66/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Shorewood, IL: 2026 rankings
236 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Highest LFR Score in Shorewood: Sterling Lawyers, LLC, LFR Score 66/100; 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 236.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Blacha Law Office, Ltd., 470 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 236 ranked; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
236 Shorewood divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 27 are open 24/7, 51 open Saturdays and 28 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 236 rated law firms.
Most of this list also appears on the Divorce and family lawyers in Joliet ranking. See Divorce and family lawyers in Joliet
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Shorewood 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 | Sterling Lawyers, LLC | 66 | 4.9★ (82) | Plainfield, 8 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Top score |
| 2 | Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C. | 66 | 4.7★ (81) | Joliet, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 3 | Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 66 | 4.7★ (470) | Naperville, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Most reviews |
| 4 | STG Divorce Law | 65 | 4.9★ (229) | Naperville, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 5 | Blacha Law Office, Ltd. | 64 | 4.7★ (32) | Joliet, 6 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 6 | Sterling Lawyers, LLC | 64 | 5.0★ (69) | Aurora, 16 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 7 | Davis and Associates, Attorneys at Law | 64 | 5.0★ (13) | Joliet, 3 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 8 | Buchanan Law Group | 64 | 4.8★ (171) | Downers Grove, 21 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 9 | Young Family & Divorce Law Firm | 63 | 5.0★ (21) | Joliet, 9 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
| 10 | Sterling Lawyers, LLC | 63 | 4.9★ (81) | Naperville, 20 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | — |
All 236 divorce and family lawyers in Shorewood, 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.
Based in Joliet, 6 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Naperville, 20 mi away
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 470 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Naperville, 20 mi away
65/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 229 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 6 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Aurora, 16 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 69 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 3 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Downers Grove, 21 mi away
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 171 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 9 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 21 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Naperville, 20 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 6 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 191 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 6 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 108 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Minooka, 6 mi away
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Orland Park, 19 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 150 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Plainfield, 6 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
#16 Merel Family Law
Based in Hinsdale, 24 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Plainfield, 5 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 53 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
#18 STG Divorce Law
Based in Frankfort, 21 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Naperville, 18 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 81 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 6 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 126 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Lisle, 21 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 19 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Wheaton, 24 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Palos Hills, 24 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 245 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based in Wheaton, 23 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 282 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based in Joliet, 6 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
How we ranked Shorewood divorce and family lawyers
We scored 236 Shorewood 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 Shorewood 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 Shorewood: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Shorewood?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Shorewood, IL is Sterling Lawyers, LLC with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.9★ from 82 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C. (#2) and Blacha Law Office, Ltd. (#3) follow. We ranked 236 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Shorewood?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 236 divorce and family lawyers serving Shorewood, IL. Counts are as of November 2026.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Shorewood are open 24/7?
27 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Shorewood post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Sterling Lawyers, LLC (#1), Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C. (#2) and Blacha Law Office, Ltd. (#3). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Shorewood work on weekends?
51 of 236 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 28 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Sterling Lawyers, LLC (#1), Law Offices of Tedone and Morton, P.C. (#2) and Blacha Law Office, Ltd. (#3). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Shorewood divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 236 rated divorce and family lawyers in Shorewood is 4.5★, with a median of 19 reviews. Blacha Law Office, Ltd. has the most, 470 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 Shorewood count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Shorewood 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 Shorewood, IL 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 Shorewood, IL 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 Shorewood?
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 Shorewood
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 236 divorce and family lawyers serving Shorewood.
More divorce and family lawyers and Shorewood pages
Divorce and family lawyers near Shorewood
- Divorce and family lawyers in Minooka, IL141 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Crest Hill, IL298 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Joliet, IL285 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Channahon, IL119 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Plainfield, IL324 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Lockport, IL337 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Romeoville, IL368 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in New Lenox, IL251 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Oswego, IL271 ranked
- Divorce and family lawyers in Bolingbrook, IL423 ranked
Other practice areas in Shorewood
- Personal injury lawyers in Shorewood840 ranked
- Social Security disability lawyers in Shorewood49 ranked
- Criminal defense lawyers in Shorewood238 ranked
- DUI and DWI lawyers in Shorewood11 ranked
- Estate planning and probate lawyers in Shorewood186 ranked
- Bankruptcy lawyers in Shorewood271 ranked
- Immigration lawyers in Shorewood259 ranked
- Employment lawyers in Shorewood198 ranked
- Business lawyers in Shorewood22 ranked
- Real estate lawyers in Shorewood214 ranked
- Tax lawyers in Shorewood98 ranked
- Intellectual property lawyers in Shorewood38 ranked
- Insurance lawyers in Shorewood116 ranked
- Mediators in Shorewood102 ranked
- General practice lawyers in Shorewood447 ranked
- All lawyers in Shorewood