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“In the hardest time of my life David and his team really got me through to the other side.”
Best Divorce Lawyers in Santa Monica, CA
15 firms listed · 10 in Santa Monica · 1 open weekends · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Family Lawyer Santa Monica: Hayat Family Law
“Their accessibility and ability to explain legal issues in layman's terms helped me feel knowledgeable and empowered throughout the process.”
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
“I felt safe with her the entire process and have already recommended her to several of my friends.”
Law and Mediation Office of Natasha M. Saltz
“At first my ex-husband insisted on having his own attorney, but after speaking with Natasha he felt very comfortable with her being able to mediate and help us with our paperwork.”
Van Oorschot Law Group
“They go over and above to work things out For You!”
The 15 firms listed for Santa Monica, 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 Monica, CA
10 of the 15 firms we list are based in Santa Monica; the other 5 serve Santa Monica from Los Angeles (8 mi) and Beverly Hills (6 mi). 11 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 102 reviews; 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child support (4), property division (4), child custody (3), domestic violence (3) and mediation (3). Domain records put 13 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2001. 1 offers a free initial consultation; 2 are family- or locally-owned and 1 lists coupons or special offers. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 14 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.
Why does this page list divorce firms beyond Santa Monica?
10 of the 15 firms have an address in Santa Monica, so the page fills out with listed practices from other towns. Distance matters less than it used to, since most of a divorce runs on documents and calls rather than meetings.
The Gillespie Law Firm
“I highly recommend her services to anyone out there that needs a professional and caring attorney to represent them.”
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 Office of Chelsea M. Norris
Law and Mediation Office of Frisco Fayer
Payne Law Group
Berenji & Associates Divorce Lawyers
“Each time I had a concern and sent him an email, he would reply as soon as he could which always put me at ease.”
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