72/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 2,448 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Personal Injury Lawyers in Rochester, MI: 2026 rankings
418 personal injury lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Rochester: The Sam Bernstein Law Firm, LFR Score 72/100; 5.0★ from 2,448 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 418.
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Most-reviewed: Mike Morse Injury Law Firm, 4,648 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 418 ranked; ranked #2.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
418 Rochester personal injury lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 145 are open 24/7, 173 open Saturdays and 159 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.8★ across 418 rated law firms.
Top 10 personal injury lawyers in Rochester 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 Sam Bernstein Law Firm | 72 | 5.0★ (2,448) | Farmington Hills, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Mike Morse Injury Law Firm | 71 | 4.8★ (4,648) | Southfield, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours, Most reviews |
| 3 | Mike Morse Injury Law Firm | 70 | 5.0★ (418) | Auburn Hills, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Mike Morse Injury Law Firm | 70 | 4.9★ (614) | Sterling Heights, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Michigan Auto Law - Auto Accident Attorneys | 70 | 4.9★ (935) | Farmington Hills, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Kajy Law Firm, PLLC | 69 | 4.9★ (918) | Southfield, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Khamo Law Accident & Injury Lawyers - Troy | 69 | 5.0★ (232) | Troy, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Mike Morse Injury Law Firm | 69 | 5.0★ (386) | Waterford, 12 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Krall Law Offices, PLLC | 69 | 5.0★ (593) | Saint Clair Shores, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Big Case Mike Law Firm | 69 | 4.9★ (593) | West Bloomfield Township, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 418 personal injury lawyers in Rochester, 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.
Based in Southfield, 16 mi away
71/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4,648 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Auburn Hills, 7 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 418 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Sterling Heights, 9 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 614 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Farmington Hills, 15 mi away
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 935 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 16 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 918 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Troy, 6 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 232 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Waterford, 12 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 386 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Saint Clair Shores, 18 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 593 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in West Bloomfield Township, 15 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 593 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Detroit, 24 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 987 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Detroit, 18 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 536 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#13 Femminineo Law
Based in Mount Clemens, 14 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 682 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Troy, 8 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 239 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 15 mi away
69/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 974 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 14 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 316 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#17 Seva Law Firm
Based in Troy, 8 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 286 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 15 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 483 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#19 Morgan & Morgan
Based in Detroit, 25 mi away
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 1,384 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 16 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 238 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Sterling Heights, 8 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Detroit, 25 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 784 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Farmington Hills, 15 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 192 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Southfield, 15 mi away
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 340 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
Based in Rochester
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
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 418 ranked personal injury lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Rochester
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Attorney Paul Carthew | 4.6★ (9) | In Rochester |
| Bryan Monaghan Law Offices | 5.0★ (1) | In Rochester |
| Erskine Law Group | 3.9★ (7) | In Rochester |
| Fryhoff & Lynch PLLC | 5.0★ (2) | 9 mi |
| James P. O'Neill Attorney At Law | 5.0★ (2) | 8 mi |
| Katzman Lampert & Stoll | In Rochester | |
| Lambert Law | 5.0★ (3) | In Rochester |
| LAW OFFICES OF GRAHAM & HUBBERT | 5.0★ (6) | In Rochester |
| Law Offices of John Modrzejewski | In Rochester | |
| Law Offices of Wilson & Wilson P.C. | In Rochester | |
| Liechty Law PLLC | 5.0★ (11) | In Rochester |
| Otlewski & Maloney, P.C. | 5.0★ (8) | In Rochester |
| Randall Shepard Family Law Attorney | 3.7★ (9) | In Rochester |
| Rochester Family Law Firm PLLC | 4.8★ (72) | In Rochester |
| Rochester Law Center | 4.8★ (45) | In Rochester |
| Rutkowski Law Firm Estate Planning & Asset Protection | 4.8★ (197) | In Rochester |
| Seth T. Seidell, Attorney At Law, PLC | 4.7★ (67) | In Rochester |
| The Miller Law Firm, P.C. Rochester Office | 4.6★ (37) | In Rochester |
| The Private Firm | 5.0★ (186) | In Rochester |
| THE WOLF LAW FIRM | 4.6★ (34) | In Rochester |
How we ranked Rochester personal injury lawyers
We scored 418 Rochester 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 Rochester 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 Rochester: frequently asked questions
Which personal injury lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Rochester?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked personal injury lawyer in Rochester, MI is The Sam Bernstein Law Firm with an LFR Score of 72/100. It has 5.0★ from 2,448 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#2) and Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#3) follow. We ranked 418 personal injury lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many personal injury lawyers are there in Rochester?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 418 personal injury lawyers serving Rochester, MI. 1 of them is based in Rochester; 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 Rochester are open 24/7?
145 ranked personal injury lawyers in Rochester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are The Sam Bernstein Law Firm (#1), Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#2) and Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which personal injury lawyers in Rochester work on weekends?
173 of 418 ranked personal injury lawyers post Saturday hours and 159 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are The Sam Bernstein Law Firm (#1), Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#2) and Mike Morse Injury Law Firm (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Rochester personal injury lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 418 rated personal injury lawyers in Rochester is 4.8★, with a median of 29 reviews. Mike Morse Injury Law Firm has the most, 4,648 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Rochester count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 mi of the Rochester 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 Rochester, MI 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 Rochester, MI 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 Rochester?
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 Rochester
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 418 personal injury lawyers serving Rochester.
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