Men's Family Law
“He takes the time to listen and spend his time to get to know the issue allowing for better results and a great experience.”
Best Child Custody Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA
15 firms listed · 9 in Santa Monica · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · 9 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Family Lawyer Santa Monica: Hayat Family Law
“They took the time to listen to my worries and acknowledge my emotions, providing both legal counsel and emotional assistance.”
Law Office of Mayank Mohan
“Able to explain the legal basis in simple and lay language, allowing me to better participate in the process.”
The Ratinoff Law Group
“She understands the issues, and can reach fair and appropriate resolutions in any circumstance.”
Law and Mediation Office of Natasha M. Saltz
“She was very patient through the process and kept us on track to get the paperwork filed.”
Van Oorschot Law Group
“They go over and above to work things out For You!”
The 15 firms listed for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
Of the 15 firms we list here, 9 are in Santa Monica itself and 6 come from Los Angeles (4, 8 mi) and Beverly Hills (2, 6 mi). 12 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 263 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 9 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (96%), responsiveness (96%) and quality (69%). 1 is open around the clock and 3 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are property division (4), child support (3), mediation (3), child custody (2) and child custody & visitation (2). Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers urgent consultations; 2 offer a free initial consultation and 2 are family- or locally-owned. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 publish a contact page; 10 list a public email and 1 takes bookings online. 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 Santa Monica usually state?
All 15 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.
The Gillespie Law Firm
“Her persistence and dedication in my divorce was the reason I received an equitable 50-50 custody schedule for my three children.”
Meyer, Olson, Lowy & Meyers
“Even though divorce is a very unpleasant and stressful time, it sure helps to know you've got the best on your side.”
Bransky Law Group
Law Offices of Karen P. Donahoe
Clarke Logan Young Law Offices
Law and Mediation Office of Frisco Fayer
Payne Law Group
The Soleymani Law Firm
“Debbie explaining the law, outlines in clear language the steps in the process that where needed to be done.”
The Mines Law Firm
“I highly recommend her to anyone in need of legal services in Los Angeles.”
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