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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Desert Hot Springs, CA: 2026 rankings

7 social security disability lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Desert Hot Springs: Law Offices of Eric R. Hunt, LFR Score 60/100; 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC, 47 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 7 ranked; ranked #3.

Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank

7 Desert Hot Springs social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 7 rated law firms.

Top 7 social security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs at a glance

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Top 7 social security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Law Offices of Eric R. Hunt604.5★ (34)Hemet, 33 mi awayTop score
2Paul Johnson Law Offices573.4★ (5)Rancho Mirage, 16 mi away—
3The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC554.7★ (47)Redlands, 39 mi awayMost reviews
4Law Offices Of Lawrence D. Rohlfing545.0★ (3)La Mirada, 31 mi away—
5Schlecht, Shevlin & Shoenberger A Law Corporation483.2★ (5)Palm Springs, 10 mi away—
6Fesmire & Williams475.0★ (6)Indio, 24 mi away—
7Don Bickley Attorney At Law462.3★ (4)Palm Desert, 17 mi away—

All 7 social security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs, in rank order

Ordered by LFR Score, a 0–100 score from nine published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.

Ranked by our published LFR Score from public data, not by payment; a rank is not an endorsement or a prediction of results.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Desert Hot Springs

    #1 Law Offices of Eric R. Hunt

    Based in Hemet, 33 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Cawston Ave Suite 225, Hemet, CA 92545
    View profile for Law Offices of Eric R. Hunt(951) 765-9321

  2. #2 Paul Johnson Law Offices

    Based in Rancho Mirage, 16 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    71650 Sahara Rd #2, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270
    View profile for Paul Johnson Law Offices(760) 327-5775

  6. #6 Fesmire & Williams

    Based in Indio, 24 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    45841 Oasis St #2, Indio, CA 92201
    View profile for Fesmire & Williams(760) 347-7387

How we ranked Desert Hot Springs social security disability lawyers

We scored 7 Desert Hot Springs social security disability lawyers on nine factors, weighted as shown. A law firm is ranked when its practice area is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency. Other unknown factors are left out, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed November 9, 2026.

Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Attorney advertising businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.

Read the full method: formula, sources and exclusions

LFR Score factors and weights
FactorWeightComputed fromIn Desert Hot Springs data
Reputation25%Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back itMeasured
Bar status10%An active bar or law society record matched to a lawyer at the firm (not measured until a record source is loaded)Not yet collected
Review volume10%Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the listMeasured
Recency10%Share of reviews from the last 12 monthsNot yet collected
Availability5%Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7Measured
Practice focus15%How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name)Measured
Proximity5%An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it isMeasured
Claimed profile10%The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same)Measured
Law Firms Ranked reviews10%Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there areMeasured

How to choose a Social Security disability lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many disability benefits law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
  3. Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
  4. Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
  5. Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
  6. Ask whether the firm represents clients at the hearing itself or passes the hearing to another representative.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a Social Security disability lawyer

  • How would you approach a matter like mine, and what are the realistic options?
  • How do you charge, and what will the total likely cost?
  • Who will be my main contact, and how quickly do you reply?
  • Who will represent me at the hearing?
  • Which costs, if any, are charged on top of the approved fee?
  • Is there any conflict of interest that would stop you representing me?

Terms explained

Contingency fee
A fee that is a share of the money recovered, paid only if there is a recovery. Common in injury cases; not allowed for criminal defense or for securing a divorce.
Retainer
Money paid up front and held in a trust account, which the lawyer draws on as fees are earned.
Flat fee
One set price for a defined piece of work, such as a will or an uncontested matter.
Limited-scope representation
Paying a lawyer for part of a matter only, such as reviewing documents or coaching for one hearing (also called unbundled services).
Statute of limitations
The deadline to file a lawsuit or charge. It differs by state or province and by type of claim.
Good standing
A lawyer’s status as active and eligible to practise with a state bar or law society.
Law society
The body that licenses and disciplines lawyers in a Canadian province or territory.
Board certification
Recognition in a field of law by a state program or an organisation accredited for that purpose. Lawyers may only claim it when they hold it, naming the certifying body.
Attorney–client privilege
The rule that keeps confidential communications between a client and lawyer, made for legal advice, out of court.
Conflict check
The search a firm runs before taking a matter to make sure it does not represent someone on the other side.
Pro bono
Legal work done for free, usually for people who cannot afford a lawyer.
Legal aid
Publicly funded legal help for people with low incomes, through legal aid offices, public defenders or provincial legal aid plans.

Social Security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs: frequently asked questions

Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Desert Hot Springs?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Desert Hot Springs, CA is Law Offices of Eric R. Hunt with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.5★ from 34 Google reviews. Paul Johnson Law Offices (#2) and The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC (#3) follow. We ranked 7 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Desert Hot Springs?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 7 social security disability lawyers serving Desert Hot Springs, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Desert Hot Springs social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 7 rated social security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs is 4.5★, with a median of 5 reviews. The Elder and Disability Law Firm, APC has the most, 47 reviews, and ranks #3. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank social security disability lawyers?

Each Social Security disability lawyer gets a 0–100 LFR Score from nine published factors, led by reputation (25%), practice focus (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). A law firm with no Google reviews scores zero on rating, review volume and recency; other factors we cannot measure are left out. Only law firms with a confirmed practice area and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.

Do social security disability lawyers outside Desert Hot Springs count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Desert Hot Springs city center, our service radius for social security disability lawyers. Each listing shows where the law firm is based and how far away it is. Proximity is 5% of the LFR Score, so a nearby law firm gets a small edge.

Can social security disability lawyers pay to rank higher on LawFirmsRanked?

No. The LFR Score never reads payment status, and this ranking has 0 paid placements. Up to 3 Featured law firms may appear above the list, labelled Attorney advertising and showing their honest rank.

How do social Security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs, CA charge?

For Social Security disability claims, the Social Security Administration must approve the fee. Under a fee agreement it is capped at 25% of past-due benefits or $9,200, whichever is less (decisions on or after November 30, 2024). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Can a lawyer help after my disability application is denied?

Yes. Most denied Social Security claims can be appealed: reconsideration, then a hearing before an administrative law judge. Appeal deadlines are short (generally 60 days from the notice), so act quickly. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of social Security disability lawyers in Desert Hot Springs, CA ranked?

By LFR Score only, from public data on reviews, practice focus, office location and hours. Firms labelled “Attorney advertising” paid for that placement; payment never changes a rank, and a rank is not an endorsement.

Does a lawyer need an office in Desert Hot Springs?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your state (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some state). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Desert Hot Springs

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 7 social security disability lawyers serving Desert Hot Springs.

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