Family Law Lawyers in Washington
920 verified family law attorneys in Washington. Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you. Compare family law experience, read verified client reviews, and book a free consultation with local Washington counsel — AttorneyQnA never charges clients to connect with an attorney.
Jay P. Mykytiuk is a seasoned trial lawyer with nearly two decades of experience defending criminal and serious traffic cases in Washington, D.C., and...
Zaven Taylor Saroyan is a lawyer practicing appellate/appeals, child support, collaborative law and 8 other areas of law. Zaven received a B.A. degree...
Mrs. Sogand Zamani is a lawyer practicing family law, adoption, assisted reproductive technology and 11 other areas of law.
Law Clerk to the Honorable Marcel Livaudais, Jr., U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana, 1991-1992.
Jesse Gadson has earned his reputation as a ‘fighter’ in the most positive sense of the word. That is because he gets to know his clients personally a...
Pierre Choné is a lawyer practicing business immigration, family law, civil litigation and 2 other areas of law. Pierre received a B.S. degree from Un...
Stephen John Cullen is a lawyer practicing litigation/plaintiff, family law & private clients. Stephen received a M.A. degree from University of Edinb...
Tyler Jay King is a lawyer practicing real estate, commercial real estate, real estate litigation and 19 other areas of law. Tyler has been licensed f...
Solon Phillips is a lawyer practicing litigation, family law, business law and 11 other areas of law. Solon has been licensed for 7 years.
David James Walker is a lawyer practicing real estate finance, real estate development, multi-family housing and 4 other areas of law. David received ...
Michael Charles Zisa is a lawyer practicing construction & infrastructure, surety, government contracts and 5 other areas of law. Michael received a B...
Mrs. Alice Stevens Fisher is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, government relations and 3 other areas of law.
David E Matyas is a lawyer practicing health law, civil rights, criminal defense and 3 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Universit...
Joseph Mason Weeda is a lawyer practicing food, drug and medical device law practice, divorce law practice and 4 other areas of law. Joseph Mason rece...
Jeffrey Nathan Markowicz is a lawyer practicing family law, criminal law, personal injury and 1 other area of law. Jeffrey received a B.C. degree from...
Mr. Jonathan Richard Mook is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, americans with disabilities act, title vii discrimination and 2 other areas of ...
Vanessa Rochelle Dozier is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy/commercial, consumer bankruptcy, estates & trust law and 13 other areas of law. Vanessa has ...
Mr. Eugene Roy Fidell is a lawyer practicing general practice, military law, administrative law and 1 other area of law.
Ms. Wynter Patrice Allen is a lawyer practicing affirmative action, age discrimination in employment, americans with disabilities act and 64 other are...
Sharon A. Legall is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, family law, labour and employment and 3 other areas of law.
Stephen Phillip Mulligan is a lawyer practicing domestic relations, civil practice, adoption law and 2 other areas of law. Stephen received a B.A. deg...
Ms. Susan E Duvall is a lawyer practicing real estate, real estate finance, public-private partnerships and 3 other areas of law.
Atty. Peter Anders Foss is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, family, general practice.
Mr. John Jeffrey Craven is a lawyer practicing banking and financial services, business and finance, business litigation and counseling and 6 other ar...
Jeffrey Howard Gelman is a lawyer practicing real estate acquisition, development and finance, mortgage banking, multi-family housing and 6 other area...
Jeffrey Randall Bloom is a lawyer practicing accidents, alimony, animal attacks and 66 other areas of law. Jeffrey received a B.A. degree from Univers...
Mr. Kevin E Thorn is a lawyer practicing business tax law, civil criminal tax investigations, technical advice requests and 104 other areas of law.
Ms. Karla Klingner Diaz is a lawyer practicing immigration, deportation, citizenship and 3 other areas of law.
Mr. Andrew David King is a lawyer practicing business, divorce & separation, antitrust.
Lane Taylor, Jr. is a lawyer practicing estate planning, succession planning, executive compensation and 4 other areas of law. Lane received a A.B. de...
Kamal Mohammad Nawash is a lawyer practicing landlord and tenant law, immigration, commercial leasing and 8 other areas of law. Kamal received a B.A. ...
Mr. Wm R R Voltz is a lawyer practicing estate planning, ethics & professional responsibility, general practice and 6 other areas of law.
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Robert Michael Gottschalk is a lawyer practicing commercial, landlord/tenant, corporate/business and 5 other areas of law. Robert received a B.A. degr...
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Stephen C. Glassman is a lawyer practicing litigation, construction law, family law and 3 other areas of law.
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Lawrence D. Huntsman is a lawyer practicing litigation, contracts, domestic relations and 1 other area of law.
Max Allen Sandlin, Jr. is a lawyer practicing civil trials, oil and gas, family law. Max received a B.A. degree from Baylor University in 1975, and ha...
Michael J. McCarthy is a lawyer practicing criminal law, domestic relations law, communications and 3 other areas of law.
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Christopher Thomas Kelley is a lawyer practicing domestic relations. Christopher received a B.A. degree from Loyola University in 1979, and has been l...
Mr. John Perazich is a lawyer practicing general practice, divorce, marital property and 7 other areas of law.
Monica Hilton Sussman is a lawyer practicing real estate, affordable housing, real estate finance and 6 other areas of law. Monica received a B.A. deg...
Mr. Robert J.
Peter R Sherman is a lawyer practicing family law. Peter received a B.S. degree from Indiana University in 1961, and has been licensed for 61 years.
Michael R Murphey is a lawyer practicing bankruptcy law, bankruptcy chapter 7, bankruptcy chapter 13 and 16 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A...
Claudia Anne Pott is a lawyer practicing family law, estate planning. Claudia Anne received a A.B. degree from University of Michigan in 1973, and has...
Vaughn Washington Royal is a lawyer practicing real estate law, family law, trusts and estates and 6 other areas of law. Vaughn received a B.A. degree...
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Ms. Betty E Sinowitz is a lawyer practicing family law, mediation, nursing home abuse and neglect and 4 other areas of law.
David Scott Fortney is a lawyer practicing family, business, antitrust & trade law and 5 other areas of law. David received a B.A. degree from Pennsyl...
Lauren Ellen Shea is a lawyer practicing family law. Lauren received a B.S. degree from University of Southern Maine in 1980, and has been licensed fo...
Paul Mark Sandler is a lawyer practicing legal educ & admission to the bar, litigation law, appellate practice and 13 other areas of law. Paul receive...
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Peter R. Kolker is a lawyer practicing contested trust, probate, domestic relations litigation and 3 other areas of law.
Mr. David Adam Reiser is a lawyer practicing appellate practice, federal indian law, constitutional law and 4 other areas of law.
Mr. Mark Alan Bayer is a lawyer practicing real estate, personal injury, domestic relations and 1 other area of law.
Ms. Joan Marie Wilbon is a lawyer practicing family law practice, personal injury law, estate planning law and 4 other areas of law.
What is Family Law?
Family Law is the branch of law that governs the rights, obligations, and disputes that arise within its subject matter. In the United States, family law sits at the intersection of statutes enacted by Congress, the regulations issued by federal agencies, the laws passed by all fifty state legislatures, and the body of judge-made decisions known as the common law. Because every state writes its own version of the rules, the way family law works in one jurisdiction can look noticeably different from how it works in another, and that is one of the main reasons attorneys in this area focus their practice geographically — to stay fluent in the local statutes, court rules, and judicial preferences that shape outcomes.
At a practical level, Family Law attorneys spend their time on three categories of work. The first is advice and prevention: counselling clients on how to structure transactions, draft documents, and conduct business so that legal risk is minimised before a dispute ever begins. The second is transactional execution: producing the contracts, filings, notices, and registrations that the law actually requires to make a decision legally binding. The third is contested representation: defending or pursuing a client's interests when a dispute escalates to negotiation, regulatory enforcement, arbitration, or litigation in court.
The clients who hire Family Law lawyers range from individuals navigating a single life event to multinational corporations with complex regulatory exposure. What unifies them is the need for an experienced lawyer who knows the relevant code sections, has appeared in the relevant courts, and can translate the strategic options into language a client can act on. AttorneyQnA currently lists 920 verified family law attorneys across the United States, each with a public profile showing their bar admissions, years in practice, and the kinds of matters they have handled — with the deepest concentration of practitioners in Texas.
When do you need a Family Law attorney?
Most people contact a family law lawyer for one of two reasons: something is about to happen that they want done correctly the first time, or something has gone wrong and they need it fixed before it gets worse. The earlier you involve counsel, the more options you usually have, and the lower the cost of getting to a resolution tends to be. The scenarios below are the ones we see most often on AttorneyQnA from prospective clients searching for family law representation.
Once your signature is on a contract, settlement, lease, or release, your bargaining leverage drops sharply. A short pre-signature review by a family law lawyer is the cheapest insurance you can buy.
Cease-and-desist letters, regulatory notices, and demand letters all start clocks. Missing the response window can convert a manageable problem into a default judgment or formal enforcement action.
Statutes of limitations, filing windows, and appeal periods are jurisdictional — courts cannot extend them as a favour. If you can identify a date that matters, you need a lawyer before that date arrives.
The moment opposing counsel appears, the conversation moves out of normal English and into procedural language. Continuing unrepresented usually means losing ground you cannot recover later.
Forming an entity, choosing a venue, structuring a deal, or selecting a remedy each has long-term consequences. A consultation at the planning stage is far cheaper than redoing it after the fact.
Multi-state matters bring conflict-of-laws questions that change which statutes apply and which court has authority. An attorney licensed in the right jurisdiction is not optional.
If any of the situations above describes where you are right now, the next step is a focused consultation. Use the Ask a Lawyer tool for short written questions, or browse the 920 family law attorneys listed above to book a paid consultation directly.
How to choose a Family Law attorney
The single biggest factor in choosing a family law lawyer is fit with your specific matter. A lawyer with twenty years of family law experience but no exposure to your particular sub-issue can easily be a worse choice than a five-year associate who has handled the same problem repeatedly. We recommend running every prospective lawyer through the same five-step checklist before signing an engagement letter.
- Bar admission in the correct jurisdiction. Confirm the lawyer is admitted in the state — and where relevant, the federal district — where your matter sits. The lawyer's profile on AttorneyQnA shows every bar admission on file, and the underlying state bar's "lawyer lookup" tool will confirm active standing in under a minute.
- Direct experience with your fact pattern. Ask plainly: "How many matters like mine have you handled in the last three years, and how did they resolve?" An honest answer reveals more than years-in-practice alone.
- A written fee agreement. Whether hourly, flat fee, contingent, or hybrid, the engagement letter should specify what is included, what triggers additional charges, and how disputes are handled. Avoid lawyers who resist writing the terms down.
- Communication cadence. Decide upfront how often you expect updates, who your day-to-day contact will be, and what response time is reasonable. The number-one complaint filed with state bar grievance committees is not malpractice — it is non-communication.
- Conflict check + reputation pulse. Make sure the lawyer has run a formal conflict check, then spend ten minutes reading independent reviews and any public disciplinary history. The state bar's website is authoritative for the second; the lawyer's AttorneyQnA profile collects the first.
Once you have a shortlist, schedule consultations with two or three. Lawyers vary widely in temperament, and the right strategic match for your case is sometimes the second or third lawyer you meet — not the first.
How much does a Family Law lawyer cost?
Legal fees in the United States are not regulated by a uniform schedule, so what you pay a family law lawyer depends on the billing model the lawyer offers, the complexity of your matter, and the local market. There are four billing structures used in this practice area; most engagements use one, but hybrid arrangements are increasingly common.
1. Hourly billing
The default model for most non-contingent matters. Rates for family law attorneys in the U.S. typically range from $150–$250/hour in smaller markets to $400–$700/hour in major metropolitan areas, with senior partners at large firms commanding $900/hour and above. Hourly billing is fairest when the scope of work is genuinely unpredictable, but it creates an incentive structure that the client has to monitor.
2. Flat fee
Increasingly used for well-defined transactions — incorporations, will drafting, single-issue filings, uncontested matters. A flat fee tells you exactly what the deliverable will cost, and the lawyer absorbs the risk of unexpected complexity. Ask whether the flat fee includes filing fees, third-party costs, and any post-filing follow-up.
3. Contingency
Where it is permitted by the rules of professional conduct — most often in plaintiff-side family law work involving monetary recovery — the lawyer is paid a percentage of the proceeds, typically 33% before suit is filed and 40% after. The client pays nothing if there is no recovery. Contingency fees align the lawyer's economics with yours, but the percentage compounds across time, so very strong cases sometimes do better on hourly billing.
4. Retainer / subscription
A monthly fee that buys a defined block of access or hours. This is common for businesses with ongoing family law needs — contract review, employee questions, regulatory check-ins. A subscription smooths out spending and gives the lawyer a reason to know your operation in depth.
Whichever model you choose, ask for an itemised written estimate before the engagement begins, and ask explicitly what is not covered. Surprise expenses are the most common source of attorney-client friction.
Frequently asked questions about family law
How quickly can a family law lawyer review my matter?
Most lawyers can schedule an initial consultation within 1–3 business days. Urgent matters — pending deadlines, time-sensitive notices, court-ordered hearings — should be flagged in your first message; many lawyers reserve emergency consultation slots for that reason. If you need a written answer faster, the Ask a Lawyer tool typically returns answers in under 24 hours.
Do I need a family law lawyer in my exact city, or anywhere in my state?
Bar admission is the controlling rule: any attorney licensed in your state can represent you in that state's courts and agencies, regardless of which city they're based in. Practical proximity still matters for in-person meetings, local court familiarity, and access to the local bench and bar. For state-level filings and remote-friendly matters, an attorney elsewhere in the same state often works fine.
Will an initial consultation cost me anything?
Many family law attorneys offer a free 15- to 30-minute initial consultation; others charge a flat consultation fee that may be credited against the engagement if you hire them. The lawyer's profile lists the consultation policy. Free does not always mean better — a fee-based consultation is sometimes the sign of a lawyer who treats their time, and yours, seriously.
What documents should I bring to the first meeting?
Bring every contract, notice, letter, filing, or written communication connected to the matter; a written timeline of events with dates; the names and contact details of every other party involved; and any deadlines or hearing dates you are already aware of. Even an incomplete file is more useful than a verbal summary alone.
Can I change lawyers if I am not happy with mine?
Yes. Clients can discharge their lawyer at any time, for any reason, by written notice. Your case file belongs to you and must be transferred to your new counsel. Any unpaid fees through the date of discharge remain owed; any unearned advance must be refunded. If you are mid-litigation, the court typically must approve the substitution, but approval is routine.
How long does a typical family law matter take?
It depends almost entirely on whether the matter is transactional or contested. A transactional matter — a contract, a filing, a single-step transaction — can resolve in days to weeks. A contested matter — anything involving disputed facts, court intervention, or regulatory action — typically takes months at minimum, and complex cases can run multiple years. Your lawyer should give you a realistic outside estimate at intake.
Are family law lawyer fees tax-deductible?
It depends on the nature of the matter and current tax law. Fees connected to producing or collecting taxable income, managing investment property, or operating a business are often deductible; fees for personal matters generally are not. Because rules change, confirm deductibility with a tax professional for the year in which the fees are paid.
What is the difference between family law and the related practice areas?
Family Law overlaps with several adjacent areas — see the related-practice-area grid below for direct links. Choosing the right lawyer often means picking the one whose primary focus matches the heart of your problem, even if multiple labels could technically apply. When you are unsure, list your situation in your own words to two lawyers from neighbouring areas and ask which one of them is the better fit; honest lawyers will tell you.
Find family law attorneys by state
Each state link below opens the family law roster for that jurisdiction, with the local statute of limitations, court-system overview, and verified attorneys.
Family Law Law Firms
Main Law Firm
Winter Park
Walton Law Firm
San Marcos
Bruner Law Firm
Fort Walton Beach
J&Y Law Firm
Los Angeles
West Law Firm
Charleston
John T. Floyd Law Firm
Houston
Family Law by State
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