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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Nanaimo, BC: 2026 rankings

18 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 Nanaimo: Warsh Law, LFR Score 66/100; 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews.

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    Most-reviewed: Duncan Allen Law LLP, 42 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 18 ranked after Warsh Law; ranked #2.

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

18 Nanaimo divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.3★ across 18 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Warsh Law664.4★ (64)NanaimoTop score
2Duncan Allen Law LLP654.5★ (42)NanaimoMost reviews
3Collaborative Law Corporation644.7★ (24)Nanaimo—
4Brook Law624.4★ (19)Nanaimo—
5Kristin Rongve624.3★ (18)Nanaimo—
6Law Office of Matthew J. Van Den Hooven613.9★ (11)Nanaimo—
7Park Place Law - Family Lawyers Nanaimo603.5★ (12)Nanaimo—
8Pathway Legal Family Lawyers605.0★ (6)Nanaimo—
9TLC Family Law Practice Law Corporation Nanaimo585.0★ (3)Nanaimo—
10Kevin Cantelon Lawyer571.3★ (3)Nanaimo—

All 18 divorce and family lawyers in Nanaimo, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Nanaimo

    #1 Warsh Law

    Based in Nanaimo

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    335 Wesley St #109, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2T5
    View profile for Warsh Law(250) 741-0003

  2. #2 Duncan Allen Law LLP

    Based in Nanaimo

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    235 Bastion St #405, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3A3
    View profile for Duncan Allen Law LLP(250) 591-1055

  4. #4 Brook Law

    Based in Nanaimo

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Front St Unit 206, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9
    View profile for Brook Law(250) 754-2529

  5. #5 Kristin Rongve

    Based in Nanaimo

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    6543 Portsmouth Rd Unit 103, Nanaimo, BC V9V 1A3
    View profile for Kristin Rongve(250) 390-3157

  10. #10 Kevin Cantelon Lawyer

    Based in Nanaimo

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 1.3★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 1.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    17 Church St #401c, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H5
    View profile for Kevin Cantelon Lawyer(250) 824-1255

  12. #12 Strain & Co

    Based in Nanaimo

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews.

    • 4.3★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 10 AM–4 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 10 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    75 Front St Unit 103, Nanaimo, BC V9R 5H9
    View profile for Strain & Co(250) 753-0860

  13. #13 Mid Island Law

    Based in Nanaimo

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1611 Bowen Rd #3, Nanaimo, BC V9S 1G5
    View profile for Mid Island Law(236) 239-6773

  14. #14 Manning Law

    Based in Nanaimo

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    430 Wentworth St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 3E1
    View profile for Manning Law(250) 753-6766

  15. #15 Merrill, Long and Co.

    Based in Nanaimo

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Civil law attorney”.

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    201 Milton St, Nanaimo, BC V9R 2K5
    View profile for Merrill, Long and Co.(250) 754-4441

  17. #17 Davis Avis Randall

    Based in Parksville, 32 km away

    46/100LFR Score

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

    • 4.2★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    #102 - 156 Morison Avenue & 201, 156 Morison Ave, Parksville, BC V9P 2H5
    View profile for Davis Avis Randall(250) 248-5731

  18. #18 Thomas & Co

    Based in Parksville, 32 km away

    44/100LFR Score

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    162 Harrison Ave, Parksville, BC V9P 2H6
    View profile for Thomas & Co(250) 954-3554

Also serving Nanaimo

20 more divorce and family lawyers within 40 km 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 Nanaimo
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Bartlett & Co Law Corporation4.3★ (30)In Nanaimo
Byblos Law Corporation5.0★ (24)In Nanaimo
Crossan & Co1.0★ (1)In Nanaimo
Deborah A Loy4.9★ (8)In Nanaimo
Fabris McIver & Durvin4.8★ (21)In Nanaimo
Financial Divorce Strategies & Mediation4.8★ (24)In Nanaimo
Glenn B Sinclair Law Corporation5.0★ (1)In Nanaimo
Goulet LawIn Nanaimo
Heath Law LLP4.2★ (60)In Nanaimo
Huntsman Law4.0★ (26)In Nanaimo
Infinity Law (Nanaimo)5.0★ (3)In Nanaimo
Johnston Franklin Bishop4.5★ (23)In Nanaimo
League and Williams Lawyers4.9★ (10)In Nanaimo
Mont & Walker Law Corporation4.4★ (38)In Nanaimo
Mr. Frank S. Williams5.0★ (3)In Nanaimo
Ramsay Lampman Rhodes3.8★ (50)In Nanaimo
Stevenson Luchies & Legh3.0★ (2)In Nanaimo
W Lloyd Macilquham - Lawyer - Immigration Law4.4★ (9)In Nanaimo
Zargarian Litigation | Nanaimo4.9★ (61)In Nanaimo
Zoe Arghandewal, Employment Lawyer4.7★ (53)In Nanaimo

How we ranked Nanaimo divorce and family lawyers

We scored 18 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo 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 Nanaimo: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Nanaimo, BC is Warsh Law with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.4★ from 64 Google reviews. Duncan Allen Law LLP (#2) and Collaborative Law Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 18 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Nanaimo?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 divorce and family lawyers serving Nanaimo, BC. 16 of them are based in Nanaimo; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Nanaimo divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated divorce and family lawyers in Nanaimo is 4.3★, with a median of 12 reviews. Warsh Law has the most, 64 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 Nanaimo count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Nanaimo city centre, 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 Nanaimo, BC charge?

Family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer; some offer fixed fees for uncontested or limited-scope work. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Not always: divorce is granted under the federal Divorce Act, and courts accept joint applications. A lawyer can still review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Nanaimo, BC 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 Nanaimo?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Nanaimo

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 divorce and family lawyers serving Nanaimo.

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