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Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Barberton, OH: 2026 rankings

131 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Barberton: Hennis Legal Services, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Staab Estate Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 131.

  3. 15

    Most-reviewed: Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC, 166 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 131 ranked; ranked #15.

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131 Barberton estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 6 are open 24/7, 16 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 131 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Estate planning and probate lawyers in Akron ranking. See Estate planning and probate lawyers in Akron

Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton 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 estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Hennis Legal Services664.9★ (24)BarbertonSat · SunTop score
2Staab Estate Law655.0★ (42)Brecksville, 17 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3PFEIFFER LAW LLC645.0★ (79)Akron, 7 mi away——
4The Krause Law Firm644.9★ (81)Medina, 16 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Pierce Legal Group645.0★ (123)Canton, 15 mi away——
6Joseph Orlando Law, LLC645.0★ (49)Berea, 17 mi away——
7Law Offices of Raymond M. Powell634.9★ (77)Cuyahoga Falls, 10 mi away——
8John Hoffman Law Office LLC634.6★ (104)Copley, 8 mi away——
9Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates, LPA - Medina634.9★ (104)Medina, 13 mi away——
10Ron Koehler624.3★ (48)Akron, 3 mi away——

All 131 estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton, 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 Barberton

    Based in Barberton

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 8:30 AM–4:30 PM
    Address
    18139 James Way, Doylestown, OH 44230
    View profile for Hennis Legal Services(330) 604-6559

  2. #2 Staab Estate Law

    Based in Brecksville, 17 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    View profile for Staab Estate Law(419) 260-7101

  3. #3 PFEIFFER LAW LLC

    Based in Akron, 7 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 S Main St Ste 702, Akron, OH 44308
    View profile for PFEIFFER LAW LLC(330) 510-1470

  4. #4 The Krause Law Firm

    Based in Medina, 16 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    324 N Broadway St, Medina, OH 44256
    View profile for The Krause Law Firm(440) 750-0055

  5. Based in Canton, 15 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4842 Higbee Ave NW, Canton, OH 44718
    View profile for Pierce Legal Group(330) 588-6115

  7. #7 Law Offices of Raymond M. Powell

    Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 77 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2000 Chestnut Blvd, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
    View profile for Law Offices of Raymond M. Powell(330) 929-8300

  8. #8 John Hoffman Law Office LLC

    Based in Copley, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 N Miller Rd Ste 450, Fairlawn, OH 44333
    View profile for John Hoffman Law Office LLC(330) 616-3039

  9. #9 Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates, LPA - Medina

    Based in Medina, 13 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 104 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5164 Normandy Park Dr #100, Medina, OH 44256
    View profile for Cooper, Adel, Vu & Associates, LPA - Medina(800) 798-5297

  10. #10 Ron Koehler

    Based in Akron, 3 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3522 Manchester Rd ste d, Akron, OH 44319
    View profile for Ron Koehler(330) 644-3572

  11. #11 Butcher Elder Law

    Based in Strongsville, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 160 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 160 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11565 Pearl Rd #301, Strongsville, OH 44136
    View profile for Butcher Elder Law(440) 268-8284

  12. #12 Max W. Thomas, LLC

    Based in Akron, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    935 W Market St Ste 200, Akron, OH 44313
    View profile for Max W. Thomas, LLC(216) 798-1116

  14. #14 Bruce May

    Based in Norton, 2 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4071 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Norton, OH 44203
    View profile for Bruce May(330) 745-9027

  16. #16 Legacy Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Cuyahoga Falls, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1207 Portage Trail, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44223
    View profile for Legacy Law Firm, LLC(330) 529-7070

  18. #18 Bixler Moore, LLC

    Based in Canton, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4505 Stephen Cir NW Ste 101, Canton, OH 44718
    View profile for Bixler Moore, LLC(330) 491-2222

  19. #19 Elias Eugene Attorney At Law

    Based in Copley, 9 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6487 Ridge Rd, Sharon Center, OH 44274
    View profile for Elias Eugene Attorney At Law(330) 239-1886

  20. #20 The Flowers Law Firm

    Based in Brecksville, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 41 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    183 W Aurora Rd Rear, Northfield, OH 44067
    View profile for The Flowers Law Firm(330) 598-0599

  21. #21 David R. Kennedy, Probate Lawyer

    Based in Norton, 2 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4071 S Cleveland Massillon Rd, Norton, OH 44203
    View profile for David R. Kennedy, Probate Lawyer(330) 825-2477

  22. #22 Valente Law, LLC

    Based in Brecksville, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 7 AM–9 PM
    Address
    7650 Chippewa Rd #214, Brecksville, OH 44141
    View profile for Valente Law, LLC(440) 792-6777

  23. #23 Slater & Zurz LLP

    Based in Canton, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4450 Belden Village St NW Ste 213, Canton, OH 44720
    View profile for Slater & Zurz LLP(330) 937-9627

  24. #24 Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC

    Based in Canton, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4917 Munson St NW, Canton, OH 44718
    View profile for Cleaver & Sokolowski, LLC(330) 499-7053

  25. #25 Palumbo & Sweet, LLC

    Based in Akron, 8 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2603 W Market St Ste. 110, Akron, OH 44313
    View profile for Palumbo & Sweet, LLC(330) 849-5020

How we ranked Barberton estate planning and probate lawyers

We scored 131 Barberton estate planning and probate 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 Barberton 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 an estate planning lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many estate planning and probate 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 what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask an estate planning 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?
  • Do I need a trust, or is a will enough for me?
  • What does probate usually cost here, and how long does it take?
  • 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.

Estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton: frequently asked questions

Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Barberton?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Barberton, OH is Hennis Legal Services with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 24 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Staab Estate Law (#2) and PFEIFFER LAW LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 131 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Barberton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 131 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Barberton, OH. 1 of them is based in Barberton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton are open 24/7?

6 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Staab Estate Law (#2), Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC (#15) and Slater & Zurz LLP (#23). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton work on weekends?

16 of 131 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Hennis Legal Services (#1), Staab Estate Law (#2) and The Krause Law Firm (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Barberton estate planning and probate lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 131 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton is 4.7★, with a median of 15 reviews. Melissa Graham-Hurd & Associates, LLC has the most, 166 reviews, and ranks #15. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank estate planning and probate lawyers?

Each estate planning 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 estate planning and probate lawyers outside Barberton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Barberton city center, our service radius for estate planning and probate 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 estate planning and probate 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 estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton, OH charge?

Many estate planning lawyers charge a flat fee for wills, trusts and powers of attorney. Probate is billed hourly or, in some states, by a fee set by statute (California Probate Code §10810, for example). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $391 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

What happens if someone dies without a will?

State law decides who inherits (intestate succession), usually the spouse and children in set shares, and a court appoints someone to manage the estate. A will or trust lets you decide instead. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of estate planning and probate lawyers in Barberton, 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 Barberton?

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 Barberton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 131 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Barberton.

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