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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Schenectady, NY: 2026 rankings

76 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 Schenectady: Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney, LFR Score 68/100; 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Colwell Law Group, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 76.

  3. 5

    Most-reviewed: Tully Rinckey PLLC, 534 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 76 ranked; ranked #5.

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

76 Schenectady divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 12 open Saturdays and 11 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 76 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Schenectady 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 Schenectady at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney684.8★ (105)Albany, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Colwell Law Group, LLC664.1★ (273)Albany, 10 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3The Colwell Law Group, LLC634.6★ (71)Saratoga Springs, 20 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
4McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C.634.9★ (89)Latham, 9 mi away——
5Tully Rinckey PLLC634.8★ (534)Latham, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
6Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC624.7★ (85)Albany, 10 mi away——
7Capasso & Associates LLC613.7★ (6)Schenectady——
8The Law Offices of Gerard V. Amedio604.8★ (124)Saratoga Springs, 20 mi away——
9Law Office of Ryan E. Cooke604.1★ (44)Troy, 14 mi away——
10Lauren L. Hunt, Esq.604.9★ (49)Albany, 14 mi away——

All 76 divorce and family lawyers in Schenectady, 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 Schenectady

    Based in Albany, 10 mi away

    68/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 Wolf Rd #124, Albany, NY 12205
  2. Based in Albany, 10 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Great Oaks Blvd #224, Albany, NY 12203
  3. Based in Saratoga Springs, 20 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 71 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    513 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  4. Based in Latham, 9 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Lear Jet Ln Ste 105S, Latham, NY 12110
  5. Based in Latham, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews, the most in Schenectady.

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

    • 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1203 Troy-Schenectady Rd Ste 101, Latham, NY 12110
  6. Based in Albany, 10 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Marcus Blvd Ste 200, Albany, NY 12205
  7. Based in Schenectady

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 3.7★ from 6 Google reviews
    Address
    215 State St, Schenectady, NY 12305
  8. Based in Troy, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 44 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 44 Google reviews
    Address
    Burdett building, 251 River St, Troy, NY 12180
  9. Based in Albany, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Northern Blvd Ste 301, Albany, NY 12204
  10. Based in Albany, 15 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    69 State St Ste 1306, Albany, NY 12207
  11. 60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1741 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
  12. Based in Cohoes, 10 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1433 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065
  13. Based in Saratoga Springs, 20 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 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.

    • 5.0★ from 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    63 Putnam St Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  14. Based in Albany, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ 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.

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
  15. Based in Albany, 14 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    7 Thurlow Terrace, Albany, NY 12203
  16. Based in Latham, 10 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Johnson Rd, Latham, NY 12110
  17. Based in Saratoga Springs, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    658 Malta Ave Ste 201, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
  18. Based in Saratoga Springs, 20 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:45 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    37 Henry St Ste 203, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
  19. Based in Albany, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Central Ave 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12206
  20. Based in Albany, 13 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    602 Central Ave #102, Albany, NY 12206

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 76 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

divorce and family lawyers in Schenectady, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26O’Brien & Associates Law Firm, P.C.574.7★ (16)13 mi
27Law Office Of Deanna L. Siegel573.0★ (4)In Schenectady
28Kriss Kriss Brignola575.0★ (13)14 mi
29Tebano & Associates, PLLC574.5★ (8)10 mi
30April M. Dalbec574.3★ (16)13 mi
31Vella, Carbone & Vinson, LLP574.2★ (20)14 mi
32Law Office of Heidi A. Gifford574.8★ (24)20 mi
33Katherine J. DeMartino, Esq.575.0★ (98)20 mi
34Divorce & Family Mediation Center565.0★ (5)20 mi
35O'Brien Monagan Law Firm P.C.563.7★ (3)7 mi
36Bunting Nancy E562.0★ (12)14 mi
37Tabak Law Office563.6★ (7)10 mi
38Law Office Of Stephen W Rossi563.7★ (6)20 mi
39Law Office of Kimberly B. Allen554.3★ (18)20 mi
40Law Offices of Murray S. Carr552.7★ (7)9 mi
41The Law Office of Eileen M. Stiglmeier553.8★ (4)10 mi
42Law Office of Elena Jaffe Tastensen554.4★ (15)20 mi
43Terence E. Shanley - The Shanley Law Firm P.C.555.0★ (4)14 mi
44Cordell & Cordell | Family Law & Divorce544.0★ (12)20 mi
45Law Office of Lynne A. Papazian545.0★ (3)14 mi
46Law Office of Susan J. Civic542.8★ (4)12 mi
47Tobin & Dunshee, LLP544.4★ (19)9 mi
48Nave Law Firm544.5★ (17)10 mi
49Vertucci Sherri L Attorney543.2★ (6)16 mi
50Theresa M Suozzi Law Offices533.3★ (7)20 mi

Also serving Schenectady

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 Schenectady
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Joseph P Cifarelli, II5.0★ (109)In Schenectady
Benjamin Goldman Law Office P.C.5.0★ (216)In Schenectady
Brandon J. Broderick, Personal Injury Attorney at Law4.8★ (48)In Schenectady
Brian Mercy Law Office PLLC4.6★ (18)In Schenectady
Cioffi Slezak Wildgrube4.3★ (19)In Schenectady
Dalmata, Maloy & Burke, LLP4.9★ (51)In Schenectady
Della Ratta Law Office4.4★ (13)In Schenectady
Finkelstein & Partners LLP5.0★ (20)In Schenectady
Hacker Murphy, LLP4.8★ (76)In Schenectady
Hanson Law Firm, P.C.4.5★ (69)In Schenectady
Horan Michael T4.1★ (15)In Schenectady
Jagan Law Firm, PLLC (Upstate Location)5.0★ (25)In Schenectady
James Trauring & Associates, LLC3.9★ (59)In Schenectady
Juda Law Office PLLC3.9★ (36)In Schenectady
Kassner Law Office3.7★ (15)In Schenectady
Kouray Steven X4.8★ (18)In Schenectady
Law Office of Kathleen M Toombs PLLC4.5★ (16)In Schenectady
Schenectady Public Defender3.4★ (20)In Schenectady
Silverman, Silverman & Seligman, P.C.4.9★ (220)In Schenectady
Witecki Law Office4.9★ (18)In Schenectady

How we ranked Schenectady divorce and family lawyers

We scored 76 Schenectady 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 Schenectady 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 Schenectady: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Schenectady, NY is Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 76 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Schenectady?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 76 divorce and family lawyers serving Schenectady, NY. 3 of them are based in Schenectady; 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 Schenectady are open 24/7?

10 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Schenectady post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney (#1), The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Schenectady work on weekends?

12 of 76 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 11 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney (#1), The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Schenectady divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 76 rated divorce and family lawyers in Schenectady is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. Tully Rinckey PLLC has the most, 534 reviews, and ranks #5. 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 Schenectady count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Schenectady 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 Schenectady, NY 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 Schenectady, NY 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 Schenectady?

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 Schenectady

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 76 divorce and family lawyers serving Schenectady.