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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Murfreesboro, TN: 2026 rankings

65 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 Murfreesboro: Law Office of R. Timothy Hogan at Murfreesboro Tennessee, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 6

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Durak Divorce and Family Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 65.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: Laurie Y. Young, Attorney at Law, 437 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #2.

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

65 Murfreesboro divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 5 open Saturdays and 4 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 65 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Office of R. Timothy Hogan at Murfreesboro Tennessee694.8★ (90)MurfreesboroSat · SunTop score
2Laurie Y. Young, Attorney at Law694.8★ (437)Murfreesboro—Most reviews
3Hunter Fowler, Attorney at Law675.0★ (125)Murfreesboro——
4McCarter | East PLLC654.5★ (165)Murfreesboro——
5Ryan A. Freeze, Attorney at Law644.9★ (45)Murfreesboro——
6Durak Divorce and Family Law644.6★ (119)Franklin, 25 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
7The Daubenspeck Law Office645.0★ (33)Murfreesboro——
8James M. Judkins, Attorney at Law644.7★ (43)Murfreesboro——
9Thomas H. Bray, Attorney at Law644.7★ (42)Murfreesboro——
10Henderson, Raque, and Cain644.9★ (35)Murfreesboro——

All 65 divorce and family lawyers in Murfreesboro, 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 Murfreesboro

    #1 Law Office of R. Timothy Hogan at Murfreesboro Tennessee

    Based in Murfreesboro

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    218 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Law Office of R. Timothy Hogan at Murfreesboro Tennessee(615) 686-8491

  2. #2 Laurie Y. Young, Attorney at Law

    Based in Murfreesboro

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 437 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 437 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    119 N Maple St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Laurie Y. Young, Attorney at Law(615) 890-3656

  3. #3 Hunter Fowler, Attorney at Law

    Based in Murfreesboro

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 125 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 125 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    415 S Maney Ave #1c, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Hunter Fowler, Attorney at Law(615) 809-1410

  4. #4 McCarter | East PLLC

    Based in Murfreesboro

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 165 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 165 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    316 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for McCarter | East PLLC(615) 893-9255

  6. #6 Durak Divorce and Family Law

    Based in Franklin, 25 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 119 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    381 Riverside Dr #440, Franklin, TN 37064
    View profile for Durak Divorce and Family Law(615) 544-3974

  7. #7 The Daubenspeck Law Office

    Based in Murfreesboro

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 33 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 33 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    303 N Walnut St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for The Daubenspeck Law Office(615) 895-6363

  9. #9 Thomas H. Bray, Attorney at Law

    Based in Murfreesboro

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    108 N Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Thomas H. Bray, Attorney at Law(615) 962-7606

  10. #10 Henderson, Raque, and Cain

    Based in Murfreesboro

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    218 W Main St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Henderson, Raque, and Cain(615) 848-9090

  11. #11 McCarter | East PLLC

    Based in Murfreesboro

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 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 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    219 W Main St, Woodbury, TN 37190
    View profile for McCarter | East PLLC(615) 563-8042

  12. #12 Law Office of David L. Scott

    Based in Murfreesboro

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 30 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 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    722 S Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Law Office of David L. Scott(615) 896-7656

  15. #15 Boss Law

    Based in Murfreesboro

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 39 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1423 Kensington Square Ct, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Boss Law(615) 235-6608

  19. #19 J. Leo Richardson, III

    Based in Murfreesboro

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8 N Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for J. Leo Richardson, III(615) 796-6093

  20. #20 Howser & Associates, PLLP

    Based in Murfreesboro

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–6 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1500 Medical Center Pkwy Suite 3A-1, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
    View profile for Howser & Associates, PLLP(615) 801-8602

  22. #22 The Parham Law Office

    Based in Murfreesboro

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    745 S Church St Ste A130, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for The Parham Law Office(615) 694-2810

  23. #23 Cheri Cash Rutledge

    Based in Murfreesboro

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 1.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    8 N Public Square, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for Cheri Cash Rutledge(615) 210-4650

  24. #24 The Law Office of Nathan Luna

    Based in Murfreesboro

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    106a N Church St, Murfreesboro, TN 37130
    View profile for The Law Office of Nathan Luna(615) 893-8920

  25. #25 Crosier Family Law

    Based in Franklin, 25 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 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 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 8 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2000 Meridian Blvd #200, Franklin, TN 37067
    View profile for Crosier Family Law(615) 645-1388

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

divorce and family lawyers in Murfreesboro, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Cole Law Group, PC594.6★ (124)25 mi
27Cartwright Law, PLLC585.0★ (147)In Murfreesboro
28Julia E. Stovall Attorney at Law584.8★ (47)25 mi
29Law Office of W. Scott Kimberly584.9★ (184)In Murfreesboro
30Hudson Law Group585.0★ (35)25 mi
31SANTEL | GARNER PLLC574.8★ (152)In Murfreesboro
32Dawn Coppock, Attorney at Law575.0★ (7)23 mi
33Law Office of Kristin B. Brown564.2★ (54)24 mi
34Thomas Ryan Rumfelt, PC565.0★ (18)24 mi
35Veach Law, PLLC565.0★ (15)25 mi
36Henegar Law Office564.5★ (21)24 mi
37Dotson Jr Guy R564.8★ (23)In Murfreesboro
38Whitney H. Raque, Attorney at Law554.9★ (60)In Murfreesboro
39Kirk Catron, Attorney at Law554.7★ (76)In Murfreesboro
40William Cain, Attorney at Law554.9★ (50)In Murfreesboro
41Brunelle Conklin Attorneys at Law554.5★ (91)In Murfreesboro
42Judy A. Oxford, Attorney at Law554.3★ (16)25 mi
43Mitchell & Mitchell554.5★ (80)In Murfreesboro
44Law Office of Raymond J. Karpovage554.8★ (5)21 mi
45E. Evan Cope, PLLC544.9★ (34)In Murfreesboro
46J Russell Nixon544.7★ (49)In Murfreesboro
47Stratton Family Law545.0★ (6)24 mi
48Martha C. Child Law Office544.2★ (10)25 mi
49Boro TN Law, PLLC.534.5★ (37)In Murfreesboro
50Fiola | Parker, PLLC534.2★ (59)In Murfreesboro

Also serving Murfreesboro

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 Murfreesboro
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bennett | Michael | Hornsby Attorneys at Law4.9★ (114)In Murfreesboro
Bragdon & Bragdon, P.C., Attorneys at Law5.0★ (142)In Murfreesboro
Connell Law, PLLC5.0★ (87)In Murfreesboro
Dagostino Law - Litigation Attorney5.0★ (107)In Murfreesboro
Darren Drake Law PLLC5.0★ (144)In Murfreesboro
Griffithlaw: Murfreesboro Personal Injury Lawyers5.0★ (83)In Murfreesboro
Hughes & Coleman Injury Lawyers4.7★ (304)In Murfreesboro
Joshua T. Crain - Attorney at Law4.9★ (179)In Murfreesboro
Law Office of Barbara M. Penland-LaFevers5.0★ (192)In Murfreesboro
Matt Hardin Law4.9★ (94)In Murfreesboro
Morgan & Morgan4.8★ (914)In Murfreesboro
Murfree, Goodman & Rosado, PLLC4.9★ (163)In Murfreesboro
Parkerson Law4.8★ (88)In Murfreesboro
Ponce Law Tennessee Car & Truck Accident Injury Attorneys5.0★ (195)In Murfreesboro
Red King Law Murfreesboro Defense Attorney4.9★ (239)In Murfreesboro
Rocky McElhaney Law Firm: Car Accident & Injury Lawyers4.9★ (139)In Murfreesboro
Slager Law Firm4.9★ (280)In Murfreesboro
The Clarke Law Firm4.9★ (160)In Murfreesboro
The Law Offices of John Day, P.C.4.8★ (117)In Murfreesboro
Weir & Kestner Injury Lawyers5.0★ (169)In Murfreesboro

How we ranked Murfreesboro divorce and family lawyers

We scored 65 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Murfreesboro, TN is Law Office of R. Timothy Hogan at Murfreesboro Tennessee with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 90 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Laurie Y. Young, Attorney at Law (#2) and Hunter Fowler, Attorney at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 65 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Murfreesboro?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 65 divorce and family lawyers serving Murfreesboro, TN. 34 of them are based in Murfreesboro; 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 Murfreesboro are open 24/7?

3 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Murfreesboro post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Durak Divorce and Family Law (#6), Nashville Divorce Lawyers - Widrig Law (#16) and Law Offices of Adrian H. Altshuler & Associates (#17). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Murfreesboro work on weekends?

5 of 65 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 4 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Law Office of R. Timothy Hogan at Murfreesboro Tennessee (#1), Durak Divorce and Family Law (#6) and Nashville Divorce Lawyers - Widrig Law (#16). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Murfreesboro divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 65 rated divorce and family lawyers in Murfreesboro is 4.7★, with a median of 30 reviews. Laurie Y. Young, Attorney at Law has the most, 437 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 Murfreesboro count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Murfreesboro 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 Murfreesboro, TN 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 Murfreesboro, TN 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 Murfreesboro?

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 Murfreesboro

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 65 divorce and family lawyers serving Murfreesboro.

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