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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Somersworth, NH: 2026 rankings

35 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 Somersworth: Nossiff & Giampa, PC, LFR Score 63/100; 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews; open Saturdays until 12 PM.

  2. 18

    Most-reviewed: Cohen & Winters, PLLC, 112 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #18.

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

35 Somersworth divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 5 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 35 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Somersworth 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 Somersworth at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Nossiff & Giampa, PC634.1★ (34)Dover, 4 mi awaySatTop score
2The Maine Divorce Group624.4★ (27)Wells Beach Station, 19 mi awaySat · Sun—
3Weibrecht & Ecker Family Law & Mediation614.2★ (22)Dover, 5 mi away——
4Dover Divorce & Family Lawyer - John Giampa594.0★ (5)Dover, 4 mi awaySat—
5Boisvert Legal, LLC595.0★ (32)Biddeford, 20 mi away——
6Holmes Legal Group, LLC - Holmes, Courtois, Sawyer583.9★ (42)Wells Beach Station, 16 mi away——
7Law Offices of Elizabeth Barrett, PLLC585.0★ (6)Portsmouth, 15 mi away——
8Dirigo Divorce584.0★ (29)Sanford, 15 mi away——
9Maine Family Law LLC584.6★ (22)Wells Beach Station, 18 mi away——
10Dwyer, Donovan & Reis585.0★ (11)Portsmouth, 14 mi away——

All 35 divorce and family lawyers in Somersworth, 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 Somersworth

    Based in Dover, 4 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    661 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
  2. Based in Wells Beach Station, 19 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 27 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Sun 9 AM–5 PM
    Address
    119 Main St, Kennebunk, ME 04043
  3. 59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 10 AM–12 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    661 Central Ave 1st Floor, Dover, NH 03820
  4. Based in Biddeford, 20 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5:30 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9:30 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1226 Portland Rd, Arundel, ME 04046
  5. Based in Wells Beach Station, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2145 Post Rd, Wells, ME 04090
  6. Based in Sanford, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.0★ from 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    460 Main St Suite 2, Springvale, ME 04083
  7. Based in Wells Beach Station, 18 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    11 Main St #5, Kennebunk, ME 04043
  8. Based in Portsmouth, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    461 Middle Street, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  9. Based in Portsmouth, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    155 Fleet St, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  10. Based in Portsmouth, 15 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    4 Greenleaf Woods Dr, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  11. Based in Sanford, 13 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon closed · Tue 11 AM–3 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 11 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1074 Main St, Sanford, ME 04073
  12. Based in Portsmouth, 18 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 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 6 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    681 Wallis Rd, Rye, NH 03870
  13. Based in Portsmouth, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.9★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–7 PM · Sat 2 PM–7 PM · Sun 11 AM–7 PM
    Address
    55 Constitution Avenue #8 mailing:, 2456 Lafayette Rd #8, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  14. Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.5★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20C, Hampton Rd, Exeter, NH 03833
  15. Based in Portsmouth, 20 mi away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews, the most in Somersworth.

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

    • 4.9★ from 112 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    19 Hampton Rd Ste 2, Exeter, NH 03833
  16. Based in Somersworth

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 24 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    472 High St Ste 301, Somersworth, NH 03878
  17. Based in Dover, 4 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    634 Central Ave, Dover, NH 03820
  18. Based in Somersworth

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

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

    • 3.9★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    98 High St, Somersworth, NH 03878
  19. Based in Portsmouth, 13 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    500 Market St UNIT 16B, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  20. Based in Portsmouth, 13 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 18 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Attn: Attorney James Ball, 170 Commerce Way #200, Portsmouth, NH 03801
  21. Based in York Beach, 14 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–6 PM · Sat 9 AM–5 PM · Sun 12 PM–5 PM
    Address
    10 Woodbridge Rd #335, York, ME 03909

All 35 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #35, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in Somersworth, ranks 26 to 35
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Boynton, Waldron, Doleac, Woodman & Scott, P.A.484.1★ (14)14 mi
27Kalled Law Offices, PLLC485.0★ (8)12 mi
28Libby O'Brien Kingsley & Champion LLC484.5★ (18)19 mi
29Jay Nadeau, Esq., Nadeau Law Office475.0★ (8)14 mi
30Jens-Peter W. Bergen Attorney474.3★ (16)20 mi
31Lacoste Law Inc.462.7★ (3)12 mi
32Pickus Law LLC453.4★ (10)18 mi
33Fairfield & Associates, P.A.453.2★ (17)20 mi
34Plaia Law455.0★ (3)14 mi
35Kimmel Beach & Fitzpatrick432.3★ (3)19 mi

Also serving Somersworth

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.

How we ranked Somersworth divorce and family lawyers

We scored 35 Somersworth 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 Somersworth 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 Somersworth: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Somersworth, NH is Nossiff & Giampa, PC with an LFR Score of 63/100. It has 4.1★ from 34 Google reviews. It is open Saturdays until 12 PM. The Maine Divorce Group (#2) and Weibrecht & Ecker Family Law & Mediation (#3) follow. We ranked 35 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Somersworth?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 35 divorce and family lawyers serving Somersworth, NH. 2 of them are based in Somersworth; 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 Somersworth work on weekends?

5 of 35 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Nossiff & Giampa, PC (#1), The Maine Divorce Group (#2) and Dover Divorce & Family Lawyer - John Giampa (#4). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Somersworth divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated divorce and family lawyers in Somersworth is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. Cohen & Winters, PLLC has the most, 112 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 Somersworth count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Somersworth 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 Somersworth, NH 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 Somersworth, NH 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 Somersworth?

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 Somersworth

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 divorce and family lawyers serving Somersworth.