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Brinkley Law Firm
- Planning
- Surrogacy
- Will
“Besides family law, we have also used Brinkley Law to assist with our estate planning and will continue to work with Stephanie if we need anything down the road.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Charleston, SC
24 firms listed · 21 in Charleston · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 17 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
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The Peck Law Firm
- Costs
- Advice
- Compassion
“I felt compelled to write him a positive review, it is the very least I could do to repay his generosity of teaching me how certain laws work in South Carolina.”
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Blanks Injury & Car Accident Lawyer North Charleston
- Feel
- Questions
- Workers Comp
“He was very thorough, and drives a hard bargain to make sure you are taken care of and compensated accordingly and he definitely took a confusing process and made it clear.”
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Seibert Law and Mediation
- Law Firm
- Price
- Questions
“They helped me with answering all of my questions along the way, explained the process too me, helped me every time I called emailed and meet with them.”
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Sanders Law Firm
- Divorce
- The Future
- Advice
“They are a group of professional, communicative, hospitable and knowledgeable folks that know South Carolina law, the ins and outs, and really use a fine eye and detail for their clientele.”
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Gregory S. Forman
- Blog
- Family Court
- Matter
“I believe that before hiring an attorney, you need to think about what are the critical qualities that you are looking for in the person that will be representing your best interests in court.”
The 24 firms listed for Charleston, SC 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: Charleston, SC
Of the 24 firms we list here, 21 are in Charleston itself and 3 come from North Charleston (9 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 974 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 17 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (69%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "price". 1 is open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (4), child custody (2), criminal defense (2), criminal law (2) and personal injury (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 19 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1999. 1 offers urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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 Charleston usually state?
All 24 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.
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The Law Office Of Tasha J. Kotz
- Case
- Divorce
- Mind
“Family law is a difficult area of law in my opinion because it's not about elements, contracts, or checking a box but people and children are actually involved and that makes it hard.”
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Ingrid H. Rudolph
- Feelings
- The Phone
- Money
“The first time I spoke with Ingrid via telephone, I felt her sincerity and honesty and within a few days I drove 2 hours to Charleston to talk with her face to face, WOW it was worth the drive and the monies spent, SHE WENT OVER AND BEYOND WHAT I E...”
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Henderson & Henderson
- Needs
- Respect
“The initial phone call and meeting was the biggest help, because this was a huge decision and transition and having Wesley lay out a game plan for everything was extremely helpful.”
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Mary J. Murray - Attorney at Law
- Understanding
- Custody
- Compassion
“As a professional, I have been involved in family court, superior cour and probate courts and I can say unequivocally that I was supported and had excellent legal advice in all the circumstanses this case took.”
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THE Bowman LAW Firm
- Communication
- Job
- Informative
“From the day I first spoke with Attorney Tyla Bowman about my divorce, she was very pleasant, informative and forthcoming of possibilities of the outcome.”
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Rosen Hagood
- Communication
- Team
- Paralegal
“Without him I would've been left to try to figure out the best way to communicate with the insurance companies and navigating all of the steps post wreck.”
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Hopkins Law Firm
- Understanding
- Felt
- Team
“Highly recommended”
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Rosen Law Firm
- Team
- Job
- Results
“You need to feel that the counsel that you have standing up for you has your back and is strong enough, experienced enough and intelligent enough to help you succeed.”
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Law Office of Taylor Long
- Qualified Domestic Relations Order
“I'm so glad I took the advice to meet with her and I hope I can pay it forward to any other parent who may be where I was combing through these reviews unsure of where to start.”
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Sarji Law Firm
- Case
“Leslie was very patient with all of my questions, phone calls, emails and she was always available to me - she made me feel like my case was very important to her.”
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Greenberg Law Firm
“He is representing me in a family matter and he has been focused and driven to produce the right outcome!”
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D Keith Bolus Attorney at Law
“Great person to work with, really interested in YOU!”
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Smith & Wheeler
- Stress
“Outstanding lawyers.”
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Dell Family Law
- Goals
- Mind
- Strategies
“She was also able to recommend books that help define different behavior patterns so that I could understand the strategies the opposing party had been using in the marriage and during the divorce.”
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Dixon Law Firm
“Although I resided in another state, Roger made it easy for me to stay connected and kept me informed with everything that he was doing relating to my case.”
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Krell Barry
“Excellent lawyer, been in practice for years!”
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Shannon Jones Law Firm
- Children
- Team
“While I was on the receiving end of Shannon's litigation, I was genuinely amazed at the pragmatic and humane approach of Shannon and her staff's communication.”
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Courtney Wall Kerce Family Law
“While listening to your case information, Courtney has a keen mind for the legal considerations and will pick them out of the emotional rambling to discuss with laser proficiency.”
Child Custody Legal Services in Charleston, SC Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$2988
Maximum cost
$28685
National Average
$5976
Avg Per Hour Rates
$419
$3586
$7769
Typical price range is based on 394 cost profiles
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