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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Gautier, MS: 2026 rankings

25 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 Gautier: Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer, LFR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 8

    Most-reviewed: Taylor and Cox Law Firm, 220 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 25 ranked after Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer; ranked #8.

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

25 Gautier divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Gautier 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 Gautier at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer644.7★ (390)Ocean Springs, 13 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Cole Law Firm613.4★ (25)Pascagoula, 4 mi away——
3Paulette Turner, Attorney at Law604.3★ (23)Pascagoula, 4 mi away——
4Lott Law Firm594.9★ (150)Pascagoula, 4 mi awaySat · Evenings—
5Hunter Dubrow Attorneys at Law573.8★ (30)Ocean Springs, 12 mi away——
6Bordis Danos Pierce573.8★ (23)Ocean Springs, 13 mi away——
7Suzette Breland Attorney at Law563.7★ (18)Ocean Springs, 13 mi away——
8Taylor and Cox Law Firm564.6★ (220)Pascagoula, 4 mi away—Most reviews
9Hornsby Watts, PLLC563.9★ (25)Biloxi, 17 mi away——
10Melvin Cooper & Associates: Cooper Melvin G544.8★ (4)Biloxi, 16 mi away——

All 25 divorce and family lawyers in Gautier, 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 Gautier

    Based in Ocean Springs, 13 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1019 Legion Ln, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  2. Based in Pascagoula, 4 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    645 Delmas Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  3. Based in Pascagoula, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3106 Canty St, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  4. Based in Pascagoula, 4 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3318 Pascagoula St, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  5. Based in Ocean Springs, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2113 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  6. Based in Ocean Springs, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  7. Based in Ocean Springs, 13 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    710 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  8. Based in Pascagoula, 4 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1113 Jackson Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  9. Based in Biloxi, 17 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1025 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
  10. Based in Biloxi, 23 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    280 Rue Petit Bois, Biloxi, MS 39531
  11. Based in Pascagoula, 4 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    702 Watts Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  12. Based in Ocean Springs, 14 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13524 Solomon Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  13. Based in Pascagoula, 5 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2128 Ingalls Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  14. Based in Pascagoula, 3 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    525 Krebs Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  15. Based in Biloxi, 17 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    952 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
  16. Based in Biloxi, 22 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Beauvoir Rd Ste 4C, Biloxi, MS 39531
  17. Based in Ocean Springs, 13 mi away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1147 Robinson St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  18. Based in D'Iberville, 17 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10345 D'Iberville Blvd, D'Iberville, MS 39540
  19. Based in Biloxi, 20 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Crocker Law, 1907 Pass Rd B, Biloxi, MS 39531
  20. Based in Biloxi, 21 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    904 Camp 4 Jacks Rd, Biloxi, MS 39532

Also serving Gautier

5 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 Gautier
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Ellerby Law, LLC5.0★ (2)In Gautier
Gulf Coast Family Law PC5.0★ (1)17 mi
JOY HARRISON GOUNDAS5.0★ (1)17 mi
Kulick William3.0★ (2)12 mi
Scott Lusk Law5.0★ (1)17 mi

How we ranked Gautier divorce and family lawyers

We scored 25 Gautier 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 Gautier 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 Gautier: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Gautier, MS is Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Cole Law Firm (#2) and Paulette Turner, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 25 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Gautier?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 divorce and family lawyers serving Gautier, MS. 1 of them is based in Gautier; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 5 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Gautier are open 24/7?

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in Gautier posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Gautier work on weekends?

2 of 25 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#1) and Lott Law Firm (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Gautier divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated divorce and family lawyers in Gautier is 4.4★, with a median of 23 reviews. Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer has the most, 390 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 Gautier count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Gautier 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 Gautier, MS 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 Gautier, MS 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 Gautier?

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 Gautier

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 divorce and family lawyers serving Gautier.