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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Wasco, CA: 2026 rankings

18 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 Wasco: Divorced by Design, LFR Score 62/100; 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews.

  2. 8

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Law Offices of B. Scott Winkler, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #8 of 18.

  3. 2

    Most-reviewed: The Gorski Firm, APC, 132 Google reviews at 4.8★, the most of 18 ranked after Divorced by Design; ranked #2.

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

18 Wasco divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 1 is open 24/7 and 1 open Saturdays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.0★ across 18 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Wasco 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 Wasco at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Divorced by Design624.8★ (134)Bakersfield, 23 mi away—Top score
2The Gorski Firm, APC624.8★ (132)Bakersfield, 23 mi away—Most reviews
3The Law Office of Robert F. Carbone594.4★ (107)Bakersfield, 24 mi away——
4Azemika & Azemika584.3★ (94)Bakersfield, 24 mi away——
5Bobby Cloud Law573.9★ (120)Bakersfield, 24 mi away——
6Law Office of George R. Horrigan553.7★ (49)Bakersfield, 24 mi away——
7Law Office of David F. Leon554.2★ (24)Bakersfield, 24 mi away——
8Law Offices of B. Scott Winkler534.3★ (21)Shafter, 7 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours
9Carlovsky Law Office, APC534.1★ (9)Bakersfield, 23 mi away——
10XM Garcia Attorney at Law523.4★ (14)Bakersfield, 24 mi away——

All 18 divorce and family lawyers in Wasco, 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.

  1. Ranked #1 in Wasco

    #1 Divorced by Design

    Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2200 19th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    View profile for Divorced by Design(661) 760-2872

  2. #2 The Gorski Firm, APC

    Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 132 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1820 Westwind Dr Ste 100, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    View profile for The Gorski Firm, APC(661) 952-9740

  4. #4 Azemika & Azemika

    Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 94 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.3★ from 94 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    924 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    View profile for Azemika & Azemika(661) 322-8166

  5. #5 Bobby Cloud Law

    Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 120 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 120 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1919 Chester Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    View profile for Bobby Cloud Law(661) 464-1347

  9. #9 Carlovsky Law Office, APC

    Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #9 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 7 AM–4 PM · Fri 7 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    California Plaza, 5001 California Ave #212, Bakersfield, CA 93309
    View profile for Carlovsky Law Office, APC(661) 861-8540

  11. #11 Bowman & Associates

    Based in Bakersfield, 23 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.4★ from 8 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2032 17th St, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    View profile for Bowman & Associates(661) 325-1300

  15. #15 Family Law

    Based in Bakersfield, 24 mi away

    49/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, CA 93301
    View profile for Family Law

  18. #18 Borton Petrini LLP

    Based in Bakersfield, 22 mi away

    44/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.2★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 8 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5601 Truxtun Ave #200, Bakersfield, CA 93309
    View profile for Borton Petrini LLP(661) 322-3051

How we ranked Wasco divorce and family lawyers

We scored 18 Wasco 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 Wasco 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 Wasco: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Wasco, CA is Divorced by Design with an LFR Score of 62/100. It has 4.8★ from 134 Google reviews. The Gorski Firm, APC (#2) and The Law Office of Robert F. Carbone (#3) follow. We ranked 18 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Wasco?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 18 divorce and family lawyers serving Wasco, CA. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

1 ranked divorce and family lawyer in Wasco posts 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked is Law Offices of B. Scott Winkler (#8). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Wasco work on weekends?

1 of 18 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays is Law Offices of B. Scott Winkler (#8). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Wasco divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 18 rated divorce and family lawyers in Wasco is 4.0★, with a median of 23 reviews. Divorced by Design has the most, 134 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 Wasco count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Wasco 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 Wasco, 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 Wasco, 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 Wasco?

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 Wasco

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 18 divorce and family lawyers serving Wasco.

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