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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Franklin, IN: 2026 rankings

85 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 Franklin: The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC, LFR Score 63/100; 4.5★ from 537 Google reviews.

  2. 10

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Eskew Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #10 of 85.

  3. 27

    Most-reviewed: Boren Oliver & Coffey, LLP, 265 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 85 ranked after The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC; ranked #27.

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

85 Franklin divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 5 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 85 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Franklin 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 Franklin at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC634.5★ (537)Indianapolis, 16 mi away—Top score
2Tony A. Gibbens, Attorney at Law624.6★ (31)Greenwood, 9 mi awaySat · Sun—
3COX & KOONS | LLP624.3★ (64)Greenwood, 10 mi away——
4Ciyou & Associates, P.C. - Attorneys At Law614.9★ (140)Indianapolis, 21 mi away——
5Bernhardt Phillips, LLP604.8★ (158)Indianapolis, 21 mi away——
6J. Andrew Woods604.2★ (19)Franklin——
7Law Office of Lindsey Williams595.0★ (28)Greenwood, 11 mi away——
8Schembs Law584.7★ (23)Indianapolis, 21 mi away——
9Villarrubia & Rosenberger, P.C.584.1★ (76)Indianapolis, 14 mi away——
10Eskew Law574.8★ (245)Indianapolis, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours

All 85 divorce and family lawyers in Franklin, 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 Franklin

    Based in Indianapolis, 16 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 537 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 537 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4259 Shelby St, Indianapolis, IN 46227
  2. Based in Greenwood, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 31 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 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–1 PM
    Address
    438 S Emerson Ave #144, Greenwood, IN 46143
  3. Based in Greenwood, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 64 Google reviews
    Address
    704 S State Rd 135 Ste D #287, Greenwood, IN 46143
  4. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 140 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    320 N Meridian St #600, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  5. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 158 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 158 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    850 Massachusetts Ave Ste 180, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  6. Based in Franklin

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    58 W Jefferson St, Franklin, IN 46131
  7. Based in Greenwood, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 28 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 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 N State Rd 135 #204, Greenwood, IN 46142
  8. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Address
    22 E Washington St Unit 610, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  9. Based in Indianapolis, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 76 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 76 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6349 S East St, Indianapolis, IN 46227
  10. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    255 Alabama St 3rd Floor, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  11. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 48 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 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 Alabama St #300, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  12. Based in Greenwood, 11 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    107 N State Rd 135 #204, Greenwood, IN 46142
  13. Based in Greenwood, 12 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    843 N State Rd 135 Ste b, Greenwood, IN 46142
  14. Based in Greenwood, 13 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    313 Western Blvd Ste B, Greenwood, IN 46142
  15. 56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1512 N Delaware St, Indianapolis, IN 46202
  16. Based in Shelbyville, 15 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 S Harrison St, Shelbyville, IN 46176
  17. Based in Columbus, 21 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Washington St STE 3A, Columbus, IN 47201
  18. Based in Indianapolis, 24 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3502 N Meridian St, Indianapolis, IN 46208
  19. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 28 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 W Market St #100, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  20. Based in Greenwood, 10 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    200 S Madison Ave, Greenwood, IN 46142
  21. Based in Indianapolis, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 E Washington St Unit 610, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  22. Based in Franklin

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    98 N Jackson St, Franklin, IN 46131
  23. Based in Indianapolis, 22 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1300 N Pennsylvania St #204, Indianapolis, IN 46204
  24. Based in Columbus, 21 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 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
    50 Washington St STE 3A, Columbus, IN 47202

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

divorce and family lawyers in Franklin, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Doyle Family Law LLC533.6★ (15)23 mi
27Boren Oliver & Coffey, LLP534.8★ (265)20 mi
28Lieb Law Office534.7★ (14)In Franklin
29Krasutsky & Hervey Law Office524.8★ (81)9 mi
30Matthew Solomon524.7★ (12)In Franklin
31Whitted Law524.9★ (200)21 mi
32Law Office of Maxine E. King525.0★ (4)22 mi
33Barbara J. Baird Attorney at Law514.3★ (3)21 mi
34Ksenak Law Firm513.7★ (3)20 mi
35Wynn Law P.C.515.0★ (17)21 mi
36Ian W. Thompson Attorney at Law514.9★ (73)15 mi
37CohenMalad, LLP514.6★ (205)21 mi
38Dillman & Owen Estate and Elder Law514.6★ (174)19 mi
39Dillon Legal Group504.1★ (28)In Franklin
40McNeelyLaw LLP504.5★ (99)16 mi
41Larry Gesse, Attorney, P.C.504.9★ (12)In Franklin
42The Curry Law Firm LLC504.7★ (38)10 mi
43AJM Legal, LLC504.9★ (71)20 mi
44Hoffman & Newcomb494.4★ (11)In Franklin
45West Sixth Law, LLP494.7★ (84)21 mi
46Nerz Law PC493.7★ (3)12 mi
47Law Office Of Jennifer Durham494.8★ (53)19 mi
48Megan Wells Family Law493.7★ (10)14 mi
49Sallee Law, LLC494.8★ (56)20 mi
50Haworth | Page494.2★ (39)10 mi

Also serving Franklin

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 Franklin
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alsip Law Office, P.C.4.8★ (17)In Franklin
Brian T. Newcomb3.7★ (3)In Franklin
Deppe Fredbeck & Yount, LLP5.0★ (1)In Franklin
Findley Law Franklin4.7★ (3)In Franklin
Hall Law Office, P.C.5.0★ (2)9 mi
Huddleston & Huddleston5.0★ (5)In Franklin
Indiana Estate & Elder Law5.0★ (1)In Franklin
Jennifer Jones Auger4.2★ (36)In Franklin
John P Cook & Associates - Attorney Tracy Enochs Reeves1.0★ (2)In Franklin
Johnson Gray & Johnson4.8★ (69)In Franklin
Julie M. Andrews, Attorney5.0★ (1)21 mi
Law Office of Alexis Steinrauf3.0★ (2)21 mi
Law Office of Gregory E. Long, LLC5.0★ (1)19 mi
Lisa Fears and Associates3.0★ (8)In Franklin
Maryan Law4.8★ (31)In Franklin
Mike Cunningham, Criminal Defense Attorney4.6★ (9)In Franklin
Price Law Office, LLC5.0★ (1)10 mi
The Criminal Defense Team - Baldwin, Perry & Wiley, PC4.8★ (164)In Franklin
Vandiver Norris & Solomon4.1★ (44)In Franklin
Young & Young3.2★ (20)In Franklin

How we ranked Franklin divorce and family lawyers

We scored 85 Franklin 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 Franklin 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 Franklin: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Franklin, IN is The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.5★ from 537 Google reviews. Tony A. Gibbens, Attorney at Law (#2) and COX & KOONS | LLP (#3) follow. We ranked 85 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Franklin?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 85 divorce and family lawyers serving Franklin, IN. 7 of them are based in Franklin; 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 Franklin are open 24/7?

4 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Franklin post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Eskew Law (#10) and Renner Law Office | Criminal Lawyer, Prenuptial Agreement & Divorce Attorney, Indianapolis, Indiana (#16). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Franklin work on weekends?

5 of 85 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 5 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tony A. Gibbens, Attorney at Law (#2), Eskew Law (#10) and Renner Law Office | Criminal Lawyer, Prenuptial Agreement & Divorce Attorney, Indianapolis, Indiana (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Franklin divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 85 rated divorce and family lawyers in Franklin is 4.4★, with a median of 26 reviews. The Law Office of Melissa Winkler-York, LLC has the most, 537 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 Franklin count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Franklin 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 Franklin, IN 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 Franklin, IN 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 Franklin?

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 Franklin

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 85 divorce and family lawyers serving Franklin.