Feron Poleon
“Possessing not only innate knowledge of the legal system but family law, they navigate rough experiences for their clients with upmost grace and sophistication.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Amherst, NY
15 firms listed · 5 in Amherst · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Frank S Ieraci, Attorney at Law
“Although I didn't get the answers I wanted to hear, Frank was extremely kind, asked questions and answered all of my questions without hesitation, without rushing me and without charging me a dime.”
Law Office of Randy H. Gugino
“Everyone answered all my questions quickly and 100% looked out for my best interest.”
Patrick M. Noe, Jr., Attorney at Law
“I never had to worry; he always had my best interests at heart, walking through the various options throughout the divorce process and custody of my son.”
Rupp Law
“Her compassion and empathy make the whole process of working with her a pleasure.”
The Tabashneck Law Firm
“I had three different criminal cases, which he all got reduced to fines vs misdemeanors and even a felony.”
The 15 firms listed for Amherst, NY take child custody and visitation matters for families. What appears about their practice areas, consultations and office hours is taken from each firm's own site, and ratings with quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Amherst, NY
Of the 15 firms we list here, 5 are in Amherst itself and 10 come from Buffalo (8, 9 mi) and Williamsville (2, 3 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 440 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (3), real estate (3), criminal defense (2), divorce (2) and divorce mediation (2). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 58 years. 2 offer urgent consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 10 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; distances are straight-line, and hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
What do custody firm websites listed for Amherst usually state?
14 of the 15 firms have a website on file. Those pages are where a practice describes the parenting matters it takes, whether it offers mediation, and how consultations run. Look for a firm that writes about children rather than about winning, and read a few before you call.
Venzon Law Firm
“They not only made this much easier for me to understand, they went out of their way to fight for me as my case was extremely complicated (and was made even more so by some outside factors beyond my/our control).”
Divorce Mediation Services of Buffalo
“Highly recommend him if you are looking for a quick divorce mediation.”
Kate Johnson Law
“She always kept me in the loop, did what she said she was going to do, and got my case wrapped up in a timely manner and at a fair price.”
Muscato & Shatkin
“It is a pleasure doing business with Marc and the rest of his associates.”
Vallone Law
“They had all their ducks in a row, and were very professional.”
Michael J. Stachowski
“He fights for you … he a good lawyer he cares about your freedom”
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Michelle S. Bullock Law & Mediation
“Between her attentiveness, ability to answer questions, and overall kindness, I cannot recommend highly enough.”
Law Offices of Richard S. Binko
“Binko is not only caring and organized, he wants to help his clients get justice.”
Peter J. Fiorella, Jr. & Associates
“Fantastic attorney, I replaced a very weak attorney with Peter and was very very pleased with his great attention and professionalism.”
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