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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Manchester, NH: 2026 rankings

87 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 Manchester: Cohen & Winters, PLLC, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Tenn And Tenn, PA, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 87.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Tenn And Tenn, PA, 645 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 87 ranked; ranked #2.

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

87 Manchester divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 87 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Manchester 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 Manchester at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Cohen & Winters, PLLC664.9★ (159)Manchester—Top score
2Tenn And Tenn, PA654.9★ (645)ManchesterOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Becker Legal634.6★ (31)Concord, 15 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4Sekella Law, PLLC634.5★ (80)Manchester——
5Andrew J Harmon Attorney at Law633.7★ (12)ManchesterSat · Sun—
6Klug Law Offices, PLLC624.7★ (24)Manchester——
7Clark Law PLLC603.9★ (37)Manchester——
8Bernazzani Law604.6★ (102)Nashua, 16 mi away——
9Brennan Lenehan Iacopino & Hickey604.6★ (12)Manchester——
10Naro Law PLLC594.9★ (48)Nashua, 16 mi away——

All 87 divorce and family lawyers in Manchester, 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 Manchester

    Based in Manchester

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    102 Bay St #2, Manchester, NH 03104
  2. Based in Manchester

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 645 Google reviews, the most in Manchester.

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

    • 4.9★ from 645 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    16 High St #3, Manchester, NH 03101
  3. Based in Concord, 15 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5 Warren St, Concord, NH 03301
  4. Based in Manchester

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 80 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 80 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    708 Pine St 2nd Floor, Manchester, NH 03104
  5. Based in Manchester

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 24 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 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Bay St, Manchester, NH 03104
  6. Based in Manchester

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 37 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    694 Pine St, Manchester, NH 03104
  7. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 102 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 102 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 E Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060
  8. Based in Manchester

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    99 Hanover St, Manchester, NH 03101
  9. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 48 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 48 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    41 E Pearl St, Nashua, NH 03060
  10. Based in Concord, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 16 Google reviews
    Address
    10 Ferry St #317, Concord, NH 03301
  11. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 55 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 55 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    47 Factory St, Nashua, NH 03060
  12. Based in Manchester

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    529 Union St, Manchester, NH 03104
  13. Based in Concord, 17 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 36 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 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–3 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Foundry St, Concord, NH 03301
  14. Based in Manchester

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    900 Elm St, Manchester, NH 03101
  15. Based in Derry, 10 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    84 W Broadway Ste 2, Derry, NH 03038
  16. Based in Manchester

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 122 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    76 Webster St Ste 2, Manchester, NH 03104
  17. Based in Nashua, 19 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 194 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 194 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    131 Daniel Webster Hwy Apt 127, Nashua, NH 03060
  18. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    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
    29 Factory St, Nashua, NH 03060
  19. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 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
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    29 Factory St, Nashua, NH 03060
  20. Based in Nashua, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    30 Temple St Ste 505, Nashua, NH 03060
  21. Based in East Concord, 13 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    559 Pembroke St, Pembroke, NH 03275
  22. Based in Lawrence, 25 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 Jackson Ct, Lawrence, MA 01841

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

divorce and family lawyers in Manchester, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Celenza Family Law553.5★ (6)14 mi
27Dahar Law Firm555.0★ (23)In Manchester
28Shanelaris Schirch & Warburton PLLC553.7★ (6)15 mi
29Medley Family Law Firm PLLC555.0★ (14)25 mi
30Follender Law Offices, PLLC543.8★ (4)16 mi
31Balkus Law Offices, PLLC543.3★ (4)15 mi
32Black, LaFrance & Bollinger532.9★ (14)20 mi
33The Law Office of Robin B. Rose Buxton534.0★ (8)24 mi
34Cohen & Winters, PLLC534.7★ (247)15 mi
35Law Offices of Tami M. Dristiliaris, LLC533.5★ (11)24 mi
36Erin Alarcon Mediation533.8★ (4)21 mi
37Solomon Law Firm525.0★ (19)In Manchester
38Solomon Law Firm524.8★ (77)11 mi
39The Law Offices of Kenneth E. Lindauer524.0★ (4)25 mi
40Hutchinson Law Office, PLLC514.5★ (34)24 mi
41Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.514.5★ (171)15 mi
42Parnell, Michels & McKay514.5★ (90)11 mi
43Backus, Meyer & Branch, LLP514.1★ (35)In Manchester
44Hamblett & Kerrigan, P.A.504.7★ (50)15 mi
45Nadeau Legal PLLC505.0★ (9)4 mi
46Forghany Law P.C.505.0★ (64)24 mi
47Law Offices of F. Michael Keefe, PLLC504.4★ (7)In Manchester
48Crusco Law Office493.6★ (27)2 mi
49Shimer & Dauksewicz494.9★ (72)24 mi
50Bernstein & Mello PLLC495.0★ (23)16 mi

Also serving Manchester

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 Manchester
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abramson, Brown & Dugan Attorneys4.7★ (42)In Manchester
Attorney Joseph Kelly Levasseur, PLLC4.6★ (74)In Manchester
Bailin Sloat Law, PLLC4.9★ (111)In Manchester
Blackwood Law, PLLC4.9★ (32)In Manchester
Bouchard, Kleinman & Wright, P.A.4.4★ (43)In Manchester
Craig & Gatzoulis4.9★ (117)In Manchester
George T. Campbell, Attorney at Law5.0★ (32)In Manchester
Horn Wright, LLP5.0★ (42)In Manchester
Law Office of Manning Zimmerman & Oliveira PLLC4.8★ (83)In Manchester
Law Offices of Michael R. St. Louis4.8★ (47)In Manchester
Mesa Law PLLC4.8★ (249)In Manchester
National Legal Center4.9★ (66)In Manchester
Niederman, Stanzel & Lindsey PLLC2.5★ (35)In Manchester
Patch & FitzGerald, PA4.7★ (33)In Manchester
Shaheen & Gordon, P.A.4.6★ (133)In Manchester
Stephen Law Group Injury Lawyers4.9★ (266)In Manchester
Teale Law5.0★ (65)In Manchester
The Law Offices of William M. Gillen P.C.4.9★ (30)In Manchester
Vazquez Law LLC4.3★ (67)In Manchester
Ward Law Group, PLLC4.9★ (315)In Manchester

How we ranked Manchester divorce and family lawyers

We scored 87 Manchester 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 Manchester 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 Manchester: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Manchester, NH is Cohen & Winters, PLLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 159 Google reviews. Tenn And Tenn, PA (#2) and Becker Legal (#3) follow. We ranked 87 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Manchester?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 87 divorce and family lawyers serving Manchester, NH. 15 of them are based in Manchester; 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 Manchester are open 24/7?

4 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Manchester post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Tenn And Tenn, PA (#2), Becker Legal (#3) and Anzalone Law Firm (#18). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Manchester work on weekends?

7 of 87 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Tenn And Tenn, PA (#2), Becker Legal (#3) and Andrew J Harmon Attorney at Law (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Manchester divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 87 rated divorce and family lawyers in Manchester is 4.5★, with a median of 15 reviews. Tenn And Tenn, PA has the most, 645 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 Manchester count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Manchester 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 Manchester, NH 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 Manchester, NH 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 Manchester?

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 Manchester

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 87 divorce and family lawyers serving Manchester.