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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Hayward, CA: 2026 rankings

307 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 Hayward: Modern Family Law Oakland, LFR Score 69/100; 4.7★ from 336 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Amin Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 307.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Amin Law, 343 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 307 ranked; ranked #2.

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

307 Hayward divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 20 are open 24/7, 37 open Saturdays and 30 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 307 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Hayward 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 Hayward at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Modern Family Law Oakland694.7★ (336)Oakland, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Amin Law684.8★ (343)San Francisco, 19 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3AttorneyBernie.Com674.5★ (47)Castro Valley, 3 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Law Offices of Ali Yousefi, P.C.664.7★ (105)San Mateo, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
5Fenchel Family Law654.8★ (82)San Francisco, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Amin Law644.8★ (22)Pleasanton, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Amin Law645.0★ (27)Oakland, 14 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
8Tuann Divorce & Family Lawyer635.0★ (24)San Ramon, 10 mi awaySat · Sun—
9Anthoor Law Group, A Professional Corporation634.8★ (128)Fremont, 10 mi away——
10Bob Lynn Edwards Jr.624.8★ (73)Fremont, 9 mi away——

All 307 divorce and family lawyers in Hayward, 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 Hayward

    Based in Oakland, 14 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 336 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 336 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1111 Broadway Ste 1550, Oakland, CA 94607
  2. Based in San Francisco, 19 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 343 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 343 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    50 California St Ste 1517, San Francisco, CA 94111
  3. Based in Castro Valley, 3 mi away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 47 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    19244 Redwood Rd Ste B, Castro Valley, CA 94546
  4. Based in San Francisco, 20 mi away

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 82 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    315 Montgomery St Ste 900, San Francisco, CA 94104
  5. Based in Pleasanton, 10 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4900 Hopyard Rd Suit 100, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  6. Based in Oakland, 14 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 27 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 27 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    725 Washington St Ste 203, Oakland, CA 94607
  7. Based in San Ramon, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 24 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 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    2010 Crow Canyon Pl Ste 100, San Ramon, CA 94583
  8. Based in Fremont, 10 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 128 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 128 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    39355 California St Ste 202, Fremont, CA 94538
  9. Based in Fremont, 9 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 73 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3869 Peralta Blvd, Fremont, CA 94536
  10. Based in Hayward

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    24301 Southland Dr #208, Hayward, CA 94545
  11. Based in Alameda, 11 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2233 Santa Clara Ave #7, Alameda, CA 94501
  12. Based in Sunnyvale, 20 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–6 PM
    Address
    710 Lakeway Dr #200, Sunnyvale, CA 94085
  13. Based in Oakland, 13 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    484 Lake Park Ave #223, Oakland, CA 94610
  14. Based in Walnut Creek, 18 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 92 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 92 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2950 Buskirk Ave Suite 300, Walnut Creek, CA 94597
  15. Based in Redwood City, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Address
    303 Twin Dolphin Dr Ste 6, Redwood City, CA 94065
  16. Based in Fremont, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    43430 Mission Blvd #210, Fremont, CA 94539
  17. Based in Pleasanton, 8 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5776 Stoneridge Mall Rd Ste 360, Pleasanton, CA 94588
  18. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2777 Alvarado St E, San Leandro, CA 94577
  19. Based in San Leandro, 5 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2450 Washington Ave #155, San Leandro, CA 94577
  20. Based in Alameda, 13 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 109 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce service”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 109 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1101 Marina Village Pkwy suit 201, Alameda, CA 94501
  21. Based in San Francisco, 21 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–11 PM
    Address
    2021 Fillmore St Ste 201, San Francisco, CA 94115

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

divorce and family lawyers in Hayward, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cary Schneider, Esq. Attorney At Law605.0★ (7)20 mi
27The Geller Firm | Family Law Attorneys604.9★ (61)18 mi
28Tierney Law Group, PC604.5★ (34)8 mi
29Adam Gurley Law Offices594.5★ (35)24 mi
30Law Office of Elana Thibault595.0★ (32)15 mi
31Laughlin Legal, PC595.0★ (30)13 mi
32The Geller Firm | Family Law Attorneys594.9★ (58)20 mi
33Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C. - Divorce Attorneys594.7★ (72)19 mi
34Law office of Gopal Krishan594.6★ (104)21 mi
35MacKenzie & Associates594.4★ (7)In Hayward
36Law & Mediation Office of Lorna Jaynes593.7★ (3)9 mi
37Moyal & Moyal, A Professional Law Corporation594.6★ (96)21 mi
38Ginny Walia Law Offices594.6★ (21)8 mi
39Doyle Quane594.3★ (36)11 mi
40East Bay Family Law & Mediation PC595.0★ (12)8 mi
41The Law Office of Ian Van Leer, P.C.585.0★ (9)14 mi
42The Law Office Of Ariel Brownell, APC584.7★ (39)16 mi
43Law Office of Jennifer L. King, PC585.0★ (8)13 mi
44Romanov Law584.9★ (46)21 mi
45Schoenberg Family Law Group, P.C. - Divorce Attorneys584.8★ (25)15 mi
46Williams, Drexler, & Mand PC584.4★ (21)10 mi
47Tong Family Law Group, P.C.585.0★ (6)14 mi
48Steven J. Alpers, Attorney At Law585.0★ (3)10 mi
49Hoover Krepelka, LLP584.5★ (113)25 mi
50White Oak Law585.0★ (12)10 mi

Also serving Hayward

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 Hayward
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Braff Law Car Accident Personal Injury Lawyers4.8★ (37)In Hayward
GJEL Accident Attorneys5.0★ (18)In Hayward
Gorelick Law Offices5.0★ (22)In Hayward
Graham Immigration Law, P.C.5.0★ (179)In Hayward
J. Francisco Karwash, Criminal Defense Law4.8★ (72)In Hayward
Law Firm of Kevin D. Taguchi4.6★ (23)In Hayward
Law Office of Dennis J. Thornton4.7★ (14)In Hayward
Law Office of Kuldip Dhariwal4.7★ (459)In Hayward
Law Office of Mark Blair | Bay Area DUI Law4.7★ (27)In Hayward
Law Offices of Leonard S. Becker, APC4.5★ (21)In Hayward
Law Offices of Patricia Turnage, P.C.3.7★ (28)In Hayward
Lincoln Law5.0★ (42)In Hayward
Nadrich Accident Injury Lawyers4.8★ (126)In Hayward
National Consumer Law Group1.9★ (11)In Hayward
NoWorriesBankruptcy.com4.8★ (42)In Hayward
Philip A. Schnayerson, Criminal Defense Attorney4.6★ (32)In Hayward
Richard Stone Law Office4.8★ (12)In Hayward
The Law Office of Bianca R. Ennix4.9★ (44)In Hayward
The Law Offices of Melanie Tavare4.9★ (61)In Hayward
Varlack Legal Services4.4★ (48)In Hayward

How we ranked Hayward divorce and family lawyers

We scored 307 Hayward 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 Hayward 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 Hayward: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Hayward, CA is Modern Family Law Oakland with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.7★ from 336 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Amin Law (#2) and AttorneyBernie.Com (#3) follow. We ranked 307 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Hayward?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 307 divorce and family lawyers serving Hayward, CA. 2 of them are based in Hayward; 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 Hayward are open 24/7?

20 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Hayward post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Modern Family Law Oakland (#1), Amin Law (#2) and AttorneyBernie.Com (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Hayward work on weekends?

37 of 307 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 30 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Modern Family Law Oakland (#1), Amin Law (#2) and AttorneyBernie.Com (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Hayward divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 307 rated divorce and family lawyers in Hayward is 4.5★, with a median of 9 reviews. Amin Law has the most, 343 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 Hayward count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Hayward 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 Hayward, CA 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 Hayward, CA 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 Hayward?

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 Hayward

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 307 divorce and family lawyers serving Hayward.