past Presidents, 1991 - Present
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Member, Board of Directors, 2014 - 2015
Attorney Donald J. Derse

Admitted To The Bar:
- Missouri, 1989
Education:
- Saint Louis University School of Law, St. Louis, MO, 1989
- J.D.
- University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee, Milwaukee, WI, 1985
- B.A.
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis, Member
- The Missouri Bar, Member
- National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives, Member
Attorney Kelly Staley

Jurisdictions:
- Missouri
- Illinois
Admitted To The Bar:
- Missouri, 2010
- Illinois, 2010
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Missouri, 2015
- U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri, 2015(Retired)
Education:
- Southern Illinois University School of Law, Carbondale, IL, 2009
- J.D.
- Southeast Missouri State University, Cape Girardeau MO, 2006
- B.S.
- Cum Laude
Professional Memberships and Achievements:
- Missouri State Bar Association
- Illinois State Bar Association