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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Universal City, CA: 2026 rankings

57 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 Universal City: Disability Law Offices of Tony Adderley, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 248 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Roeschke Law, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 57.

  3. 19

    Most-reviewed: Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys, 737 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 57 ranked; ranked #19.

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

57 Universal City social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 17 open Saturdays and 14 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 57 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Universal City 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 Universal City at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Disability Law Offices of Tony Adderley694.8★ (248)Los Angeles, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Roeschke Law, LLC694.7★ (159)Los Angeles, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Devermont & Devermont Disability Lawyers | SSDI and SSI Benefits694.7★ (157)Los Angeles, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys644.7★ (135)Orange, 36 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Nyman Turkish PC634.7★ (160)El Segundo, 15 mi away——
6Law Office of Irene Ruzin634.6★ (123)Encino, 8 mi away——
7Disability Advocates Group624.4★ (228)Agoura, 10 mi away——
8RCM Disability624.7★ (68)Glendale, 6 mi away——
9Law Offices Of Nazanin Mazgani624.8★ (63)Los Angeles, 9 mi away——
10Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys604.6★ (338)Los Angeles, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 57 social security disability lawyers in Universal City, 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 Universal City

    Based in Los Angeles, 14 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 248 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 248 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5901 W Century Blvd #750, Los Angeles, CA 90045
  2. Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 159 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    445 S Figueroa St 31st Floor, Los Angeles, CA 90071
  3. 69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 157 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 157 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    12121 Wilshire Blvd #1260, Los Angeles, CA 90025
  4. Based in El Segundo, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 160 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 160 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    400 Continental Blvd Ste 280, El Segundo, CA 90245
  5. Based in Encino, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 123 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 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    16311 Ventura Blvd #900, Encino, CA 91436
  6. Based in Agoura, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 228 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 228 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18321 Ventura Blvd Ste 355, Tarzana, CA 91356
  7. Based in Glendale, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 68 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 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    535 N Brand Blvd, Glendale, CA 91203
  8. Based in Los Angeles, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 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 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11400 W Olympic Blvd #200, Los Angeles, CA 90064
  9. Based in Burbank, 1 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 24 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 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 10 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    4100 W Alameda Ave 3rd fl suite 301, Burbank, CA 91505
  10. Based in Sherman Oaks, 7 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Sepulveda Blvd Ste 230, Sherman Oaks, CA 91403
  11. Based in Van Nuys, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 113 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 113 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6151 Van Nuys Blvd, Van Nuys, CA 91401
  12. Based in Chatsworth, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 92 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 7:30 AM–12 PM · Sat 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    21540 Plummer St # B, Chatsworth, CA 91311
  13. Based in Carson, 19 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  14. Based in Whittier, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 107 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 107 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    7200 Greenleaf Ave Ste 170A, Whittier, CA 90602
  15. Based in Orange, 38 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 99 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 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1100 W Town and Country Rd #1228, Orange, CA 92868
  16. Based in Pasadena, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    3852 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
  17. Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    611 Wilshire Blvd #1212, Los Angeles, CA 90017
  18. Based in Los Angeles, 8 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10940 Wilshire Blvd Ste 600, Los Angeles, CA 90024
  19. Based in Pasadena, 16 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3852 E Colorado Blvd, Pasadena, CA 91107
  20. Based in Torrance, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3655 Torrance Blvd #405, Torrance, CA 90503

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

social security disability lawyers in Universal City, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Beverly Hills Law Network575.0★ (26)5 mi
27Khanuja Law564.9★ (112)8 mi
28Law Offices of Ethan K. Pham - Disability Lawyer564.5★ (8)20 mi
29Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys554.9★ (66)27 mi
30Los Angeles Legal Advocates554.5★ (430)20 mi
31Drake & Drake, P.C.554.8★ (4)17 mi
32Koszdin, Fields & Sherry554.6★ (20)8 mi
33Law Offices of Stuart Barasch553.2★ (6)15 mi
34Perona, Langer, Beck, Harrison - PLBH Law544.3★ (208)23 mi
35Lowenstein Disability Lawyers545.0★ (3)24 mi
36Rohlfing & Kalagian Attorneys At Law543.9★ (7)27 mi
37Retirement Solutions545.0★ (4)28 mi
38SA Law Group, APC.534.7★ (87)6 mi
39Fin-Wall Associates535.0★ (3)27 mi
40华明胜律师事务所 (40年资深车祸律师)534.0★ (20)16 mi
41Mayberry Law525.0★ (41)8 mi
42Graiwer Kaplan Vernik & Evans, LLP524.3★ (100)6 mi
43Hernandez & Schapiro, Inc. - Attorneys At Law525.0★ (3)35 mi
44United Disability Lawyers Group525.0★ (3)13 mi
45Law Offices Of Dennis A. Dascanio514.9★ (187)38 mi
46Gaylord & Nantais Attorneys at Law Long Beach504.8★ (56)23 mi
47The Jacobson Law Firm, LLP504.7★ (20)9 mi
48Law Offices of John Hernandez, Esq., APC/Hernandez Injury Lawyers504.7★ (69)27 mi
49Steven D. Harowitz Law Offices494.8★ (25)21 mi
50Law Offices of Carmen C. Ulibarri APC484.1★ (22)16 mi

Also serving Universal City

11 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 Universal City
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Beverly Hills Legal Services | Tax Planning6 mi
California Disability5.0★ (2)9 mi
Gaylord & Nantais Attorneys at Law Los Angeles7 mi
Humphrey & Associates5.0★ (1)16 mi
Hurwitz, Orihuela & Hayes, LLP5.0★ (3)In Universal City
Kenton Koszdin Law Office1.0★ (1)36 mi
Law Offices of Raffi R. Shahinian5 mi
Legal Leaf, Inc7 mi
Ssdi27 mi
The Estate Planning Law Center5.0★ (2)6 mi
The Law Offices of Steven D. Harowitz5.0★ (1)9 mi

How we ranked Universal City social security disability lawyers

We scored 57 Universal City 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 Universal City 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 Universal City: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Universal City, CA is Disability Law Offices of Tony Adderley with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 248 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roeschke Law, LLC (#2) and Devermont & Devermont Disability Lawyers | SSDI and SSI Benefits (#3) follow. We ranked 57 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Universal City?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 57 social security disability lawyers serving Universal City, CA. Another 11 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

11 ranked social security disability lawyers in Universal City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Disability Law Offices of Tony Adderley (#1), Roeschke Law, LLC (#2) and Devermont & Devermont Disability Lawyers | SSDI and SSI Benefits (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Universal City work on weekends?

17 of 57 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 14 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Disability Law Offices of Tony Adderley (#1), Roeschke Law, LLC (#2) and Devermont & Devermont Disability Lawyers | SSDI and SSI Benefits (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Universal City social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 57 rated social security disability lawyers in Universal City is 4.7★, with a median of 30 reviews. Larry H. Parker Accident Attorneys has the most, 737 reviews, and ranks #19. 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 Universal City count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Universal City 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 Universal City, 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 Universal City, 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 Universal City?

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 Universal City

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 57 social security disability lawyers serving Universal City.

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