Best Child Custody Lawyers in Gulfport, MS

24 firms listed · 13 in Gulfport · 2 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

Maggio Law Firm

Maggio Law Firm

(27)
  • Knowledge
  • Team
  • Question
“His superior legal knowledge, commanding presence, and unique ability to read the room/situation perfectly ensured that I received the best outcome possible.”
BBB Rating: A+
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2005
2201 24th Ave, Gulfport, MS
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Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law

Susan Culpepper, Attorney at Law

(20)
  • Price
  • Case
  • Divorce
“She made the path to success easier than we could ever dreamed it would be, and at the end of it all, we realized how lucky we were to have such marvelous representation.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2019
2304 19th St Suite 301, Gulfport, MS
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The King Law Firm

The King Law Firm

(19)
“We needed immediate assistance to protect our girls' and were not disappointed with the accommodations and legal support provided by "The King Law Firm, PLLC.”
2110 20th St Suite A, Gulfport, MS
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Holleman Law Firm

Holleman Law Firm

(8)
  • Expertise
  • Calls
  • Court
“Not only is Mike very thorough and fair (and quick to return emails and phone calls), but he has a high degree of emotional intelligence providing him much needed situational awareness when developing legal strategy.”
BBB Accredited
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1984
2004 24th Ave, Gulfport, MS
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Atchison Law Firm

Atchison Law Firm

(9)
“I had no trouble contacting them and they always replied in a reasonable time.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Remote Consultations Available
10+ Years Experience
1092 Acadian Dr Suite 1, Gulfport, MS
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Mecham Law Firm

Mecham Law Firm

(8)
“Excellent lawyer, very responsible, if you want to talk to him, answer as soon as possible and always very friendly, he helped me obtain my work permit 100% recommended 🙏🏻 …”
Free Initial Consultation
Se Habla Español
In Business Since 2019
1600 30th Ave, Gulfport, MS
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The 24 firms listed for Gulfport, MS 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: Gulfport, MS

Of the 24 firms we list here, 13 are in Gulfport itself and 11 come from towns including Biloxi (4, 6 mi), Pascagoula (4, 31 mi) and Diamondhead (1, 19 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 3.8 to 5.0 across 544 reviews; 2 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 (96%) and value (81%). 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (6), criminal defense (2), criminal law (2), divorce (2) and wrongful death (2). 1 has a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2005. 1 offers remote or virtual consultations and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for 20 of the firms on this page; 19 publish a contact page and 7 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.

What do custody firm websites listed for Gulfport usually state?

20 of the 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.

Ellis Law Firm

Ellis Law Firm

(38)
  • Cats
  • Custody
  • Email
“Just the fact that she was willing to answer my questions and understood the issue at hand, I can confidently say that she would represent someone very well if in the same situation”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2012
1918 23rd Ave, Gulfport, MS
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Perry Law Firm

Perry Law Firm

(13)
  • Children
  • Case
“When I spoke with Ms Perry, the other day, it was the first time I actually received answers that made sense to me and didn't feel like as a women in this state I didn't have many options.”
In Business Since 2018
1520 29th Ave #6, Gulfport, MS
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Healy & Jordan

Healy & Jordan

(13)
“In our first meeting, he explained everything to me in terms I could easily understand and was always very responsive when I had questions outside of our meetings.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2006
1323 28th Ave A, Gulfport, MS
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The McKnight Law Firm

The McKnight Law Firm

(1)
“She told me i am your lawyer not your babysitter and she don't go back and forth with you; she will tell you the law and what the courts normally do with certain situations.”
In Business Since 2020
1600 24th Ave Suite A, Gulfport, MS
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The Little Law Firm

The Little Law Firm

(5)
“We had just one week to achieve a favorable outcome once he secured a continuance for us, but he moved quick and kept in good communication from the beginning to the end.”
In Business Since 2022
2505 14th St #212, Gulfport, MS
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Rayburn, Kelly M Aty

Rayburn, Kelly M Aty

(11)
“Since the child had been previously adopted and the adopting parents were not related to the child by blood, Mississippi law doesn't permit grandparent visitation under those circumstances.”
12007 Mobile Ave, Gulfport, MS
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Foxworth Law Firm

Foxworth Law Firm

(3)
“It took longer than expected thru no fault of their's ( Covid-19 slowed USCIS down) but we are extremely happy with their service and will be using them next for our citizenship.”
In Business Since 2003
1231 28th St, Gulfport, MS
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Miller & Fowlkes

Miller & Fowlkes

(26)
  • Adoption
  • Custody
  • Team
“From Day 1, the attention to detail and professionalism provided by this firm gave me a feel of ease and comfort that made me believe justice would be served fairly and accordingly.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 1999
Biloxi, MS · 6 mi from Gulfport
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Burke Law Firm

Burke Law Firm

(2)
“Travis was very quick to take care of what I needed to get done.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Biloxi, MS · 6 mi from Gulfport
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Tom Payne and Associates

Tom Payne and Associates

(3)
“I'm not certain that he was ever a judge but definetly a good judge of character.”
Biloxi, MS · 6 mi from Gulfport
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Crocker Law-Chip Crocker

Crocker Law-Chip Crocker

(5)
“One of the best attorneys on the coast”
Biloxi, MS · 6 mi from Gulfport
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Law Office of Elise Epperson Deano

Law Office of Elise Epperson Deano

(13)
  • Divorce
  • Phone Calls
“I would like to say that my experience with The Judge of Hancock County Youth Court has never been anything less than stellar.”
In Business Since 2018
Bay St Louis, MS · 21 mi from Gulfport
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Kim Haney Law Office

Kim Haney Law Office

(8)
“She is taking so many percussions for everyone's safety during these uncertain times.”
In Business Since 2017
Diamondhead, MS · 19 mi from Gulfport
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Lott Law Firm

Lott Law Firm

(48)
“For the last few years I have went through one of the worst times in my life , I would never have been able to make it through without the two of them .”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2011
Pascagoula, MS · 31 mi from Gulfport
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Nelson Law Offices

Nelson Law Offices

(7)
  • Divorce
  • Email
“I recently had the privilege of working with Attorney Kaleigh Nelson to set up a trust, and I am incredibly impressed with the level of service she provided.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2023
Pascagoula, MS · 31 mi from Gulfport
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Paulette Turner, Attorney at Law

Paulette Turner, Attorney at Law

(7)
“I will recommend her any day.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Pascagoula, MS · 31 mi from Gulfport
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Mestayer & Associates PA

Mestayer & Associates PA

(10)
“In fact, I was approved on my first attempt, which I have later learned is very unusual as it usually takes two or three reviews by a judge, and several years.”
In Business Since 1990
Pascagoula, MS · 31 mi from Gulfport
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Darryl A. Hurt Jr. PA

Darryl A. Hurt Jr. PA

(13)
“He's a really good lawyer and has helped me out so much.”
Lucedale, MS · 45 mi from Gulfport
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Child Custody Legal Services in Gulfport, MS Cost Estimates

Minimum cost
$2771
Maximum cost
$26601
National Average
$5542
Avg Per Hour Rates
$388
$3326
$7205
Average price range is based on 404 cost profiles
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Average Cost $5542
Minimum cost $2771
Maximum cost $26601
Avg Per Hour Rates $388

Average range $3326 to $7205 is based on 404 cost profiles.

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