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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Delaware, OH: 2026 rankings

177 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 Delaware: Einstein & Gibson LLC, LFR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 177.

  3. 14

    Most-reviewed: Hoffman Law, 598 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 177 ranked; ranked #14.

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

177 Delaware divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 19 open Saturdays and 13 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 177 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Delaware 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 Delaware at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Einstein & Gibson LLC624.8★ (132)Westerville, 14 mi away—Top score
2Petroff Law Offices, LLC615.0★ (138)Columbus, 24 mi away——
3Langhals Law, LLC604.8★ (81)Marysville, 16 mi away——
4Kemp Law Group, LLC604.8★ (65)Dublin, 14 mi away——
5Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law605.0★ (13)Columbus, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Greco Law604.7★ (61)Dublin, 15 mi away——
7Borshchak Law Group604.6★ (178)Columbus, 21 mi away——
8Law Office of Lisa K. Meier, LLC604.9★ (34)Dublin, 12 mi away——
9Tamms Law Office, LLC594.7★ (45)Westerville, 13 mi away——
10Atkins and Atkins, Attorneys at Law Columbus594.9★ (107)Columbus, 24 mi away——

All 177 divorce and family lawyers in Delaware, 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 Delaware

    Based in Westerville, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    615 Copeland Mill Rd #2a, Westerville, OH 43081
  2. Based in Columbus, 24 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 138 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 138 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    140 E Town St #1070, Columbus, OH 43215
  3. Based in Marysville, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 81 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 81 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    404 E 5th St, Marysville, OH 43040
  4. Based in Dublin, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    555 Metro Pl N Ste 300, Dublin, OH 43017
  5. Based in Dublin, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 61 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 61 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4945 Bradenton Ave Ste 100, Dublin, OH 43017
  6. Based in Columbus, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 178 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 178 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1650 Lake Shore Dr Ste 380, Columbus, OH 43204
  7. Based in Westerville, 13 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 45 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 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    670 Meridian Way Suite 120, Westerville, OH 43082
  8. Based in Columbus, 15 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 37 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 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6016 Cleveland Ave, Columbus, OH 43231
  9. Based in Delaware

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    125 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015
  10. Based in Hilliard, 19 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 76 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 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5029 Cemetery Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026
  11. Based in Columbus, 24 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews, the most in Delaware.

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

    • 4.9★ from 598 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    338 S High St #4546, Columbus, OH 43215
  12. Based in Delaware

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    305 S Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015
  13. Based in Columbus, 24 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    165 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43215
  14. Based in Columbus, 24 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 S 3rd St Suit 200, Columbus, OH 43215
  15. Based in Delaware

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 301 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    35 N Sandusky St, Delaware, OH 43015
  16. Based in Columbus, 19 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4200 Regent St, Columbus, OH 43219
  17. Based in Dublin, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5131 Post Rd Ste 305, Dublin, OH 43017
  18. Based in Worthington, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Address
    67 E Wilson Bridge Rd #101, Worthington, OH 43085
  19. Based in Worthington, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    693 1/2 N High St Ste G, Worthington, OH 43085
  20. Based in Columbus, 24 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    136 W Mound St #100, Columbus, OH 43215
  21. Based in Columbus, 23 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 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 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    408 Emory St, Columbus, OH 43230

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

divorce and family lawyers in Delaware, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Gillespie Law, LLC584.6★ (9)15 mi
27Trolinger Law Offices584.7★ (71)24 mi
28Heckert & Moreland Co. LPA584.9★ (50)23 mi
29Lewis Legal Solutions585.0★ (29)19 mi
30Fuller & Herzog585.0★ (3)In Delaware
31Catherine M. White, Attorney at Law574.5★ (85)23 mi
32Cordell & Cordell | Family Law & Divorce574.6★ (23)16 mi
33Welch Legal Services LLC574.6★ (13)11 mi
34Khasawneh & Associates LLC574.1★ (87)17 mi
35Gavvl Law574.7★ (26)17 mi
36Brucoli & Potter LLC (FKA The Law Office of Suzanne K. Sabol)574.8★ (51)25 mi
37Dailey Law Offices574.3★ (63)19 mi
38MCC Law Office575.0★ (3)24 mi
39Zuercher Law Firm574.7★ (15)14 mi
40Andrew Russ Law574.5★ (8)19 mi
41The Law Office of Nancy L. Sponseller574.6★ (14)15 mi
42Dougherty, Hanneman, & Piccin, LLC574.4★ (21)16 mi
43Babbitt & Dahlberg Law, LLC564.8★ (16)17 mi
44O'Keefe Family Law565.0★ (9)14 mi
45Goodrum Law Group565.0★ (11)16 mi
46Anelli Law, LLC565.0★ (12)16 mi
47WSM Law Columbus564.8★ (72)14 mi
48The Nigh Law Group, LLC564.6★ (40)24 mi
49Buck Family Law Columbus564.5★ (23)19 mi
50Brian S. Piper Co., LPA564.6★ (12)15 mi

Also serving Delaware

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 Delaware
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
anthony m heald attorney at law3.8★ (8)In Delaware
contact dietz law office4.3★ (6)In Delaware
Crawford|Glankler, LLC4.4★ (14)In Delaware
Firestone Brehm Hanson Wolf4.5★ (2)In Delaware
Firestone Brehm Wolf Whitney & Young4.0★ (11)In Delaware
Gordon Law Office5.0★ (2)In Delaware
Johnson Legal, LLC4.4★ (11)In Delaware
Law Office of Geoffrey Spall4.7★ (38)In Delaware
Law Office of Philip A. King, LLC5.0★ (9)In Delaware
Lucas Ruffing Law5.0★ (206)In Delaware
Mango Law LLC4.4★ (11)In Delaware
Manos & Martin Co., LPA5.0★ (10)In Delaware
MPC LAW, LLC4.9★ (211)In Delaware
Ohio Legal Group - Delaware4.5★ (135)In Delaware
Scott M. Gordon, Attorney at law4.1★ (9)In Delaware
Shade & Shade LLC3.9★ (7)In Delaware
Skeeles Jacobs Law5.0★ (26)In Delaware
The Law Office of James Jeffrey Jackson4.0★ (1)In Delaware
Wolf Scott3.2★ (13)In Delaware
Wright & Moore Law Co. LPA4.4★ (7)In Delaware

How we ranked Delaware divorce and family lawyers

We scored 177 Delaware 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 Delaware 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 Delaware: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Delaware, OH is Einstein & Gibson LLC with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews. Petroff Law Offices, LLC (#2) and Langhals Law, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 177 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Delaware?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 177 divorce and family lawyers serving Delaware, OH. 4 of them are based in Delaware; 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 Delaware are open 24/7?

11 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Delaware post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law (#5) and Hoffman Law (#14). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Delaware work on weekends?

19 of 177 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 13 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law (#5) and Hoffman Law (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Delaware divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 177 rated divorce and family lawyers in Delaware is 4.6★, with a median of 21 reviews. Hoffman Law has the most, 598 reviews, and ranks #14. 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 Delaware count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Delaware 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 Delaware, OH 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 Delaware, OH 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 Delaware?

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 Delaware

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 177 divorce and family lawyers serving Delaware.