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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Dalton, GA: 2026 rankings

30 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 Dalton: Conner & Roberts, PLLC, LFR Score 67/100; 4.6★ from 285 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 10

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Hargis Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 30.

  3. 20

    Most-reviewed: Clements & Eubanks, PC, 153 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 30 ranked after Conner & Roberts, PLLC; ranked #20.

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

30 Dalton divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 30 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Dalton 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 Dalton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Conner & Roberts, PLLC674.6★ (285)Chattanooga, 23 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The McCurry Law Firm, LLC634.4★ (49)Dalton——
3Katie O'Gwin Attorney634.2★ (78)Dalton——
4Jenkins Sr Robert D624.3★ (25)Dalton——
5Nancy Burnett Law, LLC614.5★ (11)Dalton——
6Brown, Toland, & Hill Attorneys, LLC604.1★ (13)Dalton——
7Alan Beard & Associates594.5★ (93)Chattanooga, 23 mi away——
8Kleem Law, LLC584.9★ (150)Dalton——
9Ken Lawson Law574.4★ (44)East Chattanooga, 21 mi away——
10Hargis Law574.9★ (96)Chattanooga, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours

All 30 divorce and family lawyers in Dalton, 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.

Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.

  1. Ranked #1 in Dalton

    #1 Conner & Roberts, PLLC

    Based in Chattanooga, 23 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 285 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.6★ from 285 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6151 Shallowford Rd #102, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Conner & Roberts, PLLC(423) 299-4489

  3. #3 Katie O'Gwin Attorney

    Based in Dalton

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 78 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.2★ from 78 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    109 W Morris St, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Katie O'Gwin Attorney(706) 260-2772

  4. #4 Jenkins Sr Robert D

    Based in Dalton

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    408 N Selvidge St, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Jenkins Sr Robert D(706) 259-4626

  7. #7 Alan Beard & Associates

    Based in Chattanooga, 23 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 93 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 S Germantown Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411
    View profile for Alan Beard & Associates(423) 266-0199

  8. #8 Kleem Law, LLC

    Based in Dalton

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 N Thornton Ave 2nd floor, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Kleem Law, LLC(706) 277-0606

  9. #9 Ken Lawson Law

    Based in East Chattanooga, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.4★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Ken Lawson Law(423) 800-6920

  10. #10 Hargis Law

    Based in Chattanooga, 22 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 96 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    6708 Heritage Business Ct Suite C, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Hargis Law(423) 218-6323

  12. #12 Teeter Law Office

    Based in Chattanooga, 23 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.0★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    501 S Germantown Rd, Chattanooga, TN 37411
    View profile for Teeter Law Office(423) 266-0199

  18. #18 Kelehear Law

    Based in Dalton

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.2★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    101 E Crawford St, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for Kelehear Law(706) 278-0525

  21. #21 James E. Toland, Jr.

    Based in Dalton

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    510 S Thornton Ave, Dalton, GA 30720
    View profile for James E. Toland, Jr.(706) 447-9724

  25. #25 Samples, Jennings, Clem, and Fields, PLLC - Family Law Attorneys Chattanooga, TN

    Based in Chattanooga, 22 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    130 Jordan Dr, Chattanooga, TN 37421
    View profile for Samples, Jennings, Clem, and Fields, PLLC - Family Law Attorneys Chattanooga, TN(423) 892-2006

All 30 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #30, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in Dalton, ranks 26 to 30
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Robert N. Meeks, Attorney at Law474.2★ (38)23 mi
27Bowe & Associates, PLLC474.3★ (27)23 mi
28Estes Cocke474.7★ (14)22 mi
29Vaughn & Clements, P.C.463.5★ (33)19 mi
30Christina R. Jenkins, LLC464.4★ (7)20 mi

Also serving Dalton

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 Dalton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
CEO Lawyer Personal Injury Law Firm4.9★ (147)In Dalton
Complete Cash4.5★ (51)In Dalton
Cornejo & Cornejo, LLP5.0★ (132)In Dalton
Cowan Law Firm, LLC4.9★ (226)In Dalton
Hurtt & Johnson LLC5.0★ (54)In Dalton
Jerry W. Moncus, Attorney at Law4.1★ (35)In Dalton
Law Office of Jeffrey B. Kelly, P.C.4.9★ (42)In Dalton
Law Offices of Ian Whittle5.0★ (161)In Dalton
Law Offices of Matthew C. Hines, Injury Accident Lawyers - Dalton5.0★ (71)In Dalton
McMahan Law Firm4.8★ (187)In Dalton
Morris & Dean, Accident and Injury Attorneys4.7★ (175)In Dalton
Ralph M. Hinman, Attorney at Law4.4★ (38)In Dalton
Richard K. Murray, Attorney at Law4.3★ (55)In Dalton
The Awad Law Firm, P.C.5.0★ (104)In Dalton
The Baldwin Firm4.9★ (71)In Dalton
The Goddard Firm LLC4.3★ (40)In Dalton
Trevor A. Brown Law Firm4.7★ (88)In Dalton
Varela Firm Immigration Lawyers in Dalton4.9★ (54)In Dalton
W. Bartlett Barnwell, P.C.4.5★ (79)In Dalton
Warren & Griffin, P.C.4.9★ (302)In Dalton

How we ranked Dalton divorce and family lawyers

We scored 30 Dalton 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 Dalton 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 Dalton: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Dalton, GA is Conner & Roberts, PLLC with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.6★ from 285 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The McCurry Law Firm, LLC (#2) and Katie O'Gwin Attorney (#3) follow. We ranked 30 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Dalton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 30 divorce and family lawyers serving Dalton, GA. 14 of them are based in Dalton; 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 Dalton are open 24/7?

2 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Dalton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Conner & Roberts, PLLC (#1) and Hargis Law (#10). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Dalton work on weekends?

2 of 30 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Conner & Roberts, PLLC (#1) and Hargis Law (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Dalton divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 30 rated divorce and family lawyers in Dalton is 4.4★, with a median of 35 reviews. Conner & Roberts, PLLC has the most, 285 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Dalton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Dalton 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 Dalton, GA 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 Dalton, GA 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 Dalton?

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 Dalton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 30 divorce and family lawyers serving Dalton.

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