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General Practice Lawyers in Berea, OH: 2026 rankings

554 general practice lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Berea: Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd., LFR Score 69/100; 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): AJLJ Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 554.

  3. 16

    Most-reviewed: Kahn & Associates, LLC / Your Lemon Law Attorneys, 563 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 554 ranked; ranked #16.

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

554 Berea general practice lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 33 are open 24/7, 76 open Saturdays and 50 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 554 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the General practice lawyers in Parma ranking. See General practice lawyers in Parma

Top 10 general practice lawyers in Berea 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 general practice lawyers in Berea at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd.694.9★ (144)Rocky River, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2AJLJ Law684.9★ (148)Cleveland, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Progress Law684.7★ (486)Cleveland, 14 mi awaySat · Sun—
4Michael C. Asseff Attorney at Law684.9★ (86)Westlake, 8 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Chuck Brown II Bail Bonds685.0★ (118)Elyria, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Ohio Abogado674.9★ (139)Lakewood, 9 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—
7Ronald A. Annotico, Attorney at Law665.0★ (190)Parma, 9 mi awaySun—
8Minc Law664.9★ (123)Cleveland, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
9The Skolnick Weiser Law Firm, LLC664.8★ (71)Cleveland, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
10C. A. Smith Law Office665.0★ (91)Cleveland, 12 mi awaySat · Sun · Evenings—

All 554 general practice lawyers in Berea, 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.

  2. #2 AJLJ Law

    Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 148 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1220 W 6th St Ste 303, Cleveland, OH 44113
    View profile for AJLJ Law(216) 736-8551

  3. #3 Progress Law

    Based in Cleveland, 14 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 486 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.7★ from 486 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 7 AM–4 PM
    Address
    3030 Euclid Ave Ste LL1, Cleveland, OH 44115
    View profile for Progress Law(888) 575-4756

  6. #6 Ohio Abogado

    Based in Lakewood, 9 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 6 AM–10 PM
    Address
    14701 Detroit Ave #415, Lakewood, OH 44107
    View profile for Ohio Abogado(216) 339-1800

  8. #8 Minc Law

    Based in Cleveland, 20 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 123 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Park Ave Suite 200, Cleveland, OH 44122
    View profile for Minc Law(216) 284-9664

  14. #14 Taubman Law

    Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1444 W 25th St, Cleveland, OH 44113
    View profile for Taubman Law(216) 621-0794

  15. #15 The Chandra Law Firm LLC

    Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.9★ from 342 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    The Chandra Law Building, 1265 W 6th St Ste 400, Cleveland, OH 44113
    View profile for The Chandra Law Firm LLC(888) 500-5025

  19. #19 Gholizadeh Law

    Based in Cleveland, 12 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 19 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1220 W 6th St Ste 303, Cleveland, OH 44113
    View profile for Gholizadeh Law(216) 645-7245

  20. #20 Shamberg & Associates

    Based in Lyndhurst, 21 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6:30 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    Jefferson Centre, 5001 Mayfield Rd #303, Lyndhurst, OH 44124
    View profile for Shamberg & Associates(216) 691-7800

  21. #21 Knabe Law Firm Co., LPA

    Based in Lakewood, 8 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 47 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–11 AM · Sun closed
    Address
    14222 Madison Ave, Lakewood, OH 44107
    View profile for Knabe Law Firm Co., LPA(216) 228-7200

  23. #23 Abogado En Lorain

    Based in Lorain, 18 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    947 Broadway Ste 201, Lorain, OH 44052
    View profile for Abogado En Lorain(440) 961-2084

  25. #25 Mishak Law

    Based in Rocky River, 8 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 143 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.6★ from 143 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20033 Detroit Rd Suite#300, Rocky River, OH 44116
    View profile for Mishak Law(440) 678-0000

How we ranked Berea general practice lawyers

We scored 554 Berea general practice 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 Berea 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 general practice lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many general legal matters 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 how often the firm handles your kind of matter, and whether it would refer it elsewhere.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a general practice 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?
  • How often do you handle matters like mine?
  • 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.

General practice lawyers in Berea: frequently asked questions

Which general practice lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Berea?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked general practice lawyer in Berea, OH is Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd. with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.9★ from 144 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. AJLJ Law (#2) and Progress Law (#3) follow. We ranked 554 general practice lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many general practice lawyers are there in Berea?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 554 general practice lawyers serving Berea, OH. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which general practice lawyers in Berea are open 24/7?

33 ranked general practice lawyers in Berea post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd. (#1), AJLJ Law (#2) and Michael C. Asseff Attorney at Law (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which general practice lawyers in Berea work on weekends?

76 of 554 ranked general practice lawyers post Saturday hours and 50 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Offices of Brian J. Smith, ltd. (#1), AJLJ Law (#2) and Progress Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Berea general practice lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 554 rated general practice lawyers in Berea is 4.5★, with a median of 10 reviews. Kahn & Associates, LLC / Your Lemon Law Attorneys has the most, 563 reviews, and ranks #16. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank general practice lawyers?

Each general practice 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 general practice lawyers outside Berea count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Berea city center, our service radius for general practice 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 general practice 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 general practice lawyers in Berea, OH charge?

General practice lawyers usually charge flat fees for routine work such as simple wills or closings and hourly rates for disputes. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

When is a general practice lawyer a good fit?

For common matters such as wills, home purchases, small business contracts or minor disputes, especially in smaller cities. For complex cases, ask how often the firm handles your kind of matter. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of general practice lawyers in Berea, 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 Berea?

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 Berea

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 554 general practice lawyers serving Berea.

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