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Social Security Disability Lawyers in Wilkes-Barre, PA: 2026 rankings

15 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 Wilkes-Barre: Pisanchyn Law Firm, LFR Score 61/100; 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: ARM Lawyers, 167 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 15 ranked after Pisanchyn Law Firm; ranked #8.

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

15 Wilkes-Barre social security disability lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 15 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 social security disability lawyers in Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Pisanchyn Law Firm614.7★ (187)Scranton, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo604.6★ (50)Wilkes-BarreOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo564.9★ (53)Bloomsburg, 34 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4O'Connor Law554.9★ (37)Kingston, 2 mi away——
5Pond Lehocky544.8★ (79)Scranton, 16 mi away——
6Steppacher Law524.3★ (64)Scranton, 16 mi away——
7Sherwood P. Grabiec, Attorney at Law524.6★ (22)Back Mountain, 8 mi away——
8ARM Lawyers514.5★ (167)East Stroudsburg, 40 mi away—Most reviews
9ARM Lawyers514.7★ (12)Back Mountain, 8 mi away——
10Fisher & Fisher Law Offices504.6★ (84)East Stroudsburg, 40 mi away——

All 15 social security disability lawyers in Wilkes-Barre, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Wilkes-Barre

    #1 Pisanchyn Law Firm

    Based in Scranton, 16 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews, the most in Wilkes-Barre.

    • 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    524 Biden St, Scranton, PA 18503
    View profile for Pisanchyn Law Firm(570) 344-1234

  4. #4 O'Connor Law

    Based in Kingston, 2 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26 Pierce St Ste. B, Kingston, PA 18704
    View profile for O'Connor Law(800) 518-4529

  5. #5 Pond Lehocky

    Based in Scranton, 16 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews.

    • 4.8★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    530 Lackawanna Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
    View profile for Pond Lehocky(800) 773-1300

  6. #6 Steppacher Law

    Based in Scranton, 16 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    224 Adams Avenue Courthouse Square, Scranton, PA 18503
    View profile for Steppacher Law(570) 346-8700

  8. #8 ARM Lawyers

    Based in East Stroudsburg, 40 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 167 Google reviews.

    • 4.5★ from 167 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18 N 8th St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    View profile for ARM Lawyers(570) 216-8556

  9. #9 ARM Lawyers

    Based in Back Mountain, 8 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.7★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    363 Laurel St, Pittston, PA 18640
    View profile for ARM Lawyers(570) 559-3057

  12. #12 O'Connor Law

    Based in Bloomsburg, 34 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24 W Main St, Bloomsburg, PA 17815
    View profile for O'Connor Law(800) 518-4529

  13. #13 O’Connor Law

    Based in Scranton, 16 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    116 N Washington Ave, Scranton, PA 18503
    View profile for O’Connor Law(800) 518-4529

  15. #15 O'Connor Law

    Based in East Stroudsburg, 40 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    731 Sarah St, Stroudsburg, PA 18360
    View profile for O'Connor Law(800) 518-4529

How we ranked Wilkes-Barre social security disability lawyers

We scored 15 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre: frequently asked questions

Which Social Security disability lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Wilkes-Barre?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked Social Security disability lawyer in Wilkes-Barre, PA is Pisanchyn Law Firm with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.7★ from 187 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#2) and Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#3) follow. We ranked 15 social security disability lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many social security disability lawyers are there in Wilkes-Barre?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 15 social security disability lawyers serving Wilkes-Barre, PA. 1 of them is based in Wilkes-Barre; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which social security disability lawyers in Wilkes-Barre are open 24/7?

3 ranked social security disability lawyers in Wilkes-Barre post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Pisanchyn Law Firm (#1), Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#2) and Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which social security disability lawyers in Wilkes-Barre work on weekends?

3 of 15 ranked social security disability lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Pisanchyn Law Firm (#1), Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#2) and Krasno Krasno & Onwudinjo (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Wilkes-Barre social security disability lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 15 rated social security disability lawyers in Wilkes-Barre is 4.7★, with a median of 37 reviews. Pisanchyn Law Firm has the most, 187 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Wilkes-Barre count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Wilkes-Barre 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA 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 Wilkes-Barre, PA 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 Wilkes-Barre?

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 Wilkes-Barre

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 15 social security disability lawyers serving Wilkes-Barre.

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