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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Hamilton, OH: 2026 rankings

184 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 Hamilton: Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati, LFR Score 67/100; 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Gavvl Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 184.

  3. 12

    Most-reviewed: Young, Reverman & Bolotin, 453 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 184 ranked; ranked #12.

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

184 Hamilton divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 19 are open 24/7, 33 open Saturdays and 23 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 184 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Hamilton 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 Hamilton at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati674.8★ (66)Cincinnati, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Gavvl Law664.7★ (83)Cincinnati, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC664.6★ (206)Covington, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4WSM Law Cincinnati664.8★ (61)Cincinnati, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Cathy R. Cook, Attorney at Law654.6★ (143)Cincinnati, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Davis & Associates Attorneys at Law634.7★ (52)Cincinnati, 21 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7The Peck Law Office634.4★ (64)Hamilton——
8Moser Law LLC624.7★ (44)Fairfield, 3 mi away——
9Jeremy J Evans, Attorney At Law614.6★ (19)Hamilton——
10Gena R. Larison, Attorney at Law614.0★ (33)Hamilton——

All 184 divorce and family lawyers in Hamilton, 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 Hamilton

    Based in Cincinnati, 12 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    9656 Cincinnati Columbus Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45241
  2. Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4755 Lake Forest Dr Ste 105, Cincinnati, OH 45242
  3. Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4243 Hunt Rd Ste 2D, Cincinnati, OH 45242
  4. Based in Cincinnati, 19 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 143 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 143 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2368 Victory Pkwy #620, Cincinnati, OH 45206
  5. Based in Hamilton

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    616 Dayton St, Hamilton, OH 45011
  6. Based in Fairfield, 3 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 44 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 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1040 Symmes Rd, Fairfield, OH 45014
  7. Based in Fairfield, 4 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    1244 Nilles Rd Ste 9, Fairfield, OH 45014
  8. Based in Cincinnati, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 453 Google reviews, the most in Hamilton.

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

    • 5.0★ from 453 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1243 W 8th St, Cincinnati, OH 45203
  9. Based in Fairfield, 4 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1248 Nilles Rd #7, Fairfield, OH 45014
  10. Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 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 66 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8845 Governors Hill Dr #450, Cincinnati, OH 45249
  11. Based in Mason, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–2 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8567 Mason Montgomery Rd #33, Mason, OH 45040
  12. Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    8833 Chapelsquare Ln Ste C, Cincinnati, OH 45249
  13. Based in Cincinnati, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–4 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    9403 Kenwood Rd # B110, Cincinnati, OH 45242
  14. Based in Cincinnati, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon 8 AM–5 PM · Tue 8 AM–4 PM · Wed 8 AM–5 PM · Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8764 Union Centre Blvd, West Chester Township, OH 45069
  15. Based in Trenton, 8 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    240 E State St, Trenton, OH 45067
  16. Based in Cincinnati, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 60 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 60 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    810 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  17. Based in Hamilton

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    332 S Front St, Hamilton, OH 45011
  18. Based in Cincinnati, 17 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    Address
    4226 Bridgetown Rd, Cincinnati, OH 45211
  19. Based in Cincinnati, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 63 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    810 Sycamore St, Cincinnati, OH 45202
  20. Based in Hamilton

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    315 S Monument Ave Ste 601, Hamilton, OH 45011

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

divorce and family lawyers in Hamilton, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Eric L. Anderson, LLC594.0★ (29)8 mi
27Katzman Logan Halper & Bennett584.3★ (7)14 mi
28Zachary D. Smith, LLC584.9★ (32)20 mi
29Brown Carrington, PLLC585.0★ (17)14 mi
30Michael J. Davis Attorney at Law584.8★ (20)14 mi
31Schiavone Law Office584.4★ (45)In Hamilton
32Jimmy J. Lefton, Esq.585.0★ (5)18 mi
33Law Office of M. Erin Wilkins584.7★ (53)22 mi
34The Fogelman Law Firm, LLC583.7★ (3)In Hamilton
35FH Law584.7★ (23)24 mi
36Causey Law, LLC585.0★ (19)17 mi
37DeSantis Family Law584.9★ (36)22 mi
38Fox Scott Law584.4★ (81)22 mi
39Bonenfant & Mayhew, PLLC574.8★ (16)22 mi
40Levinson Law LLC574.9★ (158)22 mi
41King, Koligian & Associates, LLC574.8★ (16)16 mi
42Law Office of James J Whitfield574.2★ (15)19 mi
43Schiavone Law Firm574.7★ (90)8 mi
44The Law Office of Marvin Knorr & Associates574.8★ (166)22 mi
45MuesLaw574.5★ (41)23 mi
46Kirkland & Sommers Co., L.P.A.564.4★ (43)23 mi
47Ethan Arenstein Law565.0★ (13)20 mi
48Beth Silverman & Associates, LLC564.4★ (28)21 mi
49Bailey & Gunderson Co., L.P.A.564.9★ (123)17 mi
50Law Office of Andrea M. Janovic565.0★ (7)22 mi

Also serving Hamilton

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 Hamilton
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Auciello & Evans Law LLP5.0★ (13)In Hamilton
AUCIELLO LAW FIRM4.3★ (9)In Hamilton
Brandabur Law LLC4.9★ (35)In Hamilton
Casper, Casper & Casper4.9★ (162)In Hamilton
Daniel J. Hurr Attorney at Law3.7★ (33)In Hamilton
David S. Washington Jr.3.8★ (51)In Hamilton
Eileen Field Law Offices LLC5.0★ (9)In Hamilton
Gary A Mc Gee Law Office4.8★ (23)In Hamilton
Halverson Damon L4.8★ (12)In Hamilton
Harry B. Zornow4.7★ (43)In Hamilton
Joseph M. Braun, Attorney at Law4.8★ (23)In Hamilton
Kruger & Hodges Hometown Injury Lawyers4.9★ (450)In Hamilton
Legal Aid Society of Greater Cincinnati3.8★ (58)In Hamilton
McCracken & Martin, LLC4.8★ (29)In Hamilton
McKenzie & Snyder LLP4.7★ (355)In Hamilton
Millikin & Fitton Law Firm4.4★ (19)In Hamilton
Pater, Pater & Halverson Company, LPA4.6★ (68)In Hamilton
Rapier & Bowling Co., LPA4.2★ (17)In Hamilton
The Law Office of David S. Albrecht4.9★ (135)In Hamilton
The Richards Firm5.0★ (139)In Hamilton

How we ranked Hamilton divorce and family lawyers

We scored 184 Hamilton 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 Hamilton 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 Hamilton: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Hamilton, OH is Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Gavvl Law (#2) and Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 184 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Hamilton?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 184 divorce and family lawyers serving Hamilton, OH. 7 of them are based in Hamilton; 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 Hamilton are open 24/7?

19 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Hamilton post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati (#1), Gavvl Law (#2) and Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Hamilton work on weekends?

33 of 184 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 23 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati (#1), Gavvl Law (#2) and Law Offices of Shannon C. Smith, PLLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Hamilton divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 184 rated divorce and family lawyers in Hamilton is 4.6★, with a median of 21 reviews. Young, Reverman & Bolotin has the most, 453 reviews, and ranks #12. 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 Hamilton count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hamilton 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton, 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 Hamilton?

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 Hamilton

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 184 divorce and family lawyers serving Hamilton.