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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Elkton, MD: 2026 rankings

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

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Elkton: Mignini, Raab, Demuth, Murahari & Melanson LLP, LFR Score 62/100; 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Pond Lehocky, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: Pond Lehocky, 416 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #3.

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

27 Elkton social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 6 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 27 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Elkton 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 10 social security disability lawyers in Elkton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Mignini, Raab, Demuth, Murahari & Melanson LLP624.9★ (128)Bel Air, 28 mi away—Top score
2Imbesi Disability Law595.0★ (33)Drexel Hill, 32 mi away——
3Pond Lehocky584.8★ (416)Lancaster, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
4Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo575.0★ (124)Lancaster, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Schuster Law574.7★ (134)Springfield, 32 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Shultz Legal564.9★ (256)Baltimore, 38 mi awaySat · Sun—
7O'Connor Law564.8★ (16)Lancaster, 38 mi away——
8Berger Timothy A554.6★ (8)Springfield, 32 mi away——
9WILLIAM A SHEEHAN545.0★ (9)Woodbury, 40 mi away——
10Maven Law525.0★ (39)Hockessin, 15 mi away——

All 27 social security disability lawyers in Elkton, 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.

  2. #2 Imbesi Disability Law

    Based in Drexel Hill, 32 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 Veterans Sq., Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Imbesi Disability Law(215) 201-8520

  3. #3 Pond Lehocky

    Based in Lancaster, 39 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews, the most in Elkton.

    • 4.8★ from 416 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    425 N Prince St Ste 103B, Lancaster, PA 17603
    View profile for Pond Lehocky(717) 500-3419

  5. #5 Schuster Law

    Based in Springfield, 32 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 134 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    334 W Front St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Schuster Law(610) 601-2980

  6. Based in Baltimore, 38 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    8615 Ridgelys Choice Dr #212, Baltimore, MD 21236
    View profile for Shultz Legal(410) 870-9562

  7. #7 O'Connor Law

    Based in Lancaster, 38 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1853 William Penn Way, Lancaster, PA 17601
    View profile for O'Connor Law(800) 518-4529

  8. #8 Berger Timothy A

    Based in Springfield, 32 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 W Front St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Berger Timothy A(610) 565-4750

  9. #9 WILLIAM A SHEEHAN

    Based in Woodbury, 40 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    25 Newton Ave, Woodbury, NJ 08096
    View profile for WILLIAM A SHEEHAN(856) 853-8636

  10. #10 Maven Law

    Based in Hockessin, 15 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed 9 AM–6 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    726 Yorklyn Rd Ste 300, Hockessin, DE 19707
    View profile for Maven Law(302) 304-3300

  11. #11 Hoffman DiMuzio

    Based in Pennsville, 32 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    412 Swedesboro Rd, Mullica Hill, NJ 08062
    View profile for Hoffman DiMuzio(856) 803-5800

  14. #14 Hoffman DiMuzio

    Based in Glassboro, 39 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 Woodbury Glassboro Rd, Sewell, NJ 08080
    View profile for Hoffman DiMuzio(856) 256-9222

  15. #15 Falzone & Wyler

    Based in Springfield, 32 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 E 3rd St, Media, PA 19063
    View profile for Falzone & Wyler(610) 892-8900

  18. #18 The Shelton Firm

    Based in Lancaster, 39 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    342 N Queen St, Lancaster, PA 17603
    View profile for The Shelton Firm(717) 823-0899

  21. #21 Graham & Mauer, P.C.

    Based in Phoenixville, 40 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1220 Valley Forge Rd Ste 7, Phoenixville, PA 19460
    View profile for Graham & Mauer, P.C.(610) 933-3333

  22. #22 Blakinger Thomas, P.C.

    Based in Lancaster, 39 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28 Penn Square, Lancaster, PA 17603
    View profile for Blakinger Thomas, P.C.(717) 299-1100

  24. #24 Gabriella H. Farhat

    Based in Lancaster, 39 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    128 N Lime St, Lancaster, PA 17602
    View profile for Gabriella H. Farhat(717) 299-7342

All 27 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Elkton, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Devine Law Offices LLC445.0★ (4)39 mi
27Kevin C. Allen, Esq.434.0★ (4)39 mi

Also serving Elkton

20 more social security disability lawyers within 40 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked social security disability lawyers serving Elkton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adam Smallow Injury Lawyers5.0★ (24)In Elkton
ARM Lawyers5.0★ (1)In Elkton
Barnes, O'Donnell & Moore4.4★ (63)In Elkton
Bowers Law4.8★ (169)In Elkton
Brown, Brown & Young5.0★ (2)In Elkton
C. Evan Rollins4.1★ (13)In Elkton
Emrey III Jay C4.9★ (8)In Elkton
Injury lawyers MDIn Elkton
Joseph J Mahoney5.0★ (5)In Elkton
Kemp & Kemp5.0★ (17)In Elkton
Law Office Of Chelsea M. Sadler LLC.4.8★ (111)In Elkton
Powerhouse Law, LLC4.5★ (49)In Elkton
Robert V Jones Law Offices4.2★ (5)In Elkton
Rollins & Murray, P.A.4.6★ (44)In Elkton
Rollins Law Group5.0★ (4)In Elkton
Scott and Scott,P.A.4.8★ (112)In Elkton
The Law Office of Justin B. Hill, LLC4.9★ (78)In Elkton
The Law Offices of Edward A. Richitelli4.7★ (32)In Elkton
The Walla Law Firm4.0★ (4)In Elkton
Victor R. Jackson, LLC4.4★ (7)In Elkton

How we ranked Elkton social security disability lawyers

We scored 27 Elkton 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 Elkton 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 Elkton: frequently asked questions

Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Elkton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Elkton, MD is Mignini, Raab, Demuth, Murahari & Melanson LLP with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews. Imbesi Disability Law (#2) and Pond Lehocky (#3) follow. We ranked 27 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Elkton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 social security disability lawyers serving Elkton, MD. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which social security disability lawyers in Elkton are open 24/7?

5 ranked social security disability lawyers in Elkton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pond Lehocky (#3), Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#4) and Schuster Law (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Elkton work on weekends?

6 of 27 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pond Lehocky (#3), Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#4) and Schuster Law (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Elkton social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated social security disability lawyers in Elkton is 4.7★, with a median of 28 reviews. Pond Lehocky has the most, 416 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 Elkton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Elkton 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 Elkton, MD 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 Elkton, MD 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 Elkton?

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 Elkton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 social security disability lawyers serving Elkton.

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