C.E. Schmidt & Associates
“Michelle is a fighter in the courtroom, but she is also kindhearted and in tune to the various emotions her clients face while dealing with family law matters.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Houston, TX
24 firms listed · all 24 in Houston · 6 open 24/7 · 9 open weekends · 22 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Von Dohlen Law Firm
“I lived out of state and their team handled everything for my divorce, and kept me in the loop during each part of the process.”
The Farias Law Firm
“Farias was under no obligation to help me as much as she did, but thanks to her expertise and advice I was able to navigate a minefield for my client.”
Makris Law Firm Houston Disability Lawyer
“I had been denied twice for my disability and thanks to the awesome job they did for me, I was able to get approved and I'm truly thankful.”
The White Law Firm
“Attorney Todd White stayed in contact with me, his office was not far from my home.”
Walters Gilbreath
“She's the best In the city if I ever need anything else I will make sure to return to her.”
The 24 firms listed for Houston, TX 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: Houston, TX
All 24 firms we list here are in Houston itself. We have 164 firms in Houston on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 4,959 reviews; 23 have 50 or more reviews and 22 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), responsiveness (81%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "attention to detail" and "patient". 6 are open around the clock; 9 are open on Saturdays and 7 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (7), child support (6), adoption (5), child custody (5) and divorce (5). 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 16 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2004. 6 offer urgent consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 3 have 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 Houston 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.
Ramos Law Group
“She (like the whole team) was incredibly thorough and supportive during this difficult time.”
Mokolo Law Firm
“At a time when I felt defeated and uncertain about the outcome, their professionalism and expertise provided me with the support I needed.”
Marion & Gucwa
“From the time that we contacted David, we were always greeted with professionalism, correct information and most importantly patience.”
Holt Law
“His communication is a 10, not to mention his assistant Maddison is on top of everything.”
Champs Law Firm
“Ms Champs answered my phone calls in a timely manner & answered any questions I had.”
Renken Law Firm
“Don or her staff is always available to answer any questions I may have.”
Thornton Esquire Law Group
“She is very conscientious of how much money it costs & tries to help minimize it.”
The Eaton Law Firm
“Fransheska helped me with my complex, divorce and custody issues and helped me during a time of need.”
Delaney Law Firm
“He work my case as if it was his daughter he was fighting for.”
Law Thompson
“Alfonso was marvelous had the best attitude, advise, and guided me through every step of the way.”
Law Office of Matt Tyson
“Legal issues are difficult to navigate and I wouldn't recommend anyone else more.”
Your Legacy Legal Care - Houston Estate Planning Attorneys
“I would definitely recommend them to anyone.”
Le Law Group
“She was very knowledge, professional, courteous and very well to work with.”
Bowen Law Firm
“Boe has been of great assistance to me with various legal needs over the years.”
MP Abogados Salvadoreno
“Very satisfied with the service, they completed the entire process and gave me registered deeds.”
The Kuo Law Firm
“Mandy is very helpful, knowledgeable, and efficient in helping me pull together legal documents for my family.”
Law Office of Daniel E. McCarty Jr.
“My case originated through the OAG's office, but his long standing experience with the court system, and just working with people in general, was key to negotiating the best outcome for the situation.”
Law Office of Robert Tsai
“If you are looking for an excellent attorney who delivers, look no further than Robert Tsai.”
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