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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Laguna Woods, CA: 2026 rankings

43 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 Laguna Woods: Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys, LFR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Tony S. Adderley, Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 43.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour, 3,709 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 43 ranked; ranked #3.

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

43 Laguna Woods social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 7 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 43 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys654.7★ (135)Orange, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Ortega Disability Group614.9★ (99)Orange, 14 mi away——
3The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour614.5★ (3,709)Colton, 39 mi away—Most reviews
4Kenneth G. Marks Law Firm604.9★ (35)Laguna Niguel, 5 mi away——
5Tony S. Adderley, Attorney at Law594.1★ (45)Riverside, 30 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Los Angeles Legal Advocates574.2★ (20)Santa Ana, 12 mi away——
7Law Office Of Craig A. Fahey564.7★ (49)Murrieta, 30 mi away——
8Nantha & Associates Law Offices564.6★ (96)Santa Ana, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9Perona, Langer, Beck, and Harrison - PLBH Law563.7★ (9)Irvine, 9 mi away——
10Leland Law Social Security Disability Lawyers564.3★ (107)Whittier, 31 mi away——

All 43 social security disability lawyers in Laguna Woods, 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 Ortega Disability Group

    Based in Orange, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 W Town and Country Rd #1228, Orange, CA 92868
    View profile for Ortega Disability Group(714) 913-6044

  4. #4 Kenneth G. Marks Law Firm

    Based in Laguna Niguel, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    28202 Cabot Rd suite 300, Laguna Niguel, CA 92677
    View profile for Kenneth G. Marks Law Firm(949) 810-1924

  20. #20 Fin-Wall Associates

    Based in Long Beach, 27 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Long Beach, CA 90804
    View profile for Fin-Wall Associates(562) 212-1552

  23. #23 Law Office Of Fay Blix

    Based in Laguna Hills, 1 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    24031 El Toro Rd Ste 301, Laguna Hills, CA 92653
    View profile for Law Office Of Fay Blix(949) 544-7211

  24. #24 Retirement Solutions

    Based in Covina, 35 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    962 N Grand Ave A, Covina, CA 91724
    View profile for Retirement Solutions(626) 364-7462

All 43 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #43, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Laguna Woods, ranks 26 to 43
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison - PLBH Law514.3★ (208)31 mi
27Law Offices of Stuart Barasch513.2★ (6)36 mi
28Los Angeles Legal Advocates504.5★ (430)37 mi
29Bauer Properties495.0★ (6)15 mi
30Southern California Disability Law Group495.0★ (4)14 mi
31Humphrey & Associates494.5★ (104)17 mi
32华明胜律师事务所 (40年资深车祸律师）484.0★ (20)39 mi
33Gaylord & Nantais Attorneys at Law Long Beach474.8★ (56)31 mi
34Law Offices of John Hernandez, Esq., APC/Hernandez Injury Lawyers474.7★ (69)34 mi
35Perona, Langer, Beck, and Harrison - PLBH Law464.4★ (61)33 mi
36The Law Office Of Cantrell Green454.7★ (18)27 mi
37Jorgensen Law452.3★ (3)29 mi
38Perona, Langer, Beck, & Harrison - PLBH Law452.3★ (3)29 mi
39Dixon & Daley, LLP454.2★ (30)31 mi
40Steven D. Harowitz Law Offices444.8★ (25)39 mi
41Law Offices of Carmen C. Ulibarri APC434.1★ (22)36 mi
42Los Angeles Legal Advocates433.9★ (42)35 mi
43Steven G. Rosales Law Office of Lawrence D. Rohlfing435.0★ (4)29 mi

Also serving Laguna Woods

9 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 Laguna Woods
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Humphrey & Associates5.0★ (1)36 mi
Kathryn Yount and the Injury & Disability Law Center5.0★ (2)32 mi
Law Office of Julie C. Lim1.0★ (2)9 mi
LawMed-Disability Attorneys, LLP33 mi
Spalding & Spalding Law Office5.0★ (2)35 mi
Ssdi25 mi
Tenery and Associates5 mi
The Law Offices of Thersa Gorman5.0★ (1)In Laguna Woods
THE Legal Advocate5.0★ (1)12 mi

How we ranked Laguna Woods social security disability lawyers

We scored 43 Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Laguna Woods, CA is Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 135 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Ortega Disability Group (#2) and The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour (#3) follow. We ranked 43 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Laguna Woods?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 43 social security disability lawyers serving Laguna Woods, CA. Another 9 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

7 ranked social security disability lawyers in Laguna Woods post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys (#1), Tony S. Adderley, Attorney at Law (#5) and Nantha & Associates Law Offices (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Laguna Woods work on weekends?

13 of 43 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys (#1), Tony S. Adderley, Attorney at Law (#5) and Nantha & Associates Law Offices (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Laguna Woods social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 43 rated social security disability lawyers in Laguna Woods is 4.5★, with a median of 32 reviews. The Law Office of Dr. Bill LaTour has the most, 3,709 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 Laguna Woods count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Laguna Woods 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods, 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 Laguna Woods?

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 Laguna Woods

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 43 social security disability lawyers serving Laguna Woods.

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