Ellis Family Law
“Significantly, the staff at Ellis Family Law were friendly, supportive, and timely in making sure all the important details of our plan were dealt with.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Durham, NC
15 firms listed · all 15 in Durham · 8 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 18, 2026
McKissick & McKissick
“Handled my case fast and easy!”
Alexander Law
“During a difficult time, Ana was a reassuring voice of reason and wisdom.”
Richardson Law Firm
“Kathy Richardson is a great lawyer who represented me on my case and I was very satisfied with the outcome!”
The Law Offices of Eric M. Williams
“I really recommend this lawyer he really cares about his clients and work very hard to make sure you get justices..”
Hayes Hofler & Associates
“Hofler took his time after hours and spoke with me about my issue and gave his strong recommendations before I rushed into hiring lawyers.”
This page gathers the 15 family law firms listed for Durham, NC. 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: Durham, NC
All 15 firms we list here are in Durham itself. We have 16 firms in Durham on file; this page shows the highest-rated 15. 13 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.1 to 5.0 across 274 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 8 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (91%), responsiveness (86%) and value (73%). 4 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 11 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 33 years. 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for all 15 of the firms on this page; 13 publish a contact page; 6 list a public email and 2 take bookings online. We count these figures across the firms on this page; hours and prices change, so confirm the details with the firm before you book a consultation.
Do family law firms listed for Durham take appointments online?
2 of the 15 firms link to online booking from their own sites. That spares you a round of phone tag, though the slot you pick is often an intake call rather than time with the attorney who would run your file. Confirm who you will be speaking with.
Payne Family Law & Mediation, PA
“They got everything I needed to get done and great people to work with.”
Law Office of Brennon Morton
“Son had a ticket and Mr Morton got the entire case dismissed.”
Keith A Bishop
“This will be my lawyer forever!”
Law Office of Sonya Linton
“I have practiced law for over a decade in NC and although I do not work in the same field as Sonya, I can tell you she knows her stuff.”
Law Office of Martha McKee
“I highly recommend the Law Office of Martha Mc Kee for family law, and custody issues.”
Ann M. Credle
“Until this day I remember how professional, compassionate, thorough and willing to fight for what was fair and in my best interest.”
Julie Woodmansee, Durham Family Law Specialist
Jill E Burton & Associates
“Highly recommend, professional with touch of kindness.”
Law Offices of Catherine Pavur
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