San Diego Divorce Mediation & Family Law
“Throughout the process he was readily available and always got back to me quick when I had questions.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in San Diego, CA
24 firms listed · all 24 in San Diego · 2 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 23 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
San Diego Divorce Attorney Shana J. Black
“She was able to get my estranged husband legally declared a domestic abuser, after he tried to get full custody of our kids.”
Antonyan Miranda
“I am incredibly grateful for their hard work and the positive outcome they achieved for me.”
The Law Offices of Mark Deniz Aplc
“From the initial phone call to the conclusion of my case, I felt like Mark cared about me.”
Law Offices of E. John Damasco
“Everyone at the office is extremely nice and helpful!”
San Diego Divorce Lawyers
“From various interactions and conversations, it is understandable why they are so successful in their field.”
The 24 firms listed for San Diego, 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: San Diego, CA
All 24 firms we list here are in San Diego itself. We have 126 firms in San Diego on file; this page shows the highest-rated 24. The firms on this page are rated from 4.2 to 5.0 across 2,189 reviews; 14 have 50 or more reviews and 23 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (97%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (77%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "expertise", "knowledge" and "trust". 2 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 child support (8), family law (8), property division (8), divorce (7) and legal separation (5). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 16 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 43 years. 2 offer urgent consultations; 12 offer a free initial consultation and 1 lists coupons or special offers. 1 has 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 San Diego 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.
Goldberg Jones - Divorce For Men
“I have a complicated situation that she helped talk with through and realize I had more options than I thought.”
Khosroabadi & Hill
“Professional, knowledgeable and exactly what we needed for processing our uncontested divorce filing.”
Prager Jones
“Stephen Prager's legal Assistant Oscar Silva is awesome, keeps me informed of any changes/updates to my case.”
Minella Law Group
“All our documents were ready to go on time and she made an appointment with us to have everything notarized upon completion of the updated Trust.”
The Law Offices of Steven M. Bishop
“Bishop and his team was very efficient in handling my divorce , he showed outstanding representation as my attorney.”
Mellman & Mellman
“They were able to resolve our issue quickly and were very friendly and professional.”
Webb Law Group
“Not only were they there for me by returning my calls and answers to my questions without delays, but they kept me positive and hopeful throughout the entire process.”
Primus Family Law Group
“I worked with Jaclyn Kendall and her team for my name change, and it was the most seamless process.”
Cage & Miles
“If you're in a similar position I'd definitely without a doubt recommend you hire Cage & Miles to handle your legal concerns.”
Mesnik Law Group
“During some of the most challenging moments of my life, Matt provided encouragement, guidance, and fought tirelessly on my behalf, surpassing my highest expectations.”
Team Works Divorce Mediation
“Highly knowledgeable and offers opportunities to learn more about the process and answer questions.”
Law Office of Michelle Paul
“My wife and I were jaw dropped with the aggressiveness yet gentle way of her educated vocabulary to find holes on the opposing team and make them look like rookies in front of the judge.”
Law Offices of David C. Beavans
“If you're in need of a family lawyer who will fight for your best interests while providing the support you need, I highly recommend Jessica Silverman.”
Butler Law
“My custody case had some unique circumstances, but everyone at the firm took an interest in our family and remained invested in the outcome.”
Law Office Of Allen R. Hall
“They were so patient and even helped us with our TPR which was a big deal for our family.”
Wilkinson & Finkbeiner
“Kyle was helpful and knowledgeable throughout the whole case and when things got crazy he knew what to do.”
The Law Office Of Kevin Lemieux
“He understands individual difference and he is open for different ideas from the client no matter how stupid the ideas might be”
The Law Firm L.C.
“I appreciated that he answered all my questions and gave me the information that I needed in a clear manner.”
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