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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Kinston, NC: 2026 rankings

25 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 Kinston: Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Goldsboro, LFR Score 60/100; 4.9★ from 511 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of James Scott Farrin, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 25.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers, 955 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #4.

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

25 Kinston social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Kinston 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 Kinston at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Goldsboro604.9★ (511)Goldsboro, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2David Jones Law604.7★ (111)Greenville, 25 mi away——
3Law Offices of James Scott Farrin604.9★ (467)Greenville, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers604.7★ (955)Greenville, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
5Whitley Law Firm Injury Lawyers594.9★ (48)KinstonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Kinston594.9★ (44)KinstonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7O'Malley Tunstall PC584.9★ (27)KinstonOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Law Offices of James Scott Farrin574.9★ (188)New Bern, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Amos Law565.0★ (132)Kinston——
10Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers564.8★ (123)New Bern, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 25 social security disability lawyers in Kinston, 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 David Jones Law

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2815 Charles Blvd, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for David Jones Law(252) 321-3610

  7. #7 O'Malley Tunstall PC

    Based in Kinston

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2120 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
    View profile for O'Malley Tunstall PC(919) 277-0150

  9. #9 Amos Law

    Based in Kinston

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    217 N Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
    View profile for Amos Law(252) 283-8522

  17. #17 Swindell Law Firm, PC

    Based in Kinston

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    825 Hardee Rd, Kinston, NC 28504
    View profile for Swindell Law Firm, PC(252) 527-1711

  19. #19 Cannon Law Offices, PLLC

    Based in Greenville, 25 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 E Arlington Blvd Ste 5, Greenville, NC 27858
    View profile for Cannon Law Offices, PLLC(252) 355-2010

  20. #20 Pittman Agner

    Based in Kinston

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    131 S Queen St, Kinston, NC 28501
    View profile for Pittman Agner(252) 523-2000

Also serving Kinston

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 Kinston
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Cauley Pridgen, P.A.3.5★ (2)In Kinston
Christopher Rogerson, Attorney5.0★ (2)In Kinston
Connor Benton Kimberly3.1★ (16)In Kinston
Corrigan Josiah J4.2★ (5)In Kinston
Jenkins Jr George L3.0★ (3)In Kinston
Law Offices of Allen C Foster, PLLC4.9★ (81)In Kinston
Law Offices of Roy A. Dawson, P.A.4.9★ (212)In Kinston
Matthew S. Sullivan3.7★ (3)In Kinston
Mintz Law Firm, PLLC4.4★ (22)In Kinston
Patrick D. Riley5.0★ (1)In Kinston
Perry Management Inc.4.2★ (47)In Kinston
Perry Perry & Perry: Warner Jacob P5.0★ (4)In Kinston
Pollock Donald D3.0★ (2)In Kinston
Sonya S Davis Law Office4.4★ (23)In Kinston
The Emory Law Firm4.8★ (16)In Kinston
Wallace Morris Barwick Attorneys At Law4.0★ (9)In Kinston
White & Allen P.A.: Herring Jonathan Mark5.0★ (1)In Kinston
White & Allen, P.A.3.8★ (32)In Kinston
William D Spence3.7★ (6)In Kinston
Wooten & Coley3.0★ (2)In Kinston

How we ranked Kinston social security disability lawyers

We scored 25 Kinston 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 Kinston 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 Kinston: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Kinston, NC is Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Goldsboro with an LFR Score of 60/100. It has 4.9★ from 511 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. David Jones Law (#2) and Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#3) follow. We ranked 25 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Kinston?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 social security disability lawyers serving Kinston, NC. 6 of them are based in Kinston; 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 Kinston are open 24/7?

14 ranked social security disability lawyers in Kinston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Goldsboro (#1), Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#3) and Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Kinston work on weekends?

15 of 25 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Riddle & Riddle Injury Lawyers Goldsboro (#1), Law Offices of James Scott Farrin (#3) and Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Kinston social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated social security disability lawyers in Kinston is 4.8★, with a median of 67 reviews. Ricci Law Firm Injury Lawyers has the most, 955 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Kinston count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Kinston 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 Kinston, NC 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 Kinston, NC 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 Kinston?

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 Kinston

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 social security disability lawyers serving Kinston.

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