64/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 219 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 Shelbyville, KY: 2026 rankings
46 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 Shelbyville: Brown Carrington, PLLC, LFR Score 64/100; 4.7★ from 219 Google reviews.
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Open 24 hours (per Google): Stange Law Firm, PC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #4 of 46.
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Most-reviewed: Michael L. Hawkins & Associates, P.L.L.C., 156 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 46 ranked after Brown Carrington, PLLC; ranked #24.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
46 Shelbyville divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 1 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 46 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Shelbyville 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 | Brown Carrington, PLLC | 64 | 4.7★ (219) | Louisville, 16 mi away | — | Top score |
| 2 | Wise & Associates | 61 | 4.5★ (108) | Louisville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 3 | Velez Law, PLLC - Family Law Attorneys | 60 | 4.7★ (82) | Louisville, 19 mi away | — | — |
| 4 | Stange Law Firm, PC | 60 | 3.8★ (10) | Louisville, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 5 | Allison M. White, Esq. | 60 | 4.4★ (13) | Jeffersontown, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Derby City Family Law | 59 | 4.8★ (29) | Louisville, 15 mi away | — | — |
| 7 | Dodd & Dodd Attorneys, PLLC | 58 | 4.3★ (46) | Louisville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 8 | CATHERINE J. KAMENISH Attorney at Law | 58 | 4.1★ (43) | Louisville, 17 mi away | — | — |
| 9 | Goldberg Simpson | 57 | 3.9★ (83) | Louisville, 20 mi away | — | — |
| 10 | Kinberger Law Office | 57 | 4.3★ (33) | Louisville, 19 mi away | — | — |
All 46 divorce and family lawyers in Shelbyville, 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 Louisville, 17 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 19 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 16 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Jeffersontown, 9 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 15 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 17 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 46 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 17 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 43 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 20 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 83 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 19 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 33 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 21 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 37 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Lawrenceburg, 22 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 19 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 20 mi away
56/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 22 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 20 mi away
55/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 23 mi away
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Shelbyville
54/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Estate planning attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 16 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Frankfort, 19 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 156 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Louisville, 24 mi away
53/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 46 divorce and family lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #46, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
Also serving Shelbyville
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 |
|---|---|---|
| Amanda H. Petrie, Attorney At Law | 21 mi | |
| Amanda Wills Cypert, Justice Attorney | 4.6★ (62) | In Shelbyville |
| Brizendine III Victor W | 5.0★ (2) | In Shelbyville |
| Chermol and Fishman, LLC - Kentucky Office | 5.0★ (17) | In Shelbyville |
| Hays James Hite | 5.0★ (3) | In Shelbyville |
| Hays Law Office | 4.4★ (9) | In Shelbyville |
| J. Robinson Law Firm, PLLC | 4.7★ (48) | In Shelbyville |
| Jean K Cunningham Attorney | 5.0★ (1) | In Shelbyville |
| Lets Divorce | 1.0★ (1) | 19 mi |
| Mark D Dean Psc | 4.2★ (23) | In Shelbyville |
| Mathis Riggs Prather & Ratliff | 3.4★ (15) | In Shelbyville |
| Paul C. Harnice | 5.0★ (2) | 19 mi |
| Pippin Matthew | 3.9★ (23) | In Shelbyville |
| RoBards Law Office, PLLC | 5.0★ (3) | In Shelbyville |
| The Graney Law Office, PLLC | 5.0★ (10) | In Shelbyville |
| The Law Office of Neal & Davis, PLLC | 4.5★ (20) | In Shelbyville |
| The Law Office Of Sandra L Bennett | 23 mi | |
| The Law Offices of Cole T. Tomlinson | 4.3★ (11) | In Shelbyville |
| Zachary Hoskins, Attorney and Counselor at Law, PLLC | 5.0★ (1) | 20 mi |
| Zimlich Paul A | 4.8★ (25) | In Shelbyville |
How we ranked Shelbyville divorce and family lawyers
We scored 46 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Shelbyville?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Shelbyville, KY is Brown Carrington, PLLC with an LFR Score of 64/100. It has 4.7★ from 219 Google reviews. Wise & Associates (#2) and Velez Law, PLLC - Family Law Attorneys (#3) follow. We ranked 46 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Shelbyville?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 46 divorce and family lawyers serving Shelbyville, KY. 4 of them are based in Shelbyville; 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 Shelbyville are open 24/7?
2 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Shelbyville post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Stange Law Firm, PC (#4) and Allison M. White, Esq. (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Shelbyville work on weekends?
1 of 46 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Stange Law Firm, PC (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Shelbyville divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 46 rated divorce and family lawyers in Shelbyville is 4.5★, with a median of 28 reviews. Brown Carrington, PLLC has the most, 219 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Shelbyville count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shelbyville 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 Shelbyville, KY 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 Shelbyville, KY 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 Shelbyville?
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 Shelbyville
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 46 divorce and family lawyers serving Shelbyville.
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