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Divorce And Family Lawyers in West Gulfport, MS: 2026 rankings

35 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 West Gulfport: Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law, LFR Score 66/100; 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews; open 24/7.

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    Open 24 hours (per Google): Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 35.

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    Most-reviewed: Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer, 390 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 35 ranked; ranked #2.

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

35 West Gulfport divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 2 are open 24/7, 2 open Saturdays and 2 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.5★ across 35 rated law firms.

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

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in West Gulfport 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 West Gulfport at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law664.5★ (30)Gulfport, 2 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer634.7★ (390)Ocean Springs, 16 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Open 24 hours, Most reviews
3Perry Law Firm, LLC624.5★ (42)Gulfport, 2 mi away——
4The King Law Firm, PLLC614.5★ (40)Gulfport, 2 mi away——
5Ellis Law Firm, PLLC613.9★ (81)West Gulfport——
6Hornsby Watts, PLLC573.9★ (25)Biloxi, 12 mi away——
7The McKnight Law Firm, PLLC575.0★ (4)Gulfport, 2 mi away——
8Tom Payne and Associates565.0★ (4)Biloxi, 6 mi away——
9Hunter Dubrow Attorneys at Law563.8★ (30)Ocean Springs, 17 mi away——
10Bordis Danos Pierce553.8★ (23)Ocean Springs, 16 mi away——

All 35 divorce and family lawyers in West Gulfport, 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.

  3. #3 Perry Law Firm, LLC

    Based in Gulfport, 2 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 42 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1520 29th Ave #6, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Perry Law Firm, LLC(228) 280-3413

  4. #4 The King Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Gulfport, 2 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 40 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2110 20th St, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for The King Law Firm, PLLC(228) 206-5856

  6. #6 Hornsby Watts, PLLC

    Based in Biloxi, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.9★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1025 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
    View profile for Hornsby Watts, PLLC(228) 207-2990

  7. #7 The McKnight Law Firm, PLLC

    Based in Gulfport, 2 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 24th Ave Ste A, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for The McKnight Law Firm, PLLC(601) 514-2843

  10. #10 Bordis Danos Pierce

    Based in Ocean Springs, 16 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #10 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 23 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8 AM–5 PM · Fri 8 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1215 Government St, Ocean Springs, MS 39564
    View profile for Bordis Danos Pierce(228) 215-1367

  16. #16 Ida Henley Law, PLLC

    Based in Gulfport, 3 mi away

    53/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.9★ from 36 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1310 27th Ave #2b, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Ida Henley Law, PLLC(228) 229-2217

  17. #17 Maggio Law Firm, PC

    Based in Gulfport, 2 mi away

    52/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Law firm”.

    • 4.4★ from 59 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–4 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2201 24th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Maggio Law Firm, PC(228) 206-6637

  18. #18 Holleman Law Firm

    Based in Gulfport, 2 mi away

    51/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Personal injury attorney”.

    • 4.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2004 24th Ave Ste a, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Holleman Law Firm(228) 868-0064

  22. #22 Varnado Law Firm

    Based in Gulfport, 4 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Bankruptcy attorney”.

    • 4.1★ from 38 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    12178 US 49 Ste C, Gulfport, MS 39503
    View profile for Varnado Law Firm(228) 896-3374

  24. #24 Mecham Law Firm

    Based in Gulfport, 2 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Immigration attorney”.

    • 3.8★ from 25 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1600 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS 39501
    View profile for Mecham Law Firm(228) 351-9595

  25. #25 Miller & Fowlkes, PLLC

    Based in Biloxi, 12 mi away

    50/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Attorney”.

    • 4.5★ from 45 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    952 W Howard Ave, Biloxi, MS 39530
    View profile for Miller & Fowlkes, PLLC(228) 388-7111

How we ranked West Gulfport divorce and family lawyers

We scored 35 West Gulfport 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 West Gulfport 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 West Gulfport: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in West Gulfport, MS is Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.5★ from 30 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#2) and Perry Law Firm, LLC (#3) follow. We ranked 35 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in West Gulfport?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 35 divorce and family lawyers serving West Gulfport, MS. 1 of them is based in West Gulfport; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Counts are as of November 2026.

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

2 ranked divorce and family lawyers in West Gulfport post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law (#1) and Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#2). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in West Gulfport work on weekends?

2 of 35 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 2 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law (#1) and Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer (#2). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do West Gulfport divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 35 rated divorce and family lawyers in West Gulfport is 4.5★, with a median of 25 reviews. Jay Foster Car Wreck, Divorce, Social Security, & Worker's Compensation Lawyer has the most, 390 reviews, and ranks #2. 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 West Gulfport count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the West Gulfport 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 West Gulfport, MS 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 West Gulfport, MS 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 West Gulfport?

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 West Gulfport

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 35 divorce and family lawyers serving West Gulfport.

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