64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Estate Planning And Probate Lawyers in Hazleton, PA: 2026 rankings
34 estate planning and probate lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Hazleton: Cardinal Estate Planning, LFR Score 64/100; 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Berwick, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 34.
- 10
Most-reviewed: Law Office of David J Harris, 109 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 34 ranked; ranked #10.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
34 Hazleton estate planning and probate lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 34 rated law firms.
Top 10 estate planning and probate lawyers in Hazleton 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 | Cardinal Estate Planning | 64 | 4.9★ (87) | Berwick, 15 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Berwick | 60 | 4.8★ (100) | Berwick, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Trusted Probate and Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney in Shavertown, PA | 60 | 4.9★ (45) | Back Mountain, 25 mi away | Evenings | — |
| 4 | LaMonica Law Firm LLC | 60 | 5.0★ (31) | Kingston, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 5 | Attorney Carl E Frank | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | Wilkes-Barre, 21 mi away | — | — |
| 6 | Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Kingston | 58 | 4.6★ (90) | Kingston, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Olexa & Casari | 56 | 4.6★ (53) | Hazleton | — | — |
| 8 | Slusser Law Firm | 56 | 4.5★ (55) | Hazleton | — | — |
| 9 | Marshall, Parker & Weber, LLC | 55 | 4.1★ (8) | Wilkes-Barre, 22 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Law Office of David J Harris | 55 | 5.0★ (109) | Wilkes-Barre, 20 mi away | — | Most reviews |
All 34 estate planning and probate lawyers in Hazleton, 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.
Based in Berwick, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 100 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Back Mountain, 25 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 21 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 90 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 55 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 109 Google reviews, the most in Hazleton.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 20 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Elder law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Pottsville, 22 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 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.
Based in Kingston, 22 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#16 Ogurkis Law
Based in Hazleton
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 21 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 21 mi away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 80 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 22 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 64 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 84 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Wilkes-Barre, 20 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 54 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Hazleton
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Legal services”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 50 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Lehman Law, P.C.
Based in Kingston, 21 mi away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 34 estate planning and probate lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #34, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bregman & Lantz LLC | 49 | 4.6★ (38) | 23 mi |
| 27 | Marinos, McDonald & Knecht LLP | 49 | 4.4★ (19) | 15 mi |
| 28 | Law Offices of Kevin Tanribilir, P.C. | 48 | 4.5★ (10) | 15 mi |
| 29 | McDanel Law Office | 48 | 4.0★ (13) | 15 mi |
| 30 | David E. Schwager, Attorney at Law | 48 | 5.0★ (13) | 21 mi |
| 31 | Angela F. Stevens, ESQ. Attorney at Law | 47 | 3.8★ (17) | 21 mi |
| 32 | Pellish & Pellish | 46 | 4.4★ (8) | 22 mi |
| 33 | Law Offices Of Thomas K. Noonan | 44 | 3.8★ (4) | 22 mi |
| 34 | Grabowski Law Offices, LLC | 44 | 3.0★ (3) | 21 mi |
Also serving Hazleton
20 more estate planning and probate lawyers within 25 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce S. Miller | 1.0★ (1) | In Hazleton |
| James A Schneider Law Offices | 4.1★ (19) | In Hazleton |
| Kitay Law Offices | 4.8★ (49) | In Hazleton |
| Law Office of Michael Beltrami | 4.3★ (53) | In Hazleton |
| Law Office of Susan Sernak-Martinelli | 4.6★ (15) | In Hazleton |
| Louis J. Mattioli III, Attorney-At-Law | 5.0★ (3) | In Hazleton |
| Munley Law Personal Injury Attorneys Hazleton | 4.5★ (18) | In Hazleton |
| North Penn Legal Services | 4.1★ (31) | In Hazleton |
| O'Connor Law | 5.0★ (2) | In Hazleton |
| O'Donnell Peter | 4.6★ (5) | In Hazleton |
| Olexa Edward | 5.0★ (1) | In Hazleton |
| Pecile Jordan H | 5.0★ (2) | In Hazleton |
| Selingo Guagliardo | 4.5★ (15) | In Hazleton |
| Sharkey Law Office | 4.6★ (9) | In Hazleton |
| Skokoski Frank J | 4.0★ (4) | In Hazleton |
| The Belt Law Firm PC | 4.5★ (10) | In Hazleton |
| The Law Offices of Skokoski & DeCosmo, P.C. | 4.6★ (18) | In Hazleton |
| Ustynoski Joseph D | 5.0★ (1) | In Hazleton |
| Vazquez Injury Law Group | 5.0★ (2) | In Hazleton |
| Zola Law Offices, Inc. | 4.7★ (15) | In Hazleton |
How we ranked Hazleton estate planning and probate lawyers
We scored 34 Hazleton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Hazleton 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 an estate planning lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many estate planning and probate 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 what the flat fee includes: funding a trust, updates after life changes, and signing with witnesses.
- 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 Hazleton: frequently asked questions
Which estate planning lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Hazleton?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked estate planning lawyer in Hazleton, PA is Cardinal Estate Planning with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.9★ from 87 Google reviews. Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Berwick (#2) and Trusted Probate and Estate Planning/Elder Law Attorney in Shavertown, PA (#3) follow. We ranked 34 estate planning and probate lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many estate planning and probate lawyers are there in Hazleton?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 34 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Hazleton, PA. 5 of them are based in Hazleton; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Hazleton are open 24/7?
4 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers in Hazleton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Berwick (#2), Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Kingston (#6) and Dougherty Leventhal & Price, LLP (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which estate planning and probate lawyers in Hazleton work on weekends?
4 of 34 ranked estate planning and probate lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Berwick (#2), Fellerman & Ciarimboli Law PC Kingston (#6) and Dougherty Leventhal & Price, LLP (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Hazleton estate planning and probate lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 34 rated estate planning and probate lawyers in Hazleton is 4.6★, with a median of 28 reviews. Law Office of David J Harris has the most, 109 reviews, and ranks #10. 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 Hazleton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hazleton 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 Hazleton, PA 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 Hazleton, 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 Hazleton?
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 Hazleton
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 34 estate planning and probate lawyers serving Hazleton.
More estate planning and probate lawyers and Hazleton pages
Estate planning and probate lawyers near Hazleton
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Berwick, PA37 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Mountain Top, PA55 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Nanticoke, PA50 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Wilkes-Barre, PA58 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Kingston, PA58 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Pottsville, PA8 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Bloomsburg, PA12 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Back Mountain, PA54 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Whitehall Township, PA57 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Fullerton, PA61 ranked
Other practice areas in Hazleton
- Personal injury lawyers in Hazleton168 ranked
- Social Security disability lawyers in Hazleton29 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Hazleton31 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Hazleton23 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Hazleton37 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Hazleton18 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Hazleton37 ranked
- Business lawyers in Hazleton5 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Hazleton21 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Hazleton7 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Hazleton8 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Hazleton30 ranked
- Mediators in Hazleton5 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Hazleton85 ranked
- All lawyers in Hazleton