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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Opelika, AL: 2026 rankings

22 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 Opelika: Jennifer M. Chambliss, LFR Score 65/100; 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews.

  2. 6

    Most-reviewed: Agricola Law, LLC, 474 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #6.

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

22 Opelika divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 22 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Divorce and family lawyers in Auburn ranking. See Divorce and family lawyers in Auburn

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Opelika 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 Opelika at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inNotable for
1Jennifer M. Chambliss654.9★ (75)OpelikaTop score
2Jason C. Riggs, Attorney at Law645.0★ (39)Opelika—
3The Peters Law Firm- Lee County/Chambers County635.0★ (28)Opelika—
4Dean & Barrett624.5★ (31)Opelika—
5Beverlye Brady & Associates614.3★ (30)Auburn, 4 mi away—
6Agricola Law, LLC604.9★ (474)OpelikaMost reviews
7Sherry Johnson May604.3★ (7)Opelika—
8Walter M. Northcutt Attorney At Law593.8★ (28)Auburn, 6 mi away—
9Law Offices of Jo Anna C. Parker, LLC584.7★ (80)Phenix City, 25 mi away—
10Alsobrook Law Group564.6★ (187)Opelika—

All 22 divorce and family lawyers in Opelika, 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 Opelika

    #1 Jennifer M. Chambliss

    Based in Opelika

    65/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 Ave A, Opelika, AL 36801
    View profile for Jennifer M. Chambliss(334) 745-3504

  4. #4 Dean & Barrett

    Based in Opelika

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    457 S 10th St, Opelika, AL 36801
    View profile for Dean & Barrett(334) 787-9991

  6. #6 Agricola Law, LLC

    Based in Opelika

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews, the most in Opelika.

    • 4.9★ from 474 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    127 S 8th St, Opelika, AL 36801
    View profile for Agricola Law, LLC(334) 759-7557

  7. #7 Sherry Johnson May

    Based in Opelika

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.3★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    462 Lee Road #0401, Opelika, AL 36804
    View profile for Sherry Johnson May(334) 749-6319

  11. #11 Neese Law Office

    Based in Opelika

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 46 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–6 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2101 Executive Park Dr Ste 106, Opelika, AL 36801
    View profile for Neese Law Office(334) 745-3444

  13. #13 Harold W. Morris

    Based in Opelika

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2108 Gateway Dr D, Opelika, AL 36801
    View profile for Harold W. Morris(334) 745-2440

  14. #14 Samford & Denson, LLP

    Based in Opelika

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    709 Ave A, Opelika, AL 36801
    View profile for Samford & Denson, LLP(334) 745-3504

  22. #22 Cross Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Phenix City, 25 mi away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.7★ from 43 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1906 Summerville Rd, Phenix City, AL 36867
    View profile for Cross Law Firm, LLC(334) 298-4994

How we ranked Opelika divorce and family lawyers

We scored 22 Opelika 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 Opelika 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 Opelika: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Opelika, AL is Jennifer M. Chambliss with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews. Jason C. Riggs, Attorney at Law (#2) and The Peters Law Firm- Lee County/Chambers County (#3) follow. We ranked 22 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Opelika?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 divorce and family lawyers serving Opelika, AL. 12 of them are based in Opelika; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

What Google rating do Opelika divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated divorce and family lawyers in Opelika is 4.6★, with a median of 36 reviews. Agricola Law, LLC has the most, 474 reviews, and ranks #6. 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 Opelika count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Opelika 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 Opelika, AL 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 Opelika, AL 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 Opelika?

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 Opelika

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 22 divorce and family lawyers serving Opelika.

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