68/100LFR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 168 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Divorce And Family Lawyers in Ventura, CA: 2026 rankings
42 divorce and family lawyers ranked by LFR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
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Highest LFR Score in Ventura: Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC, LFR Score 68/100; 4.7★ from 168 Google reviews.
- 6
Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of Cathleen Norton, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #6 of 42.
- 3
Most-reviewed: Negley Law, APC, 127 Google reviews at 4.6★, the most of 42 ranked after Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC; ranked #3.
Rankings can't be bought. Lawyers can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
42 Ventura divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 8 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.7★ across 42 rated law firms.
Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Ventura 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 | Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC | 68 | 4.7★ (168) | Ventura | — | Top score |
| 2 | COMPASS LEGAL GROUP, APC | 67 | 5.0★ (17) | Ventura | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 3 | Negley Law, APC | 67 | 4.6★ (127) | Ventura | — | Most reviews |
| 4 | SANTO MEHAS A Professional Law Corporation | 66 | 4.9★ (50) | Ventura | — | — |
| 5 | Hartley Vojtik Law Group | 64 | 4.4★ (48) | Ventura | — | — |
| 6 | Law Offices of Cathleen Norton | 63 | 5.0★ (4) | Oxnard, 7 mi away | Open 24 hrs (Google) | Open 24 hours |
| 7 | Socher Law Office | 63 | 5.0★ (6) | Ventura | Sat | — |
| 8 | Nicholson Law, APC | 62 | 5.0★ (12) | Ventura | — | — |
| 9 | Smith Michael J | 62 | 3.4★ (5) | Ventura | — | — |
| 10 | Zahn Law Offices, APC | 62 | 4.0★ (22) | Ventura | — | — |
All 42 divorce and family lawyers in Ventura, 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.
Based in Ventura
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 17 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
67/100LFR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
66/100LFR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 50 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
64/100LFR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Oxnard, 7 mi away
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
63/100LFR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
62/100LFR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 6 of 9 factors; bar status, recency and availability not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 14 mi away
61/100LFR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.6★ from 48 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 12 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 24 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#14 Brad Faber Law
Based in Camarillo, 18 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 23 mi away
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 41 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
60/100LFR ScoreRanked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#17 Seige Law PC
Based in Oxnard, 7 mi away
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.7★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#19 Land Legal Group
Based in Ventura
59/100LFR ScoreRanked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 3 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #20 because of its Google rating and review volume: 5.0★ from 71 Google reviews.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 21 mi away
58/100LFR ScoreRanked #21 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 14 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Ventura
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 11 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Criminal justice attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Camarillo, 14 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #23 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 6 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
#24 Family Law House
Based in Oxnard, 9 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 2.3★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
Based in Thousand Oaks, 24 mi away
57/100LFR ScoreRanked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 16 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.
Based on 7 of 9 factors; bar status and recency not yet collected.
All 42 divorce and family lawyers
#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #42, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile.
| Rank | Business | LFR Score | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 26 | Morgan Law Firm | 57 | 3.8★ (41) | In Ventura |
| 27 | Law Offices Of Deborah A. Perkins | 56 | 4.4★ (14) | 25 mi |
| 28 | Christina Shaffer, Family Law Attorney | 56 | 4.7★ (12) | 25 mi |
| 29 | Amy Shiffman Hendel, Family Law Attorney | 55 | 5.0★ (5) | 23 mi |
| 30 | Law Office of Caitlin Fitzpatrick | 54 | 5.0★ (22) | In Ventura |
| 31 | The Law Office of Robert M. Baskin | 54 | 4.2★ (37) | In Ventura |
| 32 | Villegas Legal Document Assistance | 54 | 5.0★ (7) | In Ventura |
| 33 | Oza Law | 53 | 5.0★ (14) | In Ventura |
| 34 | Mediation And Family Law Documents | 53 | 5.0★ (11) | 14 mi |
| 35 | Law Offices of Ryan J. Perry | 52 | 4.6★ (10) | In Ventura |
| 36 | Law Offices of Susan H. Witting | 52 | 2.3★ (3) | 24 mi |
| 37 | Nelson Comis Kettle & Kinney LLP | 52 | 4.9★ (7) | In Ventura |
| 38 | Freedom Law 805, A Professional Law Corporation | 52 | 5.0★ (11) | 19 mi |
| 39 | Viktoria Morgan Law, APC | 51 | 5.0★ (5) | In Ventura |
| 40 | Kenneth H.J. Henjum Law Office | 51 | 4.3★ (6) | In Ventura |
| 41 | Timothy White Law Offices | 49 | 2.0★ (4) | In Ventura |
| 42 | Pachowicz | Goldenring, APLC | 47 | 4.0★ (8) | 16 mi |
Also serving Ventura
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.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Bentley Law | 5.0★ (104) | In Ventura |
| Bryan Diaz Law | 4.7★ (65) | In Ventura |
| Daniel A. Higson | 5.0★ (82) | In Ventura |
| Grennier Law, PC | 4.8★ (85) | In Ventura |
| Johnson & Buxton - The Lemon Law Guys | 5.0★ (70) | In Ventura |
| Kann California Law Group | 4.9★ (76) | In Ventura |
| Law Office of Ball & Yorke | 4.9★ (163) | In Ventura |
| Law Office Of Ruben M. Ruiz | 4.9★ (61) | In Ventura |
| Myers Widders Gibson Jones & Feingold, LLP | 5.0★ (87) | In Ventura |
| Quirk Law Firm, LLP | 4.8★ (180) | In Ventura |
| Richard | Bartlett Lawyers | 5.0★ (63) | In Ventura |
| Ridley Defense | 4.9★ (184) | In Ventura |
| Rounds & Sutter LLP | 4.9★ (48) | In Ventura |
| Skinner Law Corp | 5.0★ (94) | In Ventura |
| Strongest Defense | 4.7★ (88) | In Ventura |
| The 805 Legal Team | 4.8★ (64) | In Ventura |
| The Heritance Lawyers (Formerly Hermance Law) | 4.9★ (273) | In Ventura |
| Welch Law, APLC | 4.9★ (60) | In Ventura |
| Wilfert Law P.C. | 4.8★ (80) | In Ventura |
| Zavala Law, PC - Ventura Accident & Injury Lawyer | 5.0★ (125) | In Ventura |
How we ranked Ventura divorce and family lawyers
We scored 42 Ventura 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 Ventura 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 Ventura: frequently asked questions
Which divorce and family lawyer has the highest LFR Score in Ventura?
By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Ventura, CA is Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC with an LFR Score of 68/100. It has 4.7★ from 168 Google reviews. COMPASS LEGAL GROUP, APC (#2) and Negley Law, APC (#3) follow. We ranked 42 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.
How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Ventura?
LawFirmsRanked ranks 42 divorce and family lawyers serving Ventura, CA. 25 of them are based in Ventura; 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 Ventura are open 24/7?
3 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Ventura post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Law Offices of Cathleen Norton (#6), Brad Faber Law (#14) and Jaffrey Law Group (#22). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.
Which divorce and family lawyers in Ventura work on weekends?
8 of 42 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are COMPASS LEGAL GROUP, APC (#2), Law Offices of Cathleen Norton (#6) and Socher Law Office (#7). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.
What Google rating do Ventura divorce and family lawyers have?
The median Google rating among 42 rated divorce and family lawyers in Ventura is 4.7★, with a median of 11 reviews. Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC has the most, 168 reviews, and ranks #1. 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 Ventura count in this ranking?
Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Ventura 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 Ventura, CA 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 Ventura, CA 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 Ventura?
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 Ventura
- November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 42 divorce and family lawyers serving Ventura.
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