Best Family Law Attorneys in Lake Charles, LA

24 firms listed · 20 in Lake Charles · 1 open 24/7 · 1 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+

Data verified October 18, 2026

The Johnson Firm - Lake Charles Attorneys

The Johnson Firm - Lake Charles Attorneys

(49)
  • Charges
  • Legal Representation
  • Grateful
“They were able to maneuver through the court system with ease because of the integrity they operate in and the respect the entire system has for their firm.”
Free Initial Consultation
Emergency Services
In Business Since 2016
1419 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Sudduth & Associates

Sudduth & Associates

(49)
  • Number
  • Emails
  • Company
“Today he sent me by email the court verdict stating I was charged to a non-moving violation which means my insurance policy and driving record won't be affected”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 2019
1109 Pithon St, Lake Charles, LA
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Colonna Law Firm

Colonna Law Firm

(50)
  • Texted
  • Price
  • Matter
“Context: I had a situation where family called police over concerns of metal health crisis, erratic behavior, medical withdrawal (result of losing Medicaid).”
Free Initial Consultation
Transparent Fees & Pricing
In Business Since 2012
900 Ryan St Ste 402, Lake Charles, LA
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Law Offices of John Green Jr.

Law Offices of John Green Jr.

(48)
  • Matter
  • Needs
  • Choice
“They're very good at braking things down and explaining things if you ask, which made everything go smoother and made it easier to express wants and needs in the process.”
In Business Since 2016
1135 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA
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The Roach Law Firm

The Roach Law Firm

(8)
“Great Lawyers!”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
Average Price Tag
BBB Rating: A+
In Business Since 1962
2917 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden

Fuerst, Carrier & Ogden

(31)
  • Paralegal
  • Knowledge
  • Team
“I needed legal help during a very hard time in my life, which would have been so much more difficult if not for Scott's excellent counsel and work ethic.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2011
127 Broad St Suite 300, Lake Charles, LA
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This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for Lake Charles, LA. 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: Lake Charles, LA

Of the 24 firms we list here, 20 are in Lake Charles itself and 4 come from Orange, TX (2, 32 mi), Kinder (1, 29 mi) and DeRidder (1, 45 mi). The firms on this page are rated from 4.0 to 5.0 across 943 reviews; 5 have 50 or more reviews and 16 are rated 4.5 or higher. When clients rate these firms on specific qualities, they most often praise professionalism (95%), quality (81%) and responsiveness (67%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "understanding", "knowledge" and "results". 1 is open around the clock and 1 is open on weekends. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (8), personal injury (7), divorce (5), child custody (4) and car accidents (3). 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 15 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 64 years. 1 offers urgent consultations; 6 offer a free initial consultation and 1 is family- or locally-owned. 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.

Which family law firms listed for Lake Charles offer free consultations?

A first meeting at no charge is offered by 6 of the 24 firms. That usually buys a short intake call rather than advice on your situation. Ask what the call includes before booking, and treat it as your chance to hear how the practice works.

Chavis Law

Chavis Law

(20)
  • Team
  • Passion
  • Questions
“The staff is very friendly and you truly feel comfortable especially when you are having to go through the legal system and that can be stressful and expensive ..”
In Business Since 2020
910 Ford St, Lake Charles, LA
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Guillory Hargrave & Lacombe

Guillory Hargrave & Lacombe

(19)
  • Team
  • The Future
  • Call
“Living in Central Texas and pursuing a divorce in Louisiana is not an easy process but he made it as easy as possible for me while keeping me informed throughout the entire process.”
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2012
940 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Law Offices of Tara B. Hawkins

Law Offices of Tara B. Hawkins

(15)
  • Court
  • Bless
“Hawkins is phenomenal in representing clients in court, well recognized amongst law peers, punctual during court dates, available for new court dates, and offers an affordable payment plan!”
25+ Years Experience
1607 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Sanchez Burke

Sanchez Burke

(20)
  • Outcome
  • Feel
  • Law Firm
“They focused on the facts of our case and what needed to be done to relieve our situation and made us feel very comfortable while not leading us into false hope”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2012
1200 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Fontenot & Shumaker

Fontenot & Shumaker

(11)
  • Prices
  • The Office
  • Adoption
“I was so impressed with the way he handled my accident that now my husband and I are using Fontenot and Shumaker to take care of a lawsuit that we have going with our contractor that we hired to repair our home after hurricane Laura.”
In Business Since 2021
2706 Hodges St, Lake Charles, LA
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David Green

David Green

(13)
  • Paralegal
  • Custody
  • Understanding
“I would recommend them to anyone.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2012
316 Iris St, Lake Charles, LA
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Stockwell Sievert Viccellio Clements & Shaddock

Stockwell Sievert Viccellio Clements & Shaddock

(2)
“Top law firm”
Family Business
In Business Since 1997
127 Broad St, Lake Charles, LA
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Law Office of Hillary L. Nixon

Law Office of Hillary L. Nixon

(9)
  • Text
“I retained her for a custody case in 2019 and it never made it to court because the judge called them into his chambers the day before the court date and told the other party he was dismissing it.”
In Business Since 2016
1111 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Sigler Law

Sigler Law

(9)
“As a result of that life-changing event, I had to cancel/reschedule two other appointments to handle the funeral and deal with grief-related health issues.”
In Business Since 2021
1827 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Hinch and Associates PLC

Hinch and Associates PLC

(10)
  • Knowledge
  • Father
  • Team
“Years of legal experience and just overall knowledge of the process put me at ease and gave me the peace of mind I needed to focus on the details of my transaction.”
Free Initial Consultation
Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2019
1400 Ryan St, Lake Charles, LA
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Loftin & Leblanc

Loftin & Leblanc

(14)
“Not Sugar Coating The Situation He Explained Everything That Was Going To Happen And Even Took The Time To Go Over Our Options So We Could Weigh The Pros And Cons Of Each And Come To A Conclusion Together .”
In Business Since 2024
113 Dr Michael Debakey Dr, Lake Charles, LA
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Godley William L

Godley William L

(13)
  • Money
  • Children
  • Court
“The time you spent explaining the process and answering any/all of my questions gave me hope and reassurance during my situation, and made me feel as if I were your only client.”
In Business Since 2011
616 Kirby St, Lake Charles, LA
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The Hunter Law Group

The Hunter Law Group

(1)
“I highly recommend Becky Hunter and the Hunter, Hunter & Sonnier team to anyone needing a strong lawyer.”
In Business Since 1998
1807 Lake St, Lake Charles, LA
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Nadine Dunbar Gills, Attorney At Law

Nadine Dunbar Gills, Attorney At Law

Accepts All Major Credit Cards
In Business Since 2010
1301 Enterprise Blvd, Lake Charles, LA
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Hebert Holmes & Fontenot

Hebert Holmes & Fontenot

(2)
“Very good people”
In Business Since 2021
Kinder, LA · 29 mi from Lake Charles
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Mitchell Law Firm

Mitchell Law Firm

(38)
  • Mind
  • Case
  • Paralegal
“While I did not retain this firm in my case, this was the most resourceful and courteous group of professionals I spoke to in the Orange county area regarding my matter.”
In Business Since 2019
Orange, TX · 32 mi from Lake Charles
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Dies & Parkhurst: Parkhurst Steve

Dies & Parkhurst: Parkhurst Steve

(1)
“I tried 6 years to get my SS disability with no success.”
Free Initial Consultation
In Business Since 2015
Orange, TX · 32 mi from Lake Charles
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Jodi C. Andrews

Jodi C. Andrews

(9)
  • Questions
“She worked hard and got me exactly what I needed!”
In Business Since 2017
DeRidder, LA · 45 mi from Lake Charles
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