Ryan Family Law
“If you need a family lawyer that will fight for the best interest of your children I would 10/10 recommended Ryan family law.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Elgin, IL
15 firms listed · 6 in Elgin · 2 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified November 11, 2026
Law Office of Rudy J Rios
“He speaks clear and explains things about your case you may not understand.”
The Law Office of Anthony R. Scifo
“Kind, considerate and caring towards the family and accuracy with the case.”
Casement Law Group
“Highly recommend their services for whatever issue you might have legally.”
Canning Law Offices
“Chuck was great at representing me for my child support case and kept my rear out of jail and able to make my payments!”
E. Garris Law Firm
“Efthemios was very personable, reasonable with his costs and explained everything in layman's terms.”
The 15 firms listed for Elgin, IL 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: Elgin, IL
Of the 15 firms we list here, 6 are in Elgin itself and 9 come from towns including St. Charles (5, 8 mi), South Elgin (2, 4 mi) and Geneva (1, 10 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 822 reviews; 6 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "knowledge" and "results". 2 are open around the clock; 3 are open on Saturdays and 2 on Sundays. 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 10 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 57 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 7 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page and 8 list a public email. 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.
Do any custody lawyers listed for Elgin consult without charge?
7 of the 15 firms here state that a first consultation is free. Expect a short call that establishes whether they can help, not a review of your order. Have your dates and your existing paperwork in front of you so the call is worth the time.
Ted Gross Law
“As soon as he received my phone call, he explained the process patiently and immediately sprung to action by helping us negotiate a substantial reduction in HOA fines.”
Ariano Hardy Ritt Richmond Lytle & Goettel
“Lisa was fair, seek first to understand before judgement, and ultimately created a win-win situation.”
Peskind Law Firm
“She consistently worked with opposing counsel to resolve issues when possible, always keeping my best interests in mind without unnecessarily prolonging the process or going to court when it could be avoided”
VF Law
“Their attention to details, staying on message and avoiding delays was excellent.”
The Law Office of Kelley V. Flinn
“Kelley Flinn and her team are highly communicative, personable, and put me at ease with their knowledge and expertise.”
Legal Solutions Collaborative Family Law
“Rachel Hernandez was an excellent professional who helped me wrap up my divorce filing in a very efficient and timely manner.”
Buttitta Law Group
“Dominic will get you out of anything and make you a happy client.”
Catella Alvin L
“He handled the case from start to finish and was extremely responsive and detailed.”
Karayannis Law Offices
“Going through a workers' compensation dispute can be stressful, but having someone so professional, dedicated, and supportive made a huge difference for me”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Elgin
- “I highly recommend working with Molly. She was personable, kind and did a great job helping with a past child support matter.” — client of Peskind Law Firm
- “Vanessa goes above and beyond. She helped me with a divorce case, child custody, and the sale of my home.” — client of VF Law
- “Rachel demonstrated her legal expertise and knowledge when I hired her to represent me in a child custody case.” — client of Legal Solutions Collaborative Family Law
- “I personally went through a relocation and they fought for me until the very end.” — client of Peskind Law Firm
Excerpts from public reviews of the firms listed on this page.
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