Divorce · Boston
Top Divorce Lawyers in Boston
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 31 divorce lawyers practising in Boston on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 31
- 22 verified licences
- 71%
- average years in practice
- 11
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
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Priya Pemberton
VerifiedAttorney
37 yrs in practice4.3(8)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Spanish
- 4
- 5
Rafael A. Ramirez
VerifiedPartner
Granger & Hale LLP29 yrs in practice4.1(20)ImmigrationCriminal DefenseDivorce - 6
- 7
Isaac Holloway
VerifiedAssociate
Harrow & Rowe LLP31 yrs in practice4.4(21)Estate PlanningDivorceSpeaks English, Spanish
- 8
Elena Okafor
VerifiedSenior Associate
Vance & Granger LLP38 yrs in practice4.8(16)Real EstateDivorceSpeaks English, Mandarin, Portuguese
- 9
Jonah Ellison
VerifiedSenior Associate
Merritt & Holt LLP12 yrs in practice4.8(7)DivorceChild CustodyEstate Planning+1 moreSpeaks English, Mandarin, Spanish
- 10
- 11
- 12
Hiroshi Holloway
Out of dateSenior Associate
Merritt Law Group19 yrs in practice4.2(8)DivorceCriminal DefenseEmploymentSpeaks English, Korean, Portuguese
- 13
- 14
Hugo J. Mensah
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Harrow & Rowe LLP30 yrs in practicePersonal InjuryDivorceEstate PlanningSpeaks English, Portuguese
- 15
Rafael Delgado
VerifiedAssociate
Granger Law Group27 yrs in practice4.6(26)Real EstateBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Urdu
- 16
Priya A. Thornton
PendingSenior Associate
Calder & Merritt LLP27 yrs in practice4.4(21)DivorceCriminal Defense - 17
Vivian E. Fitzgerald
VerifiedAttorney
29 yrs in practiceBusinessCriminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Korean
- 18
Leila Osei
Out of dateSenior Associate
Merritt & Holt LLP26 yrs in practice3.6(8)Personal InjuryDivorceSpeaks English, Arabic
- 19
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- 21
Leila M. Morgan
Out of dateFounding Attorney
8 yrs in practice4.2(25)Criminal DefenseDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, French
- 22
Vivian Lindqvist
VerifiedManaging Partner
Merritt & Holt LLP4 yrs in practice4.7(8)Estate PlanningDivorceFamily - 23
- 24
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Gabriel M. Stavros
UnverifiedFounding Attorney
Granger Law Group29 yrs in practice4.5(11)Criminal DefenseDivorce
How we rank
Each lawyer gets nine component scores from 0 to 100. The bar shows how many of the 100 available points each component contributed. Weights are fixed for every lawyer in this list and published in full; payment plays no part.
Expertise50%
- Credentials20%
- Relevant experience15%
- Specialization15%
Standing35%
- Verified reputation15%
- Professional recognition10%
- Relevant track record10%
Service & data15%
- Client experience5%
- Profile & data quality5%
- Data freshness5%
Boston legal resources
- Massachusetts Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
- Boston Bar Association
Local bar association.
- Board of Bar Overseers
Attorney registration and discipline.
Choosing a divorce lawyer
Look for someone who regularly appears in the family courts where your case will be heard, and ask how they approach negotiation versus litigation. Ask for a written fee agreement and an estimate of total cost, not only the hourly rate. If your finances are complex (a business, pensions, property abroad), ask whether the lawyer works with forensic accountants or valuers.
Frequently asked questions
Do I need a lawyer for an uncontested divorce?
Not always. Many jurisdictions allow people to file uncontested divorces themselves, but a lawyer can review the settlement so that property, pension and support terms are complete and enforceable.
How are divorce lawyers usually paid?
Most charge by the hour against an upfront retainer. Some offer fixed fees for uncontested matters. Contingency fees are generally not permitted in divorce cases.
What should I bring to a first consultation?
A summary of assets and debts, recent tax returns, any existing agreements (such as a prenuptial agreement) and a list of questions about timing, cost and strategy.