Best Child Custody Lawyers near Encinitas, CA

We have 2 firms in Encinitas on file, and both are on this list, along with 13 from towns including Carlsbad (8, 5 mi), San Diego (2, 17 mi) and Del Mar (1, 4 mi).

1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 11 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 17, 2026

Law Office of William R Fuhrman

Law Office of William R Fuhrman

4.8 24 reviews
“Bill was 'the' attorney for this prenup He was very knowledgable and unlike other attorneys who nickle and dime their clients, he was very reasonable.”
Free consultationSince 1977Family-owned
527 Encinitas Blvd STE 202
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Law Office of Renkin & Associates

Law Office of Renkin & Associates

4.3 5 reviews
“Additionally, Richard communicated with me about the status of my case frequently and kept me involved in the entire process every step of the way.”
BBB A+Since 2006Virtual consultations
320 Encinitas Blvd b
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Harris Law Office

Harris Law Office

4.2 22 reviews
“In more than one occasion, they have also made themselves available off hours to help me handle some very difficult situations and to ensure I had some sort of guidance on how to proceed.”
Free consultationCalifornia Bar since 1980100+ cases handledServes San Diego County, Riverside CountySince 1985BBB A+
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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My Legal Assistant

My Legal Assistant

4.9 49 reviews
“Definitely recommended as they are much more affordable than any lawyer that I know and the same time they get the job done much faster than any lawyer.”
Free consultationSe habla españolBBB accreditedSince 2018
Vista, CA · 10 mi from Encinitas
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Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

Law Offices of Gregory S. Duncan

5.0 44 reviews
“Gregory was extremely knowledgeable and responsive in handling my father's probate case.”
California Bar since 2000AILA memberServes North County San Diego, Carlsbad +525+ yearsFree consultation
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Braunstein Law

Braunstein Law

5.0 40 reviews
“Alana and her team provided excellent service and demonstrated high competence and expertise.”
Free consultationBBB accreditedSince 2016Family-owned
Del Mar, CA · 4 mi from Encinitas
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The 15 firms listed for Encinitas, CA 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: Encinitas, CA

The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 566 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 11 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (84%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "trust" and "understanding". 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 domestic violence (2), family law (2), probate (2) and spousal support (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 1 offers payment plans; 6 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 Encinitas 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.

Fischer & van Thiel

Fischer & van Thiel

4.4 41 reviews
“If you want a lawyer who is going to fight in the trenches for you then he's the guy you want.”
Se habla españolFree consultationSince 2011
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Burke & Domercq

Burke & Domercq

4.8 50 reviews
“He really listened to my situation and determined that for my particular case I didn't need to pay the expense of a lawyer of his caliber.”
Since 2003
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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The Law Offices of Joseph Battle Carnohan

The Law Offices of Joseph Battle Carnohan

5.0 19 reviews
“He was inquisitive and focused on my challenges, listened attentively, and provided quality input.”
Free phone consultationBBB A+Since 2012
Oceanside, CA · 12 mi from Encinitas
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JB Law Apc

JB Law Apc

5.0 28 reviews
“He relieved my mind of stress and worry and took the reins effortlessly by appearing in court on my behalf- I didn't even have to be present.”
Free consultation25+ years
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Law Office of George Gedulin

Law Office of George Gedulin

4.5 43 reviews
“You came through for me with a proficient manner, knowledgeable, and honest, as well as a reasonable cost.”
Free consultationServes San Diego CountySince 2015
San Diego, CA · 17 mi from Encinitas
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Law Office of Alexandra R. McIntosh

Law Office of Alexandra R. McIntosh

4.3 35 reviews
“Her strategic approach, attention to detail, and effective communication made a significant impact on our case.”
Since 1997Financing
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Estate Preservation Group

Estate Preservation Group

4.9 13 reviews
“Amy genuinely cares about her clients and is an attorney you can trust to take care of your best interests.”
Flat feesServes Carlsbad, North County San DiegoBBB A+Since 2005
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Davison Family Law

Davison Family Law

5.0 14 reviews
“Davison displayed her comprehensive understanding of the law, and unwavering resolve, throughout my extremely difficult case, with very positive results.”
BBB A+Since 2006
Carlsbad, CA · 5 mi from Encinitas
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Enright Law

Enright Law

5.0 23 reviews
“Johns and the whole Enright Law team are amazing to work with.”
Serves San Diego County, Riverside County +4Since 2023
San Diego, CA · 17 mi from Encinitas
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