73/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 1,393 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Social Security Disability Lawyers in Houston, TX: 2026 rankings
30 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 Houston: Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers, LFR Score 73/100; 4.7★ from 1,393 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 30.
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Most-reviewed: Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP, 1,329 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked after Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
30 Houston social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 10 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 30 rated law firms.
Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Houston 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers | 73 | 4.7★ (1,393) | Houston | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP | 73 | 4.7★ (1,329) | Houston | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Makris, Dulevitz & Cooper | 70 | 4.8★ (139) | Houston | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP | 68 | 4.9★ (278) | League City, 24 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Law Firm of Tambra L Visnoski | 67 | 5.0★ (267) | Houston | — | — |
| 6 | Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP | 66 | 4.8★ (180) | Cypress, 25 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Law Office of James Andrews | 63 | 4.7★ (88) | Houston | — | — |
| 8 | Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP | 62 | 4.3★ (78) | The Woodlands, 29 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Roberts Markland LLP | 62 | 4.7★ (446) | Houston | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Herren Law | 62 | 4.4★ (66) | Houston | — | — |
All 30 social security disability lawyers in Houston, 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.
Based in Houston
73/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 1,329 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in League City, 24 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 278 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 267 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Cypress, 25 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 180 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 88 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in The Woodlands, 29 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 446 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Herren Law
Based in Houston
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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.
#14 David Dopkin
Based in Houston
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sugar Land, 18 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Spring, 22 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 SSDI Advocacy
Based in Houston
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Conroe, 39 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.4★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Houston
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in The Woodlands, 30 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Houston
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 30 social security disability lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Garner & Arnic, LLP | 51 | 4.0★ (66) | In Houston |
| 27 | Mickey Law Group, PLLC | 51 | 4.7★ (14) | In Houston |
| 28 | Hanson Law Firm | 51 | 5.0★ (4) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Law Offices of Philip J. Orth III PC | 48 | 4.7★ (16) | 20 mi |
| 30 | The Stone Law Firm | 47 | 5.0★ (4) | 19 mi |
Also serving Houston
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Abogado Javier Marcos - Abogado de Accidentes | 4.9★ (1,792) | In Houston |
| Abogado Javier Marcos - Abogado de Accidentes | 4.9★ (1,601) | In Houston |
| Alcozer Law Firm West Houston - Katy | 4.9★ (1,008) | In Houston |
| Arnold & Itkin | 4.6★ (1,276) | In Houston |
| Attorney Brian White Personal Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (1,877) | In Houston |
| Bowen Law Firm, PLLC | 4.9★ (1,254) | In Houston |
| D. Miller & Associates, PLLC | 4.1★ (909) | In Houston |
| Daspit Law Firm | 4.8★ (915) | In Houston |
| Domingo Garcia Law Office | 4.8★ (3,325) | In Houston |
| Dunham & Jones | 4.8★ (890) | In Houston |
| Edward Law Group | 4.9★ (1,315) | In Houston |
| Jim Adler & Associates | 4.6★ (4,017) | In Houston |
| Jim Adler & Associates - Channelview | 4.7★ (1,250) | In Houston |
| Morgan & Morgan | 4.7★ (3,941) | In Houston |
| Naimeh Salem & Associates, PLLC | 4.8★ (1,848) | In Houston |
| Ramji Law Group P.C. | 4.8★ (2,852) | In Houston |
| Sullo & Sullo | 4.9★ (6,847) | In Houston |
| The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC | 4.4★ (1,394) | In Houston |
| The Law Offices of Hilda Sibrian | 5.0★ (3,404) | In Houston |
| Weston Legal, PLLC | 4.9★ (1,208) | In Houston |
How we ranked Houston social security disability lawyers
We scored 30 Houston 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 11, 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Houston data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a Social Security disability lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many disability benefits law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents clients at the hearing itself or passes the hearing to another representative.
- 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 Houston: frequently asked questions
Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Houston?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Houston, TX is Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers with an LFR Score of 73/100. It has 4.7★ from 1,393 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP (#2) and Makris, Dulevitz & Cooper (#3) follow. We ranked 30 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 11, 2026.
How many social security disability lawyers are there in Houston?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 30 social security disability lawyers serving Houston, TX. 20 of them are based in Houston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which social security disability lawyers in Houston are open 24/7?
10 ranked social security disability lawyers in Houston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers (#1), Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP (#2) and Makris, Dulevitz & Cooper (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which social security disability lawyers in Houston work on weekends?
10 of 30 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 10 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers (#1), Marc Whitehead & Associates, Attorneys at Law, LLP (#2) and Makris, Dulevitz & Cooper (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Houston social security disability lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 30 rated social security disability lawyers in Houston is 4.7★, with a median of 42 reviews. Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyers has the most, 1,393 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Houston count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Houston 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 Houston, TX 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 Houston, TX 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 Houston?
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 Houston
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 social security disability lawyers serving Houston.
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