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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Havelock, NC: 2026 rankings

14 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 Havelock: New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County, LFR Score 61/100; 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 5

    Most-reviewed: The Carolina Law Group, 556 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 14 ranked; ranked #5.

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14 Havelock divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 14 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Divorce and family lawyers in New Bern ranking. See Divorce and family lawyers in New Bern

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Havelock 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 Havelock at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County615.0★ (21)New Bern, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Irons & Irons, P.A.605.0★ (45)New Bern, 18 mi away——
3Glazer + Myers Legal Group, PLLC574.7★ (15)New Bern, 18 mi away——
4Peacock Family Law563.8★ (35)New Bern, 18 mi away——
5The Carolina Law Group554.9★ (556)New Bern, 19 mi away—Most reviews
6Corwin & Curtis Attorneys at Law544.5★ (78)Havelock——
7Greene, Wilson, Styron & Thomas544.8★ (322)New Bern, 18 mi away——
8Michelle Jerome, Attorney At Law504.7★ (90)New Bern, 19 mi away——
9Attorney - Steven N Long, PC494.6★ (48)New Bern, 18 mi away——
10Ward and Smith, P.A.484.6★ (33)New Bern, 20 mi away——

All 14 divorce and family lawyers in Havelock, 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 Havelock

    #1 New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County

    Based in New Bern, 19 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 Shoreline Dr Unit 7, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County(252) 397-4621

  2. #2 Irons & Irons, P.A.

    Based in New Bern, 18 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 45 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 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    225 Broad St Ste B, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Irons & Irons, P.A.(252) 215-3000

  3. Based in New Bern, 18 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1301 McCarthy Blvd Ste A, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Glazer + Myers Legal Group, PLLC(252) 991-3041

  4. #4 Peacock Family Law

    Based in New Bern, 18 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    213 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Peacock Family Law(252) 633-6613

  5. #5 The Carolina Law Group

    Based in New Bern, 19 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 556 Google reviews, the most in Havelock.

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

    • 4.9★ from 556 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1919 S Glenburnie Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for The Carolina Law Group(252) 636-3737

  8. #8 Michelle Jerome, Attorney At Law

    Based in New Bern, 19 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1321 Commerce Dr Suite A, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Michelle Jerome, Attorney At Law(252) 631-5350

  9. #9 Attorney - Steven N Long, PC

    Based in New Bern, 18 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3010 Trent Rd, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Attorney - Steven N Long, PC(252) 514-0062

  10. #10 Ward and Smith, P.A.

    Based in New Bern, 20 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1001 College Ct, New Bern, NC 28562
    View profile for Ward and Smith, P.A.(252) 672-5400

  12. #12 Henderson David S

    Based in New Bern, 18 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    211 Broad St, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Henderson David S(252) 637-2139

  13. #13 Capital to Coast NC Law Group

    Based in Piney Green, 17 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Real estate attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    142 Fairview Dr Ste G, Emerald Isle, NC 28594
    View profile for Capital to Coast NC Law Group(252) 296-1005

  14. #14 Bill Ward & Kirby Smith, PA

    Based in New Bern, 18 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 2.8★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    310 New St, New Bern, NC 28560
    View profile for Bill Ward & Kirby Smith, PA(252) 636-3511

How we ranked Havelock divorce and family lawyers

We scored 14 Havelock 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 Havelock 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 Havelock: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Havelock, NC is New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Irons & Irons, P.A. (#2) and Glazer + Myers Legal Group, PLLC (#3) follow. We ranked 14 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Havelock?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 14 divorce and family lawyers serving Havelock, NC. 1 of them is based in Havelock; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in Havelock posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Havelock work on weekends?

1 of 14 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is New Bern Family Law & Divorce Attorney James Jordan - Craven County (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Havelock divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 14 rated divorce and family lawyers in Havelock is 4.7★, with a median of 38 reviews. The Carolina Law Group has the most, 556 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Havelock count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Havelock 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 Havelock, NC 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 Havelock, NC 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 Havelock?

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 Havelock

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 14 divorce and family lawyers serving Havelock.

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