Hart Ginney
“Robyn had a smart plan and showed that my ex was hiding millions in community property in India, leading to a court investigation.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Oakland, CA
24 firms listed · 19 in Oakland · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Graceffa Law
“She got us the best possible result for the real estate dispute we were involved in.”
Robert A Goodman Law Offices
“All of the contact has been very professional, and they were able to achieve excellent outcomes for me on both occasions.”
Law Offices of Michael C. Cohen
“Cohen & his team were on the ball w my mil's case.”
Law Office of Jennifer C. Phillips
“Jennifer is a kind and amazingly generous person.”
Law Offices Of Michael E. Finein
“I found him to be very knowledgeable (things turned out much like he said they would), easy to work with (he told me my options every step of the way, and gave me enough information so that I could make informed decisions), and flexible (he met with me more than once on weekends).”
The 24 firms listed for Oakland, 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: Oakland, CA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 19 are in Oakland itself and 5 come from San Francisco (2, 13 mi), Concord (2, 17 mi) and Walnut Creek (1, 12 mi). 23 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 405 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews and 19 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (92%), quality (81%) and responsiveness (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication" and "expertise". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (8), mediation (6), spousal support (4), child support (3) and property division (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 2 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 21 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 48 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 4 offer a free initial consultation. 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 Oakland 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.
Law Office of Anne Mania
“Anne Mania is compassionate and professional.”
Law Office of Sandra F. Banks
“Not sure about the secretary; however, Sandra Banks handled my divorce - contentious and with a high-level public official - and prevailed against the good-ole-boys-club mentality of him and his "male" attorney.”
List Jacobson-Kwok Thorndal
Christy, Keith & Donnell, Family Law Group
The Law Office of Ian van Leer
“He was compassionate and understanding of my families situation.”
Winger Mediation & Family Law
“Briefly, Ariel and her team was caring, listened and provided excellent instructions on what they needed and when.”
Mediation Offices
“I cannot recommend Mediation Offices highly enough and would work with Unmani again without hesitation.”
Dubroff, Easley & Lovell
“My case was financially complicated, and their competence on the full array of financial issues presented was excellent.”
The Law Office of Henry F. Lewis
“When faced with difficult decisions whether it be for the children, finances or even handling simple but petty false accusations being hurled at by my ex, it has always been comforting and reassuring to know that Michael and Henry not only have your back, but they will both go the extra steps to quell all of it in a comforting and expeditious manner.”
Law Office of Sylvia Woods
“I am so glad I had her on my side she is intimidating Sylvia handled my situation and I am fianlly relieved .”
Blum, Gibbs, Davies & Owen
“The office is well known and respected in the community, and by other lawyers and Judges alike.”
Cooc & Associates
The Stratte Firm
Moyal & Moyal, A Professional Law Corporation
“Ken was awesome the whole way thru he made me feel confident we would win and because of his attention to detail we won the case!”
TBL Attorney
“TBL Attorney Team has been valuable in creating exceptional experience anytime I need any support with my family & friends immigration needs.”
Amin Law
“They helped me find the will to get justice and ensured my violent husband got exactly what he deserved.”
Bay Area Family Law Center
“Custody cases/arrangements can be very stressful and his team has been very communicative and supportive.”
Romanovska Law
“She was able to take my “loser case” (that several other lawyers would not) and absolutely turn the entire case around with incisive negotiation skill and cool-headed professionalism (even when I was absolutely not in the right head-space and not able to stay emotionally cool myself).”
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