Best Child Custody Lawyers in Columbia, MD

24 firms listed · 21 in Columbia · 1 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Weinberg & Schwartz

Weinberg & Schwartz

(48)
  • Strategy
  • Negotiated
  • Best Interest
“She looked out for my financials when the ex decided to challenge the uncontested divorce, mutual consent, and the court ordered a full financial workup plus discovery by offering me guidance on what I could do to lessen the financial burden.”
In Business Since 1998
BBB Rating: A+
Family Business
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy #446, Columbia, MD
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Jacobson Family Law

Jacobson Family Law

(50)
  • Children
  • Divorce
  • Team
“She was always available when I had a question, was extremely responsive to e-mails and because of her I got the best possible custody outcome while managing to stay out of court.”
In Business Since 2014
Remote Consultations Available
5850 Waterloo Rd Ste140, Columbia, MD
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Law Office of Anshu Karki

Law Office of Anshu Karki

(48)
  • Knowledge
  • Immigration Lawyer
  • Questions
“I recently used the immigration consultant services provided by the Law Office of Anshu Karki LLC, and I am extremely pleased with the level of service I received.”
In Business Since 2020
10015 Old Columbia Rd b215, Columbia, MD
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Oliver Leffler Law

Oliver Leffler Law

(50)
  • Clay
  • Estate Planning
  • Divorce
“The best part is the relief knowing this once dreaded chore is finished, but also knowing that Lauren is there to further guide us in the future should we need to make changes in the future.”
In Business Since 2021
6851 Oak Hall Ln #202, Columbia, MD
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Law Offices Of Jay Marks

Law Offices Of Jay Marks

(40)
  • Attention
  • Labor
  • Team
“My experience with the lawyer Jay Marks has been very good and I received very good attention and great support from Maria Jose, she is an excellent paralegal who is always willing to help me and any questions I have had have always been resolved, th...”
In Business Since 2011
Silver Spring, MD · 16 mi from Columbia
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Coover Law Firm

Coover Law Firm

(47)
  • Talk
  • Team
  • Real Estate
“He deftly handled an emotionally charged situation and helped not only with specific legal questions, but also with a holistic view that helped put everything in perspective.”
In Business Since 2012
10500 Little Patuxent Pkwy #420, Columbia, MD
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The 24 firms listed for Columbia, MD 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: Columbia, MD

Of the 24 firms we list here, 21 are in Columbia itself and 3 come from Pikesville (1, 14 mi), Silver Spring (1, 16 mi) and Falls Church, VA (1, 28 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.9 to 5.0 across 864 reviews; 8 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "attention to detail" and "expertise". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody (5), child support (5), family law (5), domestic violence (3) and prenuptial agreements (3). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 40 years. 4 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are 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 Columbia 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.

Family Legal Advocacy Group

Family Legal Advocacy Group

(27)
  • Knowledge
  • Divorce
  • Custody
“Sarah Nesbitt provided me excellent representation over a period of 7 years in a very challenging case from separation, through divorce, to a final settlement.”
In Business Since 2003
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
9256 Bendix Rd Ste. 307, Columbia, MD
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Salvado Law

Salvado Law

(34)
  • Labor
  • Law Firm
  • Court
“My wife and I were represented by Julio and Janet who were not just phenomenal in court, but great people that took the time to explain my case, explain how court proceedings would go, and prepared us for what was to happen.”
In Business Since 1993
Accepts Cash, All Major Credit Cards
Falls Church, VA · 28 mi from Columbia
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P. A. Lundy & Associates

P. A. Lundy & Associates

(22)
  • Expectations
  • Trust
  • Team
“I am so thankful that I took the time to read different reviews, had consultations with different firms, and allowed the holy spirt - to lead me to my firm of choice.”
In Business Since 2023
Family Business
8825 Stanford Blvd #140, Columbia, MD
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O'Guinnmcneal Attorneys

O'Guinnmcneal Attorneys

(15)
  • Questions
  • Legal Representation
  • Esq
“His experience proved invaluable as he demonstrated that working successfully within the legal system is as much about nurturing good professional relationships as it is about keeping track of files.”
In Business Since 2017
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
5850 Waterloo Rd Ste140, Columbia, MD
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Law Offices of van T. Doan

Law Offices of van T. Doan

(10)
“Although I have to wait for more than a month to receive the final notice of both my I751 and N400, but things went all well and I just attended my oath ceremony and received my naturalization certificate yesterday in Baltimore!!”
In Business Since 1996
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
10015 Old Columbia Rd b215, Columbia, MD
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Law Offices of Tae H. Kim

Law Offices of Tae H. Kim

(11)
  • Prices
  • Misdemeanor
  • Felony
“I've used Mr Kim 5 times- once for a serious traffic matter, twice for criminal cases for my son (1 misdemeanor and 1 felony), for a personal injury case, and once for a landlord/tenant issue.”
In Business Since 2020
Free Initial Consultation
5501 Twin Knolls Rd #102, Columbia, MD
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Acorn Law

Acorn Law

(17)
  • Goal
  • Documents
  • Wills
“I truly felt like the time was taken to get to know me and the story, to figure out a good plan to go about getting what was best for my children and me.”
In Business Since 2022
10490 Little Patuxent Pkwy #600, Columbia, MD
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SPM Law

SPM Law

(10)
  • Legal Services
  • Custody
  • Case
“I've had fasle reports of abuse thrown my way, my child withheld from me across state lines, and so much more not worth going into detail over; but she has been there every step of the way-taking time for calls just to walk me through and explain sma...”
In Business Since 2021
10015 Old Columbia Rd Suite B 215, Columbia, MD
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Law Offices of Thomas Stahl

Law Offices of Thomas Stahl

(7)
  • Divorce
  • Prenuptial Agreement
  • Stars
“Tom was very professional, knowledgeable, and objective about the entire marriage process such as: how to find and book the right officiant (specifically during the pandemic which was difficult), how to attain a marriage license, and the how to decid...”
In Business Since 2021
6990 Columbia Gateway Dr Suite 360, Columbia, MD
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Law Offices of Jayson A. Soobitsky

Law Offices of Jayson A. Soobitsky

(13)
  • Questions
  • Divorce
  • Settlement
“Jayson only had a weeks time to prepare me for my child support hearing; nevertheless, he was the reason I felt confident presenting myself in the courtroom.”
In Business Since 2014
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
8850 Columbia 100 Pkwy Suite 302, Columbia, MD
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The Law Office of Dondi West

The Law Office of Dondi West

In Business Since 2012
10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 300, Columbia, MD
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Tracy Miller Law

Tracy Miller Law

(5)
  • Child
  • Divorce
  • Interest
“Tracy and Kaylesh are true professionals who not only understand the intricacies of legal matters, but were also very empathetic, kind and attentive to my needs throughout one of the most difficult periods of my life.”
In Business Since 2013
10632 Little Patuxent Pkwy #236, Columbia, MD
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Lifson Law

Lifson Law

In Business Since 1996
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Remote Consultations Available
10440 Little Patuxent Pkwy Suite 300, Columbia, MD
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Ward & Co Law

Ward & Co Law

(8)
  • Documents
  • Law Firm
“After another notary fell through Cathleen and Caitlin were so gracious to let me in last minute and took care of everything I needed notarized very quickly and professionally.”
In Business Since 2016
7266 Cradlerock Way, Columbia, MD
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Law Offices of Dwight W. Clark, L.l.c

Law Offices of Dwight W. Clark, L.l.c

(1)
“If you are looking for an attorney to help you with a difficult child custody agreement, involving a custodial parent who is unwilling to accept the new reality as it pertains to your child and you, I strongly recommend retaining Mr.”
In Business Since 2000
8850 Stanford Blvd # 2300, Columbia, MD
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Deborah E. Dwyer. Law Offices of

Deborah E. Dwyer. Law Offices of

(3)
“Her many years of experience can make a difference in your life and it's clear that she cares about each of her clients.”
In Business Since 1994
5850 Waterloo Rd Ste140, Columbia, MD
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Abramson & Rand

Abramson & Rand

(4)
  • Attorneys
“If you are looking for a lawyer to handle your family law matter I'd have to say this is the firm to go to.”
In Business Since 1986
6851 Oak Hall Ln #201, Columbia, MD
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A. David Zerivitz

A. David Zerivitz

(46)
  • Phone Calls
  • Divorce
  • Custody
“He takes time to listen to your concerns and offers advice to assist you in making an informed decision and is always accessible either by phone or email.”
In Business Since 2004
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
Pikesville, MD · 14 mi from Columbia
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Child Custody Legal Services in Columbia, MD Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$2920
Maximum cost
$28031
National Average
$5840
Avg Per Hour Rates
$409
$3504
$7592
Fair price range is based on 299 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5840
Minimum cost $2920
Maximum cost $28031
Avg Per Hour Rates $409

Fair range $3504 to $7592 is based on 299 cost profiles.

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