Skip to content

Divorce And Family Lawyers in Stratford, ON: 2026 rankings

33 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 Stratford: Kainth Law Group (KLG), LFR Score 61/100; 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews; open evenings.

  2. 9

    Most-reviewed: MODE Immigration| Canadian immigration consultant service | Work permit in Canada | Canadian Immigration Lawyer, 338 Google reviews at 5.0★, the most of 33 ranked; ranked #9.

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

33 Stratford divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 open Saturdays and 1 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 33 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Stratford 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 Stratford at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Kainth Law Group (KLG)614.9★ (111)Kitchener, 36 km awayEveningsTop score
2Gloria E. Ichim574.5★ (22)Waterloo, 39 km awaySat · Evenings—
3Carey R. Speirs573.4★ (26)Woodstock, 30 km away——
4Russell Alexander Collaborative Family Lawyers565.0★ (23)Waterloo, 36 km away——
5M & Company | Lawyers Kitchener565.0★ (22)Waterloo, 36 km away——
6Phaedra Klodner Law Firm554.3★ (35)Kitchener, 38 km away——
7Jane Mckenzie Family Law552.6★ (32)Waterloo, 36 km awaySat · Sun—
8Jagersky Baker Smith LLP555.0★ (14)Kitchener, 38 km away——
9MODE Immigration| Canadian immigration consultant service | Work permit in Canada | Canadian Immigration Lawyer545.0★ (338)Waterloo, 36 km away—Most reviews
10Isaiah Smith, Family Lawyer544.6★ (11)Waterloo, 37 km away——

All 33 divorce and family lawyers in Stratford, 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 Stratford

    Based in Kitchener, 36 km away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Wed 9 AM–7 PM · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    690 Belmont Ave W #303, Kitchener, ON N2M 1N6
  2. Based in Waterloo, 39 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 10 AM–9 PM · Sat 10 AM–6 PM · Sun closed
    Address
    180 Northfield Drive West, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7
  3. Based in Woodstock, 30 km away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.

    • 3.4★ from 26 Google reviews
    Address
    380 Hunter St, Woodstock, ON N4S 6G7
  4. Based in Waterloo, 36 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    180 Northfield Dr W Unit 4, 1st Floor, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7
  5. Based in Waterloo, 36 km away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 22 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 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Erb St. W Unit 1008, Waterloo, ON N2L 1S7
  6. Based in Kitchener, 38 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 35 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    56 Francis St N, Kitchener, ON N2H 5B5
  7. Based in Waterloo, 36 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.6★ from 32 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 2.6★ from 32 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun 9:30 AM–12 PM
    Address
    22 King St S 3rd Floor, Waterloo, ON N2J 1N8
  8. Based in Kitchener, 38 km away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    22 Water St S Unit 202, Kitchener, ON N2G 4K4
  9. 54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews, the most in Stratford.

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

    • 5.0★ from 338 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 10 AM–6 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    255 King St N Unit 404, Waterloo, ON N2J 4V2
  10. Based in Waterloo, 37 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 11 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 11 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    50 Laurel St, Waterloo, ON N2J 2H2
  11. Based in Waterloo, 37 km away

    54/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 19 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 19 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    279 Weber St N #29, Waterloo, ON N2J 3H8
  12. Based in Kitchener, 40 km away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 14 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 14 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    508 Riverbend Dr, Kitchener, ON N2K 3S3
  13. Based in Stratford

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

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

    • 4.6★ from 26 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    10 Downie St, Stratford, ON N5A 7K4
  14. Based in Woodstock, 31 km away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 2.5★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    476 Peel St 3rd floor, Woodstock, ON N4S 3C7
  15. Based in Woodstock, 31 km away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.5★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    476 Peel St 3rd floor, Woodstock, ON N4S 3C7
  16. Based in Woodstock, 31 km away

    48/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “General practice attorney”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    408 Dundas St, Woodstock, ON N4S 1B9
  17. Based in Kitchener, 38 km away

    47/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.2★ from 84 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.2★ from 84 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 King St W, Kitchener, ON N2G 4W1
  18. Based in Waterloo, 36 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    180 Northfield Dr W Unit 4, Waterloo, ON N2L 0C7
  19. Based in Kitchener, 39 km away

    46/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    150 Duke St E, Kitchener, ON N2H 1A7
  20. Based in Waterloo, 36 km away

    45/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Erb St. W #906, Waterloo, ON N2L 1T2

All 33 divorce and family lawyers

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #33, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.

divorce and family lawyers in Stratford, ranks 26 to 33
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Caron Family Law452.3★ (6)38 km
27VMOST Law Professional Corporation (Lawyers & Notary Public)455.0★ (12)40 km
28Lerners LLP444.5★ (11)38 km
29Khanna Kokila442.7★ (11)38 km
30Kosky Balmer443.5★ (24)39 km
31Kelly & Co.432.9★ (35)36 km
32Shuh Cline & Grossman422.9★ (34)38 km
33Sherman Law LLP - Family Law Lawyers & Mediators412.6★ (5)39 km

Also serving Stratford

20 more divorce and family lawyers within 40 km 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 Stratford
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Amy Robern4.5★ (10)In Stratford
Bardwell Law OfficeIn Stratford
Chanda Law5.0★ (1)39 km
Collaborative Divorce Waterloo Region5.0★ (1)37 km
Dunphy Burdett Lawyers3.4★ (11)In Stratford
EB Personal Injury Lawyer4.9★ (33)In Stratford
Elizabeth H. E. Arnoldi Barrister & Solicitor5.0★ (1)38 km
Gavin Cond Law5.0★ (5)In Stratford
Gerry Burdett4.5★ (11)In Stratford
Huron Perth Community Legal3.9★ (16)In Stratford
KDB Law Professional Corporation4.7★ (15)In Stratford
Kenny & Robinson Law Offices4.1★ (15)In Stratford
Langlois Law5.0★ (1)In Stratford
M & Company - Family Law | Family Lawyer Waterloo35 km
McDonald, Simon, Stewart & Reidy LLP4.5★ (24)In Stratford
Monteith Ritsma Phillips Professional Corporation3.4★ (9)In Stratford
Montero Law3.0★ (2)31 km
Nicholas Wansbutter, Barrister - Criminal Defence4.8★ (23)In Stratford
sara robinson barrister and solicitorIn Stratford
Van Drunen Criminal Defence4.9★ (18)In Stratford

How we ranked Stratford divorce and family lawyers

We scored 33 Stratford 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 Stratford 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 Stratford: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Stratford, ON is Kainth Law Group (KLG) with an LFR Score of 61/100. It has 4.9★ from 111 Google reviews. It is open evenings. Gloria E. Ichim (#2) and Carey R. Speirs (#3) follow. We ranked 33 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Stratford?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 33 divorce and family lawyers serving Stratford, ON. 1 of them is based in Stratford; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 20 within 40 km are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of November 2026.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Stratford work on weekends?

2 of 33 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 1 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Gloria E. Ichim (#2) and Jane Mckenzie Family Law (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Stratford divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 33 rated divorce and family lawyers in Stratford is 4.4★, with a median of 22 reviews. MODE Immigration| Canadian immigration consultant service | Work permit in Canada | Canadian Immigration Lawyer has the most, 338 reviews, and ranks #9. 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 Stratford count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 40 km of the Stratford city centre, 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 Stratford, ON charge?

Family lawyers usually bill by the hour against an upfront retainer; some offer fixed fees for uncontested or limited-scope work. Ask for the fee arrangement in writing before you agree.

Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?

Not always: divorce is granted under the federal Divorce Act, and courts accept joint applications. A lawyer can still review the agreement on property, support and parenting before you sign it. This is general information, not legal advice.

How is this list of divorce and family lawyers in Stratford, ON 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 Stratford?

No, but the lawyer must be licensed in your province (or, for federal matters such as immigration, in some province). A local office makes meetings and court appearances easier, so proximity is one of our factors.

Update log for Stratford

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 33 divorce and family lawyers serving Stratford.