James Diskint

IHSS Law Office
of James Diskint, PC

The IHSS Law Office of James Diskint, PC is dedicated to helping families across California obtain protective supervision and other in-home supportive services (IHSS). We believe that every individual deserves the dignity of living safely at home. If your loved one requires protective supervision or other supportive services, the process can feel overwhelming. 

James Diskint is an experienced IHSS attorney who can guide you through every step, including applications, assessments, appeals, and denials. As a disability attorney and advocate, James Diskint has assisted numerous families in securing the services they are entitled to, ensuring safety, support, and peace of mind at home.

About James

Dedicated IHSS Support for Mission Viejo Residents

Are you a family in Mission Viejo trying to navigate In-Home Supportive Services (IHSS)? Wondering how to complete applications or reassessments? Need guidance on requesting protective supervision or appealing reduced hours? Understanding these steps can help ensure you get the care and support your loved one needs.

By reviewing medical documentation, county assessments, and daily care needs, we work to ensure that services accurately reflect your loved one’s condition and safety requirements. Our goal is to help individuals remain safely at home with the support they deserve while reducing stress for families. Mission Viejo residents can rely on our knowledgeable guidance and committed advocacy throughout the IHSS journey.

Understanding Protective Supervision

Protective supervision is a dedicated IHSS service aimed at individuals with cognitive, mental, or developmental impairments who need ongoing monitoring to stay safe at home. This service helps ensure recipients can live independently while receiving the oversight necessary to prevent accidents or harm.

Key Highlights of Protective Supervision:

  • Intended for individuals who cannot recognize or respond appropriately to potential hazards due to mental, cognitive, or developmental conditions.
  • Provides up to 283 hours of paid caregiving each month.
  • Eligibility requires detailed medical documentation showing behavioral risks or safety concerns.
  • Care can be provided by qualified family members, including parents, spouses, or other designated caregivers.
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Protective Supervision

Everything You Need To Know About Protective Supervision

Everything About Protective Supervision

Protective supervision is an IHSS program that helps California residents of all ages live safely at home. Recipients have a mental impairment or illness that makes them “nonself-directing,” meaning they are unable to assess danger or the risk of harm and are therefore likely to engage in potentially dangerous behaviors. Recipients are entitled to either 195 or 283 service hours per month for supervised care, including care provided by an eligible parent or family member. Although protective supervision is not always easy to secure, it can provide a huge means of support for families.

Get Guidance From an IHSS Legal Professional in Mission Viejo

For families in Mission Viejo, understanding and navigating the IHSS process can be overwhelming. Working with an IHSS legal professional provides the expertise needed to manage applications, reassessments, protective supervision, and appeals when benefits are denied or reduced.

We carefully review county assessments, medical records, incident history, and daily care needs to ensure that the level of IHSS support accurately reflects your loved one’s condition. Our goal is to simplify the process, protect your rights, and advocate for the services necessary to remain safely at home. Professional guidance gives families clarity, confidence, and peace of mind throughout every stage of the IHSS process.

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What Our Clients Say

James was professional and knowledgeable in representing us with an appeal to IHSS. With his guidance he helped us secure protective supervision for our daughter within a few months of retaining his services. James made himself available to answer any questions promptly. Thank you for a job well done! Our family highly recommends his services.
-Ada M.
Thank you from the bottom of my heart for your advocacy and expertise in helping me get approved for Protective Supervision. Now, I have more funds to help pay for caregivers to be with my son, and to compensate me for my caregiving.
-Gila S.
James manejo mi apelación de IHSS Protective Supervision con profesionalismo y conocimiento estoy extremadamente agradecida porque se que sin el no hubiera sido posible ganar la apelación, definitivamente lo voy a recomendar a personas que se que están pasando por lo mismo si puedo dar mi recomendación con estrellas le doy 10 o más estrellas.
-Maria S.
James Diskint exceeded my expectations in all areas. James is professional, prompt, knows disability laws and fights for them. James was able to get the county to rescind it’s wrongful denial of benefits for my disabled son before having to go to court. Knowledgeable, passionate, fair and reliable.
-Amara J.
I couldn't be more thankful to James for assisting our family with the IHSS appeal and helping us get approved for what my son deserves and needs. James is not only great and what he does but was very understanding, extremely helpful and available at all times when we had questions. Indeed the best attorney! Highly recommend his services to anyone this is struggling to get the help they need! He will get it done and does amazing work!!! Thank you so much James, forever grateful.
-Claudia U.
James helped me with my appeal for IHSS protective supervision. James was very knowledgeable and fully prepared my case for hearing. The hearing lasted 3 hours, and I don't think I would have won protective supervision without him. I was very impressed with James at the hearing, as the county's hearing representative had no answer to most of his questions. I highly recommend James because he is honest and very capable. I am grateful that he helped us win protective supervision, which makes a big difference to my family.
-Abbas A.
James Diskint was very professional and personable in helping me win protective supervision for my daughter. It’s a stressful process and I’m so thankful that James took care of it for me. I wouldn’t have been able to attend the hearing or win without him!
-Ariane H.
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1702 S. Robertson Blvd. #231
Los Angeles, CA 90035

Fax: (213) 797-7488
support@ihsslaw.com