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Morales Law
- Attention
- Divorce
- Case
“A child custody case can be an incredibly stressful time in anyones life and the team at Morales Law and Mr Morales made the whole process less stressful and very manageable.”
Best Divorce Lawyers in Santa Barbara, CA
24 firms listed · 18 in Santa Barbara · 1 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 18, 2026
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Law Office of Guneet Kaur
- Case
- Family Law
- Gratitude
“Attempting to represent ourselves, we soon realized that navigating the intricate labyrinth of family law required a level of understanding and mastery that we lacked, leaving us vulnerable and overwhelmed.”
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Law Offices of Douglas R. Donnelly
“Doug Donnelly, is an adopting father, author, and lecturer, and is a past-President of the Academy of California Adoption Lawyers, and a charter member of the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. He has been recognized for 2021 as a Southern Calif...”
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The 805 Legal Team
- Questions
- Respect
- Feel
“Dustin and his team have made me aware of my rights and I feel like nobody else could've helped me as much as they have, definitely call them first when you need a lawyer for DUI!”
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Law Offices of Gregory I. McMurray
- Results
- Respect
“Amazing plans of action from start to finish and an attorney I am grateful for and would recommend to anyone who needs a custody attorney or anything else he specializes in!”
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Law Office of Channe G. Coles
- Case
- Communication
- Child
“Most impressive of all, she quickly shared several specific recommendations for resolving the situation that were obviously geared entirely toward helping us, as opposed to taking a far more expensive approach of just racking up hours or a retainer.”
The 24 firms listed for Santa Barbara, 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: Santa Barbara, CA
18 of the 24 firms we list are based in Santa Barbara; the other 6 serve Santa Barbara from Ventura (26 mi) and Oxnard (35 mi). 22 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.8 to 5.0 across 474 reviews; 4 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (98%), responsiveness (80%) and quality (73%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "results", "attention to detail" and "communication". 1 is open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody & visitation (2), child support (2), domestic violence restraining orders (2), duis (2) and family law (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 18 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 50 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 divorce firm websites listed for Santa Barbara tell you?
All 24 firms here have a website on file. Those sites are where the practice describes its own approach, its process options and its consultation terms. Read two or three before calling any of them, because the tone of a divorce site tells you a great deal.
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Law Office of Renee M. Fairbanks
- Family Law
“She assisted me with post-dissolution child support negotiations and was able to do so with candor, clear communication and discernment (and we avoided court!”
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Drury Pullen, A Professional Law Corporation
“More importantly, she has integrity and plenty of other clients, so she won't waste your money turning over every useless stone and pursuing hopeless strategies unless you want her to.”
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Charles M. Oxton
- Human Being
- Excellence
- Integrity
“Charles' years of experience are a priceless value on how he communicates with the Judge and the preparation of documents, this will make an incredible difference in the resolution for your case.”
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Moore Family Law & Mediation
“I cannot recommend Matt Moore and his associates highly enough; he was always same day available, efficient, professional, knowledgable and provided advice and assistance above and beyond what i had hoped.”
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Matthew J. Long
- Mediator
“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.”
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Rogers Sheffield & Campbell
“As local business owners it is difficult to describe in words the appreciation we have for the professionalism and courtesies shown to us at all times by Mr.”
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Law Offices of Tracey Rangel Cruz
“Hello,I just want to say Tracey was really great.”
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Law Office of Jeralyn C. Ehlers
“She gives wise counsel and has excellent communication skills.”
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Ferreira Law Group
- Compassionate
“Their office is a bit hard to find on the first visit but if you park across the street in the Fiesta 5 Parking Lot (behind the Apple Store) you can cross the street and use the side entrance on the right hand side if you're facing the building.”
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Marla A. Pleyte, Attorney at Law
“The process of divorce requires perseverance, a cool head, research skills and attention to detail.”
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Law Offices of Anna S. Karczag
“Thank you Anna you did an amazing job getting the custody of my child..”
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Burke Brian H, Attorney & Mediator
“For the last 20 years the “Roadmap Consultation” has been available in Santa Barbara to over 2,000 clients. It's a 3-hour, stand-alone service that enables you to: (1) Determine where you and your case stand, (2) Decide where you want to be in the fu...”
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Misho Law Group
“Misho Law Group is not for everyone. If your case is notcomplicated by thorny issues such as business valuation, characterization of corporationsand other entities as separate or community property, unrealisticexpectations with respect to child and s...”
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Law Office of Alice P. Arnold, J.d.,ph.d.
- Compassion
“Those whom I have referred to Alice have consistently reported how pleased they are with Alice's work, her expertise, effectiveness, and ability to reduce the anxiety involved in these stressful situations.”
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Bamieh & De Smeth, PLC
- Judicial System
- Questions
- Legal Representation
“Within a short span, their relentless efforts bore fruit; all charges against my son were dropped, and he was released without a bail requirement, bringing immense relief to our family.”
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Law Offices of Monty S Gill
- Call
- Outcome
- Hearing
“Monty was very professional and direct, he did not over promise and he always delivered in a timely and professional manner, and he obtained a favorable outcome.”
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Negley Law
- Gratitude
- Law Firm
- Judge
“Michael Rutkowski and his team came through at a moments notice with a professionalism that gave me peace of mind and most importantly our desired outcome.”
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A People's Choice
- Efficient
- Questions
- Documents
“I worked with A People's choice for adult adoption and the right from my initial conversation with them and going thru the process, they made this a very convenient and easy process.”
Divorce and Separation Legal Services in Santa Barbara, CA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$4250
Maximum cost
$19528
National Average
$6892
Avg Per Hour Rates
$460
$5169
$9764
Average price range is based on 343 cost profiles
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