Meakins Law
“From the start, she was incredibly supportive and reassuring, always providing clear and realistic expectations.”
Best Divorce Lawyers in Berkeley, CA
15 firms listed · 6 in Berkeley · 1 open 24/7 · 3 open weekends · all 15 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 15, 2026
Law Offices of Andrea B. Goldman
Joel H. Tranter, Attorney at Law
“He helped us secure an appointment with a judge so that we could meet our goal to have our divorce settled by the end of the year.”
Martin "jamie" Elmer
Bartlett Law Firm
“I'm glad that when I am asking for legal help the lawyers are there to throw down for me.”
Law Office of Manuel Juarez
“Very good lawyer or case took 4 years to resolve but got it done very happy with results highly recommend mr Juarez i”
The 15 firms listed for Berkeley, CA take divorce and separation work. Everything shown about their process, consultations and hours is drawn from each firm's own website, and the star ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Berkeley, CA
6 of the 15 firms we list are based in Berkeley; the other 9 serve Berkeley from towns including San Francisco (12 mi), Walnut Creek (13 mi) and Alameda (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.5 to 5.0 across 730 reviews; 3 have 50 or more reviews. 1 is open around the clock; 3 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), child custody (3), child support (2), legal separation (2) and mediation (2). Domain records put 14 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2002. 1 offers urgent consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 9 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.
Are any divorce firms listed for Berkeley open on Saturdays or Sundays?
3 of the 15 firms list weekend hours. In this kind of work that normally means a Saturday consultation slot rather than a full office, which suits people who cannot take time off midweek. Call ahead, because weekend availability tends to be by appointment only.
Amin Law
“They answered all my questions and helped me get started with the custody process .”
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Romanov Law
“Diana is not afraid to take on complicated cases that other attorneys don't want to take and she knows how to win them.”
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Hart Ginney
“What I appreciated most was their collaborative approach — they genuinely listened to my feedback, worked with me as a client, and then provided clear, thoughtful professional guidance in a mediation-focused way.”
The Law Office Of Ariel Brownell
“As someone who recently went through an arduous divorce, I cannot emphasize enough how fortunate I was to have hired an exceptional attorney to guide me through the process.”
Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove
“Going to court is never cheap, but he gave me every opportunity to save pennies on small work where I could so that he could handle the big fights”
Unruh Law
“John helped my mom get VA DIC after my father passed from an illness related to his Agent Orange exposure in Vietnam.”
Law Offices of Gerard A. Falzone
“During the mediation, he weighed every offer and showed me where those might impact me either in the short or long term.”
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Candelaria
“I called to inquire about their services and Daisy was able to help and get me scheduled for a consult.”
Lazaro Law Group
“He is very sensitive to his clients needs and he also great with following up.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in and near Berkeley
- “If you're looking for a knowledgeable and compassionate divorce attorney, I highly recommend Meakins Law.” — client of Meakins Law
- “Gerard was kind, ethical, patient and knowledgeable; he helped us have a fair and amicable divorce and I can’t recommend him highly enough.” — client of Law Offices of Gerard A. Falzone
- “Sean is a kind, knowledgeable, and empathetic attorney who made my divorce experience less painful/stressful than I could have ever imagined.” — client of Lurkis, Joyce & Del Bove
- “Going through a custody and divorce matter can be complicated and stressful, so having an attorney who is not only experienced but also understanding and easy to communicate with makes a significant difference.” — client of Amin Law
- “Diana was hired for the divorce case and she made sure to make us comfortable since the very beginning by hearing us and empowering us.” — client of Romanov Law
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