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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Barrie, ON: 2026 rankings

47 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 Barrie: Korhani Law Professional Corporation Barrie Family and Criminal Lawyer, LFR Score 66/100; 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Christopher Severn Barrister and Solicitor, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 47.

  3. 18

    Most-reviewed: Barriston Law, 233 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 47 ranked; ranked #18.

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

47 Barrie divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 47 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Barrie 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 Barrie at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Korhani Law Professional Corporation Barrie Family and Criminal Lawyer664.7★ (86)Barrie—Top score
2Christopher Severn Barrister and Solicitor655.0★ (5)BarrieOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Sage Law Group Professional Corporation644.3★ (111)Barrie——
4Chapman Steffler LLP644.8★ (43)Barrie——
5Bair Family Law634.1★ (85)Barrie——
6Gelman & Associates634.2★ (55)Barrie——
7Faulkner & Van Barneveld Professional Corporation624.4★ (30)Barrie——
8Scharff Nyland Chambers LLP624.8★ (17)Barrie——
9N S Law Professional Corporation623.9★ (51)Barrie——
10John W. Craig Family Law624.5★ (17)Barrie——

All 47 divorce and family lawyers in Barrie, 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. 66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    92 Caplan Ave Ste 606, Barrie, ON L4N 9J2
  2. Based in Barrie

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 43 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 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    35 Cedar Pointe Dr #41, Barrie, ON L4N 5R7
  3. Based in Barrie

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Poyntz St, Barrie, ON L4M 3N6
  4. Based in Barrie

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Mapleton Ave A, Barrie, ON L4N 9C2
  5. Based in Barrie

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Quarry Ridge Rd, Barrie, ON L4M 7G1
  6. Based in Barrie

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 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 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    60 Collier St #215, Barrie, ON L4M 1G8
  7. Based in Barrie

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  8. Based in Barrie

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    43 White Elm Rd, Barrie, ON L4N 0E5
  9. Based in Barrie

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    135 Bayfield St #101, Barrie, ON L4M 3B3
  10. Based in Barrie

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 Poyntz St Lower Level, Barrie, ON L4M 3N8
  11. Based in Barrie

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 190 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 190 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    124 Dunlop St W, Barrie, ON L4N 1B1
  12. Based in Barrie

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 Toronto St Ste 1, Barrie, ON L4N 1V1
  13. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Atrium Medical Building, 190 Cundles Rd E Unit 107, Barrie, ON L4M 4S5
  14. Based in Barrie

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews, the most in Barrie.

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

    • 4.7★ from 233 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    151 Ferris Ln #202, Barrie, ON L4M 6C1
  15. Based in Barrie

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 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 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8034 Yonge St, Innisfil, ON L9S 1L6
  16. Based in Alliston, 32 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 32 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 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    18 Church St S, Alliston, ON L9R 1V5
  17. Based in Barrie

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 Ferris Ln, Barrie, ON L4M 4T7
  18. Based in Barrie

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    92 Caplan Ave Ste 120, Barrie, ON L4N 9J2
  19. Based in Barrie

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 32 Google reviews
    Address
    11 Patterson Rd #24, Barrie, ON L4N 7W5
  20. 55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    190 Cundles Rd E #204, Barrie, ON L4M 4S5

All 47 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #47, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in Barrie, ranks 26 to 47
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Eastview Legal Services Professional Corporation554.6★ (67)In Barrie
27Rogerson Law Group554.4★ (26)In Barrie
28Owen & Associates Law554.5★ (59)In Barrie
29Devry Smith Frank LLP554.5★ (58)In Barrie
30HGR GRAHAM PARTNERS LLP - Barrie554.8★ (49)In Barrie
31Stewart Esten Law Firm Barrie544.3★ (70)In Barrie
32Progressive Legal Solutions (PLS)544.7★ (36)In Barrie
33Got Law? Family Lawyers!545.0★ (6)In Barrie
34Shawna N. Downey Professional Corporation543.7★ (6)32 km
35Divorce the Smartway - Barrie545.0★ (5)In Barrie
36JMS Law534.3★ (43)In Barrie
37Khan Family Law | Barrie535.0★ (4)In Barrie
38Chapman Law524.2★ (18)In Barrie
39Thompson Law Professional Corporation514.5★ (11)In Barrie
40Syed and Associates Professional Corporation503.9★ (8)In Barrie
41Donnell Law Group504.0★ (70)23 km
42Spiller Law495.0★ (3)In Barrie
43Positive Solutions Divorce Services | Orillia495.0★ (4)30 km
44CanBridge Law495.0★ (10)33 km
45Chin & Orr Lawyers493.5★ (21)13 km
46HGR Graham Partners LLP - Orillia484.4★ (37)31 km
47Douglas S Anderson Law Office451.8★ (5)29 km

Also serving Barrie

20 more divorce and family lawyers within 40 km 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 Barrie
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bola Akinnusi4.9★ (75)In Barrie
Craddock Law - Jennifer Craddock5.0★ (66)In Barrie
D.A. Commissioning & Legal Services4.8★ (64)In Barrie
De Krupe Law4.9★ (87)In Barrie
Eisen Dyer LLP4.8★ (65)In Barrie
Ferguson Deacon Taws LLP4.9★ (65)In Barrie
Friedman Estate Litigation4.9★ (137)In Barrie
HMH Law Offices4.2★ (74)In Barrie
Hukam Law Professional Corporation4.9★ (105)In Barrie
Kahler Law Firm4.6★ (63)In Barrie
Lamprey Law Professional Corporation4.9★ (110)In Barrie
LeadRight Law5.0★ (60)In Barrie
LSC Law5.0★ (78)In Barrie
Makaronets Personal Injury Lawyer4.9★ (69)In Barrie
Mor Fisher LLP5.0★ (103)In Barrie
Oatley Vigmond Personal Injury Lawyers LLP4.8★ (96)In Barrie
PAAJI Immigration4.8★ (75)In Barrie
Real Estate Lawyers Barrie Ontario | Real Estate Lawyers.ca LLP4.7★ (100)In Barrie
The Law Office of Playtis-Cameron5.0★ (109)In Barrie
X-Copper4.9★ (282)In Barrie

How we ranked Barrie divorce and family lawyers

We scored 47 Barrie 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 Barrie 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 Barrie: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Barrie, ON is Korhani Law Professional Corporation Barrie Family and Criminal Lawyer with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.7★ from 86 Google reviews. Christopher Severn Barrister and Solicitor (#2) and Sage Law Group Professional Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 47 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Barrie?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 47 divorce and family lawyers serving Barrie, ON. 39 of them are based in Barrie; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in Barrie posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Christopher Severn Barrister and Solicitor (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Barrie work on weekends?

2 of 47 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Christopher Severn Barrister and Solicitor (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Barrie divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 47 rated divorce and family lawyers in Barrie is 4.5★, with a median of 26 reviews. Barriston Law has the most, 233 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Barrie count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Barrie city centre, 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 Barrie, ON charge?

Family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer; some offer fixed fees for uncontested or limited-scope work. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Not always: divorce is granted under the federal Divorce Act, and courts accept joint applications. A lawyer can still review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Barrie, ON 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 Barrie?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Barrie

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 47 divorce and family lawyers serving Barrie.