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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Amsterdam, NY: 2026 rankings

55 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →

The short answer

  1. 1

    Highest LFR Score in Amsterdam: Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney, LFR Score 64/100; 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Colwell Law Group, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 55.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Tully Rinckey PLLC, 534 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 55 ranked; ranked #7.

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

55 Amsterdam divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 8 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 55 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam 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 divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney644.8★ (105)Albany, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Colwell Law Group, LLC634.6★ (71)Saratoga Springs, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Colwell Law Group, LLC624.1★ (273)Albany, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Office of Heidi A. Gifford604.5★ (75)Gloversville, 11 mi away——
5The Law Office of Amanda L. Rose604.8★ (39)Gloversville, 11 mi away——
6The Law Offices of Gerard V. Amedio604.8★ (124)Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away——
7Tully Rinckey PLLC594.8★ (534)Latham, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
8McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C.594.9★ (89)Latham, 24 mi away——
9WhitsonLaw PLLC595.0★ (64)Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away——
10Ellen S Ross Law Office583.7★ (7)Gloversville, 11 mi away——

All 55 divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Amsterdam

    Based in Albany, 25 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 Wolf Rd #124, Albany, NY 12205
  2. Based in Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    513 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  3. Based in Albany, 25 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Great Oaks Blvd #224, Albany, NY 12203
  4. Based in Gloversville, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13 W Fulton St, Gloversville, NY 12078
  5. Based in Gloversville, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    185 5th Ave, Gloversville, NY 12078
  6. Based in Latham, 22 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews, the most in Amsterdam.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1203 Troy-Schenectady Rd Ste 101, Latham, NY 12110
  7. Based in Latham, 24 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Lear Jet Ln Ste 105S, Latham, NY 12110
  8. Based in Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    63 Putnam St Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  9. Based in Gloversville, 11 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 7 Google reviews
    Address
    105 N Perry St, Johnstown, NY 12095
  10. Based in Albany, 25 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Marcus Blvd Ste 200, Albany, NY 12205
  11. Based in Amsterdam

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 3.2★ from 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    177 Wallins Corners Rd, Amsterdam, NY 12010
  12. Based in Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:45 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Henry St Ste 203, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  13. Based in Schenectady, 15 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    215 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
  14. 56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1741 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
  15. Based in Saratoga Springs, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    658 Malta Ave Ste 201, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
  16. Based in Saratoga Springs, 22 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 98 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    229 Washington St #102, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  17. Based in Cohoes, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1433 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065
  18. Based in Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    480 Broadway #250, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  19. Based in Saratoga Springs, 23 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    376 Broadway #211, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866

Divorce and family 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 55 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Rhoades, Cunningham & McFadden, PLLC544.5★ (22)25 mi
27Law Office Of Stephen W Rossi543.7★ (6)23 mi
28Bunting Nancy E542.0★ (12)18 mi
29Law Office of Elena Jaffe Tastensen544.4★ (15)23 mi
30Cordell & Cordell | Family Law & Divorce534.0★ (12)23 mi
31Law Office Of Deanna L. Siegel533.0★ (4)15 mi
32Tebano & Associates, PLLC534.5★ (8)25 mi
33Theresa M Suozzi Law Offices523.3★ (7)23 mi
34Tabak Law Office523.6★ (7)25 mi
35Law Offices of Murray S. Carr522.7★ (7)23 mi
36The Law Office of Eileen M. Stiglmeier513.8★ (4)25 mi
37Brown Mary S514.3★ (7)In Amsterdam
38Tobin & Dunshee, LLP514.4★ (19)21 mi
39Nave Law Firm504.5★ (17)25 mi
40DeVall & DeVall Law Firm493.8★ (14)22 mi
41Law Office of Opal F. Hinds484.2★ (38)15 mi
42Litz & Litz484.2★ (35)15 mi
43Cutler and Cutler Law, PLLC474.8★ (23)20 mi
44Nicole Redmond, Esq. (Principal Attorney, of Nicole R. Redmond, LLC) - Divorce & Family Law Practice475.0★ (6)25 mi
45The Law Office of Robert F. McGuirk, PLLC475.0★ (10)22 mi
46Law Office Of Stephen L. Rockmacher473.7★ (48)15 mi
47Law Office of Kyran D. Nigro464.7★ (27)23 mi
48RLGC Law Group, PLLC464.8★ (20)22 mi
49ROMANUCCI LAW FIRM453.7★ (9)21 mi
50Bruce S Trachtenberg Law Office454.7★ (3)17 mi

Also serving Amsterdam

20 more divorce and family lawyers within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a practice area we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.

Unranked divorce and family lawyers serving Amsterdam
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abdella & Sise Law Firm5.0★ (11)In Amsterdam
Bethany Schumann-McGhee, Esq.4.4★ (50)In Amsterdam
Brott Jason A4.0★ (5)In Amsterdam
Dunne & Whelly, PLLCIn Amsterdam
Eric A. Tepper, Esq.5.0★ (1)14 mi
Francisco Law Firm4.1★ (16)In Amsterdam
Frederick A Partyka Law Office3.0★ (2)In Amsterdam
Gerard C. DeCusatis, Attorney at Law1.0★ (1)In Amsterdam
Horigan, Horigan & Lombardo, PC4.4★ (7)In Amsterdam
Law Office of Douglas J Zins1.0★ (1)19 mi
Legal Aid Society of Northeastern New York3.9★ (45)In Amsterdam
Levy & Obstarczyk PLLC1.5★ (2)25 mi
Lorman Law Firm Pc5.0★ (1)In Amsterdam
Phelan, Phelan & Danek LLP5.0★ (2)25 mi
Robeson LawIn Amsterdam
Schwartz Law Firm4.3★ (17)In Amsterdam
The Mycek Law Firm4.6★ (16)In Amsterdam
The Salmon Law Firm, PLLC4.8★ (16)In Amsterdam
Tully Rinckey PLLC3.0★ (2)23 mi
Wollman Law Firm5.0★ (1)In Amsterdam

How we ranked Amsterdam divorce and family lawyers

We scored 55 Amsterdam divorce and family 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 Amsterdam 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 divorce and family lawyer

  1. Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
  2. Ask how many divorce and family law 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 the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
  7. Meet more than one firm; many offer a short first consultation, sometimes free.

Questions to ask a divorce and family 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 much is the retainer, and what happens when it runs out?
  • Do you offer mediation or collaborative divorce?
  • 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.

Divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam: frequently asked questions

Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Amsterdam?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Amsterdam, NY is Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 55 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Amsterdam?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 55 divorce and family lawyers serving Amsterdam, NY. 2 of them are based in Amsterdam; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam are open 24/7?

8 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney (#1), The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam work on weekends?

8 of 55 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 8 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney (#1), The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Amsterdam divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 55 rated divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam is 4.4★, with a median of 17 reviews. Tully Rinckey PLLC has the most, 534 reviews, and ranks #7. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.

How does LawFirmsRanked rank divorce and family lawyers?

Each divorce and family 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 divorce and family lawyers outside Amsterdam count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Amsterdam city center, our service radius for divorce and family 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 divorce and family 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 divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam, NY charge?

Divorce and family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer. A fee that depends on securing a divorce or on the amount of support is not allowed under ABA Model Rule 1.5(d). Lawyers using Clio billed an average of $357 an hour in this area (Clio Legal Trends data, October 2026; all areas $362). Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Not always, but a lawyer can review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it, which is hard to undo later. Many firms offer limited-scope help for this. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Amsterdam, NY 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 Amsterdam?

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 Amsterdam

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 55 divorce and family lawyers serving Amsterdam.