Skip to content

Divorce And Family Lawyers in Sedro-Woolley, WA: 2026 rankings

25 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 Sedro-Woolley: Finnegan and Associates, PLLC, LFR Score 64/100; 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Bailey, Duskin, Peiffle & Martin, PS, 43 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 25 ranked; ranked #18.

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

25 Sedro-Woolley divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.6★ across 25 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Finnegan and Associates, PLLC644.6★ (34)Mount Vernon, 8 mi away—Top score
2Freeman & Freeman-Albert624.5★ (24)Mount Vernon, 7 mi away——
3Law office of Christopher Pollino594.1★ (15)Mount Vernon, 8 mi away——
4Envision Family Law594.7★ (23)Bellingham, 21 mi away——
5Roy N. Martin, Attorney at Law584.9★ (15)Bellingham, 20 mi away——
6The Schwarz-Garrison Law Firm, PLLC574.7★ (13)Bellingham, 19 mi away——
7Kathryn D. Resnick, Attorney at Law574.1★ (14)Bellingham, 19 mi away——
8Michelle Lambert-Evans Attorney At Law562.5★ (6)Mount Vernon, 7 mi away——
9Law Offices of Jean Kingsley555.0★ (5)Bellingham, 19 mi away——
10Terry L Smith Law Offices545.0★ (4)Oak Harbor, 24 mi awaySat—

All 25 divorce and family lawyers in Sedro-Woolley, 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.

  4. #4 Envision Family Law

    Based in Bellingham, 21 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.7★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    301 Prospect St, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Envision Family Law(360) 226-7981

  10. #10 Terry L Smith Law Offices

    Based in Oak Harbor, 24 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat 9 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    791 SE Barrington Dr, Oak Harbor, WA 98277
    View profile for Terry L Smith Law Offices(360) 632-0846

  11. #11 Toomey Law Practice

    Based in Bellingham, 21 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1111 W Holly St g1, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Toomey Law Practice(360) 599-0697

  12. #12 David D Lowell

    Based in Anacortes, 5 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews.

    • 4.6★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    606 E Fairhaven Ave, Burlington, WA 98233
    View profile for David D Lowell(360) 755-0111

  16. #16 Keay Law, PLLC

    Based in Bellingham, 24 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    View profile for Keay Law, PLLC(360) 392-2818

  19. Based in Bellingham, 20 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    114 W Magnolia St Ste 432, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Legal State of Mind(360) 392-3957

  21. #21 Kamb Law

    Based in Mount Vernon, 8 mi away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 3.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    702 Main St, Mount Vernon, WA 98273
    View profile for Kamb Law(360) 336-6145

  25. #25 Shepherd and Allen

    Based in Bellingham, 21 mi away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Trial attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2011 Young St STE 202, Bellingham, WA 98225
    View profile for Shepherd and Allen(360) 733-3773

Also serving Sedro-Woolley

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 Sedro-Woolley
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Anna Casey, Limited License Legal Technician20 mi
Canyon Law Office3.0★ (2)In Sedro-Woolley
Cat J. Zavis, Collaborative Law, Mediation and Nonviolent Communication19 mi
Kathleen J. Marshall, Attorney at Law1.0★ (1)20 mi
Law Office of Kristin Hanna5.0★ (1)20 mi
Law Offices of Julie M. Herber2.0★ (2)22 mi
Lighthill Law5.0★ (1)19 mi
Luigi Colombo, Attorney at Law5.0★ (2)11 mi
Mawson & Mawson5.0★ (2)20 mi
Mc Cann William RIn Sedro-Woolley
McMullen & Ochs4.6★ (22)In Sedro-Woolley
P M Hayden Law Office4.0★ (1)In Sedro-Woolley
Philip Law P.S.19 mi
Stiles & Lehr Inc., P.S4.8★ (45)In Sedro-Woolley
Stuart E. Brown Attorney at Law19 mi
The Law Office of Parker Palmer5.0★ (1)20 mi
Witt Law Firm PS5.0★ (2)8 mi

How we ranked Sedro-Woolley divorce and family lawyers

We scored 25 Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley: frequently asked questions

Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Sedro-Woolley?

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Sedro-Woolley, WA is Finnegan and Associates, PLLC with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.6★ from 34 Google reviews. Freeman & Freeman-Albert (#2) and Law office of Christopher Pollino (#3) follow. We ranked 25 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Sedro-Woolley?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 25 divorce and family lawyers serving Sedro-Woolley, WA. Another 17 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Sedro-Woolley work on weekends?

1 of 25 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Terry L Smith Law Offices (#10). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Sedro-Woolley divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 25 rated divorce and family lawyers in Sedro-Woolley is 4.6★, with a median of 14 reviews. Bailey, Duskin, Peiffle & Martin, PS has the most, 43 reviews, and ranks #18. 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 Sedro-Woolley count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Sedro-Woolley 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA 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 Sedro-Woolley, WA 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 Sedro-Woolley?

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 Sedro-Woolley

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 25 divorce and family lawyers serving Sedro-Woolley.

More divorce and family lawyers and Sedro-Woolley pages