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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Santa Clara, CA: 2026 rankings

27 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 Santa Clara: Roeschke Law, LLC, LFR Score 72/100; 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: LaPorte Law Firm, 177 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #5.

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

27 Santa Clara social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 27 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Roeschke Law, LLC724.7★ (153)San Jose, 4 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Laporte Law Firm684.8★ (172)San Jose, 3 mi away——
3Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys645.0★ (34)San Francisco, 39 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Sackett & Associates634.3★ (54)San Francisco, 4 mi away——
5LaPorte Law Firm634.9★ (177)Oakland, 36 mi away—Most reviews
6Robert T Bledsoe Law Offices624.6★ (21)San Jose, 2 mi away——
7The Law Office of Jerron N. Harding625.0★ (44)Walnut Creek, 39 mi away——
8PRC (Positive Resource Center)614.6★ (144)San Francisco, 38 mi away——
9Angelina Valle & Associates603.1★ (17)San Jose, 2 mi away——
10Richard A. Gutstadt, Professional Corporation594.8★ (40)Oakland, 35 mi away——

All 27 social security disability lawyers in Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara

    #1 Roeschke Law, LLC

    Based in San Jose, 4 mi away

    72/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 153 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 153 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    99 S Almaden Blvd #600, San Jose, CA 95113
    View profile for Roeschke Law, LLC(480) 424-4996

  2. #2 Laporte Law Firm

    Based in San Jose, 3 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 172 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 172 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2570 N First St 2nd Floor, San Jose, CA 95131
    View profile for Laporte Law Firm(408) 293-8810

  4. #4 Sackett & Associates

    Based in San Francisco, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 54 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 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    548 Market Street Suite 38822, San Francisco, CA 94104
    View profile for Sackett & Associates(408) 295-7755

  5. #5 LaPorte Law Firm

    Based in Oakland, 36 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 177 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 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1999 Harrison St 18th floor, Oakland, CA 94612
    View profile for LaPorte Law Firm(510) 208-4525

  6. #6 Robert T Bledsoe Law Offices

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    330 W Hedding St #100, San Jose, CA 95110
    View profile for Robert T Bledsoe Law Offices(408) 298-4606

  8. #8 PRC (Positive Resource Center)

    Based in San Francisco, 38 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 144 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    170 9th St, San Francisco, CA 94103
    View profile for PRC (Positive Resource Center)(415) 777-0333

  9. #9 Angelina Valle & Associates

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2033 Gateway Pl #500, San Jose, CA 95110
    View profile for Angelina Valle & Associates(831) 534-3770

  10. #10 Richard A. Gutstadt, Professional Corporation

    Based in Oakland, 35 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 40 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 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    614 Grand Ave #320, Oakland, CA 94610
    View profile for Richard A. Gutstadt, Professional Corporation(510) 451-8370

  11. #11 Ortega Disability Group

    Based in Oakland, 36 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 43 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 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 14th St #900, Oakland, CA 94612
    View profile for Ortega Disability Group(800) 322-1173

  12. #12 Disability Law Advocates, PC

    Based in San Jose, 2 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1922 The Alameda #300, San Jose, CA 95126
    View profile for Disability Law Advocates, PC(408) 453-3500

  14. #14 LaPorte Law Firm

    Based in Santa Cruz, 27 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 Cooper St Ste 228, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    View profile for LaPorte Law Firm(831) 426-2535

  15. #15 Taren Robert E

    Based in Santa Cruz, 27 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    605 Center St, Santa Cruz, CA 95060
    View profile for Taren Robert E(831) 429-9880

  16. #16 Law Office of Geri N. Kahn

    Based in San Francisco, 39 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–8 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    465 California St Ste 607, San Francisco, CA 94104
    View profile for Law Office of Geri N. Kahn(415) 397-5446

  18. #18 Andrew J. Kopp, P.C.

    Based in Oakland, 36 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1305 Franklin St #412, Oakland, CA 94612
    View profile for Andrew J. Kopp, P.C.(510) 763-9504

  19. #19 Clefton Disability Law

    Based in Alameda, 33 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2601 Blanding Ave Ste C #336, Alameda, CA 94501
    View profile for Clefton Disability Law(510) 832-5001

  20. #20 Roberts Disability Law, P.C.

    Based in Oakland, 35 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Insurance attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    66 Franklin St Ste 300, Oakland, CA 94607
    View profile for Roberts Disability Law, P.C.(510) 230-2090

  21. #21 Law Office of Jon Marlowe

    Based in Pleasanton, 22 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7041 Koll Center Pkwy Ste 205, Pleasanton, CA 94566
    View profile for Law Office of Jon Marlowe(925) 302-9176

  22. #22 Special Needs Law Group, APC

    Based in San Jose, 3 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1570 The Alameda #223, San Jose, CA 95126
    View profile for Special Needs Law Group, APC(408) 852-7005

  24. #24 D'Angelo Law Inc

    Based in Tracy, 37 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1660 W Linne Rd Ste 120, Tracy, CA 95377
    View profile for D'Angelo Law Inc(209) 834-2222

  25. #25 Law Offices of Byron T Smith

    Based in San Francisco, 39 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Employment attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    825 Van Ness Ave Ste 604, San Francisco, CA 94109
    View profile for Law Offices of Byron T Smith(415) 944-5689

All 27 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #27, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Santa Clara, ranks 26 to 27
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna473.8★ (18)33 mi
27TrustParency PC445.0★ (4)39 mi

Also serving Santa Clara

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 Santa Clara
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
AllAccess Law Group4.3★ (6)In Santa Clara
Braff Law Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers5.0★ (32)In Santa Clara
Brainin Law Office5.0★ (20)In Santa Clara
Challa Law Office, PC4.7★ (55)In Santa Clara
Chugh, LLP - Attorneys & CPAs4.8★ (41)In Santa Clara
Dale N Chen Law Offices4.7★ (14)In Santa Clara
Dhaliwal Law Group, Inc.4.3★ (73)In Santa Clara
Farahi Law Firm, APC5.0★ (237)In Santa Clara
Fidea Law Corporation / 박수정변호사4.9★ (55)In Santa Clara
Gomez Edwards Law Group, LLP4.4★ (14)In Santa Clara
Law Office of Bhupinder Gill4.8★ (75)In Santa Clara
Law Offices of Kevin Faulk, P.C.4.8★ (66)In Santa Clara
Law Offices of Michel J. Rouhani5.0★ (6)In Santa Clara
Mayr Law Firm PC4.6★ (274)In Santa Clara
Patent PC5.0★ (25)In Santa Clara
Penney & Associates5.0★ (14)In Santa Clara
Rothbard Law Group, LLP3.4★ (64)In Santa Clara
The Law Offices of Deborah Azar, P.C.4.9★ (91)In Santa Clara
The Mlnarik Law Group, Inc.3.6★ (9)In Santa Clara
이학순 변호사 Brian H. Lee, Attorney at Law4.6★ (16)In Santa Clara

How we ranked Santa Clara social security disability lawyers

We scored 27 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Santa Clara, CA is Roeschke Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Laporte Law Firm (#2) and Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 27 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Santa Clara?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 social security disability lawyers serving Santa Clara, CA. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked social security disability lawyers in Santa Clara post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Roeschke Law, LLC (#1) and Larry H. Parker Accident 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 Santa Clara work on weekends?

2 of 27 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Roeschke Law, LLC (#1) and Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Santa Clara social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated social security disability lawyers in Santa Clara is 4.8★, with a median of 23 reviews. LaPorte Law Firm has the most, 177 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Santa Clara count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Santa Clara 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara, 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 Santa Clara?

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 Santa Clara

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 social security disability lawyers serving Santa Clara.

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