Feron Poleon
“Poleon and her legal team are the very best and everything you hope for in legal representation!”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Amherst, NY
15 firms listed · 5 in Amherst · 2 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
Frank S Ieraci, Attorney at Law
“He is highly experienced, has a very strong, clearly respected reputation with every court official and judge we've dealt with, and has handled sensitive and auxillary issues for my family, including a dispute with my son's school district, with tact and ease.”
Law Office of Randy H. Gugino
“He explained in detail what was required and in many cases handled all transactions where we were not required to be present at closing.”
Patrick M. Noe, Jr., Attorney at Law
“Our entire extended family in Buffalo has used him for various legal needs such as real estate closings and wills.”
Rupp Law
“I had a wonderful experience working with Karin as she made a very difficult process easier to navigate.”
Venzon Law Firm
“They talk to you straight and you can count on them making certain your case is well-prepared and can take it as far as it needs to go.”
This page gathers the 15 family law firms listed for Amherst, NY. Practice areas, consultation terms and hours are what each firm publishes on its own website; ratings and quoted lines come from public reviews.
Area overview: Amherst, NY
Of the 15 firms we list here, 5 are in Amherst itself and 10 come from Buffalo (6, 9 mi), Williamsville (3, 4 mi) and Getzville (1, 1 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 415 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 2 are open on Saturdays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are divorce (3), real estate (3), child support (2), criminal defense (2) and divorce mediation (2). 5 have a BBB rating of A or A+. Domain records put 10 websites of the firms on this page at ten or more years old; the oldest dates from 2003. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 4 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 are some listed family practices outside Amherst?
An office in Amherst is held by 5 of the 15 firms. The rest come from other towns. Family matters are usually heard where you live, so ask a firm from further out how it handles hearings in your area.
Kate Johnson Law
“First of all her retainer is excellent, Kate works hard for you and doesn't take advantage like so many lawyers that drag it out and bill, bill, bill.”
Pfalzgraf Beinhauer Grear Harris Schuller
“Dan Schuller, Esq, has assisted our family with wills, health care directives, PO As, and referrals with local assisted living placement agencies.”
Muscato & Shatkin
“Do not hesitate to hire this law firm.”
Vallone Law
“He kept me well informed the entire time and never ever set false expectations - Honestly, I would refer anyone that experiences a DWI to him because he was extremely well versed, personable and stayed with me until the very end and was just absolutely amazing.”
Michael J. Stachowski
“He is well known and respected across Erie and Niagara counties, and brings a lifetime of experience to the table.”
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Michelle S. Bullock Law & Mediation
“She was very responsive and answered any questions I had being my first home purchase.”
Sunil Bakshi Attorney At Law
“You will not regret going to him for anything you need in the legal field.”
Pope Law Firm
“They have been extremely attentive to detail with my legal needs over several years now.”
John D Wieser ESQ
“John and Frank even put up with the million most likely annoying emails I have sent to them over the years, and yes they responded to them all.”
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