Best Child Custody Lawyers in Columbus, OH

24 firms listed · all 24 in Columbus · 4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 20 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 22, 2026

Hoffman Law

Hoffman Law

4.9 48 reviews
“Jordan was extremely helpful and very responsive while working with him during my case.”
Serves Columbus, Central OhioBBB A+Open 24 hoursSince 1987
338 S High St #4546
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Barr, Jones and Associates

Barr, Jones and Associates

4.9 47 reviews
“I had a very professional lawyer assigned to me, and she was amazing to work with.”
Free phone consultationServes all of OhioBBB A+Since 2010
150 E Mound St
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Thomas Taneff Co., LPA

Thomas Taneff Co., LPA

4.9 49 reviews
“Tommy and his team have been prompt, knowledgeable and professional while preparing our estate documents.”
Free phone consultationServes Columbus, OhioBBB A+Since 1992
250 S Civic Center Dr Suite 610
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Rutan Law

Rutan Law

4.7 44 reviews
“Definitely Would recommend john to anyone who needs a lawyer he is straight forward in his work in don't mess around he is a great lawyer couldn't ask for a better one thank you John”
Free consultationServes OhioBBB A+Since 2014
336 S High St
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Petroff, Smitherman & Associates

Petroff, Smitherman & Associates

5.0 50 reviews
“Your law office has represented me with the greatest level of professionalism, care, and knowledge and I would not hesitate to call on you for assist, should any future opportunities arise.”
Responds within 24 hours3 attorneysServes all of OhioBBB A+Since 2010
140 E Town St #1070
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Joslyn Law Firm

Joslyn Law Firm

4.8 46 reviews
“She is always willing to go the extra mile and fight through difficult circumstances to ensure the best possible result for her clients.”
Free consultationBBB accreditedOpen 24 hoursSince 2017
35 E Gay St #507
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The 24 firms listed for Columbus, OH 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: Columbus, OH

All 24 firms we list here are in Columbus itself. We have 64 firms in Columbus on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 2,285 reviews; 16 have 50 or more reviews and 20 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (94%), responsiveness (83%) and quality (78%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "results" and "understanding". 4 are open around the clock and 6 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody (6), criminal defense (6), child support (5), divorce (5) and domestic violence (4). 11 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 19 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 44 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.

What do custody firm websites listed for Columbus 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.

Soroka & Associates

Soroka & Associates

4.8 49 reviews
“This group made a stressful time in my life manageable with their patience and quick responses to my many questions.”
Free phone consultation5 attorneysOpen 24 hoursSince 2009
503 S Front St #205
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Friedman Law Offices

Friedman Law Offices

4.8 50 reviews
“Ben was very thorough, and he's a fighter for his client, best bang for your buck, PERIOD!”
Free consultationFlat feesSame-day responseSince 2011
136 W Mound St #100
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Atkins and Atkins Law

Atkins and Atkins Law

4.7 45 reviews
“He walked us through the process and made a stressful transition very easy.”
Since 2016
503 S Front St Suite 203
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Law Office of Dmitriy Borshchak

Law Office of Dmitriy Borshchak

4.8 49 reviews
“She treated me with the utmost kindness, compassion, dignity, and respect, and I felt supported through this very painful time when it seemed like the world was against me.”
Free consultationSince 2016
1650 Lake Shore Dr Suite 100
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The Meade Law Group

The Meade Law Group

4.5 42 reviews
“The staff at Meade Law Group were very professional, kind, and showed effort and attentiveness to what needed to be done.”
Ohio Bar since 1994Serves Central OhioOpen 24 hoursSince 2023
2602 Oakstone Dr Suite 1
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Panico Law Group

Panico Law Group

4.8 49 reviews
“Although he ultimately did not represent me, I would definitely recommend him to anyone seeking competent representation for family issues.”
Free phone consultationServes Central OhioSince 2018
155 W Main St STE 100A
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Law Offices of Virginia C. Cornwell

Law Offices of Virginia C. Cornwell

4.8 49 reviews
“I know the outcome of the dissolution would have been very different in a negative way if Virginia was not involved on my side.”
Free phone consultationOhio Bar since 1999Serves Franklin County, Fairfield County +2Since 2002
408 Emory St
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Cox Law Office

Cox Law Office

4.7 14 reviews
“I definitely never want to be in this position again, but since I am here now I am grateful to have Donna and Cox Law Office working with me along the way.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2009
4930 Reed Rd Suite 200
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Robert R. Goldstein, Attorney at Law

Robert R. Goldstein, Attorney at Law

4.4 17 reviews
“He walked me through the entire process and handled the case from beginning to end.”
Free consultationResponds within 24 hoursSince 1995BBB A+
2734 E Main St
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Sowald Sowald Anderson Hawley & Johnson

Sowald Sowald Anderson Hawley & Johnson

4.8 12 reviews
“I have been fortunate enough to work with Eric Johnson, who is extremely timely with his responses, has a great mindset, and knows the law:)”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 1982
400 S 5th St # 101
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Trolinger Law Offices

Trolinger Law Offices

4.7 32 reviews
“Attorney Michelle Meis was exceptional in taking care of my case and keeping me updated on how the process would go and what I needed to do every step of the way.”
3 attorneysSince 2020Family-owned
175 S 3rd St Suite 720
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Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.p.a.

Sheppard Law Offices, Co., L.p.a.

4.6 45 reviews
“I was able to schedule an initial appointment with him within just a few days.”
Free phone consultationServes Central OhioSince 2008
8351 N High St #101
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Kia M. Wrice

Kia M. Wrice

4.4 41 reviews
“She went above and beyond for me, couldn't have asked for better.”
Free consultationSince 2016
175 S 3rd St #200
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Bankruptcy Attorney Mark Albert Herder

Bankruptcy Attorney Mark Albert Herder

4.7 48 reviews
“This was my first and last time doing this and am glad I picked Mark Herder because I feel it went smoothly.”
Free consultationSince 2009
1031 E Broad St
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Winkler Legal

Winkler Legal

4.6 19 reviews
“From our initial conversation, my family and I were confident we had chosen the right legal team to assist us with our planning.”
Free phone consultationServes Columbus, Central OhioSince 1993BBB A+
490 City Park Ave
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Buck & Fish

Buck & Fish

4.7 10 reviews
“Everyone in the office, including my team of professionals, were caring, courteous, and always willing to help me with any questions or concerns that arose.”
BBB A+Since 2018
3380 Tremont Rd #110
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Heckert & Moreland Co. LPA

Heckert & Moreland Co. LPA

5.0 25 reviews
“Mitch Moreland was amazing for my very high conflict divorce and custody case.”
Serves Columbus, Franklin County, Central OhioSince 2005Se habla español
825 E Long St Ste 200
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Behal Law Group

Behal Law Group

4.6 5 reviews
“Amazing group of lawyers John Gonzales is a super lawyer”
BBB A+Since 2014Prices online
501 S High St
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