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Divorce And Family Lawyers in South Kingstown, RI: 2026 rankings

77 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 South Kingstown: Jeffrey L. Eger, Esq., Attorney & Mediator, EGER LAW, LLC, LFR Score 65/100; 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews; open 7 days a week.

  2. 5

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #5 of 77.

  3. 8

    Most-reviewed: Kevin Hagan Attorney At Law, 200 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 77 ranked; ranked #8.

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

77 South Kingstown divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 10 are open 24/7, 13 open Saturdays and 12 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 77 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Jeffrey L. Eger, Esq., Attorney & Mediator, EGER LAW, LLC654.7★ (60)Warwick, 17 mi awaySat · Sun · EveningsTop score
2Assalone Lombardi, LLC644.8★ (154)Warwick, 17 mi away——
3Christopher E. Heberg Esq.644.7★ (134)East Greenwich, 14 mi away——
4Law Office of Steven J. Hart634.8★ (118)West Warwick, 17 mi away——
5Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq.635.0★ (7)Newport, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
6Law Office of Melissa M. Braatz635.0★ (16)Cranston, 22 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
7Trocki Paquin, Attorneys & Counsellors at Law, LLC635.0★ (34)North Kingstown, 9 mi away——
8Kevin Hagan Attorney At Law625.0★ (200)Newport, 12 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
9Kerry I Rafanelli, Attorney at Law624.7★ (55)East Greenwich, 15 mi away——
10Moyer Law, PC624.8★ (103)Warwick, 22 mi away——

All 77 divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown, 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.

  2. #2 Assalone Lombardi, LLC

    Based in Warwick, 17 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.8★ from 154 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    Summit East, 300 Centerville Rd Ste 100, Warwick, RI 02886
    View profile for Assalone Lombardi, LLC(401) 589-5599

  10. #10 Moyer Law, PC

    Based in Warwick, 22 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 103 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    51 Jefferson Blvd, Warwick, RI 02888
    View profile for Moyer Law, PC(401) 305-2934

  11. #11 Chris Turco Law

    Based in Cranston, 22 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 75 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    35 Sockanosset Cross Rd Ste 2, Cranston, RI 02920
    View profile for Chris Turco Law(401) 368-7855

  12. #12 Craig Hein Law

    Based in Newport, 11 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews.

    • 5.0★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1 Court House St, Newport, RI 02840
    View profile for Craig Hein Law(401) 619-7214

  14. #14 Family Law Center

    Based in Newport, 12 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

    • 4.3★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    38 Bellevue Ave STE G, Newport, RI 02840
    View profile for Family Law Center(401) 849-9950

  18. #18 Borrelli Law

    Based in East Greenwich, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews.

    • 4.9★ from 63 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    5393 Post Rd, East Greenwich, RI 02818
    View profile for Borrelli Law(401) 633-6339

  19. #19 Inman & Tourgee

    Based in Coventry, 16 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews.

    • 4.7★ from 94 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1500 Nooseneck Hill Rd, Coventry, RI 02816
    View profile for Inman & Tourgee(401) 823-9200

  20. #20 Lauri Medwin Fine Esq.

    Based in Warwick, 17 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3970 Post Rd, Warwick, RI 02886
    View profile for Lauri Medwin Fine Esq.(401) 398-8735

  25. #25 Sandra H. Smith Ltd

    Based in Warwick, 21 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    36 Vermont Ave Unit 3, Warwick, RI 02888
    View profile for Sandra H. Smith Ltd(401) 739-7770

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

divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Law Offices of Timothy J. Robenhymer564.6★ (9)21 mi
271776 Divorce565.0★ (10)24 mi
28Matthew P. Gabrilowitz555.0★ (6)22 mi
29Christopher E. Heberg Esq.553.4★ (10)21 mi
30Don P Moyer555.0★ (5)22 mi
31Steven G Wright Law Inc.555.0★ (5)21 mi
32Robinson and Robinson544.0★ (8)23 mi
33Mickey J. McEntee Jr. Attorney at Law545.0★ (15)18 mi
34Schreiber & Schreiber Law544.8★ (100)22 mi
35Freed Marcroft535.0★ (4)25 mi
36Jawharjian Law Offices533.7★ (3)24 mi
37Attorney Nelson Brinckerhoff524.6★ (55)13 mi
38Capalbo, Capalbo & Hartford, LLC524.9★ (53)17 mi
39Diorio Family Law524.8★ (18)20 mi
40Law Office of Janet J. Goldman524.7★ (120)22 mi
41Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP524.6★ (34)12 mi
42Christopher E. Friel, Attorney at Law514.6★ (18)21 mi
43The Law Offices of Howe & Garside, Ltd514.6★ (35)12 mi
44Robinson & Clapham505.0★ (6)2 mi
45Law Office Of Salvatore Ritacco, LLC d/b/a RitaccoLaw504.4★ (18)17 mi
46RI Divorce Mediation Solutions504.8★ (22)15 mi
47Carl P. DeLuca, Attorney at Law, LLC504.4★ (36)17 mi
48Sayer Regan & Thayer, LLP504.2★ (5)1 mi
49Bremer Law & Associates LLC504.3★ (131)25 mi
50Law Offices of George J. Bauerle495.0★ (4)11 mi

Also serving South Kingstown

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 South Kingstown
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Attorney Peter Calo5.0★ (68)In South Kingstown
Brady Law LLC5.0★ (1)3 mi
Christopher G. Kehoe, Attorney5.0★ (2)2 mi
Egan Law5.0★ (2)9 mi
Gifford & Perkins3.7★ (3)In South Kingstown
Howlett Law3.0★ (2)20 mi
James G. Couch & AssociatesIn South Kingstown
Jeffrey C. Blake, Attorney at Law4.3★ (16)In South Kingstown
Kilroy Law Firm5.0★ (2)11 mi
Laura M. Krohn, Elder Law Attorney, Inc.4.8★ (8)In South Kingstown
Law Office of George J. Bauerle III5.0★ (2)16 mi
Law Office of K. Erik Wallin, P.C.5.0★ (2)In South Kingstown
Law Offices Of Gregory P. Rameaka5.0★ (2)22 mi
Law Offices of Paul M Finstein5.0★ (2)21 mi
Marin & Murphy Law Firm5.0★ (106)In South Kingstown
Martha Day Attorney At Law5.0★ (4)In South Kingstown
Priority Title Company5.0★ (97)In South Kingstown
Proulx Law Associates, P.C.1.0★ (2)18 mi
Rob Levine Law - Personal Injury & Disability Lawyers4.9★ (431)In South Kingstown
Robert J. LaMountain Law Office5.0★ (1)16 mi

How we ranked South Kingstown divorce and family lawyers

We scored 77 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in South Kingstown, RI is Jeffrey L. Eger, Esq., Attorney & Mediator, EGER LAW, LLC with an LFR Score of 65/100. It has 4.7★ from 60 Google reviews. It is open 7 days a week. Assalone Lombardi, LLC (#2) and Christopher E. Heberg Esq. (#3) follow. We ranked 77 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in South Kingstown?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 77 divorce and family lawyers serving South Kingstown, RI. Another 20 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown are open 24/7?

10 ranked divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq. (#5), Law Office of Melissa M. Braatz (#6) and Kevin Hagan Attorney At Law (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown work on weekends?

13 of 77 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 12 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Jeffrey L. Eger, Esq., Attorney & Mediator, EGER LAW, LLC (#1), Law Offices of Susan T. Perkins Esq. (#5) and Law Office of Melissa M. Braatz (#6). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do South Kingstown divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 77 rated divorce and family lawyers in South Kingstown is 4.7★, with a median of 17 reviews. Kevin Hagan Attorney At Law has the most, 200 reviews, and ranks #8. 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 South Kingstown count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the South Kingstown 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 South Kingstown, RI 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 South Kingstown, RI 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 South Kingstown?

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 South Kingstown

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 77 divorce and family lawyers serving South Kingstown.

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