Traceable Google rating data
A Google rating and review count are displayed only when the record has a stored Google Place ID supporting that attribution.
Ranking methodology
How We Rank Lawyers
Top Rated Lawyers helps people compare public attorney listings by location and practice area. Our standard directory order is designed to give public ratings context instead of treating every star score the same.
No paid rank position
A payment does not move a lawyer higher in the standard directory ranking order.
Listing updates
Directory information may be updated as publicly available listing and firm information changes.
Why review count matters
A 5.0 rating based on a small number of reviews does not carry the same weight as a 4.8 rating supported by hundreds of reviews. To reflect that difference, the directory uses a credibility-adjusted score that blends a listing's public rating with the overall average when review volume is low. As review volume grows, the listing's own rating carries more weight.
Displayed Google ratings require a stored Google Place ID. The latest traceable Google-record import in the current dataset is July 31, 2026; a dedicated per-record Google re-sync date is not currently tracked.
Google rating
The Google star rating is shown only for a listing linked to a stored Google Place ID.
Google review count
The reported Google review count accompanying a traceable Google rating, used to provide context.
Location and practice
The city, county, state, and recorded practice associations used to place a listing in relevant directory results.
What ranking does and does not mean
Directory order is informational and helps visitors compare public listing signals within a location or practice search.
Listings can appear in more than one place when a profile includes multiple recorded locations or practice associations.
A rank is not a legal recommendation, an endorsement, or a promise about a lawyer's availability, expertise, fees, or case outcome.
Directory information is not legal advice. Visitors should contact a lawyer directly and evaluate their own legal needs before hiring counsel.
Listing information and corrections
Public listings can change. Lawyers and firms can use our listing process to provide current business information, website details, location coverage, and practice information for review. We aim to keep directory information useful, but visitors should confirm services, licensing, availability, and fees directly with the firm.
Get listed or request an updateFrequently asked questions
Can a lawyer pay to rank higher in the standard directory results?
No. Standard directory position is based on the public review data and ranking inputs described on this page, not on a payment for placement.
Why does review count matter in addition to star rating?
A high rating supported by many reviews generally provides more evidence than the same rating supported by only a few reviews. The ranking score therefore moderates low-review listings toward the overall review average.
Does a listing or rank mean Top Rated Lawyers endorses a lawyer?
No. Directory information and rankings are informational only. They are not a legal recommendation, legal advice, or a guarantee of quality, availability, or outcome.
How can a lawyer request a correction to a listing?
Lawyers can use the Get Listed page to submit or claim a listing and provide current public contact and practice information for review.
Where do displayed Google ratings and review counts come from?
They came from Google Places business listing records and are shown only for records linked to a stored Google Place ID. The latest traceable Google-record import in the current dataset is July 31, 2026; a per-record Google re-sync date is not currently tracked.