Divorce · Los Angeles
Top Divorce Lawyers in Los Angeles
Divorce lawyers handle the legal end of a marriage: dividing property and debts, spousal support, and arrangements for children. This list compares 53 divorce lawyers practising in Los Angeles on verified licences, years in this area, focus and sourced reputation.
- Updated 19 Oct 2026
- Ranking v1.0.0
- How we rank
- lawyers considered
- 53
- 36 verified licences
- 68%
- average years in practice
- 11
The ranking
Score out of 100- 1
Isaac Vasquez
VerifiedOf Counsel
Ashby & Redfern LLP27 yrs in practice3.5(16)DivorceSpeaks English, Hindi
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Camila M. Thornton
VerifiedSenior Associate
Linden & Calder LLP17 yrs in practice4.3(17)DivorceFamilyPersonal Injury - 6
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Marcus Patel
VerifiedPrincipal Lawyer
Rowe Law Group19 yrs in practice3.0(1)DivorceEmploymentImmigration+1 moreSpeaks English, French
- 11
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Daniel Duarte
VerifiedManaging Partner
Holt & Rowe LLP10 yrs in practiceDivorceSpeaks English, Tagalog
- 13
Wei Abernathy
VerifiedAssociate
Linden & Granger LLP28 yrs in practice3.8(25)Criminal DefenseDivorceImmigrationSpeaks English, Arabic
- 14
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Fatima Nordstrom
VerifiedManaging Partner
Prescott Law Group8 yrs in practice3.9(18)DivorceReal Estate - 16
Olivia Feldman
VerifiedSenior Associate
Holt & Rowe LLP35 yrs in practice3.0(2)Criminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 17
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Vivian Thornton
VerifiedPartner
Prescott Law Group22 yrs in practice4.6(13)Criminal DefenseDivorceReal Estate - 19
- 20
Hannah L. Farouk
VerifiedFounding Attorney
Merritt & Prescott LLP18 yrs in practice3.6(8)Criminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Spanish
- 21
Diego Nakamura
VerifiedOf Counsel
Linden Law Group36 yrs in practice3.5(22)FamilyBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Urdu
- 22
Mei Dunmore
UnverifiedOf Counsel
Redfern Law Group23 yrs in practice4.6(21)DivorceCriminal DefenseSpeaks English, Spanish
- 23
Zara J. Sorensen
VerifiedOf Counsel
Granger Law Group15 yrs in practiceImmigrationDivorceSpeaks English, Mandarin
- 24
Jonah Kowalski
VerifiedAssociate
Rowe Law Group20 yrs in practice4.0(25)ImmigrationBusinessDivorce+1 moreSpeaks English, Spanish
- 25
Hugo Ibarra
VerifiedAssociate
Rowe Law Group19 yrs in practice4.8(8)FamilyCriminal DefenseDivorceSpeaks English, Korean
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%
Los Angeles legal resources
- State Bar of California
Licence lookup and disciplinary history for California attorneys.
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
Lawyer referral service.
- Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles
Self-help centres and court forms.
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.