69/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 142 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT: 2026 rankings
179 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 Salt Lake City: Nelson, Taylor & Associates PLLC, LFR Score 69/100; 4.6★ from 142 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 5
Open 24 hours (per Google): Carlson Legal Group, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 179.
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Most-reviewed: Brown Family Law, 1,136 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 179 ranked; ranked #4.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
179 Salt Lake City divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 179 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Salt Lake City 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.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Notable for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Nelson, Taylor & Associates PLLC | 69 | 4.6★ (142) | Salt Lake City | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Office of David Pedrazas, PLLC | 66 | 4.9★ (237) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 3 | JR Law Group | 66 | 4.9★ (205) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 4 | Brown Family Law | 66 | 4.8★ (1,136) | Sandy, 12 mi away | — | Most reviews |
| 5 | Carlson Legal Group | 65 | 5.0★ (64) | Draper, 15 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 6 | Read Law, LLC | 65 | 4.2★ (25) | Salt Lake City | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Brad Voss Law | 65 | 4.9★ (54) | Salt Lake City | Sat · Evenings | — |
| 8 | Fair Price Lawyers | 65 | 4.9★ (139) | Salt Lake City | — | — |
| 9 | LJ Law Firm | 65 | 4.7★ (409) | Millcreek, 5 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Smoak Law, P.C. | 65 | 4.4★ (13) | Salt Lake City | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 179 divorce and family lawyers in Salt Lake City, 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.
Based in Salt Lake City
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 237 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#3 JR Law Group
Based in Salt Lake City
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 205 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 12 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 1,136 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Draper, 15 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 54 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 139 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#9 LJ Law Firm
Based in Millcreek, 5 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 409 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#10 Smoak Law, P.C.
Based in Salt Lake City
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 356 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#12 McFee Law
Based in Cottonwood Heights, 2 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 107 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
#14 Carr | Woodall
Based in South Jordan, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 450 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#15 CoilLaw, LLC
Based in Sandy, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 362 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 98 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in South Jordan, 14 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 346 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Woods Cross, 8 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Sandy, 12 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 756 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Holladay, 7 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Millcreek, 5 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 68 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#25 Christensen Law
Based in Salt Lake City
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 97 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce and family lawyers ranked #26 to #50
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 179 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | RCG Law Group | 62 | 4.7★ (275) | 14 mi |
| 27 | Law Elevated | 62 | 4.6★ (51) | In Salt Lake City |
| 28 | Kristopher K. Greenwood & Associates | 62 | 4.6★ (36) | In Salt Lake City |
| 29 | Jacob Arijanto | 61 | 4.8★ (61) | 14 mi |
| 30 | Steven B. Wall, PC Attorney at Law | 61 | 4.8★ (24) | In Salt Lake City |
| 31 | Burton Family Attorneys | 61 | 4.9★ (71) | 9 mi |
| 32 | Hanks & Peterson Law PLLC | 61 | 4.2★ (53) | In Salt Lake City |
| 33 | Pearson Butler | 61 | 4.4★ (341) | 14 mi |
| 34 | Full Circle Family Law | 61 | 4.9★ (44) | 8 mi |
| 35 | Law Office of James P. McGarvey | 61 | 4.7★ (60) | 7 mi |
| 36 | Medura & Maxwell Family Law | 61 | 4.7★ (20) | In Salt Lake City |
| 37 | Utah Legal Clinic | 61 | 4.2★ (45) | In Salt Lake City |
| 38 | Robin Kirkham Law | 60 | 5.0★ (10) | 9 mi |
| 39 | Hawkes Quam, LLC | 60 | 4.7★ (59) | 10 mi |
| 40 | Victoria Cramer | 60 | 4.0★ (41) | In Salt Lake City |
| 41 | Emy A. Cordano Attorney at Law | 60 | 4.8★ (97) | 15 mi |
| 42 | Millar Legal | 60 | 4.8★ (85) | 14 mi |
| 43 | Telfer Family Law & Mediation | 60 | 4.7★ (15) | In Salt Lake City |
| 44 | The Helfer Law Firm, PLLC | 60 | 4.3★ (6) | 9 mi |
| 45 | Melanie Cook Law | 60 | 4.9★ (30) | 9 mi |
| 46 | Cordell & Cordell | Family Law & Divorce | 59 | 4.2★ (127) | 10 mi |
| 47 | Murphy & Murphy Law | 59 | 4.6★ (184) | 19 mi |
| 48 | Duncan Law, P.C. | 59 | 5.0★ (9) | In Salt Lake City |
| 49 | Heart to Heart Adoptions | 59 | 4.4★ (111) | 13 mi |
| 50 | Millar Legal | 59 | 4.1★ (14) | In Salt Lake City |
Also serving Salt Lake City
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Alder Law Group | 4.8★ (206) | In Salt Lake City |
| Blue Bee Bankruptcy Law | 4.9★ (267) | In Salt Lake City |
| Cannon Disability Law | 4.4★ (341) | In Salt Lake City |
| Craig Swapp & Associates | 4.9★ (1,101) | In Salt Lake City |
| Cutt Kendell & Olson | 4.8★ (211) | In Salt Lake City |
| Handy & Handy Attorneys At Law | 5.0★ (328) | In Salt Lake City |
| Law Office of Isabel Cueva | 4.9★ (500) | In Salt Lake City |
| Law Office of Vinh K. Ly, PLLC | 4.9★ (190) | In Salt Lake City |
| Lexington Law | 4.3★ (4,215) | In Salt Lake City |
| Monge & Associates Injury and Accident Attorneys | 4.9★ (164) | In Salt Lake City |
| Private Wealth Law Group, P.C. | 5.0★ (229) | In Salt Lake City |
| Robert J. DeBry & Associates | 4.8★ (724) | In Salt Lake City |
| Schatz, Anderson, Egan & Wormdahl | 4.8★ (262) | In Salt Lake City |
| Siegfried & Jensen | 4.8★ (2,394) | In Salt Lake City |
| Siegfried & Jensen | 4.9★ (207) | In Salt Lake City |
| Steele Adams Hosman Trial Attorneys | 4.9★ (382) | In Salt Lake City |
| Susanne Gustin, Attorney at Law | 4.7★ (197) | In Salt Lake City |
| Taylor Law | 4.9★ (262) | In Salt Lake City |
| Wasatch Defense Lawyers | 4.9★ (594) | In Salt Lake City |
| Watton Law Group | 4.8★ (231) | In Salt Lake City |
How we ranked Salt Lake City divorce and family lawyers
We scored 179 Salt Lake City 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.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Salt Lake City data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 25% | Google star rating, adjusted for how many reviews back it | Measured |
| Bar status | 10% | 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 volume | 10% | Number of Google reviews, compared with the most-reviewed firm on the list | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 5% | Weekly office hours, Saturday, Sunday, and phones answered 24/7 | Measured |
| Practice focus | 15% | How clearly the firm practises this area (its Google category and name) | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | An office in the city scores highest, less the farther away it is | Measured |
| Claimed profile | 10% | The firm has claimed its Law Firms Ranked profile (free and paid earn the same) | Measured |
| Law Firms Ranked reviews | 10% | Verified client reviews collected by Law Firms Ranked: their rating and how many there are | Measured |
How to choose a divorce and family lawyer
- Check the lawyer’s status and any public discipline in the state bar or law society directory.
- Ask how many divorce and family law matters the lawyer handles each year, and who at the firm will do the work.
- Get the fee arrangement in writing: hourly, flat or contingency, and which costs are charged on top.
- Ask how and how often the firm will update you, and how fast it answers calls and emails.
- Read recent reviews for how the firm communicated and billed, not only for outcomes.
- Ask how the firm bills phone calls and emails, and how often you will get an itemised bill.
- 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 Salt Lake City: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Salt Lake City?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Salt Lake City, UT is Nelson, Taylor & Associates PLLC with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.6★ from 142 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Office of David Pedrazas, PLLC (#2) and JR Law Group (#3) follow. We ranked 179 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Salt Lake City?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 179 divorce and family lawyers serving Salt Lake City, UT. 24 of them are based in Salt Lake City; 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 Salt Lake City are open 24/7?
5 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Salt Lake City post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Nelson, Taylor & Associates PLLC (#1), Carlson Legal Group (#5) and Read Law, LLC (#6). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Salt Lake City work on weekends?
13 of 179 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nelson, Taylor & Associates PLLC (#1), Carlson Legal Group (#5) and Read Law, LLC (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Salt Lake City divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 179 rated divorce and family lawyers in Salt Lake City is 4.6★, with a median of 32 reviews. Brown Family Law has the most, 1,136 reviews, and ranks #4. 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 Salt Lake City count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Salt Lake City 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 Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City, UT 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 Salt Lake City?
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 Salt Lake City
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 179 divorce and family lawyers serving Salt Lake City.
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