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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Washington Court House, OH: 2026 rankings

28 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 Washington Court House: Law Offices of John T. Nicholson, LFR Score 63/100; 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 28.

  3. 11

    Most-reviewed: Willis Spangler Associates, 289 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 28 ranked; ranked #11.

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28 Washington Court House social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 28 rated law firms.

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of John T. Nicholson635.0★ (224)Dayton, 38 mi away—Top score
2John T. Nicholson Disability Lawyer624.8★ (211)Columbus, 37 mi away——
3Balin Law, LLC604.9★ (68)Columbus, 37 mi away——
4Law Offices of John T. Nicholson585.0★ (30)Kettering, 40 mi away——
5Gary J. Pandora & Darin G. Kendal574.6★ (10)Columbus, 37 mi away——
6Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA564.7★ (99)Columbus, 33 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7GLORIA P. CASTRODALE (Castrodale Law)564.7★ (12)Springfield, 33 mi away——
8Manring & Farrell553.7★ (70)Columbus, 38 mi away——
9John T. Nicholson Attorney at Law555.0★ (4)Centerville, 39 mi awaySat—
10Ken Karlock543.9★ (9)Columbus, 38 mi away——

All 28 social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House, 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 Washington Court House

    #1 Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

    Based in Dayton, 38 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 224 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 224 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4461 Dayton Xenia Rd, Dayton, OH 45432
    View profile for Law Offices of John T. Nicholson(937) 432-9775

  3. #3 Balin Law, LLC

    Based in Columbus, 37 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 68 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 S Front St Ste 1200 B, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Balin Law, LLC(614) 586-7560

  4. #4 Law Offices of John T. Nicholson

    Based in Kettering, 40 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5335 Far Hills Ave #108, Kettering, OH 45429
    View profile for Law Offices of John T. Nicholson(937) 524-5922

  7. #7 GLORIA P. CASTRODALE (Castrodale Law)

    Based in Springfield, 33 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 10 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 S Limestone St #230, Springfield, OH 45502
    View profile for GLORIA P. CASTRODALE (Castrodale Law)(937) 323-9783

  8. #8 Manring & Farrell

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    167 N High St, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Manring & Farrell(614) 678-7199

  10. #10 Ken Karlock

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Social security attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    85 E Gay St Ste. 1005, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Ken Karlock(614) 221-1400

  11. #11 Willis Spangler Associates

    Based in Hilliard, 39 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews, the most in Washington Court House.

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

    • 4.7★ from 289 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4635 Trueman Blvd #100, Hilliard, OH 43026
    View profile for Willis Spangler Associates(614) 586-7900

  12. #12 NRS Injury Law

    Based in Fairborn, 34 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1220 E Dayton Yellow Springs Rd, Fairborn, OH 45324
    View profile for NRS Injury Law(855) 468-4878

  13. #13 Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Xenia Personal Injury Lawyer

    Based in Xenia, 28 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    169 W Main St, Xenia, OH 45385
    View profile for Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Xenia Personal Injury Lawyer(937) 372-7255

  14. #14 Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer

    Based in Springfield, 36 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1714 Valley Loop Rd, Springfield, OH 45504
    View profile for Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer(937) 324-1440

  15. #15 Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 96 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    300 Marconi Blvd #106, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC(614) 221-7548

  16. #16 Knisley Law Offices

    Based in Columbus, 37 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1111 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Knisley Law Offices(614) 486-9503

  18. #18 Philip J. Fulton Law Office

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 141 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    89 E Nationwide Blvd Ste 300, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Philip J. Fulton Law Office(614) 528-4150

  19. #19 Cox, Koltak & Gibson

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5 E Long St #200, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Cox, Koltak & Gibson(614) 363-2503

  21. #21 Jones Law Group, LLC

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 85 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    513 E Rich St, Columbus, OH 43215
    View profile for Jones Law Group, LLC(614) 545-9998

  22. #22 Bergman & Yiangou

    Based in Columbus, 38 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3040 Riverside Dr #132, Columbus, OH 43221
    View profile for Bergman & Yiangou(614) 279-8276

  24. #24 Claire R Fried

    Based in Chillicothe, 28 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    86 N Mulberry St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
    View profile for Claire R Fried(740) 773-9000

  25. #25 Knisley Law Offices

    Based in Chillicothe, 28 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    49 N Paint St, Chillicothe, OH 45601
    View profile for Knisley Law Offices(740) 634-2076

All 28 social security disability lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #28, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House, ranks 26 to 28
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law offices of John T. Nicholson455.0★ (4)33 mi
27Brent Handa Attorney at Law444.0★ (4)36 mi
28Binder & Binder434.0★ (4)38 mi

Also serving Washington Court House

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 Washington Court House
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Butler & Marshall Attorneys at Law4.3★ (16)In Washington Court House
Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Wilmington Personal Injury Lawyer5.0★ (2)22 mi
Edward J Brown Attorney at Law5.0★ (1)28 mi
Evans Scott B1.0★ (1)In Washington Court House
James B Dobbs Attorney at Law33 mi
Junk & Junk4.9★ (7)In Washington Court House
Kiger & Kiger4.6★ (21)In Washington Court House
Kim P Nguyen- Attorney at LawIn Washington Court House
Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers5.0★ (26)In Washington Court House
Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC: Darla Kaikis5.0★ (1)38 mi
Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC: Paul Goodburn38 mi
Larrimer & Larrimer, LLC: Thomas Reitz5.0★ (1)38 mi
Makridis Law Firm5.0★ (1)37 mi
Marshall Brent4.4★ (5)In Washington Court House
Mary E. King Attorney At Law3.2★ (6)In Washington Court House
Miller Law Practice, LLC5.0★ (2)38 mi
People First of Ohio37 mi
Perry-Dieterich CO LPA27 mi
The Law Office of Caleb Johnson, LLC3.9★ (10)In Washington Court House
Wead John HIn Washington Court House

How we ranked Washington Court House social security disability lawyers

We scored 28 Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House: frequently asked questions

Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Washington Court House?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Washington Court House, OH is Law Offices of John T. Nicholson with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 5.0★ from 224 Google reviews. John T. Nicholson Disability Lawyer (#2) and Balin Law, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 28 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Washington Court House?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 28 social security disability lawyers serving Washington Court House, OH. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House are open 24/7?

3 ranked social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA (#6), Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Xenia Personal Injury Lawyer (#13) and Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Springfield Personal Injury Lawyer (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House work on weekends?

4 of 28 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Horenstein, Nicholson & Blumenthal, LPA (#6), John T. Nicholson Attorney at Law (#9) and Dyer, Garofalo, Mann & Schultz: Xenia Personal Injury Lawyer (#13). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Washington Court House social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 28 rated social security disability lawyers in Washington Court House is 4.7★, with a median of 52 reviews. Willis Spangler Associates has the most, 289 reviews, and ranks #11. 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 Washington Court House count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Washington Court House 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 Washington Court House, OH 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 Washington Court House, OH 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 Washington Court House?

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 Washington Court House

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 28 social security disability lawyers serving Washington Court House.

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