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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Scottsdale, AZ: 2026 rankings

24 social security disability lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

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    Highest LFR Score in Scottsdale: Pekas Smith: Arizona Disability Attorneys, LFR Score 72/100; 4.8★ from 563 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Roeschke Law, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 24.

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    Most-reviewed: Roeschke Law, LLC, 629 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 24 ranked; ranked #2.

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

24 Scottsdale social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 7 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 24 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Social Security disability lawyers in Phoenix ranking. See Social Security disability lawyers in Phoenix

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pekas Smith: Arizona Disability Attorneys724.8★ (563)Phoenix, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Roeschke Law, LLC714.6★ (629)Phoenix, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Roeschke Law, LLC694.6★ (219)Tempe, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Desert Disability675.0★ (35)Phoenix, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Slepian Ellexson, PLLC664.6★ (543)Phoenix, 10 mi away——
6Law Offices of Stephanie Lake P.C.634.3★ (323)Phoenix, 10 mi away——
7Law Offices of Andrew J. Muirhead634.6★ (121)Phoenix, 10 mi away——
8Disability Help Group Arizona624.2★ (156)Mesa, 7 mi away——
9Desert Disability of Arizona624.9★ (130)ScottsdaleOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10Walner Law AZ, LLC612.0★ (4)Phoenix, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 24 social security disability lawyers in Scottsdale, 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.

  2. #2 Roeschke Law, LLC

    Based in Phoenix, 8 mi away

    71/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 629 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 629 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2375 E Camelback Rd #600, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    View profile for Roeschke Law, LLC(480) 651-8577

  3. #3 Roeschke Law, LLC

    Based in Tempe, 13 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 219 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 219 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9180 S Kyrene Rd Ste 109, Tempe, AZ 85284
    View profile for Roeschke Law, LLC(480) 470-9302

  4. #4 Desert Disability

    Based in Phoenix, 10 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2025 N 3rd St Ste B300, Phoenix, AZ 85004
    View profile for Desert Disability(480) 420-7887

  5. #5 Slepian Ellexson, PLLC

    Based in Phoenix, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 543 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 543 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3737 N 7th St #106, Phoenix, AZ 85014
    View profile for Slepian Ellexson, PLLC(480) 745-2288

  10. #10 Walner Law AZ, LLC

    Based in Phoenix, 10 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 2.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    20 E Thomas Rd #2200, Phoenix, AZ 85012
    View profile for Walner Law AZ, LLC(480) 508-8800

  12. #12 Harmon Law Office

    Based in Phoenix, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    Squaw Peak Plaza, 2140 E Thomas Rd, Phoenix, AZ 85016
    View profile for Harmon Law Office(480) 829-0494

  13. #13 Nixon Disability Law

    Based in Tempe, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.8★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 E Rio Salado Pkwy, Tempe, AZ 85281
    View profile for Nixon Disability Law(602) 821-8586

  14. #14 Quick Disability Help

    Based in Phoenix, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 N 1st Ave Ste 2325 #1293, Phoenix, AZ 85003
    View profile for Quick Disability Help(623) 290-2449

  15. #15 Desert Disability

    Based in Phoenix, 16 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–11 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2550 W Union Hills Dr Suite 350, Phoenix, AZ 85027
    View profile for Desert Disability(480) 420-7887

  16. #16 DAWA Disability, LLC

    Based in Glendale, 19 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5907 W Kings Ave #101, Glendale, AZ 85306
    View profile for DAWA Disability, LLC(888) 200-6929

  17. #17 J Disability Law Firm

    Based in Phoenix, 16 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18444 N 25th Ave #420, Phoenix, AZ 85023
    View profile for J Disability Law Firm(602) 607-0000

  20. #20 Schiffman Law

    Based in Phoenix, 9 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 177 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 177 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4506 N 12th St, Phoenix, AZ 85014
    View profile for Schiffman Law(602) 266-2667

  21. #21 USA Disability Team, LLC

    Based in Glendale, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

    • 3.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17505 N 79th Ave #310, Glendale, AZ 85308
    View profile for USA Disability Team, LLC(800) 248-5120

  23. #23 Curtis & Reissner, PLLC

    Based in Phoenix, 21 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.4★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3030 N Central Ave unit 1107, Phoenix, AZ 85012
    View profile for Curtis & Reissner, PLLC(623) 428-1923

  24. #24 Rosacci Law Firm PC

    Based in Phoenix, 7 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11120 N Tatum Blvd, Phoenix, AZ 85028
    View profile for Rosacci Law Firm PC(602) 954-1300

How we ranked Scottsdale social security disability lawyers

We scored 24 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Scottsdale, AZ is Pekas Smith: Arizona Disability Attorneys with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 4.8★ from 563 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roeschke Law, LLC (#2) and Roeschke Law, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 24 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Scottsdale?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 24 social security disability lawyers serving Scottsdale, AZ. 2 of them are based in Scottsdale; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

6 ranked social security disability lawyers in Scottsdale post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pekas Smith: Arizona Disability Attorneys (#1), Roeschke Law, LLC (#2) and Roeschke Law, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Scottsdale work on weekends?

7 of 24 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 7 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pekas Smith: Arizona Disability Attorneys (#1), Roeschke Law, LLC (#2) and Roeschke Law, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Scottsdale social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 24 rated social security disability lawyers in Scottsdale is 4.6★, with a median of 54 reviews. Roeschke Law, LLC has the most, 629 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 Scottsdale count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Scottsdale 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 Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale, AZ 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 Scottsdale?

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 Scottsdale

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 24 social security disability lawyers serving Scottsdale.

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