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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Troy, NY: 2026 rankings

71 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 Troy: Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney, LFR Score 69/100; 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 2

    Open 24 hours (per Google): The Colwell Law Group, LLC, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 71.

  3. 7

    Most-reviewed: Tully Rinckey PLLC, 534 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 71 ranked; ranked #7.

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

71 Troy divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 8 are open 24/7, 10 open Saturdays and 9 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 71 rated law firms.

Most of this list also appears on the Divorce and family lawyers in Albany ranking. See Divorce and family lawyers in Albany

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Troy 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 Troy at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney694.8★ (105)Albany, 6 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2The Colwell Law Group, LLC664.1★ (273)Albany, 9 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
3Law Office of Ryan E. Cooke644.1★ (44)Troy——
4McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C.644.9★ (89)Latham, 5 mi away——
5Law Office Of Richard D Ceresia635.0★ (4)TroyOpen 24 hrs (Google)—
6Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC634.7★ (85)Albany, 6 mi away——
7Tully Rinckey PLLC634.8★ (534)Latham, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Most reviews
8Lauren L. Hunt, Esq.624.9★ (49)Albany, 5 mi away——
9Divorce & Family Legal, LLC624.8★ (65)Albany, 6 mi away——
10Sommers & Sommers LLP614.9★ (10)Albany, 6 mi away——

All 71 divorce and family lawyers in Troy, 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 Troy

    #1 Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney

    Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    69/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    125 Wolf Rd #124, Albany, NY 12205
    View profile for Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney(518) 355-6268

  2. #2 The Colwell Law Group, LLC

    Based in Albany, 9 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.1★ from 273 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    200 Great Oaks Blvd #224, Albany, NY 12203
    View profile for The Colwell Law Group, LLC(518) 203-1592

  4. #4 McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C.

    Based in Latham, 5 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 89 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    3 Lear Jet Ln Ste 105S, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for McCall, Sweeney & Silva, P.C.(518) 250-4906

  6. #6 Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC

    Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 85 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1 Marcus Blvd Ste 200, Albany, NY 12205
    View profile for Copps DiPaola Silverman, PLLC(518) 436-4170

  7. #7 Tully Rinckey PLLC

    Based in Latham, 7 mi away

    63/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews, the most in Troy.

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

    • 4.8★ from 534 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    1203 Troy-Schenectady Rd Ste 101, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Tully Rinckey PLLC(518) 218-7100

  8. #8 Lauren L. Hunt, Esq.

    Based in Albany, 5 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 49 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Northern Blvd Ste 301, Albany, NY 12204
    View profile for Lauren L. Hunt, Esq.(518) 282-7300

  9. Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    69 State St Ste 1306, Albany, NY 12207
    View profile for Divorce & Family Legal, LLC(518) 992-5924

  10. #10 Sommers & Sommers LLP

    Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.9★ from 10 Google reviews
    Address
    7 Thurlow Terrace, Albany, NY 12203
    View profile for Sommers & Sommers LLP(518) 465-2426

  11. #11 Samantha Choppa, Esq.

    Based in Albany, 7 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    View profile for Samantha Choppa, Esq.(518) 487-7627

  12. #12 The Hoffman Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Cohoes, 7 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1433 Route 9, Halfmoon, NY 12065
    View profile for The Hoffman Law Firm, LLC(518) 280-7715

  15. #15 Molloy Law

    Based in Latham, 4 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 17 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    14 Johnson Rd, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Molloy Law(518) 213-6060

  16. #16 Kriss Kriss Brignola

    Based in Albany, 5 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    350 Northern Blvd #306, Albany, NY 12204
    View profile for Kriss Kriss Brignola(518) 449-2037

  18. #18 WhitsonLaw PLLC

    Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 15 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 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    175 Central Ave 3rd Floor, Albany, NY 12206
    View profile for WhitsonLaw PLLC(518) 246-5340

  19. #19 Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz, PLLC - Saratoga County Divorce Lawyers

    Based in Rotterdam, 11 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1741 US-9, Clifton Park, NY 12065
    View profile for Mahserjian & Mahserjian-Ortiz, PLLC - Saratoga County Divorce Lawyers(518) 348-4232

  20. #20 The Smelyansky Law Firm

    Based in Albany, 6 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.8★ from 197 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 7:30 AM–5:30 PM · Sat–Sun 9 AM–3 PM
    Address
    602 Central Ave #102, Albany, NY 12206
    View profile for The Smelyansky Law Firm(518) 688-2800

  22. #22 April M. Dalbec

    Based in Albany, 5 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 16 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    20 Corporate Woods Blvd, Albany, NY 12211
    View profile for April M. Dalbec(518) 487-7717

  23. #23 WhitsonLaw PLLC

    Based in Saratoga Springs, 25 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 64 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 64 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    63 Putnam St Suite 202, Saratoga Springs, NY 12866
    View profile for WhitsonLaw PLLC(518) 652-1504

  25. #25 Tebano & Associates, PLLC

    Based in Latham, 5 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.5★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    26 Century Hill Dr, Latham, NY 12110
    View profile for Tebano & Associates, PLLC(518) 250-4281

How we ranked Troy divorce and family lawyers

We scored 71 Troy 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 Troy 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 Troy: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Troy, NY is Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney with an LFR Score of 69/100. It has 4.8★ from 105 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and Law Office of Ryan E. Cooke (#3) follow. We ranked 71 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Troy?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 71 divorce and family lawyers serving Troy, NY. 3 of them are based in Troy; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

8 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Troy post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney (#1), The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and Law Office Of Richard D Ceresia (#5). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Troy work on weekends?

10 of 71 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 9 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Coughtry Law Albany - Divorce Lawyer & Family Attorney (#1), The Colwell Law Group, LLC (#2) and Law Office Of Richard D Ceresia (#5). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Troy divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 71 rated divorce and family lawyers in Troy is 4.5★, with a median of 16 reviews. Tully Rinckey PLLC has the most, 534 reviews, and ranks #7. 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 Troy count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Troy 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 Troy, NY 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 Troy, NY 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 Troy?

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 Troy

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 71 divorce and family lawyers serving Troy.

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