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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Ferndale, MD: 2026 rankings

55 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 Ferndale: Plaxen Adler Muncy Maryland Injury & Accident Lawyers, LFR Score 71/100; 4.9★ from 338 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 55.

  3. 10

    Most-reviewed: Greenberg & Bederman, LLC, 815 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #10.

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

55 Ferndale social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 9 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 15 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 55 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Ferndale 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 Ferndale at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Plaxen Adler Muncy Maryland Injury & Accident Lawyers714.9★ (338)Baltimore, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2O'Neil and Bowman Disability Group624.9★ (158)Rockville, 27 mi away——
3Sharon Christie Law614.6★ (35)Hunt Valley, 22 mi away——
4Mignini, Raab, Demuth, Murahari & Melanson LLP614.9★ (128)Bel Air, 29 mi away——
5The Law Office of Emmett B. Irwin, P.C.614.6★ (36)Baltimore, 8 mi away——
6The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates604.9★ (281)Baltimore, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7Disability Support Services604.2★ (50)Baltimore, 8 mi away——
8Gordon, Wolf & Carney604.7★ (65)Hunt Valley, 22 mi away——
9Vincent J. Piazza, P.C.594.7★ (20)Baltimore, 8 mi away——
10Greenberg & Bederman, LLC594.6★ (815)Silver Spring, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews

All 55 social security disability lawyers in Ferndale, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Ferndale

    Based in Baltimore, 7 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 338 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 338 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    575 S Charles St #504, Baltimore, MD 21201
  2. Based in Hunt Valley, 22 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 35 Google reviews
    Address
    11350 McCormick Rd, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
  3. Based in Bel Air, 29 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    429 S Main St, Bel Air, MD 21014
  4. Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.2★ from 50 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1020 Stiles St, Baltimore, MD 21202
  5. Based in Hunt Valley, 22 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Executive Plaza 1, 11350 McCormick Rd #1000, Hunt Valley, MD 21031
  6. Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    113 W Saratoga St, Baltimore, MD 21201
  7. Based in Silver Spring, 25 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 815 Google reviews, the most in Ferndale.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 815 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1111 Bonifant St, Silver Spring, MD 20910
  8. Based in Baltimore, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 256 Google reviews.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 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
  9. Based in Pikesville, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1777 Reisterstown Rd #265, Pikesville, MD 21208
  10. 58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 96 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    808 Landmark Dr #227, Glen Burnie, MD 21061
  11. Based in Falls Church, 35 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 Little Falls St #507, Falls Church, VA 22046
  12. Based in Annapolis, 15 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2060 West St, Annapolis, MD 21401
  13. Based in Baltimore, 8 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 133 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.9★ from 133 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20 Park Ave, Baltimore, MD 21201
  14. Based in Washington, D.C., 30 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2522b Virginia Ave NW Service Rd, Washington, DC 20037
  15. Based in East Riverdale, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue–Fri 7 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  16. Based in Arlington, 33 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4250 Fairfax Dr Suite 600, Arlington, VA 22203
  17. Based in Washington, D.C., 29 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2101 L St NW #800, Washington, DC 20037
  18. #23 NOSSCR

    Based in Washington, D.C., 29 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.6★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 K St NW, Washington, DC 20005
  19. Based in Rockville, 27 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1451 Rockville Pike Ste 250, Rockville, MD 20852

Social security disability lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 55 ranked social security disability lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

social security disability lawyers in Ferndale, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cohen, Snyder & Eisenberg, P.A.544.6★ (169)8 mi
27Cohen and Dwin, P.A.544.4★ (97)12 mi
28The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates535.0★ (9)15 mi
29Peter Angelos Law534.5★ (124)8 mi
30David I. Steinberg Law Group, LLC534.9★ (51)31 mi
31David I. Steinberg Law Group, LLC524.6★ (44)25 mi
32Jenkins Block & Associates PC524.5★ (148)16 mi
33Disability Law Center Of Robert S Piazza Jr PC523.8★ (4)14 mi
34Lebau & Neuworth LLC524.6★ (33)15 mi
35David I. Steinberg Law Group, LLC525.0★ (6)9 mi
36The Driscoll Law Group524.8★ (53)12 mi
37Elder & Disability Law Center514.3★ (41)29 mi
38Law Office of Michael J. Silverman514.2★ (6)12 mi
39Arfaa Law Group504.4★ (46)10 mi
40Cohen, Snyder & Eisenberg, P.A.504.7★ (13)1 mi
41David I. Steinberg Law Group, LLC504.0★ (4)10 mi
42The Law Offices of Steinhardt, Siskind and Lieberman, LLC503.0★ (3)17 mi
43Law Office of Sheldon N. Jacobs504.2★ (5)17 mi
44The Law Office of Phillip E. Chalker503.8★ (86)8 mi
45Law Offices of Jeffrey Scholnick, P.A.495.0★ (24)19 mi
46The Law Office of Fred S. London P.C.493.7★ (50)7 mi
47BZ Elder Law495.0★ (6)4 mi
48Bromberg Rosenthal LLC485.0★ (22)28 mi
49Hickman Law Office474.8★ (34)34 mi
50The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates of Beltsville475.0★ (3)17 mi

Also serving Ferndale

18 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.

How we ranked Ferndale social security disability lawyers

We scored 55 Ferndale 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 Ferndale 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 Ferndale: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Ferndale, MD is Plaxen Adler Muncy Maryland Injury & Accident Lawyers with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.9★ from 338 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. O'Neil and Bowman Disability Group (#2) and Sharon Christie Law (#3) follow. We ranked 55 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Ferndale?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 55 social security disability lawyers serving Ferndale, MD. Another 18 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

9 ranked social security disability lawyers in Ferndale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Plaxen Adler Muncy Maryland Injury & Accident Lawyers (#1), The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates (#6) and Greenberg & Bederman, LLC (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Ferndale work on weekends?

15 of 55 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 15 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Plaxen Adler Muncy Maryland Injury & Accident Lawyers (#1), The Law Offices of Robinson & Associates (#6) and Greenberg & Bederman, LLC (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Ferndale social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 55 rated social security disability lawyers in Ferndale is 4.6★, with a median of 34 reviews. Greenberg & Bederman, LLC has the most, 815 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Ferndale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Ferndale 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 Ferndale, 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 Ferndale, 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 Ferndale?

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 Ferndale

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 55 social security disability lawyers serving Ferndale.