Merrell Law Firm
“Edward Merrell was extremely patient, professional, and understanding during a very difficult time for our family.”
Best Divorce Lawyers in Birmingham, AL
22 firms listed · all 22 in Birmingham · 2 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 18 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Massey, Stotser & Nichols
“Im impressed with the way they handled the flow of each customer's closing before and during COVID.”
The Rose Law Firm
“Attorney Rose goes above and beyond with her compassion and ability to make you feel heard and cared about.”
Boles Holmes White
“Very technically astute, listens, available and responsive, and works diligently to get you the best outcome.”
The Law Office of Brad J. Latta
“Brad took it head on and helped me get my babies back from leaving an extremely abusive and controlling man.”
Shaw Family Law
“Working with this firm was an exceptional experience from start to finish and I can't ever thank them enough for everything they did for me.”
The 22 firms listed for Birmingham, AL 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: Birmingham, AL
All 22 firms we list here are in Birmingham itself. We have 42 firms in Birmingham on file; this page shows the highest-rated 22. The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 959 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 18 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results" and "understanding". 2 are open around the clock and 2 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (3), adoptions (2), business law (2), child support (2) and civil litigation (2). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2000. 2 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers payment plans and 8 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 22 of the firms on this page; 17 publish a contact page and 7 list a public email. 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.
Are any divorce firms listed for Birmingham open on Saturdays or Sundays?
2 of the 22 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.
The Law Office of Benita Jenkins
“She's always prepared and keeps you in the loop as to what's going on and what to expect.”
Marcus A. Jones, III
“Great people very informative and professional Mr jones came highly recommended by several people I know and has helped me tremendously thus far.”
Russo White & Keller
“Greg White was great to work with and settled my divorce quickly.”
The Burleson Firm
“They were quick to respond, very professional, reasonable in their fees and compassionate.”
Sheffield & Lentine
“After fighting a false felony identity theft charge for nearly three years, I can finally say I have my life back, and I owe so much of that to John Lentine and the team at Sheffield & Lentine.”
The McCormick Firm
“The McCormick Firm was very professional and got me quick easy divorce.”
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Ritchey Legal
“He made himself available to me and he,and promptly returned my calls”
Thomas Family Law
“He makes sure he gets everything right so everything will run smoothly !”
Durward & Durward
“The attorneys here are very knowledgeable about the law and were quick witted and helpful.”
Dixon Law
“Sometimes you don't just need legal skill — you need someone willing to stand with you and see it through.”
The Oncale Firm
“My divorce which seemed like a nightmare, but the service provided by The Oncale Firm was outstanding throughout the whole process.”
Kelly R Knight, Attorney
“She is among the greatest of her profession did an outstanding job for me with my children on 2 separate occasions.”
Hubbard Law Firm
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Cindee Dale Holmes
“I highly recommend this attorney when I reached out she did not turn me away listen to the facts stick to the facts when speaking and she will answer your questions.”
Ronilo Law
“Ronilo seemed to actually care about what I was going through and really listen and provide feedback that showed she had really heard me and cared about my struggle and the best path forward.”
Why these companies made our list
What clients say about firms in Birmingham
- “Mr. Latta and his firm handled my divorce case with great professionalism, integrity and in a timely manner.” — client of The Law Office of Brad J. Latta
- “Many thanks to them for taking care of my family, and helping me secure a great outcome in my divorce settlement.” — client of Shaw Family Law
- “I can honestly say the legal aspect of my divorce was not unpleasant thanks to the comic relief provided during meetings with Marcus.” — client of Marcus A. Jones, III
- “I highly recommend The Rose Law Firm if you’re looking for legal counsel or help with your divorce.” — client of The Rose Law Firm
- “Paul Shaw, Conner, Daniel and Peyton were all extremely personable, professional, supportive and compassionate throughout my divorce process.” — client of Shaw Family Law
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