Best Child Custody Lawyers in Salt Lake City, UT

24 firms listed · 22 in Salt Lake City · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 21, 2026

Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law

Wall & Wall Attorneys At Law

(42)
“I further attest to their skill in negotiations where the ability to understand, analyze and counsel their client as to strengths and weaknesses on all relevant issues was at hand; further, that they counsel their clients with what they need to know,...”
Free consultationSe habla españolServes all of UtahSince 1973BBB A+Virtual consultations
2168 Fort Union Blvd, Salt Lake City, UT
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Schatz Anderson & Associates

Schatz Anderson & Associates

(49)
“I can't say enough positive things about working with Josh Egan (and his entire team) they were timely with communication, thorough, incredibly knowledgeable and extremely professional.”
Free consultationBBB A+Since 2006
1445 E 3300 S, Salt Lake City, UT
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Henriksen & Henriksen

Henriksen & Henriksen

(48)
“I had a chance to hire this firm to resolve some of my problems and I can assure you the staff was professional, responded to my requests timely and helped me resolve my issues.”
Free phone consultationServes Utah, Salt Lake CitySince 1999
320 S 500 E, Salt Lake City, UT
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Fair Price Lawyers

Fair Price Lawyers

(48)
“I would like personally to thank Josh for helping my son and his family through a tough time in their business, He was there to help them when they thought they did not have another choice.”
Since 2019
2150 S 1300 E #500, Salt Lake City, UT
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Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

Spencer Fane Snow Christensen & Martineau

(35)
“Williams for helping me n my husband to be come a family i hardly recommend Derek J Williams for doing and awesome job thank you so much and God Bless you🙏🏻 …”
BBB A+Since 1979
10 Exchange Pl 11th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT
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JR Law Group

JR Law Group

(50)
“In my experience they are professional, prepared and advocate from well reasoned position with the hope of finding a resolution that helps families move forward in a difficult time.”
Serves Salt Lake City, Park City +3Since 2018
244 4860 S, Salt Lake City, UT
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The 24 firms listed for Salt Lake City, UT 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: Salt Lake City, UT

Of the 24 firms we list here, 22 are in Salt Lake City itself and 2 come from Park City (24 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,975 reviews; 13 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%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (74%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "communication" and "efficient". 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 (5), family law (5), child custody (3), child support (3) and criminal defense (3). 1 shows a license on its website and 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 47 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 6 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 Salt Lake City 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 Wiser & Wiser

Law Office of Wiser & Wiser

(47)
“I'd also like to add that they are extremely swift with their communication, if you have a question, they answer it usually within hours, if not the same day or 2, unlike other lawyers that take a week to respond.”
Serves Utah, TexasSince 2010
299 S Main St STE 1300, Salt Lake City, UT
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Tanner Immigration and Family Law

Tanner Immigration and Family Law

(46)
“I only have gratitude to Brian and Jenny for their great professionalism, they always answered my questions so clearly, they were always willing to help me, they are so honest that this helps one feel comfortable with the process, I highly recommend ...”
Free phone consultationSince 2018Licensed
6699 S 1300 E # 100, Salt Lake City, UT
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Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen

Scalley Reading Bates Hansen & Rasmussen

(49)
“Marlon did an excellent job reviewing my case on the phone and helped me determine that using his services was probably not in my best interest due to cost.”
Since 2003
15 W S Temple St # 600, Salt Lake City, UT
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Sorensen Witherspoon

Sorensen Witherspoon

(40)
“Kyle explains the law to me, including all the potential outcomes, good and bad, and allows me to make the decisions that I feel are best for me and my family, and then he handles it from there.”
Serves Salt Lake County, Utah CountySince 2022
5200 S Highland Dr #303, Salt Lake City, UT
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Law Office of David Pedrazas

Law Office of David Pedrazas

(47)
“I will be forever grateful that the plane did not take off before I got my wallet back and that the flight attendant was discreet when handling the situation.”
Utah Bar since 1998Since 2000
3920 S 1100 E Suite 320, Salt Lake City, UT
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Intermountain Legal

Intermountain Legal

(46)
“Even a misdemeanor case is a highly stress inducing situation but now you need help defending yourself from an aggressive & inhumane criminal justice system.”
Free consultationServes Utah, Salt Lake County +3Since 2010
2159 S 700 E Ste 240, Salt Lake City, UT
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Jose A. Loayza & Associates

Jose A. Loayza & Associates

(36)
“If i could explain Jose in a few short words I see him very professional, understanding, patient and has a great way of explaining things, I find Jose a great attorney and human being.”
Since 2005
231 E 400 S #310, Salt Lake City, UT
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Nelson, Taylor & Associates

Nelson, Taylor & Associates

(46)
“This made dealing with the situation much smoother for me and my children and now I have a final order with primary custody of my children and they both are happier and less stressed now.”
Since 2009
34 500 E #105, Salt Lake City, UT
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Nonie Ferguson

Nonie Ferguson

(25)
“I rarely write reviews, and I don't think I ever have posted an update to a review, but the astonishment I have in Nonie's professionalism, abilities, and the high level of service I have experienced from Nonie and her staff has always overwhelmed me...”
Since 2024
Park City, UT · 24 mi from Salt Lake City
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Bartonwood

Bartonwood

(30)
“When I wasn't sure if I was strong enough to go through the meditation process, and defend what was my legal right, she gave me the strength and stood up for me to get nearly everything I wa hoping for, and more.”
Since 2016
551 E S Temple St, Salt Lake City, UT
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Douglas D. Adair, Attorney At Law

Douglas D. Adair, Attorney At Law

(25)
“I've been dealing with a continuing extensive and complicated visitation dispute between myself and my ex-husband regarding our child for the past 2 ½ years.”
Utah Bar since 1993Serves Salt Lake County, Davis County, Weber CountySince 2014
405 S Main St, Salt Lake City, UT
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Smoak Law

Smoak Law

(4)
“I hope to never again need Family or Legal Counsel of this type again, but if I am in need of any legal guidance, whether I am an official client or not, I trust that Emily Smoak would give me honest, fair and professional advice.”
Utah Bar since 2004Serves Salt Lake City, West valley city +4Open 24 hoursSince 2012
299 S Main St 13th Floor, Salt Lake City, UT
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Hanks & Peterson

Hanks & Peterson

(22)
“His perspective, counsel and assistance made an emotionally draining and energy sapping experience manageable and he advocated for me throughout the entire process.”
Since 2016
8 E Broadway #740, Salt Lake City, UT
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Duncan Law

Duncan Law

(7)
“John was friendly, straight forward, and willing to help in any way he could.”
Free consultationSince 2021
2469 E Fort Union Blvd STE 112, Salt Lake City, UT
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Jess Couser Family Law

Jess Couser Family Law

(11)
“After using a couple other attorneys and be disappointed and they were not getting the job done and only racking up the bill, we hired Joanie and she was able to get everything we were asking for and in a quick and timely matter.”
Since 2024
136 S Main St # A300, Salt Lake City, UT
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Dolowitz Hunnicutt & Gibbs

Dolowitz Hunnicutt & Gibbs

(13)
“After several ridiculous and fruitless court actions, (all of which needlessly initiated by my ex-husband) I can say with complete certainty, that Jim's knowledge of the law coupled with his zero drama/no surprises philosophy, carried me through the ...”
Since 2013
6465 S 3000 E STE 108, Salt Lake City, UT
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Law Office Of Gail Laser

Law Office Of Gail Laser

(9)
“One thing I really respect about Gail is that she wasn't afraid to tell me I was wrong when I was letting my emotions get the best of me or when I wanted to fight for things that weren't in the best interest of me or my children.”
Since 2022
Park City, UT · 24 mi from Salt Lake City
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Anita Dickinson

Anita Dickinson

(11)
“I was fortunate enough to work with Anita, and her through knowledge of the law, and sound recommendations got me a better resolution than I likely would have been able to ever get anywhere else.”
Free consultationSince 2013
Mailing address; Call for appointment, 1935 W 4700 S #101, Salt Lake City, UT
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