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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Valley Station, KY: 2026 rankings

27 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 Valley Station: McDowell Stromatt & Associate, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews.

  2. 3

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Karl Truman Law Office LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 27.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: McDowell Stromatt & Associates, 705 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 27 ranked; ranked #2.

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27 Valley Station social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 27 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Valley Station 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 Valley Station at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1McDowell Stromatt & Associate664.9★ (529)Louisville, 15 mi away—Top score
2McDowell Stromatt & Associates654.9★ (705)Elizabethtown, 29 mi away—Most reviews
3Karl Truman Law Office LLC614.9★ (470)Louisville, 18 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
4Karl Truman Law Office LLC614.8★ (374)Jeffersonville, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Smith and Wax Attorneys at Law614.5★ (48)Louisville, 11 mi away——
6Spartan Disability Advocates605.0★ (33)Louisville, 21 mi awayEvenings—
7Howes & Barnett PLLC595.0★ (28)Louisville, 34 mi awaySat—
8Jennings Law Offices594.4★ (22)Louisville, 12 mi away——
9Greg Marks, Social Security Law594.5★ (33)Louisville, 20 mi away——
10Chad Graham - Attorney At Law585.0★ (89)Louisville, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—

All 27 social security disability lawyers in Valley Station, 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 Valley Station

    #1 McDowell Stromatt & Associate

    Based in Louisville, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 529 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 529 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3103 Breckenridge Ln Ste 7, Louisville, KY 40220
    View profile for McDowell Stromatt & Associate(502) 491-9404

  2. #2 McDowell Stromatt & Associates

    Based in Elizabethtown, 29 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 705 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 705 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    335 W Dixie Ave, Elizabethtown, KY 42701
    View profile for McDowell Stromatt & Associates(270) 765-7650

  5. #5 Smith and Wax Attorneys at Law

    Based in Louisville, 11 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 48 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 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    315 Guthrie St #200, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Smith and Wax Attorneys at Law(502) 581-1133

  6. #6 Spartan Disability Advocates

    Based in Louisville, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–8 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9920 Shining Willow Dr Apt 201, Louisville, KY 40241
    View profile for Spartan Disability Advocates(502) 645-4204

  7. #7 Howes & Barnett PLLC

    Based in Louisville, 34 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    208 S 1st Ave, La Grange, KY 40031
    View profile for Howes & Barnett PLLC(502) 454-4850

  8. #8 Jennings Law Offices

    Based in Louisville, 12 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 W Main St #1910, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Jennings Law Offices(502) 583-3882

  9. #9 Greg Marks, Social Security Law

    Based in Louisville, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    115 Watterson Trail Ste 101, Louisville, KY 40243
    View profile for Greg Marks, Social Security Law(502) 244-4800

  10. #10 Chad Graham - Attorney At Law

    Based in Louisville, 13 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 89 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1201 Story Ave Ste 206, Louisville, KY 40206
    View profile for Chad Graham - Attorney At Law(502) 438-7671

  11. #11 Chermol and Fishman, LLC - Kentucky Office

    Based in Shelbyville, 36 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18 Village Plaza PMB 329, Shelbyville, KY 40065
    View profile for Chermol and Fishman, LLC - Kentucky Office(502) 236-2485

  14. #14 Evensen Law Office

    Based in Louisville, 17 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 19 Google reviews
    Address
    6011 Brownsboro Park Blvd # A, Louisville, KY 40207
    View profile for Evensen Law Office(502) 309-3636

  15. #15 BATEY BROPHY & O'DEA, PLLC

    Based in Louisville, 16 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    161 St Matthews Ave STE 16, Louisville, KY 40207
    View profile for BATEY BROPHY & O'DEA, PLLC(502) 509-9407

  17. #17 Daniels Associates LLP

    Based in Louisville, 11 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3809 Poplar Level Rd, Louisville, KY 40213
    View profile for Daniels Associates LLP(502) 583-8300

  18. #18 Brizendine Law Office, LLC

    Based in Jeffersonville, 13 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    590 Missouri Ave #105, Jeffersonville, IN 47130
    View profile for Brizendine Law Office, LLC(812) 941-4100

  19. #19 McCoy & Sparks, PLLC

    Based in Bardstown, 30 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 118 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 118 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    212 W Stephen Foster Ave, Bardstown, KY 40004
    View profile for McCoy & Sparks, PLLC(502) 535-2337

  20. #20 Stephenson Disability Services

    Based in New Albany, 13 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    907 E Main St, New Albany, IN 47150
    View profile for Stephenson Disability Services(812) 945-2770

  21. #21 Alan S. Rubin Attorney at Law

    Based in Louisville, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    231 S 5th St, Louisville, KY 40202
    View profile for Alan S. Rubin Attorney at Law(502) 587-1050

  22. #22 McLaughlin Law Office

    Based in Shepherdsville, 13 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 69 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    142 Buffalo Run Rd Ste. H, Shepherdsville, KY 40165
    View profile for McLaughlin Law Office(502) 277-1800

  25. #25 Berkley Oliver PLLC - Law Offices

    Based in Shelbyville, 35 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    77 Mack Walters Rd Ste 200, Shelbyville, KY 40065
    View profile for Berkley Oliver PLLC - Law Offices(502) 205-9005

How we ranked Valley Station social security disability lawyers

We scored 27 Valley Station 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 Valley Station 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 Valley Station: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Valley Station, KY is McDowell Stromatt & Associate with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 529 Google reviews. McDowell Stromatt & Associates (#2) and Karl Truman Law Office LLC (#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 Valley Station?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 27 social security disability lawyers serving Valley Station, KY. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

3 ranked social security disability lawyers in Valley Station post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Karl Truman Law Office LLC (#3), Karl Truman Law Office LLC (#4) and Chad Graham - Attorney At Law (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Valley Station work on weekends?

5 of 27 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Karl Truman Law Office LLC (#3), Karl Truman Law Office LLC (#4) and Howes & Barnett PLLC (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Valley Station social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 27 rated social security disability lawyers in Valley Station is 4.6★, with a median of 42 reviews. McDowell Stromatt & Associates has the most, 705 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 Valley Station count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Valley Station 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 Valley Station, KY 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 Valley Station, KY 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 Valley Station?

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 Valley Station

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 27 social security disability lawyers serving Valley Station.

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