71/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 592 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Dallas, TX: 2026 rankings
521 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Dallas: Modern Family Law, LFR Score 71/100; 4.8★ from 592 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 521.
- 27
Most-reviewed: Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC, 2,692 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 521 ranked; ranked #27.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
521 Dallas divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 49 are open 24/7, 80 open Saturdays and 62 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 521 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Dallas 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 | 71 | 4.8★ (592) | Dallas | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC | 70 | 4.7★ (327) | Dallas | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC | 68 | 4.5★ (255) | Dallas | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 4 | Clark Law Group | 68 | 4.7★ (94) | Dallas | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Law Office of Jasmit Dhaliwal PLLC | 66 | 4.7★ (294) | Dallas | Sat | — |
| 6 | McClure Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (378) | Dallas | — | — |
| 7 | Law Office of Ogunji, PLLC | 66 | 5.0★ (126) | Dallas | Sat | — |
| 8 | OWLawyers® | 66 | 4.9★ (373) | Dallas | — | — |
| 9 | James S. Bell, PC | 66 | 4.6★ (31) | Dallas | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | THE BARBOSA LAW FIRM, P. C. | 66 | 4.9★ (348) | Dallas | — | — |
All 521 divorce and family lawyers in Dallas, 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 Dallas
70/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 327 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
68/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 294 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 378 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#8 OWLawyers®
Based in Dallas
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 373 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ 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 Dallas
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 348 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 226 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 215 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 253 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Grapevine, 19 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#18 Burns Iwuji
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 128 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 255 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#22 Paul F. Wright
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 236 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 McShan Law
Based in Dallas
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability 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 521 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law | 63 | 4.7★ (98) | 19 mi |
| 27 | Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC | 63 | 4.6★ (2,692) | In Dallas |
| 28 | The Meza Law Firm, PLLC | 63 | 4.6★ (16) | In Dallas |
| 29 | DebnamRust, P.C. | 63 | 4.8★ (97) | In Dallas |
| 30 | Balekian Hayes, PLLC | 63 | 4.8★ (84) | In Dallas |
| 31 | Calabrese Budner, LLP | 63 | 5.0★ (57) | In Dallas |
| 32 | Bhagat Law, PLLC | 63 | 4.8★ (86) | In Dallas |
| 33 | Anita C. Savage, LLC | 63 | 4.6★ (11) | In Dallas |
| 34 | Law Office of Michael P. Granata | 63 | 4.9★ (61) | In Dallas |
| 35 | The Law Offices of John P. McCall, Jr. | 63 | 4.6★ (9) | In Dallas |
| 36 | Meyer Friedman Reed, PLLC | 63 | 4.8★ (70) | In Dallas |
| 37 | Garcia-Windsor, P.C. | 63 | 4.3★ (324) | In Dallas |
| 38 | Alexandra Geczi PLLC | 62 | 4.9★ (56) | In Dallas |
| 39 | Warren & Migliaccio, LLP Child Custody & Divorce Lawyers | 62 | 4.9★ (672) | 17 mi |
| 40 | Law Office of Irene G. Mugambi, P.C. | 62 | 4.8★ (63) | In Dallas |
| 41 | Family Law of North Texas | 62 | 4.7★ (62) | 20 mi |
| 42 | Bailey & Galyen Attorneys at Law | 62 | 4.7★ (957) | In Dallas |
| 43 | Garza Law Firm, LLLP | 62 | 4.7★ (71) | In Dallas |
| 44 | Palmer Law Group | 62 | 4.7★ (224) | 23 mi |
| 45 | Shemesh Family Law | 62 | 4.5★ (103) | In Dallas |
| 46 | Armstrong Divorce and Family Law | 62 | 4.7★ (53) | In Dallas |
| 47 | The Ramage Law Group | 62 | 4.5★ (190) | 25 mi |
| 48 | Mark Cohan Law Office | 62 | 4.8★ (38) | In Dallas |
| 49 | Zegen Law Firm PLLC | 62 | 5.0★ (28) | In Dallas |
| 50 | Lisa E. McKnight, P.C. | 62 | 4.6★ (60) | In Dallas |
Also serving Dallas
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Allmand Law | 4.8★ (4,385) | In Dallas |
| Andrew T. Thomas, Attorneys at Law | 4.9★ (689) | In Dallas |
| Angel Reyes & Associates | 4.2★ (1,873) | In Dallas |
| Cramer Law Firm | 5.0★ (843) | In Dallas |
| DFW Injury Lawyers | 4.9★ (1,012) | In Dallas |
| Domingo Garcia Law Office | 4.7★ (2,103) | In Dallas |
| Dunham & Jones | 4.8★ (1,071) | In Dallas |
| Fears Law | 4.9★ (583) | In Dallas |
| Hernandez Law Group, P.C. | 4.6★ (468) | In Dallas |
| Herrman & Herrman P.L.L.C. | 5.0★ (711) | In Dallas |
| J. Alexander Law Firm | 5.0★ (550) | In Dallas |
| Jaime Barron PC Immigration Law | 4.9★ (3,936) | In Dallas |
| LAWBOSS - Harris, Nelsen & Uvalle, PLLC | 4.7★ (2,674) | In Dallas |
| Lisinski Law Firm | 4.7★ (986) | In Dallas |
| Montgomery Law | 4.7★ (958) | In Dallas |
| Rad Law Firm | 4.6★ (565) | In Dallas |
| Smith Clinesmith LLP | 4.7★ (445) | In Dallas |
| The Law Office of Donald E. Hood, PLLC | 5.0★ (668) | In Dallas |
| The Law Office of Ruthe Belachew, PLLC | 5.0★ (566) | In Dallas |
| The Presti Law Firm, PLLC | 4.7★ (657) | In Dallas |
How we ranked Dallas divorce and family lawyers
We scored 521 Dallas 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 Dallas 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 Dallas: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Dallas?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Dallas, TX is Modern Family Law with an LFR Score of 71/100. It has 4.8★ from 592 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC (#2) and Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 521 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Dallas?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 521 divorce and family lawyers serving Dallas, TX. 44 of them are based in Dallas; 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 Dallas are open 24/7?
49 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Dallas post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Family Law (#1), Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC (#2) and Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Dallas work on weekends?
80 of 521 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 62 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Family Law (#1), Law Office of Chris Schmiedeke, PC (#2) and Law Office of Bryan Fagan, PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Dallas divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 521 rated divorce and family lawyers in Dallas is 4.6★, with a median of 28 reviews. Manuel Diaz Law Firm, PC has the most, 2,692 reviews, and ranks #27. 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 Dallas count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dallas 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 Dallas, TX 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 Dallas, TX 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 Dallas?
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 Dallas
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 521 divorce and family lawyers serving Dallas.
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