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Divorce And Family Lawyers in Winter Haven, FL: 2026 rankings

65 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 Winter Haven: Mint Law Firm - Lakeland Divorce, Probate & Family Lawyers, LFR Score 66/100; 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews; open 24/7.

  2. 24

    Open 24 hours (per Google): Byrd & Barnhill, P.L., posts 24/7 hours; ranked #24 of 65.

  3. 23

    Most-reviewed: The Law Firm of Gil Colón, Jr., 284 Google reviews at 4.7★, the most of 65 ranked; ranked #23.

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

65 Winter Haven divorce and family lawyers are ranked here by LFR Score, from nine published factors. 4 are open 24/7, 4 open Saturdays and 3 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.4★ across 65 rated law firms.

Top 10 divorce and family lawyers in Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven at a glance
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingBased inHoursNotable for
1Mint Law Firm - Lakeland Divorce, Probate & Family Lawyers664.8★ (45)Lakeland, 11 mi awayOpen 24 hrs (Google)Top score
2Roy and Amico Law Group664.7★ (129)Winter Haven——
3Fulmer Law, P.A.644.8★ (127)Lakeland, 12 mi away——
4Monk Law Group, PLLC625.0★ (70)Lakeland, 14 mi away——
5Echemendia Law Firm, P.A.614.3★ (82)Lakeland, 10 mi away——
6Advocate Law Firm, P.A.614.3★ (106)Bartow, 11 mi away——
7Victor Smith Law Group, PA603.8★ (22)Winter Haven——
8Sutton Law Firm604.4★ (72)Bartow, 11 mi away——
9Jesse J. Bennett, Jr., PA605.0★ (9)Winter Haven——
10Alison Leffew, Attorney at Law605.0★ (11)Highland City, 13 mi away——

All 65 divorce and family lawyers in Winter Haven, 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 Winter Haven

    Based in Lakeland, 11 mi away

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    2690 S Combee Rd, Lakeland, FL 33803
  2. Based in Winter Haven

    66/100LFR Score

    Ranked #2 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.7★ from 129 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Tue 9 AM–5 PM · Wed closed · Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–1 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    435 1st St S, Winter Haven, FL 33880
  3. Based in Lakeland, 12 mi away

    64/100LFR Score

    Ranked #3 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 127 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1960 E Edgewood Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
  4. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    62/100LFR Score

    Ranked #4 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 70 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    800 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33801
  5. Based in Lakeland, 10 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #5 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 82 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.3★ from 82 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    5473 US-98, Lakeland, FL 33812
  6. Based in Bartow, 11 mi away

    61/100LFR Score

    Ranked #6 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 106 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 106 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    620 Polk St Building A, Bartow, FL 33830
  7. Based in Winter Haven

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #7 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 22 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:15 AM–5:15 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    55 5th St NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881
  8. Based in Bartow, 11 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #8 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 72 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    325 W Main St, Bartow, FL 33830
  9. Based in Winter Haven

    60/100LFR Score

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

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

    • 5.0★ from 9 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4:30 PM · Fri–Sun closed
    Address
    99 6th St SW Ste 108, Winter Haven, FL 33880
  10. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #11 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.5★ from 54 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 54 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2212 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803
  11. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    60/100LFR Score

    Ranked #12 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.4★ from 57 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    324 W Highland Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
  12. Based in Highland City, 4 mi away

    59/100LFR Score

    Ranked #13 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 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 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
  13. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #15 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.0★ from 51 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 51 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    206 Easton Dr, Lakeland, FL 33803
  14. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #16 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.9★ from 65 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 65 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    122 E Pine St, Lakeland, FL 33801
  15. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #17 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.3★ from 29 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 29 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–4 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    230 Doris Dr, Lakeland, FL 33813
  16. Based in Lake Wales, 12 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #18 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 4.8★ from 12 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–4 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    2 N 1st St #100, Lake Wales, FL 33853
  17. Based in Lakeland, 15 mi away

    58/100LFR Score

    Ranked #19 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 4.2★ from 5 Google reviews
    Address
    5115 S Lakeland Dr #2, Lakeland, FL 33813
  18. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #20 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Divorce lawyer”.

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

    • 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 8:30 AM–5 PM · Fri 8:30 AM–2 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    811 S Missouri Ave, Lakeland, FL 33815
  19. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #21 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
    124 Florida Ave S #307, Lakeland, FL 33801
  20. Based in Lakeland, 12 mi away

    57/100LFR Score

    Ranked #22 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.8★ from 15 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Thu 9 AM–5 PM · Fri 9 AM–3 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1869 N Crystal Lake Dr, Lakeland, FL 33801
  21. Based in Plant City, 24 mi away

    56/100LFR Score

    Ranked #24 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews.

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

    • 4.7★ from 119 Google reviews
    • Open 24/7
    Hours
    Open 24 hours, 7 days
    Address
    206 N Collins St, Plant City, FL 33563
  22. Based in Lakeland, 14 mi away

    55/100LFR Score

    Ranked #25 because of its Google rating and practice area focus: 3.0★ from 13 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Family law attorney”.

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

    • 3.0★ from 13 Google reviews
    Hours
    Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
    Address
    1014 Florida Ave S, Lakeland, FL 33803

Divorce and family lawyers ranked #26 to #50

#1 to #25 are shown in full above. Here are #26 to #50, in LFR Score order; each links to its profile. We publish the top 50 of 65 ranked divorce and family lawyers here; the rest are on their profiles.

divorce and family lawyers in Winter Haven, ranks 26 to 50
RankBusinessLFR ScoreGoogle ratingDistance
26Advocate Law Firm, P.A.553.3★ (20)17 mi
27McMann, P.A.553.9★ (105)14 mi
28The Law Offices of Elkins & Freedman545.0★ (105)23 mi
29Lobb & Mohr544.7★ (116)11 mi
30Matthew Kaylor535.0★ (7)In Winter Haven
31Geffrard Law, P.A.524.8★ (19)In Winter Haven
32Law Offices of Peddy, P.A.524.8★ (73)14 mi
33The Averbuck Law Firm524.4★ (30)11 mi
34David H Galloway PA Attorney525.0★ (3)25 mi
35Law Office of Michael Dicks, P.A.524.7★ (53)11 mi
36Sharit, Bunn & Chilton, P.A.524.4★ (18)In Winter Haven
37Boswell & Dunlap LLP514.4★ (64)11 mi
38Trip Law, P.A.514.5★ (61)15 mi
39DeZayas Law Group504.4★ (53)14 mi
40Nathaniel White Attorney At Law504.5★ (26)11 mi
41McNelis Law, P.A.504.3★ (31)11 mi
42Simply Blessed Law Firm504.3★ (6)In Winter Haven
43Law Office of Ira Serebrin494.0★ (25)11 mi
44The Tancredo Law Firm, P.A.494.8★ (55)25 mi
45Central Florida Mediation Group, LLC494.4★ (20)14 mi
46C. MARTIN LAW, P.A.485.0★ (12)14 mi
47Frost Law Firm, PA484.3★ (13)11 mi
48Patton Law, P.A.484.2★ (13)10 mi
49David Chico Law Group484.7★ (39)24 mi
50The Kohl Law Firm484.9★ (9)13 mi

Also serving Winter Haven

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.

Unranked divorce and family lawyers serving Winter Haven
BusinessGoogle ratingDistance
Abrahamson & Uiterwyk Car Accident and Personal Injury Lawyers5.0★ (20)In Winter Haven
Amy L. Phillips, PLLC - Attorney4.8★ (76)In Winter Haven
Brooks Law Group - Social Security Attorney4.3★ (121)In Winter Haven
Brooks Law Group - Winter Haven Personal Injury Lawyer4.8★ (775)In Winter Haven
Cappello Legal, P.A.4.9★ (92)In Winter Haven
Howell & Thornhill4.8★ (235)In Winter Haven
Jiles & Fugate Law Group4.8★ (135)In Winter Haven
JustCallMoe Injury & Accident Attorneys5.0★ (264)In Winter Haven
Kemp Injury Law, P.A.5.0★ (108)In Winter Haven
Oram Law4.7★ (63)In Winter Haven
Rignanese & Associates, PLLC4.9★ (161)In Winter Haven
Shelly Shelton Law4.4★ (22)In Winter Haven
Southern Atlantic Law Group, PLLC5.0★ (61)In Winter Haven
Stone Law Group, P.L.5.0★ (20)In Winter Haven
Straughn & Turner, P.A.4.0★ (48)In Winter Haven
The Berlinsky Law Firm, P.A.4.7★ (47)In Winter Haven
The Law Offices of Carter J. Adams4.3★ (22)In Winter Haven
The Streeter Law Firm, P.A.4.8★ (30)In Winter Haven
The Tessier Law Firm, P.A.4.9★ (144)In Winter Haven
The Turnbull Law Firm5.0★ (48)In Winter Haven

How we ranked Winter Haven divorce and family lawyers

We scored 65 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven: frequently asked questions

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

By LFR Score, the highest-ranked divorce and family lawyer in Winter Haven, FL is Mint Law Firm - Lakeland Divorce, Probate & Family Lawyers with an LFR Score of 66/100. It has 4.8★ from 45 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Roy and Amico Law Group (#2) and Fulmer Law, P.A. (#3) follow. We ranked 65 divorce and family lawyers on nine factors, last updated November 9, 2026.

How many divorce and family lawyers are there in Winter Haven?

LawFirmsRanked ranks 65 divorce and family lawyers serving Winter Haven, FL. 7 of them are based in Winter Haven; 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 Winter Haven are open 24/7?

4 ranked divorce and family lawyers in Winter Haven post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Mint Law Firm - Lakeland Divorce, Probate & Family Lawyers (#1) and Byrd & Barnhill, P.L. (#24). Hours come from each law firm's Google listing as of November 2026, so call to confirm.

Which divorce and family lawyers in Winter Haven work on weekends?

4 of 65 ranked divorce and family lawyers post Saturday hours and 3 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Mint Law Firm - Lakeland Divorce, Probate & Family Lawyers (#1) and Byrd & Barnhill, P.L. (#24). Posted hours are office hours; many firms meet clients by appointment outside them.

What Google rating do Winter Haven divorce and family lawyers have?

The median Google rating among 65 rated divorce and family lawyers in Winter Haven is 4.4★, with a median of 24 reviews. The Law Firm of Gil Colón, Jr. has the most, 284 reviews, and ranks #23. 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 Winter Haven count in this ranking?

Yes, if they are within 25 mi of the Winter Haven 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 Winter Haven, FL 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 Winter Haven, FL 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 Winter Haven?

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 Winter Haven

  1. November 2026: LFR Scores recalculated for 65 divorce and family lawyers serving Winter Haven.