71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Lakewood, NJ: 2026 rankings
537 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Lakewood: The Harrell Law Firm, LFR Score 71/100; 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 537.
- 12
Most-reviewed: Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C., 1,335 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 537 ranked; ranked #12.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
537 Lakewood personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 194 are open 24/7, 234 open Saturdays and 208 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 537 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Lakewood 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 | The Harrell Law Firm | 71 | 5.0★ (179) | Lakewood | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. | 70 | 4.9★ (576) | Freehold, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Brandon J Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law | 70 | 5.0★ (101) | Lakewood | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Clark Law Firm, P.C. | 69 | 4.9★ (121) | Lakewood | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | The Rothenberg Law Firm | 69 | 5.0★ (98) | Lakewood | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Morgan & Morgan | 69 | 4.8★ (380) | Tinton Falls, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | The Grossman Law Firm, LLC | 69 | 5.0★ (197) | Freehold, 11 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law | 68 | 4.9★ (58) | Lakewood | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Law Offices of Michael S. Williams, LLC | 68 | 5.0★ (214) | Tinton Falls, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Ellis Law, P.C. | 68 | 4.9★ (550) | Freehold, 11 mi away | — | — |
All 537 personal injury lawyers in Lakewood, 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 Freehold, 11 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 576 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 101 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 121 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinton Falls, 9 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 380 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 11 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lakewood
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinton Falls, 18 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Ellis Law, P.C.
Based in Freehold, 11 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 550 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 12 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 95 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Plainfield, 38 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 1,335 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Trenton, 30 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 609 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Freehold, 12 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 79 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Perth Amboy, 29 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 521 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brunswick, 30 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 680 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eatontown, 18 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 206 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Tinton Falls, 18 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Toms River, 10 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in New Brunswick, 30 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 383 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Eatontown, 18 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 115 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Edison, 31 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 272 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Long Branch, 18 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Asbury Park, 14 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Personal injury lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 537 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Lakewood
20 more personal injury 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.
How we ranked Lakewood personal injury lawyers
We scored 537 Lakewood personal injury 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 Lakewood 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 a personal injury lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many personal injury law 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 who pays case costs (medical reports, filing fees, records) if there is no recovery, and whether costs come out before or after the lawyer’s percentage.
- Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.
Questions to ask a personal injury 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?
- Will you or another lawyer handle my case day to day?
- How many cases like mine have you taken to trial?
- 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.
Personal injury lawyers in Lakewood: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Lakewood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Lakewood, NJ is The Harrell Law Firm with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 5.0★ from 179 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. (#2) and Brandon J Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 537 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in Lakewood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 537 personal injury lawyers serving Lakewood, NJ. 5 of them are based in Lakewood; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which personal injury lawyers in Lakewood are open 24/7?
194 ranked personal injury lawyers in Lakewood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Harrell Law Firm (#1), Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. (#2) and Brandon J Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in Lakewood work on weekends?
234 of 537 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 208 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Harrell Law Firm (#1), Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. (#2) and Brandon J Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Lakewood personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 537 rated personal injury lawyers in Lakewood is 4.9★, with a median of 33 reviews. Garces, Grabler & LeBrocq, P.C. has the most, 1,335 reviews, and ranks #12. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
How does LawFirmsRanked rank personal injury lawyers?
Each personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers outside Lakewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Lakewood city center, our service radius for personal injury 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 personal injury 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 personal injury lawyers in Lakewood, NJ charge?
Most personal injury lawyers work on contingency: the fee is a share of any recovery and nothing is owed if there is none. The ABA Model Rules require a contingent fee agreement in writing, signed by the client, stating the percentage and how case costs are handled. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Is there a deadline to bring an injury claim?
Yes. Every state sets a filing deadline (a statute of limitations) and some are as short as one year; claims against a government body can have even shorter notice periods. Ask a lawyer about the deadline for your claim early. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of personal injury lawyers in Lakewood, NJ 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 Lakewood?
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 Lakewood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 537 personal injury lawyers serving Lakewood.
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