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Divorce And Family Lawyers in North Saanich, BC: 2026 rankings

39 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 North Saanich: Freedom Family Law, LFR Score 67/100; 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 22

    Most-reviewed: Velletta Pedersen Christie Lawyers, 153 Google reviews at 4.5★, the most of 39 ranked; ranked #22.

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

39 North Saanich divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 39 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in North Saanich 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 North Saanich at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Freedom Family Law675.0★ (51)Victoria, 27 km awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Pathway Legal Family Lawyers624.6★ (97)Victoria, 25 km away——
3Deborah Todd Law Corporation624.9★ (21)Victoria, 28 km away——
4Alasaly Law Group615.0★ (40)Colwood, 25 km away——
5Michelle Kinney Law615.0★ (36)Colwood, 27 km away——
6Robert J Klassen604.9★ (35)Victoria, 28 km away——
7Align Family Law604.8★ (35)Victoria, 27 km away——
8Butterfield Law604.7★ (32)Victoria, 27 km away——
9Modern Separations584.6★ (11)Victoria, 18 km awayEvenings—
10Erin Shaw Family Law584.0★ (8)Victoria, 28 km away——

All 39 divorce and family lawyers in North Saanich, 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 North Saanich

    Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 51 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 51 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    620 View St #506, Victoria, BC V8W 1J6
  2. Based in Victoria, 25 km away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 97 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    310 Wale Rd Unit 206, Victoria, BC V9B 0J8
  3. Based in Colwood, 25 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 40 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 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    328 Wale Rd, Colwood, BC V9B 0J8
  4. Based in Colwood, 27 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 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–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  5. Based in Victoria, 28 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1508 Despard Ave, Victoria, BC V8S 1T3
  6. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 35 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 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2020 Richmond Rd #102, Victoria, BC V8R 6R5
  7. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 32 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 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2020 Richmond Rd, Victoria, BC V8R 6R5
  8. Based in Victoria, 18 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–7 PM · Fri–Sun closed
  9. Based in Victoria, 28 km away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 8 Google reviews
    Address
    1140 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K8
  10. 57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    284 Helmcken Rd Unit 214, Victoria, BC V9B 1T2
  11. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 12 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 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    852 Fort St #302, Victoria, BC V8W 1H8
  12. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ 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.

    • 4.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1001 Douglas St, Victoria, BC V8W 1E2
  13. Based in Victoria, 28 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 20 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 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2187 Oak Bay Ave #217, Victoria, BC V8R 1G1
  14. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 13 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 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1625 Oak Bay Ave #101, Victoria, BC V8R 1B1
  15. Based in Victoria, 28 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ 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.

    • 2.3★ from 3 Google reviews
    Address
    1140 Fort St, Victoria, BC V8V 3K8
  16. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Yates St Suite 301, Victoria, BC V8W 1L8
  17. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 123 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1070 Douglas St #800, Victoria, BC V8W 2C4
  18. Based in Victoria, 24 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 101 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1497 Admirals Rd #102, Victoria, BC V9A 2P8
  19. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews, the most in North Saanich.

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

    • 4.5★ from 153 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8:30 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    931 Fort St 4th Floor, Victoria, BC V8V 3K3
  20. Based in North Saanich

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    9840 Fifth St #104, Sidney, BC V8L 2X3
  21. Based in Victoria, 27 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 67 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    505 Fisgard St #1, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3
  22. Based in North Saanich

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2720 Mill Bay Rd #24, Mill Bay, BC V0R 2P0

All 39 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #39, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in North Saanich, ranks 26 to 39
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Common Law Firm504.7★ (27)27 km
27Menzies Family Law495.0★ (5)25 km
28Simair Law494.9★ (17)27 km
29Infinity Law - Broadmead494.7★ (12)19 km
30Breakwater Law494.7★ (18)27 km
31Swiftsure Law494.6★ (19)28 km
32Cook Roberts LLP, Lawyers Victoria484.0★ (36)27 km
33MacLean Law484.5★ (15)28 km
34The Genesis Law Group484.4★ (14)28 km
35Amy Robertson Mediation Services475.0★ (9)28 km
36Rebecca Alleyne - Family Lawyer & Mediator474.7★ (9)28 km
37Nicky Reid & Co465.0★ (5)24 km
38Hauer & Company463.3★ (3)27 km
39Marlisa H. Martin464.7★ (3)23 km

Also serving North Saanich

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 North Saanich
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Alford Walden Law5.0★ (2)In North Saanich
Batchelor Stamm Law Firm5.0★ (2)27 km
Beacon Law Centre5.0★ (8)In North Saanich
C.J. (Kip) Wilson, Law Offices4.9★ (10)In North Saanich
Contreras McLennan Law Corporation5.0★ (2)23 km
Geneva Houlden, Lawyer1.0★ (1)27 km
HART Legal3.0★ (1)25 km
Henley & Straub LLP5.0★ (6)In North Saanich
Kathryn Berge5.0★ (1)27 km
Krystle Gill Family Law5.0★ (1)28 km
McKimm & Lott – Lawyers4.4★ (17)In North Saanich
Modern Separations4.0★ (1)27 km
Pearlman Lindholm4.5★ (2)24 km
Saanichton Law Group5.0★ (12)In North Saanich
Scott-Moncrieff & Co4.8★ (16)In North Saanich
Steeper & Associates5.0★ (12)In North Saanich
STRATHDEE WILLIAMS FAMILY LAW1.0★ (1)27 km
Valiant Law Corporation5.0★ (8)In North Saanich
Victoria Mediation Services5.0★ (1)27 km
WCB BC Lawyers - Ishkanian & Rippon5.0★ (6)In North Saanich

How we ranked North Saanich divorce and family lawyers

We scored 39 North Saanich 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 North Saanich 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 North Saanich: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in North Saanich, BC is Freedom Family Law with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 5.0★ from 51 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Pathway Legal Family Lawyers (#2) and Deborah Todd Law Corporation (#3) follow. We ranked 39 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in North Saanich?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 39 divorce and family lawyers serving North Saanich, BC. 2 of them are based in North Saanich; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in North Saanich are open 24/7?

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in North Saanich posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Freedom Family Law (#1). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in North Saanich work on weekends?

1 of 39 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Freedom Family Law (#1). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do North Saanich divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 39 rated divorce and family lawyers in North Saanich is 4.7★, with a median of 15 reviews. Velletta Pedersen Christie Lawyers has the most, 153 reviews, and ranks #22. 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 North Saanich count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the North Saanich 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 North Saanich, 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 North Saanich, 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 North Saanich?

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 North Saanich

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 39 divorce and family lawyers serving North Saanich.