Law Offices of Marc A. Ominsky
“Ashlie works with you and always responds within a reasonable time and keeps you updated on your case.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Ellicott City, MD
15 firms listed · 7 in Ellicott City · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Law Office of Lisa M. Goldblatt
“Lisa's attention to detail, aggressive approach, and knowledge resulted in me walking away with some minor bumps and bruises.”
Lillie Price Wesley, Attorney At Law
“Price-Wesley is the most amazing attorney ive ever encountered.”
Kowitz Law Group
“I can not say enough good about her and Royalle, they were always prompt, curtious, and at times caring and understanding when the moment warranted it.”
The Law Office of Justin K. Schwemmer
Robert N. Keehner,
“I have litigated cases with him where I have been the attorney on the other side and he is a pleasure to work with.”
The 15 firms listed for Ellicott City, 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: Ellicott City, MD
Of the 15 firms we list here, 7 are in Ellicott City itself and 8 come from towns including Towson (3, 14 mi), Columbia (2, 5 mi) and Glen Burnie (2, 15 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 776 reviews; 7 have 50 or more reviews and 13 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (97%) and value (90%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge" and "results". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are estate planning (4), child custody (2), child custody attorneys (2), criminal law (2) and divorce mediation (2). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 13 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 4 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. 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 Ellicott City usually state?
All 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.
McAndrews Whittaker
A. David Zerivitz
“He is a very no nonsense Attorney who know exactly how to proceed with various separtion/divorce issues.”
The Law Offices of Richard K. Scott
“One hell of nice guy, if you ever need an attorney here's the guy,very competent, and to the point.”
Jimeno & Gray
“This firm has done work for us several times in the past on a variety of issues and has always been excellent.”
Law Office of Thomas K. Mallon
“I would recommend Thomas Mallon for family case he did a great job”
Weinberg & Schwartz
“She approached my case with care and consideration for what would be fair and equitable for those involved as well as looking after my financial situation.”
The Law Offices Of Fischer and Putzi
“He offered a very fair rate and was professional, competent and decent.”
Whitaker Legal
“Attorney Nicole Whitaker and her team are the best option if you are looking for an immigration attorney!”
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Jacobson Family Law
“I was very ill the day we settled and she met me with patience and grace so we could get this divorce done.”
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