Ranked #1 in Middletown
Based in Cincinnati, 14 mi away
66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Middletown, OH: 2026 rankings
147 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 Middletown: Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati, LFR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews; open 24/7.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): The Miller Firm, LLC., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #3 of 147.
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Most-reviewed: Gounaris Abboud, LPA, 459 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 147 ranked; ranked #7.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
147 Middletown divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 11 are open 24/7, 24 open Saturdays and 17 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 147 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Middletown 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati | 66 | 4.8★ (66) | Cincinnati, 14 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Frank A Malocu Attorney At Law | 66 | 4.8★ (245) | Dayton, 20 mi away | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | The Miller Firm, LLC. | 65 | 4.9★ (72) | Dayton, 19 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 4 | Gavvl Law | 65 | 4.7★ (83) | Cincinnati, 18 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | WSM Law Cincinnati | 64 | 4.8★ (61) | Cincinnati, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Mesaros Law Office | 62 | 4.7★ (149) | Dayton, 16 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Gounaris Abboud, LPA | 60 | 5.0★ (459) | Dayton, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 8 | Hedges & Yauch, L.L.C. | 60 | 4.4★ (27) | Trenton, 4 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | The Law Offices of Emily E. Sluk, LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (112) | Dayton, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Melanie Walls Law | 60 | 4.5★ (31) | Mason, 15 mi away | Sat | — |
All 147 divorce and family lawyers in Middletown, 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.
Scores below: based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Dayton, 20 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Dayton, 19 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
#4 Gavvl Law
Based in Cincinnati, 18 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Cincinnati, 20 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 61 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Dayton, 16 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 149 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Dayton, 20 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 459 Google reviews, the most in Middletown.
Based in Trenton, 4 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Dayton, 20 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 112 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Mason, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Hamilton, 12 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
#12 Tibbs Law Office
Based in Cincinnati, 16 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 66 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Dayton, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
#14 Moser Law LLC
Based in Fairfield, 14 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Dayton, 15 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 67 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Cincinnati, 16 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
#17 MuesLaw
Based in Centerville, 12 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Dayton, 12 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Springboro, 9 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Cincinnati, 20 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Cincinnati, 19 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Cincinnati, 13 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Dayton, 16 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Hamilton, 12 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Mason, 14 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
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 147 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
Also serving Middletown
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.
How we ranked Middletown divorce and family lawyers
We scored 147 Middletown 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Middletown data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a divorce and family lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many divorce and family law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
- 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 Middletown: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Middletown?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Middletown, OH is Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 66 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Frank A Malocu Attorney At Law (#2) and The Miller Firm, LLC. (#3) follow. We ranked 147 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Middletown?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 147 divorce and family lawyers serving Middletown, OH. 1 of them is based in Middletown; 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 Middletown are open 24/7?
11 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Middletown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati (#1), The Miller Firm, LLC. (#3) and Gavvl Law (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Middletown work on weekends?
24 of 147 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 17 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Yonas and Phillabaum Divorce & Family Lawyers Cincinnati (#1), Frank A Malocu Attorney At Law (#2) and The Miller Firm, LLC. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Middletown divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 147 rated divorce and family lawyers in Middletown is 4.6★, with a median of 24 reviews. Gounaris Abboud, LPA has the most, 459 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Middletown count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Middletown 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown, 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 Middletown?
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 Middletown
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 147 divorce and family lawyers serving Middletown.
- November 2026: 1 duplicate listing merged.
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