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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Paso Robles, CA: 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 Paso Robles: Law Offices of Kara Schacher, LFR Score 66/100; 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews.

  2. 4

    Open 24 hours (per Google): 805 Law Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 22.

  3. 3

    Most-reviewed: 805 Law Group, 86 Google reviews at 4.3★, the most of 22 ranked; ranked #3.

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

22 Paso Robles 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 4.1★ across 22 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Law Offices of Kara Schacher664.5★ (29)Paso Robles—Top score
2Cal Coast Law Firm, PC635.0★ (22)Paso Robles——
3805 Law Group634.3★ (86)Atascadero, 11 mi away—Most reviews
4805 Law Group614.0★ (32)San Luis Obispo, 24 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
5The Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez584.5★ (16)San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away——
6Colette Jolicoeur Law Office: Jolicoeur Colette583.0★ (6)Atascadero, 10 mi away——
7Gillett Law, APC564.6★ (21)San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away——
8Ernest A. Casacca Attorney at Law555.0★ (4)Atascadero, 10 mi away——
9Matthew J Long Divorce Mediator535.0★ (7)San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away——
10Edward L. Somogyi A Professional Law Corporation532.8★ (20)San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away——

All 22 divorce and family lawyers in Paso Robles, 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 Paso Robles

    #1 Law Offices of Kara Schacher

    Based in Paso Robles

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews
    Address
    1400 Railroad St #101a, Paso Robles, CA 93446
    View profile for Law Offices of Kara Schacher(805) 550-0704

  2. #2 Cal Coast Law Firm, PC

    Based in Paso Robles

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1232 Park St #301, Paso Robles, CA 93446
    View profile for Cal Coast Law Firm, PC(805) 250-9210

  3. #3 805 Law Group

    Based in Atascadero, 11 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 86 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 86 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8320 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422
    View profile for 805 Law Group(805) 427-8614

  4. #4 805 Law Group

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    940 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for 805 Law Group(805) 365-6221

  7. #7 Gillett Law, APC

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 21 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 21 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1042 Palm St 2nd Floor, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Gillett Law, APC(805) 980-9002

  9. #9 Matthew J Long Divorce Mediator

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1108 Garden St Ste 206, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Matthew J Long Divorce Mediator(805) 254-4878

  10. #10 Edward L. Somogyi A Professional Law Corporation

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.8★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 2.8★ from 20 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    695 Santa Rosa St, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Edward L. Somogyi A Professional Law Corporation(805) 781-0800

  11. #11 Lustig Law

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 9 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 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    656 Santa Rosa St #3B, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Lustig Law(805) 738-6673

  12. Based in Atascadero, 11 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 9:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    8250 Morro Rd, Atascadero, CA 93422
    View profile for Liberty Legal, A Professional Family Law Corp.(805) 466-3366

  13. #13 Duenow Law Office

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 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 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    755 Santa Rosa St Ste 300, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Duenow Law Office(805) 541-4200

  15. #15 Law Office of John Hosford

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1540 Marsh St Ste 150, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Law Office of John Hosford(805) 502-1070

  16. #16 Rossi Law Offices

    Based in Paso Robles

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    515 Spring St, Paso Robles, CA 93446
    View profile for Rossi Law Offices(805) 541-1044

  17. #17 John B. Merzon, Attorney and Counselor at Law

    Based in Paso Robles

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 8:30 AM–5 PM · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1400 Railroad St Ste 103, Paso Robles, CA 93446
    View profile for John B. Merzon, Attorney and Counselor at Law(805) 242-4414

  21. #21 Hosford & Hosford, Inc.

    Based in San Luis Obispo, 24 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.2★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    641 Higuera St Ste 211, San Luis Obispo, CA 93401
    View profile for Hosford & Hosford, Inc.(805) 439-1906

Also serving Paso Robles

17 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 Paso Robles
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
805 Family Law Attorneys5.0★ (1)11 mi
Adamski Moroski Madden Cumberland & Green LLP5.0★ (2)In Paso Robles
Brent Peterson Law4.7★ (20)In Paso Robles
Gary C Faucette Law Office1.0★ (1)In Paso Robles
Hassett Family Law15 mi
Herring Law Group - San Luis Obispo24 mi
John M Carsel Law Office5.0★ (1)24 mi
Law Office of Cameron M. Fernandez11 mi
Law Office of Frank M. Kocs5.0★ (21)In Paso Robles
Law Offices of Evan Braunstein24 mi
Nicholson John E D Attorney At Law4.5★ (15)In Paso Robles
Osko Family Law5.0★ (1)24 mi
Rizzo Robbi5.0★ (2)24 mi
Rossi Richard5.0★ (3)In Paso Robles
San Luis Obispo Divorce Mediation24 mi
Stephen M. Stern, PLC4.9★ (74)In Paso Robles
WENDT & ABEL3.0★ (2)23 mi

How we ranked Paso Robles divorce and family lawyers

We scored 22 Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Paso Robles, CA is Law Offices of Kara Schacher with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.5★ from 29 Google reviews. Cal Coast Law Firm, PC (#2) and 805 Law Group (#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 Paso Robles?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 22 divorce and family lawyers serving Paso Robles, CA. 5 of them are based in Paso Robles; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Paso Robles are open 24/7?

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in Paso Robles posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is 805 Law Group (#4). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Paso Robles work on weekends?

1 of 22 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is 805 Law Group (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Paso Robles divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 22 rated divorce and family lawyers in Paso Robles is 4.1★, with a median of 15 reviews. 805 Law Group has the most, 86 reviews, and ranks #3. 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 Paso Robles count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Paso Robles 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 Paso Robles, CA 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 Paso Robles, CA 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 Paso Robles?

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 Paso Robles

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

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