Moisant Law Firm
“I have had the pleasure of collaborating with her on resolving criminal law or family law matters for clients and she has always been very diligent and knowledgeable.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Metairie, LA
15 firms listed · 10 in Metairie · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 13 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
Southern Legal Clinics - Metairie Office
“Mr Rooney is a very professional and caring attorney, we highly recommend this law firm for estate planning.”
Castrogiovanni and Associates
“Giacomo's first-hand witnessing of the accuser's outrageous behavior only underscored the challenges faced, yet he went above and beyond in advocating for the rights of his client.”
Rotharmel Shanks
“Also unlike others, she makes efficient use of the technology available, such as emails, electronic filings and documents.”
Law Office of David I. Courcelle
“Awesome people awesome service thank you for all you do you're the best”
Candice Bennatt Law
“I really appreciate Candice Bennatt for taking her time to explain everything to me.”
The 15 firms listed for Metairie, LA 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: Metairie, LA
Of the 15 firms we list here, 10 are in Metairie itself and 5 come from New Orleans (3, 16 mi) and Kenner (2, 5 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.3 to 5.0 across 1,499 reviews; 8 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 (92%), responsiveness (79%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge" and "results". 3 are open around the clock; 4 are open on Saturdays and 3 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (3), personal injury (3) and wills & successions (2). 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 4 offer a free initial consultation; 1 is family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 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 Metairie usually state?
14 of the 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.
Christine Desue
“She is genuine and does not have an arrogant bone in her body!”
Debra M. Kesler Attorney at Law
“She is understanding and has served as a confidant during a highly emotional and stressful time.”
Bennett Wolff
“The best family attorney in the South.”
Buhrer Law Firm
Vincent P. Scallan Law
“He can easily be reached by phone and I know I will be a life long client.”
Stephen Rue & Associates / Rue Law Firm
“Not to mention that he showed up in court (in Baton Rouge for that matter) one week after having a near fatal injury.”
Law Offices of Joseph C. Bartels
“One of the best, so far so good 1 more case to get handled let's see how everything works out I would still be sitting in dekalb county if it wasn't for this great attorney”
Weiser Law Firm
“Great lawyer helped me on a custody case”
Miguel A. Elias, A Professional Law Corporation
“Interpreter Miriam and lawyer Blake, they understood me very well, very good, excellent communication”
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