Charles L. Cottrell - Napa, CA
Attorney at Linden & Cottrell
Lawyers in Napa, CA
575 Lincoln Avenue Suite 280 Napa, CA 94558
Updated: 03/10/2026
Attorney Information
Overview
Chuck has been practicing law since 2001, when he graduated from the University of Washington School of Law. He completed his undergraduate degrees in German and Economics at the University of Utah. He played rugby on the University's club team. After several years as an associate in a mid-sized full service firm in Seattle, he began practicing exclusively in the area of Social Security disability law in 2007. He has represented well over 1,000 clients in hearings before Social Security Administrative Law Judges since that time. He is currently licensed to practice in Washington State and before the Social Security Administration.
Chuck, his wife, and his daughter, moved to Napa from Seattle in 2014. Kelly, his wife, grew up in Napa and has family here. Chuck enjoys playing golf in what free time he has and wishes he could find a good, cheap place for Pho in Napa.
Education
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Legal Education
- University of Washington School of Law, Seattle, Washington
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Non Legal Education
- University of Utah
Reviews
Customer Reviews for Charles L. Cottrell
Highlights
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3.5 Value
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3.2 Quality of Service
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3.3 Professional Competence
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Hired Attorney 2012-2026I have worked with Mr Cottrell as a wit, first for my husband’s case and now, unfortunately for my daughter’s case. I have found him to be professional and prepared, about the most you can expect in this line of work. However, beyond this, he seems to be a caring and compassionate advocate for his clients. I’m would recommend him to others. He’ll honestly tell you if your case has merit and work with you if there is a question about that.
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Hired Attorney 2020-2023Chuck has been with me since the start of my disability claim and was the first to call me when I was finally approved. He has been persistent and determined, and has followed through with me even when anxiety had me hiding under my bed and avoiding phone calls. He has never faltered in his support of me in a way that made me feel like I was not just a job, but a client who deserved his attention and respect. Applying for disability can feel overwhelming, confusing, and frightening - Chuck managed my case and me through every step. I not only WOULD recommend Chuck to my disabled friends, I have given them his number. If you live in Napa County and are thinking about applying for disability, contact Cottrell Law immediately. You won't regret it.
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Hired Attorney 2017-2019I tried to work with Chuck Cottrell for a disability claim. He proved incompetent at every turn. He regularly had factual and grammatical errors in filings. He failed to follow up on issues unless I was blowing up his email and phone. I am 29 months into the process and still don't have a correct filing. At every step he has made the process worse and us really ableist. I would have been better off hiring a student st the local community college to do the leg work. At this point I have filed a complaint with the Bar.
Contact
575 Lincoln Avenue
Suite 280
Napa, CA 94558
Phone: 707-666-0074
Email: Send a message
Website: http://www.lindenlaw.net/
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