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

13 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 Cruz: Roeschke Law, LLC, LFR Score 69/100; 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Most-reviewed: Laporte Law Firm, 172 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 13 ranked; ranked #2.

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

13 Santa Cruz social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 13 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Santa Cruz 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 Cruz at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Roeschke Law, LLC694.7★ (153)San Jose, 26 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Laporte Law Firm644.8★ (172)San Jose, 29 mi away—Most reviews
3LaPorte Law Firm624.8★ (12)Santa Cruz——
4Taren Robert E614.4★ (12)Santa Cruz——
5Sackett & Associates604.3★ (54)San Francisco, 24 mi away——
6Robert T Bledsoe Law Offices594.6★ (21)San Jose, 27 mi away——
7Angelina Valle & Associates563.1★ (17)San Jose, 28 mi away——
8Disability Law Advocates, PC554.8★ (4)San Jose, 26 mi away——
9Law Offices of Hatixhe Grbeshi, Attorney Professional Corporation555.0★ (129)San Jose, 26 mi away——
10Rucka, O'Boyle, Lombardo & McKenna504.2★ (44)Salinas, 28 mi away——

All 13 social security disability lawyers in Santa Cruz, 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 Santa Cruz

    #1 Roeschke Law, LLC

    Based in San Jose, 26 mi away

    69/100LFR 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”.

    • 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, 29 mi away

    64/100LFR 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”.

    • 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

  3. #3 LaPorte Law Firm

    Based in Santa Cruz

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 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

  4. #4 Taren Robert E

    Based in Santa Cruz

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 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

  5. #5 Sackett & Associates

    Based in San Francisco, 24 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 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

Also serving Santa Cruz

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 Cruz
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Dina Hoffman4.5★ (15)In Santa Cruz
Douglas C Kane Attorney At Law3.9★ (7)In Santa Cruz
i Abogados de Accidentes5.0★ (15)In Santa Cruz
Katzakian Law P.C.4.7★ (12)In Santa Cruz
King Personal Injury & Car Accident Lawyers5.0★ (45)In Santa Cruz
Law Office of Angel L Hess3.2★ (10)In Santa Cruz
Law Office of Balam O Letona, Inc.5.0★ (20)In Santa Cruz
Law Office of Cherish Om - Criminal Defense & Family Lawyer5.0★ (27)In Santa Cruz
Law Office of Gina Occhipinti Borasi4.8★ (19)In Santa Cruz
Law Offices of George J Gigarjian5.0★ (44)In Santa Cruz
Law Offices of Kayla Grant4.3★ (19)In Santa Cruz
Levini Law4.7★ (26)In Santa Cruz
Penrose Chun & Gorman LLP4.3★ (11)In Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz DUI Lawyer The Crawford Law Firm, Inc.5.0★ (9)In Santa Cruz
Senior Legal Services3.7★ (20)In Santa Cruz
Silva Injury Law, Inc.5.0★ (84)In Santa Cruz
The Corman Law Offices5.0★ (84)In Santa Cruz
The Law Office of Leila Vaez-Iravani5.0★ (29)In Santa Cruz
Weisner Legal, APC5.0★ (32)In Santa Cruz
Wiles Injury Law5.0★ (15)In Santa Cruz

How we ranked Santa Cruz social security disability lawyers

We scored 13 Santa Cruz 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 Cruz 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 Cruz: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Santa Cruz, CA is Roeschke Law, LLC with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.7★ from 153 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Laporte Law Firm (#2) and LaPorte Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 13 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

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

LawFirmsRanked ranks 13 social security disability lawyers serving Santa Cruz, CA. 2 of them are based in Santa Cruz; 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 Santa Cruz are open 24/7?

1 ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Santa Cruz posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Roeschke Law, LLC (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Santa Cruz work on weekends?

1 of 13 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Roeschke Law, LLC (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

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

The median Google rating among 13 rated social security disability lawyers in Santa Cruz is 4.6★, with a median of 18 reviews. Laporte Law Firm has the most, 172 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Cruz count in this ranking?

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

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 Cruz

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 13 social security disability lawyers serving Santa Cruz.

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