Ranked #1 in Valley Stream
Based in Brooklyn, 15 mi away
69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 528 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Social Security Disability Lawyers in Valley Stream, NY: 2026 rankings
131 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 Stream: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., LFR Score 69/100; 4.7★ from 528 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 131.
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Most-reviewed: Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P., 1,478 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 131 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
131 Valley Stream social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 43 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 43 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 131 rated law firms.
Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Valley Stream 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. | 69 | 4.7★ (528) | Brooklyn, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. | 67 | 4.5★ (394) | New York City, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys | 67 | 4.9★ (106) | New York City, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, P.C. | 66 | 4.5★ (136) | Woodbury, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Law Offices of Daniel Berger | 65 | 4.9★ (526) | Morrisania, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Markhoff & Mittman, P.C. | 64 | 4.9★ (132) | New York City, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Fusco, Brandenstein & Rada, PC | 64 | 4.9★ (9) | Kew Gardens, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Law Office of Sharmine Persaud | 63 | 5.0★ (125) | Massapequa, 13 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Law Office of Gregg Hobbie | 63 | 4.8★ (52) | Eatontown, 32 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. | 63 | 4.8★ (1,075) | Forest Hills, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 131 social security disability lawyers in Valley Stream, 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.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 394 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 15 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 106 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Woodbury, 15 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Morrisania, 16 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 526 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Kew Gardens, 7 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Massapequa, 13 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 125 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Eatontown, 32 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Forest Hills, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 1,075 Google reviews.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 182 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Baychester, 16 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,478 Google reviews, the most in Valley Stream.
Based in Mineola, 6 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
#14 Savino & Smollar
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Monsey, 37 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 526 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Morris Park, 15 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Long Beach, 7 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Brooklyn, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 113 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in New York City, 16 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.
Based in Baychester, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 337 Google reviews.
Based in Mamaroneck, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 515 Google reviews.
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 131 ranked social security disability lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Valley Stream
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| A. Cohen Law Firm, P.C. | 4.9★ (101) | In Valley Stream |
| Attorney Ali Law Firm NewYork | 4.7★ (29) | In Valley Stream |
| Cheriff & Fink, P.C. | 4.9★ (46) | In Valley Stream |
| Fuzailov Law | 5.0★ (58) | In Valley Stream |
| Gordon Law, P.C. | 4.8★ (61) | In Valley Stream |
| Kleban Law Group, PC | 4.5★ (82) | In Valley Stream |
| Law Firm of Masood Syed, P.C. | 5.0★ (71) | In Valley Stream |
| Law Offices of Aaron I. Katsman, PC | 5.0★ (229) | In Valley Stream |
| Law Offices of Douglas Scheinman | 4.9★ (63) | In Valley Stream |
| Levine Jerold E | 4.6★ (18) | In Valley Stream |
| Magendzo Law | 4.8★ (37) | In Valley Stream |
| Nass Roper & Levin, P.C. | 4.6★ (42) | In Valley Stream |
| Oath - Long Island Estate Planning & Investment Attorneys | 4.9★ (80) | In Valley Stream |
| Randy S. Alpert | 4.3★ (18) | In Valley Stream |
| Rasheed Law Firm PLLC | 5.0★ (81) | In Valley Stream |
| Ribacoff & Associates, P.C. | 5.0★ (26) | In Valley Stream |
| Sternberg Injury Law Firm PC | 5.0★ (39) | In Valley Stream |
| The Law Offices Of James Follender | 4.9★ (16) | In Valley Stream |
| Vernon & Associates, P.C. | 3.4★ (29) | In Valley Stream |
| Weinstock Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (214) | In Valley Stream |
How we ranked Valley Stream social security disability lawyers
We scored 131 Valley Stream 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Valley Stream data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a Social Security disability lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many disability benefits law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask whether the firm represents clients at the hearing itself or passes the hearing to another representative.
- 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 Stream: frequently asked questions
Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Valley Stream?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Valley Stream, NY is Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.7★ from 528 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#2) and Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 131 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many social security disability lawyers are there in Valley Stream?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 131 social security disability lawyers serving Valley Stream, NY. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which social security disability lawyers in Valley Stream are open 24/7?
43 ranked social security disability lawyers in Valley Stream post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#1), Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#2) and Patel Law Social Security Disability 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 Valley Stream work on weekends?
51 of 131 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 43 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#1), Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. (#2) and Patel Law Social Security Disability Attorneys (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Valley Stream social security disability lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 131 rated social security disability lawyers in Valley Stream is 4.7★, with a median of 39 reviews. Pasternack Tilker Ziegler Walsh Stanton & Romano L.L.P. has the most, 1,478 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Stream count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Valley Stream 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 Stream, NY 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 Stream, NY 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 Stream?
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 Stream
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 131 social security disability lawyers serving Valley Stream.
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