Dangerlaw
“She took the time to explain all our options for the complicated situation that we were facing with my mother, her health and her assets.”
Best Family Law Attorneys in Newton, MA
15 firms listed · 10 in Newton · 3 open 24/7 · 4 open weekends · 7 rated 4.5+
Data verified October 28, 2026
D'Amico Tutwiler
“I can honestly say that working with attorneys Diane D'Amico and Claire Tutwiler has been a wonderful experience through a very difficult time.”
Rosenberg, Freedman & Lee
“She was able to help me clarify my needs and wishes and produce the perfect outcome.”
Boston Law Collaborative
Marlene Shiner, Esq. Family Law + Mediation
“She skillfully and smoothly handled my case, which had substantial challenges, and obtained a result favorable to me.”
Law Office of David Jellinek
“David took the initiative to step in pro bono to take care of his situation.”
This page gathers the 15 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 15 firms we list here, 10 are in Newton itself and 5 come from towns including Toronto, ON (1, 1 mi), Newton Upper Falls (1, 2 mi) and Waltham (1, 4 mi). 14 of the firms on this page have a rating, from 3.0 to 5.0 across 285 reviews; 2 have 50 or more reviews and 7 are rated 4.5 or higher. 3 are open around the clock and 4 are open on weekends. 3 have a BBB rating of A or A+. 12 have ten or more years of experience, the longest 31 years. 3 offer urgent consultations; 1 offers remote or virtual consultations and 1 offers a free initial consultation. We have a website on file for 14 of the firms on this page; 12 publish a contact page; 7 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 Newton?
An office in Newton is held by 10 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.
Zuckerman Law Group
“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.”
Baskin Kershner & Thorp
“They were patient answering all of my questions and walking me through the entire process and kept my overarching goals in mind.”
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.”
Law Office of Anne E. Gillespie
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.”
Law Offices of Beth S. Herr
“There aren't too many genuine people out there…”
Gioia Law
“If ever I need a criminal defense attorney again (which I pray I do not), I would without hesitation hire Attorney Gioao again!”
Healyfiske
“I can't thank him and his team enough for supporting my family and I throughout such a tough time.”
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The Law Office of Wyckoff Nissenbaum
“He always answered all my questions, understood the issues patiently and guided me throughout the process.”
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