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Best Child Custody Lawyers in Santa Barbara, CA
19 firms listed · all 19 in Santa Barbara · 12 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 21, 2026
Felix & Killen
“Working with Daniella Felix was a true pleasure because she was very professional, knowledgeable, supportive, and was very responsive.”
Law Office of Guneet Kaur
“The effort and persistence they dedicated, helped me progress, and accomplish goals I did not image could be reached!”
Law Offices of Douglas R. Donnelly
Law Office of Channe G. Coles
“Channe was more then well prepared for my trial and fought for everything that I had asked for.”
Seige Law
“I have worked with Rick on several trust and estate matters and I have seen up close his competence and professionalism.”
The 19 firms listed for Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
All 19 firms we list here are in Santa Barbara itself. We have 21 firms in Santa Barbara on file; this page shows the highest-rated 19. 17 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 204 reviews; 1 has 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (100%), responsiveness (82%) and quality (76%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "results" and "understanding". The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody & visitation (2), child support (2), domestic violence (2), domestic violence restraining orders (2) and mediation (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 14 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 years. 1 offers a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. 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 Santa Barbara usually state?
All 19 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 Gregory I. McMurray
“He was upfront honest about how difficult my case was and explained to me with details of the chances of not being able to win my case.”
Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks
“She is a great listener and in my experience she knows exactly what she is doing.”
Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation
“If you care about working with attorney's that have a heart and integrity, that are not interested in dragging out your case to make more money off you while tearing your family farther apart, then Jennifer Drury and Susanna Pullen are exactly who you will want to work with.”
Charles M. Oxton
“During the time they defended me, and indirectly my family, I had the privilege to observe a consummate professional, business owner, one of the most excellent attorneys in their profession and a proud and doting father and family man.”
Moore Family Law & Mediation
“Matt was easy to work with and readily available.”
Matthew J. Long
“I had known Matthew Long for several years before I needed his services as an attorney, and knew him to be a man of high integrity who truly believes in helping people work out their differences.”
Rogers Sheffield & Campbell
“I have worked with Bradley Hollister extensively on both business and personal matters.”
Law Office of Jeralyn C. Ehlers
“She gives wise counsel and has excellent communication skills.”
Ferreira Law Group
“I have worked with the Ferreira law group many times, and they are always ethical, prompt, and detailed.”
Law Offices of Anna S. Karczag
“Thank you Anna you did an amazing job getting the custody of my child..”
Marla A. Pleyte, Attorney at Law
The Law Office of Paul E. Schonauer
Misho Law Group
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