68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,281 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Brighton, CO: 2026 rankings
223 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Brighton: Modern Family Law, LFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 1,281 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 3
Open 24 hours (per Google): Duncan Family Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 223.
- 9
Most-reviewed: Amy G Injury Firm, 1,850 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 223 ranked; ranked #9.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
223 Brighton divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 14 are open 24/7, 31 open Saturdays and 26 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 223 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Brighton 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 | Modern Family Law | 68 | 4.8★ (1,281) | Denver, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Jones Law Firm PC | 62 | 4.5★ (275) | Denver, 18 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Duncan Family Law | 61 | 4.9★ (31) | Denver, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Nexus Family Law Group, P.C. | 61 | 4.8★ (60) | Denver, 19 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 5 | Jones Law Firm PC | 61 | 4.9★ (28) | Westminster, 15 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Tolison & Williams, Attorneys at Law, LLC | 61 | 4.2★ (90) | Brighton | — | — |
| 7 | Jones Law Firm PC | 60 | 4.5★ (77) | Aurora, 21 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Johnson Law Group, LLC | 60 | 4.1★ (214) | Commerce City, 7 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Amy G Injury Firm | 59 | 4.9★ (1,850) | Denver, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 10 | The Harris Law Firm | 59 | 4.4★ (498) | Denver, 19 mi away | — | — |
All 223 divorce and family lawyers in Brighton, 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.
Based in Denver, 18 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 275 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 21 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 15 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Brighton
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Aurora, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 77 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Commerce City, 7 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 214 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 21 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 1,850 Google reviews, the most in Brighton.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 19 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 498 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#11 New Leaf Family
Based in Golden, 25 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 313 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 23 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Arvada, 21 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thornton, 10 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Boulder, 23 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 18 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 17 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 17 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 18 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 52 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#20 Milfeld Law LLC
Based in Boulder, 23 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Broomfield, 15 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Goldman Law, LLC
Based in Denver, 22 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 187 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 19 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Westminster, 11 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Denver, 20 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
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 223 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | The Garling Law Firm, LLC | 57 | 3.0★ (4) | In Brighton |
| 27 | Amy G Injury Firm | 57 | 4.9★ (307) | 19 mi |
| 28 | Halligan LLC | 57 | 4.4★ (77) | 19 mi |
| 29 | Trachman Law Center, LLC | 57 | 5.0★ (32) | 20 mi |
| 30 | Cruz Law | 57 | 5.0★ (20) | 17 mi |
| 31 | Thomas Law Group, PC | 57 | 4.7★ (44) | 19 mi |
| 32 | McClain Family Law Advocates, PLLC | 57 | 5.0★ (28) | 19 mi |
| 33 | Pulitzer Family Law | 57 | 4.6★ (53) | 18 mi |
| 34 | Front Range Family Law | 57 | 4.7★ (62) | 20 mi |
| 35 | Zywicki Law Offices | 57 | 5.0★ (30) | 21 mi |
| 36 | Ellison Law | 57 | 5.0★ (27) | 19 mi |
| 37 | Price Family Law | 56 | 4.8★ (35) | 21 mi |
| 38 | Conscious Family Law & Mediation LLC | 56 | 4.8★ (59) | 23 mi |
| 39 | Amy G Injury Firm | 56 | 4.9★ (95) | 13 mi |
| 40 | Burnham Law | 56 | 4.4★ (99) | 22 mi |
| 41 | Shea L. Burchill, P.C. | 56 | 4.6★ (41) | 19 mi |
| 42 | Rider Goodwin Law Offices LLC | 56 | 4.5★ (55) | 21 mi |
| 43 | Foothills Family Law | 56 | 4.7★ (41) | 21 mi |
| 44 | Johnson Law Group, LLC | 56 | 4.1★ (224) | 20 mi |
| 45 | Patricia A. Riley, LLC has joined WZW Family Law, LLC | 56 | 4.0★ (8) | 18 mi |
| 46 | The Harris Law Firm | 56 | 4.8★ (47) | 24 mi |
| 47 | Miller Family Law, LLC | 56 | 4.6★ (40) | 21 mi |
| 48 | Shapiro Family Law | 56 | 4.5★ (69) | 23 mi |
| 49 | Kendrick Family Legal Solutions, LLC | 56 | 5.0★ (17) | 19 mi |
| 50 | The W Law | 56 | 4.6★ (39) | 22 mi |
Also serving Brighton
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| 303 Law Help | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| David M. Sargent Attorney At Law | 4.8★ (18) | In Brighton |
| Divorce In Colorado - Boulder | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Dolan & Associates | 4.1★ (13) | In Brighton |
| Dolan & Associates, P.C.: Michael A. Dolan | 5.0★ (4) | In Brighton |
| Eric Wessels - Wessels & Arsenault, L.L.C. | 5.0★ (1) | 11 mi |
| Frank Azar Car & Truck Accident Lawyers - Brighton, Colorado | 5.0★ (77) | In Brighton |
| Guy R. Greenstein, P.C. | 5.0★ (2) | 18 mi |
| Gwyn Ayers, Ayers Law Firm, PC | 5.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Hagen Law, LLC Law Offices of Jennifer M. Hagen | 5.0★ (8) | In Brighton |
| Jeffrey L. Skovron PC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Kneeland & Lazure Law | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| Law Office of Ann L. Sussman LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 20 mi |
| Law Office of Brock R. Wood, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Law Offices of Mark Reider | 3.0★ (2) | 17 mi |
| Parenting After Divorce Denver | 5.0★ (1) | 12 mi |
| Stordahl Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Brighton |
| The Accident Guys | 4.9★ (30) | In Brighton |
| The Offices of Keane Law, LLC | 3.0★ (2) | 22 mi |
| The Woman's Lawyer | 3.0★ (2) | 25 mi |
How we ranked Brighton divorce and family lawyers
We scored 223 Brighton 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Brighton 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 divorce and family lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many divorce and family 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 how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
- 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 Brighton: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Brighton?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Brighton, CO is Modern Family Law with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 1,281 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jones Law Firm PC (#2) and Duncan Family Law (#3) follow. We ranked 223 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Brighton?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 223 divorce and family lawyers serving Brighton, CO. 2 of them are based in Brighton; 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 Brighton are open 24/7?
14 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Brighton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Family Law (#1), Duncan Family Law (#3) and Amy G Injury Firm (#9). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Brighton work on weekends?
31 of 223 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 26 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Family Law (#1), Jones Law Firm PC (#2) and Duncan Family Law (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Brighton divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 223 rated divorce and family lawyers in Brighton is 4.6★, with a median of 29 reviews. Amy G Injury Firm has the most, 1,850 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Brighton count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Brighton 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 Brighton, CO 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 Brighton, CO 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 Brighton?
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 Brighton
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 223 divorce and family lawyers serving Brighton.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
More divorce and family lawyers and Brighton pages
Divorce and family lawyers near Brighton
- Divorce and family lawyers in Frederick, CO138 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Firestone, CO105 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Northglenn, CO329 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Thornton, CO329 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Welby, CO336 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Erie, CO183 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Federal Heights, CO329 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Commerce City, CO332 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Sherrelwood, CO333 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Lafayette, CO219 ranked
Other practice areas in Brighton
- Personal injury lawyers in Brighton421 ranked
- Social Security disability lawyers in Brighton22 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Brighton268 ranked
- DUI and DWI lawyers in Brighton7 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Brighton206 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Brighton108 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Brighton101 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Brighton112 ranked
- Business lawyers in Brighton50 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Brighton90 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Brighton79 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Brighton35 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Brighton81 ranked
- Mediators in Brighton82 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Brighton517 ranked
- All lawyers in Brighton