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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Ocean Springs, MS: 2026 rankings

42 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 Ocean Springs: Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer, LFR Score 67/100; 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 42.

  3. 17

    Most-reviewed: Taylor and Cox Law Firm, 220 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 42 ranked after Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer; ranked #17.

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

42 Ocean Springs divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 3 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 42 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer674.7★ (390)Ocean SpringsOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law634.5★ (30)Gulfport, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Hunter Dubrow Attorneys at Law603.8★ (30)Ocean Springs——
4Bordis Danos Pierce603.8★ (23)Ocean Springs——
5Suzette Breland Attorney at Law603.7★ (18)Ocean Springs——
6Hornsby Watts, PLLC593.9★ (25)Biloxi, 4 mi away——
7Perry Law Firm, LLC594.5★ (42)Gulfport, 16 mi away——
8The King Law Firm, PLLC594.5★ (40)Gulfport, 16 mi away——
9Melvin Cooper & Associates: Cooper Melvin G584.8★ (4)Biloxi, 4 mi away——
10Cole Law Firm583.4★ (25)Pascagoula, 16 mi away——

All 42 divorce and family lawyers in Ocean Springs, 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. 67/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1019 Legion Ln, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  2. Based in Ocean Springs

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 30 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 30 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2113 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  3. Based in Ocean Springs

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  4. Based in Ocean Springs

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 18 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 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    710 Porter Ave, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  5. Based in Biloxi, 4 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 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 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1025 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
  6. Based in Gulfport, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 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 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1520 29th Ave #6, Gulfport, MS 39501
  7. Based in Gulfport, 16 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 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 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2110 20th St, Gulfport, MS 39501
  8. Based in Pascagoula, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.4★ from 25 Google reviews
    Address
    645 Delmas Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  9. Based in Pascagoula, 16 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 23 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 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3106 Canty St, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  10. Based in Biloxi, 10 mi away

    56/100LFR 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 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    280 Rue Petit Bois, Biloxi, MS 39531
  11. Based in Pascagoula, 17 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sat 7 AM–7 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    3318 Pascagoula St, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  12. Based in Ocean Springs

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 99 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    13524 Solomon Rd, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  13. Based in Gulfport, 16 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 24th Ave Ste A, Gulfport, MS 39501
  14. Based in Pascagoula, 17 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.6★ from 220 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1113 Jackson Ave, Pascagoula, MS 39567
  15. Based in Biloxi, 4 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    952 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
  16. Based in Gulfport, 16 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 95 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1720 23rd Avenue Boyce, Holleman Blvd, Gulfport, MS 39501
  17. Based in Biloxi, 9 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    250 Beauvoir Rd Ste 4C, Biloxi, MS 39531
  18. Based in Ocean Springs

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.6★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.6★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1147 Robinson St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
  19. Based in D'Iberville, 4 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 3.9★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10345 D'Iberville Blvd, D'Iberville, MS 39540
  20. Based in Gulfport, 16 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1310 27th Ave #2b, Gulfport, MS 39501
  21. Based in Gulfport, 16 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2201 24th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501

All 42 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in Ocean Springs, ranks 26 to 42
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Suzanne Baker-Steele, Attorney At Law, P.L.L.C.494.0★ (12)4 mi
27Holleman Law Firm494.8★ (22)16 mi
28The Little Law Firm PLLC484.4★ (33)16 mi
29Wiggins Law, PLLC484.5★ (23)16 mi
30Lauren E. Kelley, Attorney at Law484.1★ (17)12 mi
31Mestayer & Associates PA484.4★ (32)18 mi
32Crocker Law-Chip Crocker483.9★ (8)7 mi
33Varnado Law Firm484.1★ (38)17 mi
34Kelly Michael Rayburn Attorney at Law484.5★ (20)17 mi
35Burke Law Firm, PLLC475.0★ (4)8 mi
36Savarese & Associates, PLLC473.9★ (11)13 mi
37Taylor Smith Attorneys473.9★ (21)16 mi
38Mecham Law Firm473.8★ (25)16 mi
39Albert Necaise, Attorney at Law474.7★ (9)16 mi
40Lashley Law Firm PLLC465.0★ (7)16 mi
41Robert G. Harenski & Associates462.1★ (7)7 mi
42Foxworth Law Firm463.8★ (8)15 mi

Also serving Ocean Springs

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 Ocean Springs
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Andy J Alfonso III, Attorney at Law, PLLC4.2★ (53)In Ocean Springs
Ashley Gunn Attorney at Law PLLC5.0★ (23)In Ocean Springs
Barlow & Goff, PLLC4.9★ (184)In Ocean Springs
Beam Law Firm- Office of Sam Newman5.0★ (11)In Ocean Springs
Busching Bankruptcy Group4.7★ (35)In Ocean Springs
Cabrera & Cabrera3.2★ (22)In Ocean Springs
Carlisle Arthur D3.3★ (7)In Ocean Springs
Coast Title Company, LLC5.0★ (87)In Ocean Springs
E Foley Ranson PA4.6★ (12)In Ocean Springs
Gulf South Law Firm5.0★ (71)In Ocean Springs
HFFR Injury Attorneys4.9★ (393)In Ocean Springs
Hurring Desporte Legacy Law5.0★ (54)In Ocean Springs
Law Offices of Haley S. Martin5.0★ (6)In Ocean Springs
Mayhone Elder Law, PLLC4.7★ (10)In Ocean Springs
pavlov law firm4.2★ (27)In Ocean Springs
Rushing & Guice, PLLC4.0★ (4)In Ocean Springs
Sheehan & Ramsey3.9★ (18)In Ocean Springs
Sullivan Law Firm, PLLC5.0★ (96)In Ocean Springs
The Riches Law Firm4.8★ (23)In Ocean Springs
Zuber Law Firm, Inc.4.5★ (8)In Ocean Springs

How we ranked Ocean Springs divorce and family lawyers

We scored 42 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Ocean Springs, MS is Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer with an LFR Score of 67/100. It has 4.7★ from 390 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law (#2) and Hunter Dubrow Attorneys at Law (#3) follow. We ranked 42 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Ocean Springs?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 42 divorce and family lawyers serving Ocean Springs, MS. 6 of them are based in Ocean Springs; 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 Ocean Springs are open 24/7?

2 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Ocean Springs post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#1) and Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Ocean Springs work on weekends?

3 of 42 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#1), Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law (#2) and Lott Law Firm (#14). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Ocean Springs divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 42 rated divorce and family lawyers in Ocean Springs is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer has the most, 390 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 Ocean Springs count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ocean Springs 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 Ocean Springs, MS 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 Ocean Springs, MS 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 Ocean Springs?

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 Ocean Springs

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 divorce and family lawyers serving Ocean Springs.