Ranked #1 in Greater Napanee
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
63/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Greater Napanee, ON: 2026 rankings
23 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Greater Napanee: Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers, LFR Score 63/100; 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews.
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Most-reviewed: Kaufmann Dockrill & Associates p.c., 117 Google reviews at 4.4★, the most of 23 ranked after Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers; ranked #14.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
23 Greater Napanee divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 23 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Greater Napanee 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 | Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers | 63 | 4.9★ (244) | Kingston, 37 km away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Lucienne MacLauchlan | 59 | 4.3★ (11) | Greater Napanee | — | — |
| 3 | Andrew Bala, Family & Estates Lawyer | 59 | 4.6★ (91) | Kingston, 37 km away | — | — |
| 4 | Aaries Family Law | 58 | 4.8★ (45) | Kingston, 37 km away | — | — |
| 5 | Greg Castellano Family and Criminal Law | 56 | 3.5★ (11) | Belleville, 36 km away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 6 | Jeffrey J Van de Kleut, Lawyer | 55 | 4.3★ (17) | Belleville, 36 km away | — | — |
| 7 | Rorabeck Sowerby Theriault LLP | 54 | 3.4★ (30) | Kingston, 35 km away | — | — |
| 8 | Ollson Elizabeth I | 54 | 3.8★ (13) | Kingston, 35 km away | — | — |
| 9 | Andrews Donnelly LLP - Family Law & Estate Litigation | 53 | 4.7★ (66) | Kingston, 34 km away | — | — |
| 10 | Ian D. Kirby | 52 | 3.4★ (5) | Belleville, 36 km away | — | — |
All 23 divorce and family lawyers in Greater Napanee, 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.
Based in Greater Napanee
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 91 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Belleville, 36 km away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Belleville, 36 km away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 35 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 35 km away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 34 km away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
#10 Ian D. Kirby
Based in Belleville, 36 km away
52/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
#12 The Cahill Firm
Based in Kingston, 30 km away
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 73 Google reviews.
Based in Greater Napanee
51/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based in Belleville, 36 km away
50/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.4★ from 117 Google reviews.
Based in Kingston, 30 km away
47/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.
#16 Rimawi Law
Based in Belleville, 36 km away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
#17 Templeman LLP
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 31 km away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
46/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
Based in Belleville, 36 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 28 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.
#21 Nelson Kotze LLP
Based in Kingston, 35 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.
Based in Kingston, 37 km away
44/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.
Also serving Greater Napanee
13 more divorce and family lawyers within 40 km 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Burford Law Professional Corporation | 2.9★ (33) | In Greater Napanee |
| Cowle Law | 4.7★ (82) | In Greater Napanee |
| Grange John M | 3.2★ (12) | In Greater Napanee |
| John Pietrykowski | 4.3★ (6) | In Greater Napanee |
| Kenalty Winn Law | 4.4★ (20) | In Greater Napanee |
| Law Works | In Greater Napanee | |
| Leitch Law | 35 km | |
| Napanee Lawyer | David Chatten Law | 5.0★ (2) | In Greater Napanee |
| Smart Robert G | In Greater Napanee | |
| Steven Leitman | 3.5★ (2) | 37 km |
| Templeman LLP In Association with Graeme Dempster | 5.0★ (2) | In Greater Napanee |
| Thompson Mediation Services | In Greater Napanee | |
| Wright Law | 5.0★ (2) | 36 km |
How we ranked Greater Napanee divorce and family lawyers
We scored 23 Greater Napanee 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 Greater Napanee 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 Greater Napanee: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Greater Napanee?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Greater Napanee, ON is Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.9★ from 244 Google reviews. Lucienne MacLauchlan (#2) and Andrew Bala, Family & Estates Lawyer (#3) follow. We ranked 23 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Greater Napanee?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 23 divorce and family lawyers serving Greater Napanee, ON. 2 of them are based in Greater Napanee; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 13 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Greater Napanee work on weekends?
1 of 23 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Greg Castellano Family and Criminal Law (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Greater Napanee divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 23 rated divorce and family lawyers in Greater Napanee is 4.3★, with a median of 20 reviews. Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers has the most, 244 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 Greater Napanee count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Greater Napanee city centre, 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 Greater Napanee, ON charge?
Family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer; some offer fixed fees for uncontested or limited-scope work. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always: divorce is granted under the federal Divorce Act, and courts accept joint applications. A lawyer can still review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it. This is general information, not legal advice.
How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Greater Napanee, ON 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 Greater Napanee?
No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.
Update log for Greater Napanee
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 23 divorce and family lawyers serving Greater Napanee.
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