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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Newark, NJ: 2026 rankings

123 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 Newark: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., LFR Score 70/100; 4.7★ from 528 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 123.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., 1,478 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 123 ranked; ranked #11.

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

123 Newark social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 40 are open 24/7, 49 open Saturdays and 40 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 123 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Newark 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 Newark at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.704.7★ (528)Brooklyn, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.684.5★ (394)New York City, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys684.9★ (106)New York City, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Offices of Daniel Berger654.9★ (526)Morrisania, 15 mi away——
5Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.654.9★ (132)New York City, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6And Benefits for All645.0★ (526)Monsey, 26 mi away——
7Law Office of Robert C. Buckley, Esq.644.9★ (182)New York City, 10 mi away——
8Savino & Smollar634.0★ (21)New York City, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Law Offices of Sheryl Gandel Mazur634.8★ (159)Cedar Grove, 11 mi away——
10Law Office of Gregg Hobbie634.8★ (52)Eatontown, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 123 social security disability lawyers in Newark, 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 Newark

    Based in Brooklyn, 10 mi away

    70/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 528 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 528 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 Livingston St Ste 2, Brooklyn, NY 11201
  2. Based in New York City, 10 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 394 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    551 5th Ave #520, New York, NY 10176
  3. Based in New York City, 10 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 106 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 106 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    369 Lexington Ave Ste 355, New York, NY 10017
  4. Based in Morrisania, 15 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 526 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 526 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1000 Grand Concourse Ste 1A, Bronx, NY 10451
  5. Based in New York City, 13 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 132 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 132 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1825 Park Ave #901, New York, NY 10035
  6. Based in Monsey, 26 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 526 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 526 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    321 NY-59 #128, Tallman, NY 10982
  7. Based in New York City, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 182 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 182 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 W 21st St #402, New York, NY 10010
  8. Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    225 Broadway Ste 1320, New York, NY 10007
  9. Based in Cedar Grove, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 159 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 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    195 Fairfield Ave STE 2C, West Caldwell, NJ 07006
  10. Based in Eatontown, 33 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 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 52 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12 Christopher Wy #200, Eatontown, NJ 07724
  11. Based in Woodbury, 37 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 136 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    180 Froehlich Farm Blvd Suite 1, Woodbury, NY 11797
  12. Based in New York City, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    136 Madison Ave Floors 5 & 6, PMB# 4268, New York, NY 10016
  13. Based in Newark

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Address
    60 Park Pl #509, Newark, NJ 07102
  14. Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 58 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 State St 35th Floor, New York, NY 10004
  15. Based in Kew Gardens, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    80-02 Kew Gardens Rd #307, Kew Gardens, NY 11415
  16. Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 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 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    277 Broadway Ste 706, New York, NY 10007
  17. Based in New York City, 11 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 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
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2440 Broadway Apt 269, New York, NY 10024
  18. Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 95 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 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    299 Broadway #1600, New York, NY 10007
  19. Based in Morris Park, 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2116 Williamsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10461
  20. Based in Brooklyn, 14 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 113 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 113 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–6 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1222 Avenue M Ste 501, Brooklyn, NY 11230
  21. Based in Paterson, 12 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 9:30 AM–11:30 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    100 Hamilton Plaza Ste 1201, Paterson, NJ 07505
  22. Based in New York City, 9 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 29 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 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    299 Broadway Ste 1816, New York, NY 10007

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

social security disability lawyers in Newark, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26The Law Offices of Steven Gaechter604.8★ (36)11 mi
27Gail A. Spence Attorney-at-Law Social Security Disability Law604.9★ (339)5 mi
28DGS Benefits Inc.604.8★ (17)17 mi
29Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, LLP604.8★ (232)8 mi
30O'Connor Law PLLC New York Workers’ Compensation Lawyer605.0★ (515)26 mi
31Hermann Law Group, PLLC604.6★ (44)13 mi
32O'Connor Law PLLC New York Workers' Compensation Lawyer605.0★ (337)22 mi
33Law Office of Sharmine Persaud595.0★ (125)37 mi
34Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, LLP594.6★ (335)10 mi
35Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, LLP594.9★ (383)22 mi
36Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC595.0★ (3)28 mi
37Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, LLP594.8★ (266)16 mi
38American Disability Advocates, Inc.594.6★ (63)23 mi
39Law Offices of Eitan Dagan, P.C.594.3★ (76)17 mi
40Fogelgaren Forman & Bergman594.5★ (15)9 mi
41Peter S. Tipograph592.5★ (6)9 mi
42Erica J. Mandell Attorney at Law584.1★ (9)20 mi
43Crysti D. Farra Attorney at Law585.0★ (39)30 mi
44Markhoff & Mittman, P.C.584.8★ (77)10 mi
45Law Offices of Barbara B. Comerford583.8★ (94)14 mi
46Law Offices of Tanusha Thuraisingam PLLC584.7★ (14)17 mi
47Finkelstein, Meirowitz & Eidlisz574.5★ (121)9 mi
48Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P.574.8★ (344)29 mi
49The Law Offices of George Poulos, Esq.574.8★ (86)14 mi
50Hermann Law Group, PLLC: New York Disability Attorneys574.7★ (35)28 mi

Also serving Newark

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 Newark
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Adams Family Law Group, LLC4.5★ (61)In Newark
Ambrosio & Associates Attys At Law4.6★ (91)In Newark
Apsan Law Offices, LLC4.6★ (137)In Newark
Cobos Law Firm4.8★ (203)In Newark
Compass Immigration Law LLC5.0★ (197)In Newark
D'Uva and Miron4.9★ (126)In Newark
Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C.4.8★ (285)In Newark
Ginarte Gonzalez & Winograd, LLP4.7★ (729)In Newark
Law Office of Seham K. Elmalak LLC5.0★ (88)In Newark
Law Offices of Montell Figgins, LLC4.5★ (237)In Newark
Malhotra & Associates4.6★ (133)In Newark
Newark Personal Injury Attorney at Law, Brandon J. Broderick5.0★ (202)In Newark
Nova Law Group4.8★ (160)In Newark
Personal Injury Lawyer Peter Briskin4.9★ (48)In Newark
Piccolo Law Firm, LLC5.0★ (88)In Newark
Pierre Vanguard Law5.0★ (52)In Newark
Rubenstein Law Personal Injury Lawyers4.7★ (130)In Newark
Terry Law Group, LLC4.6★ (69)In Newark
The Law Offices of Randy E. Lewis, LLC4.8★ (131)In Newark
TopDog Law Personal Injury Lawyers4.8★ (353)In Newark

How we ranked Newark social security disability lawyers

We scored 123 Newark 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 Newark 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 Newark: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Newark, NJ is Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. with an LFR Score of 70/100. It has 4.7★ from 528 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#2) and Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 123 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Newark?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 123 social security disability lawyers serving Newark, NJ. 1 of them is based in Newark; 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 Newark are open 24/7?

40 ranked social security disability lawyers in Newark post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#1), Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#2) and Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Newark work on weekends?

49 of 123 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 40 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#1), Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#2) and Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Newark social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 123 rated social security disability lawyers in Newark is 4.7★, with a median of 36 reviews. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. has the most, 1,478 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Newark count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Newark 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 Newark, NJ 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 Newark, NJ 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 Newark?

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 Newark

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 123 social security disability lawyers serving Newark.

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