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Divorce And Family Lawyers in La Porte, IN: 2026 rankings

44 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 La Porte: Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc., LFR Score 59/100; 4.8★ from 323 Google reviews.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Langer & Langer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 44.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Langer & Langer, 150 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 44 ranked after Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc.; ranked #5.

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

44 La Porte divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.2★ across 44 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in La Porte 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 La Porte at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc.594.8★ (323)La Porte—Top score
2The Law Offices of Anna K. Christodoulakis594.6★ (29)Valparaiso, 19 mi away——
3David R. Phillips, Attorney at Law564.1★ (77)Valparaiso, 20 mi away——
4David E. Baum Law Office, P.C. Divorce Law565.0★ (19)Chesterton, 18 mi away——
5Langer & Langer564.6★ (150)Valparaiso, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
6Christina Maas Law Office554.5★ (24)Valparaiso, 20 mi away——
7The Law Office of Mark Woodcox554.0★ (11)Michigan City, 12 mi away——
8Laura J Wyatt, P.C.553.6★ (44)Chesterton, 17 mi away——
9Skodinski Philip R543.7★ (17)South Bend, 24 mi away——
10Levy & Dubovich544.2★ (17)Valparaiso, 21 mi away——

All 44 divorce and family lawyers in La Porte, 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 La Porte

    Based in La Porte

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 323 Google reviews, the most in La Porte.

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

    • 4.8★ from 323 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    609 Michigan Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
  2. Based in Valparaiso, 20 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 150 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 150 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    4 Indiana Ave, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  3. Based in Valparaiso, 20 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 Lincolnway Ste 2E, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  4. Based in Michigan City, 12 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    401 Washington St A, Michigan City, IN 46360
  5. Based in Chesterton, 17 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 44 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    425 Sand Creek Dr N Ste A, Chesterton, IN 46304
  6. Based in South Bend, 24 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 17 Google reviews
    Address
    502 W Washington St, South Bend, IN 46601
  7. Based in Valparaiso, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    455 W Lincolnway, Valparaiso, IN 46385
  8. Based in Valparaiso, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Parking and entrance on the South Side of Building, 158 S Napoleon St, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  9. Based in La Porte

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    610 Monroe St, La Porte, IN 46350
  10. Based in La Porte

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 58 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    717 Indiana Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
  11. Based in Valparaiso, 21 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 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 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1158 Lincolnway Suite One, Valparaiso, IN 46385
  12. Based in Valparaiso, 20 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    409 E Lincolnway 1st flr, Valparaiso, IN 46383
  13. Based in South Bend, 24 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    202 S Michigan St Ste 303 3RD Floor, South Bend, IN 46601
  14. Based in La Porte

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.3★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–1 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    2342 N US Highway 35, La Porte, IN 46350
  15. Based in Michigan City, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    601 Franklin St Ste 403, Michigan City, IN 46360
  16. Based in Portage, 24 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6534 American Way, Portage, IN 46368
  17. Based in La Porte

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    609 Michigan Ave, La Porte, IN 46350
  18. Based in Michigan City, 12 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Address
    401 Washington St, Michigan City, IN 46360

All 44 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #44, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in La Porte, ranks 26 to 44
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Richard P. Busse Attorney at Law494.1★ (68)21 mi
27Braje, Nelson, & Janes, LLP484.2★ (44)12 mi
28Worthley Law LLC484.5★ (49)20 mi
29Beckman Law, LLC474.4★ (17)10 mi
30Longstreet Law LLC474.7★ (52)25 mi
31Law Office of Katherine A Sall-Matthews474.1★ (27)12 mi
32Smith Legal Group, LLC474.4★ (37)18 mi
33Moseley & Martinez, LLC464.0★ (32)24 mi
34Kurt R. Earnst463.3★ (6)12 mi
35Spence Law464.2★ (35)22 mi
36Tilden & Tilden454.0★ (24)19 mi
37Burke Costanza & Carberry LLP454.7★ (15)21 mi
38Law Offices of Claudia Traficante444.3★ (27)24 mi
39Cioe & Wagenblast PC433.2★ (40)20 mi
40Law Office Of Joanne Baitup, Inc.433.5★ (11)19 mi
41Halpin Bespoke Legal433.5★ (23)24 mi
42Alan D Naggatz Law Office434.4★ (5)19 mi
43Jay Lauer Attorney at Law423.0★ (48)24 mi
44Drendall Law Offices, PC412.6★ (10)24 mi

Also serving La Porte

17 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 La Porte
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Braje Nelson & Janes LLP: Janes William3.0★ (3)In La Porte
Burke Costanza & Carberry LLPIn La Porte
David Ambers Attorney at Law3.0★ (12)In La Porte
Davis Disability Group4.5★ (60)In La Porte
Drayton, Biege, Sirugo & Elliott, LLP4.3★ (3)In La Porte
Espar & Associates, P.C.5.0★ (1)12 mi
Gasparis & Zembillas, Attorneys At Law5.0★ (2)20 mi
Hofer Gregory H4.0★ (35)In La Porte
Huelat Law P.C.4.5★ (8)In La Porte
Jacobucci Kristina J3.0★ (12)In La Porte
James M Macalka4.7★ (15)In La Porte
Law Office of Shane B.C. Watson, Attorney at Law4.5★ (8)In La Porte
Ryan Beall3.2★ (40)In La Porte
Sallwasser & McCain: Elliott William A5.0★ (4)In La Porte
Shoffner & Shoffner, LLP4.2★ (84)In La Porte
Sirugo David A3.5★ (14)In La Porte
Suzanne Philbrick, Attorney At Law4.0★ (2)18 mi

How we ranked La Porte divorce and family lawyers

We scored 44 La Porte 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 La Porte 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 La Porte: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in La Porte, IN is Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc. with an LFR Score of 59/100. It has 4.8★ from 323 Google reviews. The Law Offices of Anna K. Christodoulakis (#2) and David R. Phillips, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 44 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in La Porte?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 44 divorce and family lawyers serving La Porte, IN. 6 of them are based in La Porte; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in La Porte posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Langer & Langer (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in La Porte work on weekends?

3 of 44 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Langer & Langer (#5) and Edward L. Janes and Associates (#21). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do La Porte divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 44 rated divorce and family lawyers in La Porte is 4.2★, with a median of 28 reviews. Rodriguez Law Firm, Inc. has the most, 323 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 La Porte count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the La Porte 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 La Porte, IN 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 La Porte, IN 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 La Porte?

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 La Porte

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 44 divorce and family lawyers serving La Porte.