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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Middletown, OH: 2026 rankings

52 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 Middletown: Casper, Casper & Casper, LFR Score 70/100; 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Casper, Casper & Casper, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 52.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA, 656 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 52 ranked; ranked #12.

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

52 Middletown social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 13 are open 24/7, 15 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 52 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Middletown 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 Middletown at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Casper, Casper & Casper704.9★ (162)Hamilton, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Casper, Casper & Casper674.8★ (174)Cincinnati, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Offices of John T. Nicholson645.0★ (224)Dayton, 22 mi away——
4Scheidler Disability Law635.0★ (25)Cincinnati, 29 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Casper & Casper, LLC634.4★ (75)Middletown——
6Kapor Law, LLC635.0★ (175)Cincinnati, 27 mi away——
7Law Offices of John T. Nicholson624.9★ (35)Franklin, 7 mi away——
8Casper, Casper, & Casper LLC624.9★ (160)MiddletownOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9John T. Nicholson Disability Attorney624.9★ (47)Cincinnati, 13 mi away——
10Law Offices of John T. Nicholson615.0★ (30)Kettering, 16 mi away——

All 52 social security disability lawyers in Middletown, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Middletown

    #1 Casper, Casper & Casper

    Based in Hamilton, 12 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    300 High St #500, Hamilton, OH 45011
    View profile for Casper, Casper & Casper(513) 909-9999

  2. #2 Casper, Casper & Casper

    Based in Cincinnati, 29 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 174 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    119 E Court St Unit 312, Cincinnati, OH 45202
    View profile for Casper, Casper & Casper(513) 909-9999

  5. #5 Casper & Casper, LLC

    Based in Middletown

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3735 S Dixie Hwy, Middletown, OH 45005
    View profile for Casper & Casper, LLC(513) 424-2401

  6. #6 Kapor Law, LLC

    Based in Cincinnati, 27 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 175 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2368 Victory Pkwy Ste 240, Cincinnati, OH 45206
    View profile for Kapor Law, LLC(513) 721-2820

  15. #15 The Harris Firm

    Based in Cincinnati, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9545 Kenwood Rd #301, Cincinnati, OH 45242
    View profile for The Harris Firm(513) 450-4048

  22. #22 Colston Gregory A

    Based in Covington, 30 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    111 Park Pl, Covington, KY 41011
    View profile for Colston Gregory A(859) 261-7400

  25. #25 Michael C Arnold

    Based in Burlington, 35 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    328 Thomas More Pkwy #5, Crestview Hills, KY 41017
    View profile for Michael C Arnold(859) 341-4109

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 52 ranked social security disability lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

social security disability lawyers in Middletown, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Minnillo Law Group Co., LPA544.9★ (109)15 mi
27Thompson Law Office- Social Security & Disability Attorney Richmond Indiana545.0★ (4)34 mi
28Cincinnati Abogado544.9★ (51)29 mi
29Lawrence & Associates Accident and Injury Lawyers, LLC534.8★ (337)34 mi
30Minnillo Law Group Co., LPA534.8★ (166)26 mi
31Donoff & Lutz, LLC524.7★ (99)20 mi
32Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Huber Heights Personal Injury Lawyer524.0★ (16)28 mi
33NRS Injury Law524.9★ (103)28 mi
34NRS Injury Law514.9★ (99)29 mi
35McCracken & Martin, LLC514.8★ (29)12 mi
36Minnillo Law Group Co., LPA514.9★ (87)30 mi
37Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Xenia Personal Injury Lawyer513.5★ (19)27 mi
38Schulte Law Group514.5★ (8)30 mi
39Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Richmond Personal Injury Lawyer503.8★ (8)32 mi
40B and B Attorneys PLLC494.7★ (75)35 mi
41Helmes Legal Services494.9★ (50)33 mi
42Badnell & Dick Co., LPA - Dayton Office495.0★ (14)20 mi
43Casper & Casper, LLC494.3★ (20)20 mi
44Weisser & Wolf484.4★ (14)20 mi
45C. Ed Massey & Associates, PLLC484.4★ (75)36 mi
46Clements, Taylor, Butkovich & Cohen LPA, Co. Attorneys at Law474.2★ (26)29 mi
47Holly A. Daugherty Attorney at Law474.8★ (21)36 mi
48Waite, Tomb & Eberly, LLP474.4★ (39)38 mi
49Kathleen Mezher & Associates, LLC474.3★ (7)21 mi
50Law Offices of John T. Nicholson464.7★ (6)28 mi

Also serving Middletown

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 Middletown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Buckeye Law Group5.0★ (13)In Middletown
Christopher G. Atkins, Attorney at Hurley Law4.5★ (14)In Middletown
Harold Jarnicki & Associates: Jarnicki Harold5.0★ (1)In Middletown
Hurley Law, LLC4.5★ (72)In Middletown
J C Shew & Associates4.8★ (4)In Middletown
James C. Smith, Attorney At Law3.0★ (8)In Middletown
Kash Kevin Law Office2.9★ (7)In Middletown
Kaup Mulligan Law Group LLC3.4★ (5)In Middletown
Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers5.0★ (101)In Middletown
Law Offices of Christine B. Hill, Ltd.In Middletown
Matthew T Dixon Attorney at Law5.0★ (1)In Middletown
Middletown Law DepartmentIn Middletown
Monte K. Snyder, Attorney4.0★ (4)In Middletown
Of Counsel at Hurley LawIn Middletown
Paris K. Ellis, Attorney at Law4.0★ (30)In Middletown
Paul A Becker Law Office5.0★ (1)In Middletown
Robert M Dumes Attorney At Law4.4★ (16)In Middletown
Shew & Dixon Law Office4.0★ (23)In Middletown
Singer, McCausland, Ball & Schaefer Co., LPA Law Firm4.2★ (52)In Middletown
Terri King Attorney At Law5.0★ (3)In Middletown

How we ranked Middletown social security disability lawyers

We scored 52 Middletown 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 Middletown 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 Middletown: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Middletown, OH is Casper, Casper & Casper with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.9★ from 162 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Casper, Casper & Casper (#2) and Law Offices of John T. Nicholson (#3) follow. We ranked 52 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Middletown?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 52 social security disability lawyers serving Middletown, OH. 4 of them are based in Middletown; 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 Middletown are open 24/7?

13 ranked social security disability lawyers in Middletown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Casper, Casper & Casper (#1), Casper, Casper & Casper (#2) and Scheidler Disability Law (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Middletown work on weekends?

15 of 52 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Casper, Casper & Casper (#1), Casper, Casper & Casper (#2) and Scheidler Disability Law (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Middletown social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 52 rated social security disability lawyers in Middletown is 4.8★, with a median of 32 reviews. Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA has the most, 656 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Middletown count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Middletown 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 Middletown, OH 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 Middletown, OH 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 Middletown?

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 Middletown

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 52 social security disability lawyers serving Middletown.

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