Ellie J. Stoddard
“Ellie is patient and thorough and a pleasure to work with.”
Best Divorce Lawyers near Stratford, CT
1 of these firms is based in Stratford; the others serve Stratford from towns including Bridgeport (4 mi), Westport (12 mi) and Shelton (5 mi).
3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+ · 2 show a license
Data verified October 27, 2026
Maya Murphy
“Her attention to detail and deep knowledge of employment law made a complex situation much easier to navigate.”
Needle | Cuda
“I have been practicing family law exclusively for well over 35 years, and I would count Melissa Needle among the top ten ethical lawyers that I deal with.”
Bakes Law
“Her prices are more than fair, her response time is exceedingly quick, she's knowledgeable, and far more thoughtful than any other attorney I considered”
Wolf & Shore Law Group
“My case wasn't easy, but she weathered the storm by my side; and I am forever grateful for her support and guidance.”
Ganim Legal
“Excellent communication, great work they do here for a good price.”
The 15 firms listed for Stratford, CT 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: Stratford, CT
The 15 firms on this page are rated from 4.1 to 5.0 across 1,136 reviews; 9 have 50 or more reviews and 12 are rated 4.5 or higher. The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "patient", "results" and "understanding". 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are mediation (4), child support (3), personal injury (3), estate planning & probate (2) and family law (2). 2 show a license on their websites and 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 12 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 1998. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation 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 and 10 list a public email. 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 Stratford open on Saturdays or Sundays?
4 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.
Alex Meyerovich, Attorney
“I was always left with a feeling of confidence that things would workout during the stressful moments of our process.”
D'Agosto & Howe
“No matter how many times I call to get an update on my case they are very kind, professional and treat you with respect One of the best law firms if not the best lawyer I have worked with hands down.”
Broder Orland Murray & Demattie
“Navigating a divorce is an emotional rollercoaster, and my team, led by Nicole DiGiose, was like a steady hand guiding me through the ups and downs that preceded the trial”
Law Offices of Dori-Ellen S. Feltman
“My post post judgment divorce proceedings were very difficult and complicated and Dori-Ellen was always available to me and supportive throughout the entire ordeal, especially during a period of time where the world was in chaos because of Covid and the CT courts were closed.”
Consumer Legal Services
“HIghly recommended…nice to deal with someone who has already walked in your shoes!”
Costello, Brennan, Sasso and Sinclair
“From day one she stepped right in, cut through the red tape and challenges, navigated my case as if she had been there from the beginning, kept my case on track, and was a strong advocate for me and my family.”
The Law Office of Maurizio D. Lancia
“Maurizio went above and beyond to prove my case when they were claiming it was pre-existing.”
The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy
“Attorney Cuddy was a pleasure to work with and very responsive to my questions.”
Goldstein and Peck
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What clients say about firms near Stratford
- “I truly lucked out finding Katherine Bakes. I never imagined a divorce could be settled this efficiently, but her professionalism and speed far exceeded my expectations.” — client of Bakes Law
- “My divorce was high-net-worth and highly contentious, yet Melissa guided me through it with professionalism, expertise, and compassion.” — client of Needle | Cuda
- “Chris Brennan represented me for a divorce. He guided me through the entire process and kept me informed every step of the way.” — client of Costello, Brennan, Sasso and Sinclair
- “Since day 1 he has always been very friendly, and very informative with my divorce.” — client of The Law Offices of James A. Cuddy
- “Attorney Eric Broder and his team were exceptional throughout my divorce case.” — client of Broder Orland Murray & Demattie
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