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Law Offices of Lisa A. Ruggieri
- Marriage
- Work
- Assets
“Lisa is assisted by a wonderful, sensitive, knowledgeable and hardworking paralegal, Anthony, who will always be there for you and get you what you need when you need it.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Newton, MA
24 firms listed · 11 in Newton · 4 open 24/7 · 6 open weekends · 16 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 21, 2026
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Mediation and Family Services
- Understanding
- Emotional
“We met with a couple others but I felt that he did a fantastic job balancing the emotional parts of the process and let us work through that but also kept us on task.”
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Dangerlaw
“Deb, Annika, Lauren, and Scarlett and the team at Danger Law were unfailingly compassionate, knowledgeable, and responsive as they guided me through both the probate process and the creation of my own estate documents.”
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Wilson Marino & Bonnevie
“Given perhaps one the most disruptive events in life - divorce - the office's of Wilson, Marino & Bonnevie were extremely professional, empathetic, and zero'ed in on finding a resolution.”
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D'Amico Tutwiler
“The knowledge and trust that she was working towards the best possible outcome ethically and where there is seemingly no 'winner' enabled me to face all other aspects of my life.”
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Goldman Law
- Law Firm
“They fought for me to the very end while always having my best interests in mind, and there was never a time when I felt they had misled me in any way.”
This page gathers the 24 family law firms listed for Newton, MA. 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: Newton, MA
Of the 24 firms we list here, 11 are in Newton itself and 13 come from towns including Boston (5, 6 mi), Toronto, ON (1, 1 mi) and Newton Upper Falls (1, 2 mi). 21 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 4.0 to 5.0 across 1,191 reviews; 8 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 (98%), responsiveness (85%) and quality (75%). The topics that come up most in reviews of the firms on this page are "communication", "expertise" and "results". 4 are open around the clock; 6 are open on Saturdays and 5 on Sundays. The practice areas the firms on this page list most often on their websites are family law (5), criminal defense (3), child support (2), domestic violence (2) and modifications (2). 9 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 20 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 32 years. 4 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations; 2 offer payment plans and 5 offer a free initial consultation. 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.
Do family law firms listed for Newton take appointments online?
5 of the 24 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.
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Marlene Shiner, Esq. Family Law + Mediation
- Money
- Result
- Divorce
“I'd spoken with a lot of attorneys who wanted to go to war over assets and they left me feeling worse than I'd imagined possible at a time that was already very, very trying and difficult.”
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Law Office of David Jellinek
“Attorney David Jellinek is an exceptionally knowledgeable, experienced and effective attorney.”
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Zuckerman Law Group
- Skilled
- Expertise
- System
“She was extremely generous with her time and made sure that we understood each aspect of the process, communicating regularly and clearly about timelines and what to expect.”
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Brecher, Wyner, Simons, Fox & Bolan
“Attorney Simons continues to raise the bar in terms of professional knowledge, as evidenced by her involvement with the Real Estate Bar Association-including having served as President of the Association.”
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Law Office of Anne E. Gillespie
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Simonds Family Law & Mediation
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Zlochiver & Associates
“If you are looking for an advocate who is effective, truly compassionate, and who meticulously prepares and studies his cases, Mr Zlochiver is an obvious choice.”
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Law Offices of Beth S. Herr
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Konstantilakis LAW
- Information
- Patient
- Court
“The convenience of doing most of the work online with Peter's guidance was perfect for us; no need to spend extra time on the road for in-person meetings.”
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Law Offices of Matthew T. Desrochers
- Job
- Efficient
- Transaction
“Of course , going through challenging times in life can be so very stressful, but Matthew always and I mean ALWAYS found the time out of his extremely busy schedule to assist me.”
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Law Office of Kevin Seaver
- Rights
- Videos
- Insight
“Watching his videos on youtube enabled me to better prepare for my fair hearing with the DCF and understanding the finer details of the process to make a strong case for yourself that would gurantee you success.”
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The Law Office of Wyckoff Nissenbaum
- Communication
- Confident
- Legal Documents
“I hired Wyckoff et al to look over the divorce documents drafted by my wife's lawyer, answer my questions, identify any problems I missed, help me create a second draft, and guide me through the day in court.”
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Wilkinson & Finkbeiner
- Expertise
- Honest
- Legal Help
“Despite the tense situation, Atty Wilkinson always remained remarkably calm and reassuring, guiding me through each step with patience and ease, approaching each issue with a clear and strategic mindset.”
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Law Office of Matthew W Peterson
- Results
- Charges
- Costs
“The way he approached the witness and counter the persecutor from angles that I would not have through your of, infiltrating and persuading the jury's thoughts, was nothing short of spectacular sight to witness.”
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Martino Law Group
- Job
- Trust
- Family Law
“Had a fantastic experience with the support and representation with Martino law group, specifically John Martino and Elena Rosnov; would give 6 stars if I could!”
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Law Offices Of Nicole M. Bluefort
- Compassionate
- Planning
- Date
“My grandson has some cognitive disabilities and right from the start Attorney Bluefort expressed a desire to help a young man deal with his court situation and to get turned around for a new start.”
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Healyfiske
- Family Law
- Chose
- Compassionate
“When I was going through my divorce it was important for me to find an attorney who understood my situation and was going to work hard to get me the outcome that i needed in order to move forward.”
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Da Silva Law Group
- Service
- Questions
- Knowledge
“I want to thank Dr Michele from the bottom of my heart, an excellent professional, super polite, she did an excellent job, in addition to being a lawyer, she was also a counselor.”
Family Law Services in Newton, MA Cost Estimates
Minimum cost
$1946
Maximum cost
$45776
National Average
$6867
$3434
$22888
Average price range is based on 345 cost profiles
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