Hoover Krepelka
“HK is a highly reputable family law firm backed by experienced, caring, capable and professional attorneys and staff.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in San Francisco, CA
24 firms listed · 7 in San Francisco · 2 open weekends · 19 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
The Zhou Law Group
“Teona, she is the legal counselor, she was very knowledgeable about the business, very detailed in answering questions, she was kind and sincere, the experience was great, it's a good team!”
Lonich Patton Ehrlich Policastri
“She did a great job of representing me and setting realistic expectations.”
Amin Law
“Their team of attorneys are dedicated to helping clients achieve the best possible outcome.”
Ahluwalia Law
“Additionally, his fee's were reasonable (I was quoted thousands more by other lawyers) I would very much recommend him.”
Romanovska Law
“I am also quite thankful for the additional advice on parental rights and shared rights.”
The 24 firms listed for San Francisco, 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 Francisco, CA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 7 are in San Francisco itself and 17 come from towns including San Jose (14, 45 mi), San Mateo (1, 16 mi) and San Rafael (1, 17 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 750 reviews; 4 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 (98%), responsiveness (78%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "knowledge", "understanding" and "results". 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (10), child custody (7), divorce (6), domestic violence (4) and family law (4). 6 have a BBB rating of A or A+. All 24 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 62 years. 5 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 San Francisco 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 Offices of Christian Schank and Associates
“Derek, Kelsey and the team of paralegals that worked on my child custody case did an amazing job collaborating with me and ensuring they gave me the best possible legal representation.”
Law Offices of Andrew G. Marcellino
“He's done a lot for me and he went above and beyond for me and I'd really recommend him.”
Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove
“Sean knows California divorce law really well, and in the situations where he might not know something exactly, he does't make something up; rather, he pauses and actually finds out what the right answer is.”
Law Office of Daniel Jensen
“She knows what she is doing and I sincerely feel so lucky to retain her as my attorney.”
Adam Gurley Law Offices
“These are complicated and emotional processes, and I was very glad to have Adam on my side throughout.”
Law Offices of Nick Cvietkovich
“He was professional and understanding of what I was going through and defended me against what was false claims.”
Adam Diran Attorney At Law
“After taking the time to understand my situation, they weren't the right people to help me, but suggested next steps to explore.”
Law Office of Joseph Camenzind, IV
“Unlike some family lawyers who want to elongate to process and get money out of you, he always avoided unnecessary conflicts, focusing on facts and the law, and right to the point with a strong attitude.”
The Law Offices of David Korsunsky
“Easy to communicate with and I feel like he always has my back.”
Law Offices of Jason L. Pintar
“Everything was done easily and I would highly recommend him to anyone who is looking for a trust or estate plan.”
Evans Law Offices
“Would recommend her and if i ever needed a bankruptcy attorney, she would be my first and only choice!”
The Law Offices of John H. Perrott
“Very professional, very efficient, very nice, and more importantly, able to control costs for clients.”
Kate Rockas
“Kate is a skilled expert and professional Mediator and makes it very comfortable for all parties involved.”
Madigan & Lewis
“She was thorough when reviewing documents for me and helped me figure out ways to communicate with the mediator (as well as my ex) so that I could constructively push for results and avoid shooting myself in the foot.”
Peter Tuann
“Though-out the whole experience he was very honest and helpful to explain to us in plain English how the court system works.”
The Law Office of Paul A. Lovrich
“Lovrich was very detail oriented, supportive during the whole time!”
Lazaro Law Group
“You will not just be getting a lawyer to help you navigate through a complex legal system, but you are getting an advocate and friend.”
Barry Schneider
“Barry Schneider made the process as easy and painless as possible, considering complex circumstances of my divorce (custody issues, all kind of financial confusion and a nasty attitude of now “ex”).”
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