Carolyn Goodman, Attorney at Law
“She patiently walked me through the agreement and made sure I understood the consequences of any proposed changes.”
Best Divorce Lawyers in Washington, DC
15 firms listed · 14 in Washington · 1 open 24/7 · 2 open weekends · 12 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 30, 2026
Barkat Law Firm
“When things got irrational or nonsensical, Sheraz kept our efforts focused on being responsive to the court, and provided explanation and reassurance, that all the noise, while a reality, was not relevant to the court or our efforts”
Lopez Law Firm
“Lopez was incredibly professional and helpful as we dealt with attaining a CPO and ASO from a stalker of hours.”
Law Office of Sebastian Krop
“He is always very quick to reply to any questions and concerns, personable but still matter-of-fact, extremely professional and knowledgeable.”
The Law Offices of David Stein
“David has been an incredible resource and fount of wisdom in my many discussions with him.”
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Mitchell Law D.C.
“He is extremely patient and takes the time to explain the expectations of the court system, what you will encounter and offers compete recommendations on an initial phone call before retaining him.”
The 15 firms listed for Washington, DC 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: Washington, DC
14 of the 15 firms we list are based in Washington; the other one serves Washington from Alexandria, VA (7 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.3 to 5.0 across 450 reviews; 4 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 "knowledge" and "understanding". 1 is open around the clock; 2 are open on Saturdays and 1 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are child custody (4), uncontested divorce (3), alimony (2), child support (2) and family law (2). 1 shows a license on its website. 9 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 28 years. 1 offers urgent consultations and 3 offer a free initial consultation. 1 has Spanish-speaking staff. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; all 15 publish a contact page; 10 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 Washington?
14 of the 15 firms have an address in Washington, 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.
Law Offices of Marvin Liss
“Marvin Liss and his staff handled my accident case and was very knowledgeable and attentive to myself and my husband.”
Remus Enterprises Law Group
“If you're searching for a corporate attorney who is attentive to your needs and responds quickly to any issue or legal need you have, I highly recommend Remus Law Group!”
Zamani & Associates
“If you need an excellent divorce attorney who will fight for you, especially if your spouse is unkind, I wholeheartedly recommend Sogand Zamani.”
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P. A. Davis Law Office
“Demonstrated knowledge of the law and continuously communicated what needed to be done at every step of the process.”
Darwood Law Firm
“This process is painful irrespectively, and Kristina made this as smooth as possible.”
The Law Office of Seth Shich
“If you think you need to start seeking help in a practical and economical way, Seth is the go to lawyer when you are dealing with special circumstances”
Tucker
“Marina Barannik and her colleagues at Tucker PLLC guided me through a difficult divorce process with grace and skill.”
Shulman Rogers
“If you have the chance to work with Michele, do not pass it up, she is a rare gem in her field and will fight hard for you while also providing you with the compassion needed during such difficult circumstances.”
Jessica E Adler Law Office
“I felt that her fee was a little high at first, but she graciously pro-rates the time spent together, so I walked away feeling that I had paid a fair amount.”
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