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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Painesville, OH: 2026 rankings

32 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 Painesville: Pinyerd Disability & SSDI Law Cleveland, Ohio, LFR Score 64/100; 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Cleveland Abogado, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 32.

  3. 4

    Most-reviewed: Liner Legal, LLC - Disability Lawyers, 1,589 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 32 ranked; ranked #4.

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

32 Painesville social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 32 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Painesville 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 Painesville at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pinyerd Disability & SSDI Law Cleveland, Ohio645.0★ (87)Cleveland, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Balin Law, LLC644.7★ (274)Mentor, 7 mi away——
3Cleveland Abogado645.0★ (46)Cleveland, 28 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Liner Legal, LLC - Disability Lawyers634.7★ (1,589)Cleveland, 31 mi away—Most reviews
5Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA634.5★ (12)Willoughby, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Balin Law, LLC614.9★ (168)Cleveland, 28 mi away——
7Margolius, Margolius & Associates594.5★ (240)Cleveland, 28 mi away——
8Balin Law, LLC594.7★ (102)Ashtabula, 28 mi away——
9Michael E. Bloom, Disability Lawyer584.9★ (77)Warren, 35 mi away——
10Wilson & Gillissie Law Office575.0★ (28)Cleveland, 28 mi away——

All 32 social security disability lawyers in Painesville, 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 Painesville

    Based in Cleveland, 34 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 87 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 87 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9701 Brookpark Rd #250, Cleveland, OH 44129
  2. Based in Mentor, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 274 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 274 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7372 Lakeshore Blvd, Mentor, OH 44060
  3. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 46 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 46 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    East #13173, 600 Superior Ave Suite 1300, Cleveland, OH 44114
  4. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 168 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 168 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 E 9th St #1020-B, Cleveland, OH 44199
  5. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 240 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 240 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Public Square #1770, Cleveland, OH 44113
  6. Based in Ashtabula, 28 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 102 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 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2302 Metcalf Dr Unit 22-B, Ashtabula, OH 44004
  7. Based in Warren, 35 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 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 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5975 Mahoning Ave NW, Warren, OH 44483
  8. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 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 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1382 W 9th St #420, Cleveland, OH 44113
  9. Based in Painesville

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1701 Mentor Ave Ste 13, Painesville, OH 44077
  10. Based in Cleveland, 27 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    1228 Euclid Ave, Cleveland, OH 44115
  11. Based in Beachwood, 23 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3659 S Green Rd Ste 221, Beachwood, OH 44122
  12. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1370 W 6th St #208, Cleveland, OH 44113
  13. Based in Lakewood, 33 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 110 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    14701 Detroit Ave #413, Lakewood, OH 44107
  14. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1382 W 9th St Ste 410, Cleveland, OH 44113
  15. Based in Euclid, 16 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 749 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 749 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    27730 Euclid Ave, Euclid, OH 44132
  16. Based in Brecksville, 31 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6497 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131
  17. Based in Cleveland, 28 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 Public Square Ste 1680, Cleveland, OH 44113
  18. Based in Brecksville, 31 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6500 Rockside Rd Suite 230, Independence, OH 44131
  19. Based in Willoughby, 9 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    4230 OH-306 Bldg 1 Ste 300, Willoughby, OH 44094
  20. Based in Mentor, 8 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8039 Broadmoor Rd, Mentor, OH 44060
  21. Based in Willoughby, 9 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4230 OH-306 # 300, Willoughby, OH 44094

All 32 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #32, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Painesville, ranks 26 to 32
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Robert J Vecchio Co. LPA485.0★ (26)28 mi
27Melissa S. Johnson LLC465.0★ (6)23 mi
28Garson Johnson LLC464.7★ (11)29 mi
29Kordic & Braun453.9★ (35)28 mi
30Kenneth S. Kabb Veterans Law455.0★ (6)23 mi
31Ronald J. Schafer, Esq.455.0★ (7)28 mi
32Michael Grueschow444.0★ (4)39 mi

Also serving Painesville

19 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 Painesville
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anna Parise - Dworken & Bernstein Co., LPA2.0★ (12)In Painesville
Attorney David F. Neilsen, LLC9 mi
Attorney Tucci, LLCIn Painesville
Attorneys Referral Services3.0★ (1)In Painesville
David E. Nager2.0★ (1)16 mi
Dworken & Bernstein Co, L.P.A.4.3★ (76)In Painesville
Eric King - Cleveland Accident and Injury Lawyer23 mi
Erik Walter -- Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.5.0★ (5)In Painesville
HV Legal4.9★ (37)In Painesville
James Lyons Attorney At Law5.0★ (1)In Painesville
Kenneth Cahill - Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.3.5★ (2)In Painesville
Malyuk McDaniel Kasper LLC5.0★ (1)29 mi
Nelson Sweet & Hurley5.0★ (3)In Painesville
Nicole Fiorelli -- Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.In Painesville
Patrice Denman Co LPA3.1★ (90)In Painesville
Richard Selby -- Dworken & Bernstein Co., L.P.A.In Painesville
Sus Abogados Latinos4.5★ (62)In Painesville
Tarkowsky & Piper Co., L.P.A.14 mi
Ziegler Metzger LLPIn Painesville

How we ranked Painesville social security disability lawyers

We scored 32 Painesville 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 Painesville 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 Painesville: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Painesville, OH is Pinyerd Disability & SSDI Law Cleveland, Ohio with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 5.0★ from 87 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Balin Law, LLC (#2) and Cleveland Abogado (#3) follow. We ranked 32 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Painesville?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 32 social security disability lawyers serving Painesville, OH. 1 of them is based in Painesville; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 19 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

5 ranked social security disability lawyers in Painesville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pinyerd Disability & SSDI Law Cleveland, Ohio (#1), Cleveland Abogado (#3) and Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Painesville work on weekends?

5 of 32 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pinyerd Disability & SSDI Law Cleveland, Ohio (#1), Cleveland Abogado (#3) and Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Painesville social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 32 rated social security disability lawyers in Painesville is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. Liner Legal, LLC - Disability Lawyers has the most, 1,589 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 Painesville count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Painesville 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 Painesville, 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 Painesville, 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 Painesville?

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 Painesville

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 32 social security disability lawyers serving Painesville.